1. Students who are preparing to enter medical school; undergraduates taking prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry, and other sciences required for medical school admission.
Usage: Plural form; often used in academic contexts; Common in North American universities

Examples

• Many premedics spend their first two years completing organic chemistry and biology requirements.
• The premedics at the university have access to specialized tutoring programs.
• She was a premedics student before being accepted to medical school.
• Premedics often have demanding course schedules and high academic expectations.
• The premedics club organized a panel discussion with current medical students.
• Competition among premedics for high grades is intense.