Pre-Health Resources
We know choosing a health care profession can be challenging. Use the resource links below to help answer questions you may have as you start your journey.
General Information
- Why a Career in Health? – ExploreHealthCareers.org
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – Healthcare Occupations
- Information to be a well-prepared applicant
- Medical School Admissions Requirements for Applicants
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Preparing for the MCAT
- Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
For additional information, contact the Director of Pre-Health Programs, Dr. Regina Schurman.
Allopathic Medicine (MD)
- American Association of Medical Colleges website
- American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
- Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
- Health Care Careers – American Medical Association
Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Choose DO Explorer
- Admissions Requirements for DO candidates
- American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine website
- American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS)
Naturopathic Medicine (ND)
- Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC)
- Naturopathic Medicine Overview
- The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- NPLEX Examination Overview
Dentistry
- American Dental Education Association (ADEA) website
- Preparing for Dental School
- Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS)
- Dental Admission Test (DAT)
Pharmacy
- Careers in Pharmacy
- American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy website
- Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS)
- Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
- PCAT Prep: Two- and Four-Month Study Schedules
Physician Assistant
Physical Therapy
- What do PTs Do?
- Comparison of Course Prerequisites by Program
- Search PTCAS Programs
- American Physical Therapy Association website
- Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)
Occupational Therapy
- What do OTs Do?
- Find an OT or OTA School
- American Occupational Therapy Association website
- OT Centralized Application Service (OTCAS)
Optometry
- Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry website
- Resources for Applicants and Advisors in Optometry
- Optometry Centralized Application Service (OPTOMCAS)
- Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
Podiatry
- Why Podiatry?
- Becoming a Podiatric Physician
- American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM)
- American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Application Service (AACPMAS)
Chiropractic
- Considering Becoming a Chiropractor? Start Here
- Chiropractic Medicine Overview
- Accredited U.S. Podiatric Medical Schools
- Association of Chiropractic Colleges website
Veterinary Medicine
- What to Know Before You Apply
- Veterinary Medical School Admissions Requirements (VMSAR)
- Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)
- Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)
Public Health
- Benedictine University MPH Program
- Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH)
- Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS)
Resources for Under-Represented Students
- AspiringDocs (An AAMC resource)
- Minorities in Medicine (An AAMC resource)
- Medicine and Diversity (An AAMC resource)