Pre-MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine is an advising and preparation pathway rather than a major. Students from any academic major may participate while completing the science and other prerequisites required by their intended professional schools.
Students participating in Pre-Medicine will:
Future physicians need experience beyond the classroom. Students are encouraged to pursue clinical exposure, research, service, shadowing and other healthcare experiences.
The Pre-Medical Advisory Program can help students identify meaningful opportunities and understand how those experiences contribute to professional development and the application process.
Students may major in any discipline. Many students choose majors in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, exercise science, health sciences or psychology, but students from across the College can successfully pursue healthcare careers.
Students are encouraged to begin pre-professional advising during their first semester and to take BMS 111: Preparing for the Medical Professions early in their Jewell experience.
The program prepares students for professional study in fields including:
Pre-medical advising includes guidance on prerequisite coursework, letters of recommendation, professional-school applications, mock interviews and experiential learning.
Students are encouraged to take BMS 211: Preparing Medical Professions II before applying to professional school.
Students receive individualized advising within a liberal arts environment that values both scientific excellence and the development of the whole person. The goal is not simply to prepare students for an entrance examination, but to help them become thoughtful, ethical and well-rounded future healthcare professionals.
