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

She majored in Eastern European Studies and Religious Studies in college after starting out as a premed major.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2022

Yacoub graduated this year and plans to attend Johns Hopkins University with a double major in premed and public health.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2022

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

He’s a safety for the Tigers, fast on his feet and fearless with his tackles, and at the same time pursuing premed studies.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama