Pre-Medical
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"By far the biggest advantage of a liberal arts
education for a pre-med student is the breadth of the background
that one gets. Medical schools are seriously interested in
applicants who know more than just science and have the ability
and interests to interact effectively with a broad range of
people from many different backgrounds."
Dr. Daniel Schadler
Professor of Biology & Health Professions Advisor |
The Science of Success
With an exceptional rate of placement into medical schools (over 80%
of Pre-Med graduates admitted within 2 years of graduation),
preparation for careers in medicine and other health professions
continues to be one of Oglethorpe University's most popular and
successful areas. Our training environment is both professional and
familial, with state-of-the-art equipment and expert professors
leading talented student-colleagues in small-class and laboratory
environments.
Our program offers a rigorous course of advising and preparation for
the MCAT and the medical college admission process. As an added
bonus, outstanding internship opportunities with institutions like
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Scottish Rite
Children's Hospital, the National Institutes for Health, and
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Research Center ensure that Oglethorpe
Pre-Med students carry resumes with credentials that are not to be
ignored.
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"The individual attention really made an impact in deciding what to
do after graduation. My professors . took a lot of time helping me
in the application process, encouraging me to apply to the more
prestigious universities. I think letters of recommendation from
professors who really knew me helped me get into these schools."
Dr. Jill Reiss Harper '94
Congressional Science Fellow, American Society of Microbiology
Biology Major, Chemistry Minor
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Advisory Program
Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a "Pre-Med
major". Medicine is applied science that hinges upon a subtle
understanding of both society and human nature. Therefore simply
amassing a record of biology courses is hardly adequate preparation
for becoming a physician or other health care professional.
Oglethorpe understands this, and has created a highly personalized
advisory program designed to acquaint students with both the science
and philosophy of healthcare.
Though many major in either biology or chemistry, it's not unusual
for a Pre-Med student to choose a major in a disparate field such as
English or psychology. This is not discouraged at Oglethorpe, where
much value is understood to exist in interdisciplinary study. Our
nationally-hailed Core Curriculum provides an outstanding immersion
in philosophy and social thought, as well as a special emphasis on
the discursive nature of scientific inquiry in the capstone Core
course "Science and Human Nature", which is required of all
Oglethorpe students. Dr. Daniel Schadler, Oglethorpe's Health
Professions Advisor, directly advises each Pre-Med student, helping
to create a tailored schedule that accommodates major, Core, and any
additional science-related coursework.
Just as Oglethorpe requires applicants to have completed certain
courses in high school, medical schools have admission requirements
too. Our Pre-Med program is geared with these requirements in mind.
It is standard for students to need 4 years to complete them, though
some allopathic or osteopathic medical schools, dental schools, or
veterinary schools will admit highly qualified applicants who have
completed all admission requirements during only 3 years of study at
Oglethorpe. Called a Pre-Med Professional Option, it arises by
special arrangement between Oglethorpe University and the
professional school to which the student is applying. Under this
plan, the student receives an undergraduate degree from Oglethorpe
University upon achieving a certification of academic good standing
at the professional school.
Did You Know?
Recent Oglethorpe graduates have enrolled at the following medical
schools:
- Emory University School of Medicine
- Harvard Medical School
- Medical College of Georgia
- Meharry Medical College
- Mercer University School of Medicine
- Morehouse School of Medicine
- University of Alabama School of Medicine
- University of Florida College of Medicine
- University of Miami School of Medicine
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- University of South Carolina School of Medicine
- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
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"The Core Curriculum met my intellectual needs at the time and
prepared me for a lifetime of learning. I learned how to learn. As a
physician, I work with a wide range of people. A liberal arts
background helps in this situation."
Dr. John Morgan Marshall '83
Physician in Private Practice
Biology Major
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