Academic Planning for Pre-Medical Students at Emory University

Preparing for a career in medicine begins with choosing the right path: I’m going to Emory in the fall and plan on majoring in NBB on the premed track.

Course Registration and Seat Availability

A primary concern for incoming students is the feasibility of their academic load: I want to know if this schedule seems decent, and whether or not some of these classes will be attainable during registration. Understanding the capacity of core science courses is essential for planning.

For example, Chem 150 has 48 seats and Bio has 39 seats.

The following table summarizes the enrollment capacity for key introductory courses mentioned in the draft:

Strategic Scheduling of Lectures and Labs

Effective registration involves prioritizing specific components of the curriculum: Also, should I sign up for Chem and bio lecture first, or sign up for Chem and lab to begin? Logistics regarding the weekly timetable are equally important: One more thing to ask, does it matter when my Chem lab is scheduled in the week?

Students must often consider the impact of the order of instruction: I will be having my lab before lecture in the week, so will that cause any issues?

Evaluating Faculty Options

Selecting the right instructor for foundational courses is a final step in the planning process: Finally, what is the difference between the health class teachers (Wolber, Waseem, Keyton)?