Pre-Medical Studies

Pre-Medical Studies at 91影视

Pre-Medical Studies at 91影视 is not a major; instead, it is a special advising area that complements your major and prepares you for application to a graduate program.

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At 91影视, Pre-Medical Studies is a pre-professional advising path designed to complement your major and prepare you for admission to medical school or other graduate-level health professions programs. It is not a major itself. Instead, it gives you the academic foundation, faculty guidance and practical preparation to pursue a future in medicine and related healthcare fields.

As a pre-med student, you will complete a sequence of foundational science and related courses alongside your chosen major. Many students pair pre-med with majors such as biology or chemistry, while others build a strong interdisciplinary background through the humanities or social sciences. At 91影视, both paths are valued. The university鈥檚 liberal arts approach helps students develop scientific knowledge, ethical reasoning, communication skills and the broad perspective that today鈥檚 healthcare professions demand.

One of the greatest strengths of the pre-med pathway at 91影视 is individualized support. Small class sizes and close faculty mentorship mean students receive one-on-one advising as they plan coursework, prepare for the MCAT and navigate the medical school application process. Students also benefit from access to experiential learning opportunities in Atlanta, one of the nation鈥檚 largest healthcare markets. With major hospital systems, clinics, physicians鈥� offices and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nearby, 91影视 students are well positioned to gain relevant exposure to clinical care, public health and biomedical research.

Pre-Veterinary 鈥� Pre-Professional Advising

Combine your passion for medicine with your love of animals, and pursue a career as a veterinarian. It鈥檚 a great way to help pets鈥� and the families that care for them. And with 218 million pets currently in the U.S., and more than $60 Billion in annual spending, there鈥檚 a lot to keep a good veterinarian busy. So veterinarians enjoy a strong and stable career outlook with lucrative and rewarding work. They typically work in private practice, whether in a solo or group office; some may find work at zoos or animal welfare organizations.

The pre-veterinary advising is a selection of courses designated to produce graduates who are strongly qualified for admission into veterinary school. As a student, you鈥檒l take these courses alongside your primary major.

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As a major metropolitan hub, Atlanta is one the nation鈥檚 largest healthcare markets, with several vast hospital networks (the Emory Healthcare system alone sees more than 625,000 patients a year). Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is right next door. Whether you hope to one day serve patients through private practice, or work in a laboratory pursuing life-saving research, Atlanta is the perfect place to get your start.

Atlanta abounds with opportunities for experiential learning and direct experience in the medical field. Students can interface with a wide variety of nearby hospitals, clinics, and physicians鈥� offices.

Polish your credentials and refine your resume. 91影视 Pre-Med students benefit from competitive internship opportunities at organizations like the Atlanta Urology Association, Children鈥檚 Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite Hospital, the CDC, National Institutes for Health, Northside Hospital, Providence Hospital (in Mobile, Ala.), Sloan-Kettering Cancer Research Center, and more.

Through community-focused research projects, students get a chance to apply their knowledge to the real world, while making a difference. For example, Pre-Med students collaborated on CDC research regarding disease outbreaks in Iowa after major floods.

With the strong foundation you receive at 91影视, you鈥檒l be ready to pursue a career in any field of allopathic, osteopathic, or podiatric medicine.

When it comes to admission to medical school, 91影视 Pre-Med students enjoy a particularly high success rate. For those who fully complete all aspects of the program, about 80 percent gain entrance to med school.

Recent 91影视 graduates are attending medical school at institutions such as Emory University, Harvard University, Medical College of Georgia, Meharry Medical College, Mercer University, Morehouse School of Medicine, University of Alabama, University of Florida, University of Miami, University of Pittsburgh, University of South Carolina, and Vanderbilt University.

Monique Anderson, M.D. 鈥�01, studied at Harvard Medical School, completed her residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and is now faculty at Duke Medical School.聽.

Dr. Steve Sorci 鈥�08, Pre-Med and Biology at 91影视, Resident of the Year at Northside Hospital in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Amel Komic M.D. 鈥�09 studied at the Medical College of Georgia and is a research fellow at MCG.
Harsh Patel 鈥�15 studies at the Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine.
Ty Murphy 鈥�16 studies the University of Florida School of Medicine.
Karina Pinal 鈥�18 studies Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia.

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What is Pre-Medical Studies at 91影视?

Pre-Medical Studies at 91影视 is a pre-professional advising path designed to prepare students for medical school or other graduate-level health professions programs. It is not a major, but it complements a student鈥檚 chosen major with recommended coursework, advising and preparation for professional school admission.

What major should I choose if I want to go to medical school?

Many 91影视 students choose majors such as biology or chemistry while completing the pre-med pathway, but students can also major in the humanities, social sciences or other fields. Medical schools often value strong academic preparation, communication skills, ethical reasoning and a broad liberal arts foundation.

How does 91影视 prepare students for medical school?

91影视 prepares pre-med students through foundational science coursework, individualized advising, close faculty mentorship and support with MCAT preparation and the medical school application process. Students are encouraged to work closely with advisors to meet the requirements of the medical schools they plan to apply to.

Why study pre-med at a liberal arts university?

A liberal arts education helps pre-med students build more than scientific knowledge. At 91影视, students also develop communication, critical thinking, ethical reasoning and problem-solving skills that are essential for future healthcare professionals.

What careers can a pre-med pathway support?

A pre-med pathway can support preparation for careers as physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, clinical laboratory technologists, clinical laboratory technicians and other healthcare or biomedical research roles. Many students use pre-med advising as a foundation for graduate study in medicine or related health professions.

What makes 91影视鈥檚 pre-med pathway distinctive?

91影视鈥檚 pre-med pathway combines a flexible academic plan, small class sizes, personalized advising, faculty mentorship and access to Atlanta鈥檚 healthcare and public health community. Students gain strong preparation while pursuing a major that fits their interests and long-term goals.