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Pre-Health: How to Get Started

Find Your Pre-Health Pathway

Many pre-health students choose to major in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry. However, you can complete any major - such as psychology, economics, history or studio art - while taking the classes necessary for admission to medical, dental, nursing, public health, and other allied-health programs.

Wherever you’re coming from, there’s a place for you here—and a path to get where you’re going. Here’s how to get started:

Breathe. Great that you’ve got a vision! There’s plenty to do and you don’t have to do it alone. Here’s how we get started together:
Meet with your pre-health advisor, Carolyn to set up a detailed plan.

Visit with health professionals and alumni mentors that work in your field of interest. Work with the team at the Center for Community and Global Health to set up informational interviews. Email us!

Attend the “Intent to Apply” year-long program, coming August, 2021 and the “GRE/MCAT Prep Session” held each fall.
Try Volunteer opportunities, clinical experience, internships, and community-based learning are all great ways to learn more about your chosen field.

Breathe. This is a great place to explore from. Here’s how the Center for Community and Global Health can help you refine your vision.
Meet with your pre-health advisor, Carolyn to help you narrow down your options.
Visit Explore Health Careers to get a better sense of each of your choices.
Attend A Pre-Health Club meeting and connect with other students interested in health. Check out Center events to discover and discuss ideas in health and healing and hear from panelists and speakers in the health professions.

Try Work with the team at the Center for Community and Global Health to set up informational meetings with health professionals or alumni mentors that work in your field of interest. Email us!

Breathe. You are not late and the Center for Community and Global Health can help. Here’s how.
Meet with your pre-health advisor, Carolyn, who can help you narrow down your options.
Attend Center events just for you and the many students who are exploring options in health and healing. “Meet Your Minor” is held in the fall, and “Undecided” is planned for spring.
Visit Explore Health Careers to get a sense of what’s possible, and interesting, for you!
Try A Pr e-Health Club meeting and connect with other students interested in health. Check out Center events to discover and discuss ideas in health and healing and hear from panelists and speakers in the health professions.

Whether you are focused on medical school, or are just beginning to explore your options, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with Carolyn, your pre-health advisor, to discuss your interests and develop a personalized plan.

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Pre-Health: How to Get Started

Find Your Pre-Health Pathway

I know what I want to do.

I have it narrowed down to 2 or 3 options.

I am undecided.