涩里番 provides extensive support and resources to pre-health students who are preparing to apply to medical, dental, veterinary, PA or PT school, or any other health-related program. Some resources include pre-professional clubs, service opportunities, personal advising, access to enrichment activities, a summer study abroad trip, and a mentorship program. Dr. Kathy Zanin, Dr. Patrice Capers,听听Dr. Sarah Imam and Dr. Kimbo Yee are the pre-health advisors at 涩里番.聽 Drs. Zanin and Capers are the faculty advisors for the聽 “Pre-Health Society” club and Drs. Imam and Yee are the advisors for the AED club.聽 Please email us if you have any questions or if you would like to be added to our Canvas resource courses. 涩里番 offers many majors that prepare students well, and our students enjoy a very high acceptance rate to medical school, as compared with the national average.
: 涩里番 Biology Department is excited to announce that we have officially entered into an agreement with MUSC for accelerated entry for Biology majors into medical or dental school.
Pre-Health Advisors
Please scroll down, or choose the following links if you need information concerning pre-requisites, becoming an MD physician, becoming a DO physician, veterinary, dental, physician assistant, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, public health, or other health-related professional schools.
Useful resources:
Learn Which Profession is Right for You
Science and Math Pre-Requisites to Take Before Applying
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Recommended Pre-Med Curriculum for Biology Majors
Most medical schools require or recommend the following undergraduate science and math courses: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Calculus, and Biochemistry. ; check with each school to get its exact list of prerequisites.
Some medical schools now require another test, in addition to the MCAT, called a judgement test. There are two popular options: CASPer and PREview. You can learn more at these links: ; ;
Pre-Requisites for the Four SC Medical Schools
(This is a DO school in Spartanburg)
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Prerequisites for other MD Schools
Applications
You have done great things; make sure to describe your activities well when you apply. The selection committee needs to know what your awards and positions entailed. Take time to explain your leadership roles. Polish all written responses the way you polished your brass as a knob; make them shine. If you are applying to , be sure to emphasize your military experience here at 涩里番, and wear your uniform when you interview there.
Medical School, MD:
Medical School, DO:
Medical or Dental School, Texas Schools Only:
Dental School: and Instructions
PA School:
Veterinary School:
Applying In-State vs. Out-of-State
Most private schools give no preference to in-state students, but many public schools accept very few from out-of-state. Criteria for in-state classification vary by institution, sometimes even within the same state. If you are not sure what is required by a particular college to be designated with in-state residency, you must consult their web site or contact their “Residency Officer.” Having an in-state driver鈥檚 license and voter registration card is a good start.
Additional information is provided in two locations on campus: The third floor corridor of Duckett Hall houses a bookcase full of Pre-Health Information, and the third floor corridor of Bond Hall houses a bulletin board posted with important notifications and information. Apply early; many schools use rolling admissions, meaning that the earlier you apply, the better your chance of being accepted.
Applying to medical or dental school can be overwhelming. White Coat Strategists is a consulting firm that will mentor you through the entire process, so that you can put your best foot forward. .
For Re-Applicants
- If you need to boost your science GPA or improve your MCAT scores, many schools now offer one-year Masters in Biomedical Science programs that are designed to help students transition into medical/dental/veterinary school. Just search “masters biomedical science” to find a program suited to you.
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- Post-Baccalaureate Programs offer students who were able to complete all prerequisites in college the opportunity to take the required science courses prior to applying to medical school or to other Pre-Health Graduate Programs. Graduates of Post-Baccalaureate Programs typically enjoy high success in Medical School admissions. You can search available programs by various criteria at this AAMC web site: . Be sure to use the drop-down menu to select the correct “Special Program Focus.” Also, if you want to be enlisted in the military, this is a good option:
Prepare for Interviews
- has good interview prep advice, see pp. 40-52.
- Other
- Practice your Interview via the Career Center: Look under Online Resources for “Interview Stream”
- Choose a school, under “Interview Feedback” choose “View Survey Results” then scroll down to the bottom of the survey data and choose “Questions”
Writing a Personal Statement
- (tips apply to other applications too)
Letters of Recommendation
Pre-Health Professions Committee (PHPC): Requesting Committee Letters from 涩里番 PHPC or from other Referees
How to complete a folder for a committee letter of recommendation from 涩里番
Pre-Dental Letters of Recommendation:
Info for your letter writers:
Pre-Medical Letters of Recommendation:
Volunteer and Enrichment Opportunities for now or for a “Gap” year after graduation
- – Project Horseshoe Farm is a 501(c)3 community based non-profit organization in Greensboro, Alabama.
- Looking for clinical and shadowing experience? in Mt. Pleasant is looking for volunteers. Contact Matt Holt (holtm@musc.edu) for more information.
- – one year program designed to prepare students for Medical, Dental, and other Professional Schools.
- – two year program
- 涩里番 Pre-Health Mentorship Program find a health professional to serve as your mentor.
- at Roper Hospital in Charleston
- Pre-Dental
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- (after graduation)
- (Formerly SMDEP)
- : explore health careers and gain clinical experience.
- Pre Veterinary Students: Volunteer at Bees Ferry Veterinary Hospital (3422 Shelby Ray Ct. | Charleston, SC 29414). Contact Marshall at 843.769.6784
- . – this is just one example, other such Masters Programs exist all over the country; to find others, simple do an internet search for “Master in Medical Science” and/or “Master in Biomedical Science.”
Enrichment Opportunities Abroad
Please read the guidelines below before participating in mission trips and health outreach abroad. Pre-Health students are not licensed practitioners, and it is unethical and unsafe for them to practice medicine in another country, even if that country does not restrict medical practice.
Reading for Enrichment
Scholarship Opportunities
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- HPSP : SFC Owens, Cell number: (404) 808-7021, Office number: (843)5777-3425, Email: anthony.d.owens.mil@mail.mil . The MCAT score for automatic acceptance into the HPSP program is currently set at 507
- : Contact Lt. Deskin at 843-412-6721 or 919-835-5820, and she can answer your questions
- Osteopathic Medical School Scholarship for African-American; Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian; mainland Puerto Rican, or Hispanic Students
- for American Indians and Alaska Natives provides financial support in exchange for a minimum two-year service commitment within an Indian health program in your chosen health professional discipline.
- Non-military scholarships for health-professional students who want to go into primary care and are willing to serve in a high-need community. The program pays tuition and fees and provides a living stipend to students enrolled in accredited medical (M.D. or D.O.), dental, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, or physician assistant training.
- offers fully trained primary care physicians (M.D. or D.O.), family nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, physician assistants, dentists, dental hygienists, and certain mental health clinicians $60,000 to repay student loans in exchange for two years serving in a community-based site in a high-need HPSA that has applied to and been approved by the NHSC as a service site.
Scholarship Opportunities for Citadel Pre-Health Students: 涩里番 offers several scholarships for pre-health students, please contact for details.
Programs for Disadvantaged Students
- (SHPEP) – increase your chance of acceptance with this free program
- for females and minorities
- : Pre-Health Mentors for Minorities
For Native Americans
- accepts a number of Native American students each year
- accepts a number of Native American students each year
MD-PhD or DO-PhD Programs
To find the various DO-PhD Programs, simple search the web with the keywords “Do PhD Program”
The Gateways to the Laboratory Program is highlighted by the NIH as one of the top ten summer programs for underrepresented and disadvantaged students interested in MD-PhD dual degrees. Applications and more information for the Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program for Pre-MD-PhD students may be found .
Pre-Medical Information
is a monthly e-newsletter that includes information, resources, tips, and important dates for pre-meds.
The AAMC’s expectations for medical school applicants are posted here:
Prerequisites for Medical School
Some medical schools now require another test, in addition to the MCAT, called a judgement test. There are two popular options: CASPer and PREview. You can learn more at these links: ; ;
Medical School to become an MD physician (Allopathic Medicine)
- (see “Medical Schools” in left hand column for detailed information concerning medical schools in each state)
- – choose “Early Decision Program” from the left-hand menu
- (by Nicholas Slater)
Good news for Citadel Cadets: The MUSC College Of Medicine Admissions committee uses the Barron鈥檚 Profiles of American Colleges competitiveness rankings of undergraduate schools to adjust applicants鈥 undergraduate GPA. 涩里番 is ranked as a 鈥榗ompetitive school鈥 so graduates receive a GPA boost of .19. Graduates of 涩里番 Honors College receive a GPA 鈥榖oost鈥 of .34 to their overall GPA.
Medical School to become a DO physician (Osteopathic Medicine)
- – just fill in your zip code and the system will return a list of DOs to contact
International Medical Schools
Generally we do not recommend students attend medical school abroad; however, there are a few International Medical Schools that qualify for Federal Student Aid and have fairly good records for students passing board exams and getting residency placements. When it comes to these schools our advice is “buyer beware.” Do your homework before you apply. A few of the better options are listed below.
Other Medical School Information
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MCAT Preparation
- (registration information, purchase practice tests, etc.)
- – There are 4 links to various types of practice questions at the top, and below that are links to lectures on the various 鈥淔oundational Concepts鈥
- The WikiPremed MCAT Course
- 涩里番 now has a contract with Kaplan for big discounts on MCAT prep courses.
- (flashcards on your phone)
- – Now Blueprint
- 鈥淯World鈥 is an MCAT Prep company that offers an interactive question bank that has given many students improved MCAT scores. Dr. Imam has negotiated a discount price for Citadel students; the cost will be $279 for 360 days of access. (The normal cost is $319.)
Pre-Dental Information
- contains requirements and stats for all US Dental Schools
- (ADEA)
MUSC, Student National Dental Association’s Impressions Program is held each summer. Participants will learn about Dental School and the application process; they also participate in dental labs. For more information call Jami Cokley at 843-792-6874 or visit the .
Veterinary Medicine
- The (AAVMC) provides information and a central application service, the VMCAS. Not all schools use the central application service.
- is the standardized test Pre-Vet students must take
- Visit the for Pre-Veterinary Students
- Volunteer at Bees Ferry Veterinary Hospital (3422 Shelby Ray Ct. | Charleston, SC 29414). Contact Marshall at 843.769.6784
Physician Assistants
- – Official resource from The Physician Assistant Education Association, contains pertinent information about all PA programs
- MUSC’s Program
- , benefits include: admission to 鈥淏ecoming a PA鈥 panel at our Annual Fall Conference 鈥 Quarterly newsletter, announcements, and events, full of information about entering our amazing profession ()
- PA programs often require or recommend at least 1,000 hours of health care experience prior to admission.
- Apply for a with a PA mentor.
- : Centralized Online Application Service for PA Programs. .
Nursing
涩里番 now offers a and an
Paying for Nursing School
The – a selective program of the U.S. Government that helps alleviate the critical shortage of nurses currently experienced by certain types of health care facilities located in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). Upon graduation, NURSE Corps Scholarship recipients work at these facilities for at least two years, earning the same competitive salary and benefits as any new hire.
look under the “Students” tab for helpful information
from Marcia Boynton, Adrian College, Michigan
Standardized Test to enter Nursing School: Here is info about the TEAS V test: and
: Accelerated baccalaureate programs offer the quickest route to licensure as a registered nurse (RN) for adults who have already completed a bachelor’s or graduate degree in a non-nursing discipline. Fast-track/accelerated baccalaureate programs take between 11 and 18 months to complete, including prerequisites.
Master’s Level Entry to become a nurse after graduating with a non-nursing degree from 涩里番
- – Links to – Caution with these – avoid all “Online” programs, and make sure any program you choose is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- – this for-profit web service has some good links to scholarship information
- – after becoming a nurse you may take a fully online program at the University of Southern California
Optometry School
For information about Optometry School, you may visit the
Pharmacy
Other Health-Related Professions
- : Information Sessions are held every semester in the College of Health Professions at the Medical University of South Carolina. Optional campus tours will begin one hour before the information session. The info sessions for the spring semester will be held on Thursday, February 19th at 5pm and Friday, March 20th at 2pm. The info sessions for the summer semester will be held on Friday, June 26th at 2pm and Thursday, July 16th at 5pm.
- (CRNA) at MUSC
- at MUSC
- at MUSC
- Occupational Therapy
- at MUSC
- Physical Therapy
- at MUSC
- Podiatry
- Audiology
- Be sure to attend a
- Public Health
- USC’s
- Genetic Counseling
- Chiropractics
- Be sure to apply to CCE accredited programs –
- Naturopathic Health Care
- A licensed naturopathic doctor (ND) attends a four-year, graduate-level naturopathic medical school and is educated in all of the same basic sciences as an MD, but also studies holistic and nontoxic approaches to therapy with a strong emphasis on disease prevention and optimizing wellness. In addition to a standard medical curriculum, the naturopathic physician also studies clinical nutrition, homeopathic medicine, botanical medicine, psychology, and counseling. A naturopathic physician takes rigorous professional board exams so that he or she may be licensed by a state or jurisdiction as a primary care general practice physician. Additional information on naturopathic schools can be found on the Web site.