Opinion: The end of affirmative action means it’s time to revise pre-med requirements
Pre-med requirements have very little to do with what medical students and doctors actually need to know. It’s time for a change.
Luz (not her real name) could be a great doctor. A Latina student from Arizona, she graduated at the top of her high school class and has always aspired to give back to her community.
But ultimately, she decided against medical school for one reason: chemistry. It’s not that she isn’t smart enough for chemistry — far from it. She just hates it, finding it dull and unrewarding. Most of what students learn in college chemistry does not appear to be necessary for becoming a good clinician, and Luz is now considering law school.
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