PREMED 101: ASSIGNMENTS (A)

The reading assignments will be found by clicking on the links provided below. 

"Purposes of Medicine." by Sir Theodore Fox. Editorial. The Lancet . October 23, 1965. pp: 801-805, is a classical article that provides an important exposition on the nature of medical practice and a career in medicine.

On this website, select "Helping People" then choose "Doctor". Review what the "What is this job like?", "How do you get ready?", "What about the future?" and the entire article.

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)is a nonprofit association of medical schools, teaching hospitals, and academic societies. This article focuses on the decision making process and distinguishes the differences between primary care and specialty care medicine.

Watch this TV program on-line about the best jobs in America and in medicine. Students are requested to watch from ABC News on wages and healthcare coverage.