Pre-Health Student Checklist

Student Checklist

Meet with a pre-health advisor to discuss pre-health curriculum
Begin prerequisite coursework typically chemistry and biology courses
Become involved with pre-health organizations and extracurricular activities
Gain clinical experience in the health field (shadowing, volunteering, employment)
Become familiar with the admissions process (and statistics) of your chosen field
Consider your back-up plan and select a major (everyone needs a back-up plan!)

Meet with a pre-health advisor to discuss curriculum, activities, and admission exam preparation
Continue completing prerequisite coursework and gaining clinical experience
Build relationships with faculty, advisors, and health care professionals they are future sources of recommendation letters
Attend health career fairs to learn more about your schools of interest
Stay involved in pre-health clubs and participate in community service

May not apply to allied health professions, such as nursing
Meet with a pre-health advisor to ensure you are on track
Continue prerequisite coursework
Continue to gain clinical experience and volunteer
Begin serious preparation for the admission exam required by your profession (MCAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT, or GRE)
Work on you personal statement

Request letters of recommendation from faculty, advisors, and / or health care professionals that know you
Interview with the Pre-Health Advisory Committee (medical, dental, and optometry students only)
Decide which schools you want to apply to contact each school to learn about their specific admissions criteria and visit their campus
Complete prerequisite coursework and continue gaining experience and volunteering
Take the admission exam required by your profession