premed

American  

[pree-med] / priˈmɛd /

noun

1. a program of premedical study or training.

2. a student enrolled in such a program.

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adjective

1. of or relating to premedical studies.

premed British  

/ priːˈmɛd /

adjective

1. short for premedical

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noun

1. short for premedication

2. a premedical student

Etymology

Origin of premed

First recorded in 1960–65; short for premedical

Example Sentences

Giving up the parental “collective chosen path” of a premed track at the University of Michigan to study abroad for a year in Italy and later pursue a law degree, for instance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2024

Marlowe would go on to graduate from West Georgia magna cum laude in premed biology, and he was the first West Georgia student-athlete to earn Academic All-America recognition, in any sport, in five years.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2023

While it may seem like the best career decision would be to major in business, premed, or prelaw, this notion is probably misguided.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Now a mother of two, Inzunza has gone on to more previously unimagined heights, as a Seattle University sophomore taking premed classes.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2021

Instead of forestry I’m thinking I might want to go premed.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin