Common heart attack signs and symptoms include: 1  Pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching sensation in your chest or arms that may spread to your neck, jaw or back. 2  Nausea, indigestion, heartburn or abdominal pain. 3  Shortness of breath.  Cold 1  sweat. Fatigue.  Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness.
Training in a Residency or Fellowship. Admission Requirements for Medical School. Medical school admission requirements vary from school to school. In general, before applying to medical school, students should complete the Medical College Admission TestÂ® (MCATÂ®), and demonstrate that they can handle rigorous coursework.
After earning a bachelor's degree, students must attend a medical school for 4 years to earn an M.D. During the first 2 years of medical school, students usually take lecture courses in anatomy, laboratory science and general health care procedures.tep 3: Obtain a Medical License. Medical school graduates qualify to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). All states require doctors who intend to enter public practice to pass the test and obtain a medical license.