Subject: I have a few questions on requirements to become a Virologist

Dear Sir or Madam,

Thank you for your time of reading this. I have a few questions on the subject 
of Virology. As a 10th grade AP (Advanced Placement) student, I have become 
fascinated by the field of Virology and Immunology.

One of my first questions would be: What is a good college to go to where I 
could obtain a Ph.D. in Virology or a Ph.D. in another area of study that will 
enable me to acheive my goal of becoming a research Virologist?

In addition, if you could please supply me with some suggestions for books to 
read on Viruses, I would be very grateful. I have read "The Hot Zone" and "The 
Demon in the Freezer" along with "Virus Hunter" and "Biohazard". Those were 
absolutely fantastic books and I am interested in some other books. Books on 
Filoviruses such as Ebola and Marburg or Arenaviruses such as Lassa are 
interesting to me also.

I recently completed my AP Biology I and II course and got a 5 (top score) on 
the AP Exam and since then I have decided I wanted to go into medical 
research, specifically, Virology. I am also curious about a career at 
USAMRIID, what are some suggestions for courses I should take in college to 
get a career there?

Thank you for your time,
Stephen R.

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