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Planning on entering a health care professional program after graduating from JU?

Whether you want to be a veterinarian, dentist, optician, physician assistant, physical therapist, or a physician (either with a M.D. or D.O.), smart choices, ambition, and content preparation (high G.P.A. in relevant coursework and competitive scores on admissions tests) are all necessary to be accepted in these competitive programs.

Preparation

Students self-identifying as pre-health students should meet with their academic advisors on a regular basis to discuss their trajectory to becoming a health professional. Additionally, designated pre-health advisors assist students in professional preparation and navigating entrance requirements. Excellent grades in demanding preparative courses, relevant shadowing / internship experiences, and a demonstrated commitment to the health professions need to be accomplished while pursuing the undergraduate degree. Our faculty are dedicated to assisting students develop into well-rounded, academically prepared graduates that are competitive for entrance into professional programs.

Recommendations

• For recommended courses in the pre-professional program, please see the following pre-health checksheet.
• For those interested in medical school, plan to take Biochemistry I (offered only in the fall), Genetics, recommended courses in the pre-health checksheet, and any pre-requisites required by programs of target medical schools.
• For those interested in dentistry or optometry, plan to take microbiology, recommended courses in the pre-health checksheet, and any pre-requisites required by programs of target schools.
• Be an active member of JU to demonstrate skills/experiences in leadership, volunteerism/community service/ involvement, shadowing, and emotional maturity.

Suggested minors include: Medical Humanities, Psychology, Business Adminstration, Communication, Computing Science, and Mathematics.

Pre-H​ealth Committee

Faculty in the Departments of Biology and Marine Science and Chemistry comprise a pre-health committee, whose responsibilities include:

• Staying abreast of current Health Professional School Admission requirements.
• Holding a Pre-Health Advising meeting each semester for Pre-Health Majors.

Would you like more information? Learn more about the faculty members or contact them through the directory.

• Joseph Cradlebaugh, Associate Professor & Chair of School of Sciences & Mathematics
• Kara Conway, Assistant Professor & Chair of the Pre-Health Committee
• Bill Penwell, Assistant Professor

Opportunities for Pre-Health Students

• JU Nova Southeastern (NSU) Dual Admissions Program
• Undergraduate Biomedical Research Internship (U-BRI) at the Mayo Clinic, Florida

Visit Career Management!

Career Management is here to help!
Need assistance with:
·       Reaching out to hospitals or clinics to shadow?
·       Finding an internship?
·       Applying to a professional school for any health profession?
·       Building a resume?
·       Interviewing skills?
·       Anything else?
We can assist you in whichever way you need.
In the past, JU students have worked with the Mayo Clinic, ̽»¨×å Orthopedic Institute, St. Vincent Medical Center, and much more! We have a variety of contacts at many healthcare organizations.
Make an appointment with us at any time.
Email: careers@ju.edu
Phone: 904-256-7054
Stop by: Howard Administration Building, First Floor

Helpful Links

• from the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges website
• by the American Physical Therapy Association
• by the American Academy of Physician Assistants
• & by the American Assoc. of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
• from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy​