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“The end of affirmative action means it’s time to revise pre-med requirements,” by David Velasquez
The ability to do well in both general and organic chemistry as well as physics that requires calculus are courses that test both reasoning and attention to detail more than the ability to memorize! In order to arrive at the correct diagnosis, one must be able to reason effectively. In 40 years of practice I achieved good outcomes and I did not get sued for malpractice.
— Philip Meadow
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