Types of Health Professions Schools
This health profession school is intended for those who wish to practice medicine in areas concerning health through study, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments
What is medical school?
This entrance exam is required for entry to medical and podiatry school
What is the MCAT?
This item offers a unique opportunity to share a personal story and describe why you want to be a doctor
What is a personal statement?
Which courses should you make an effort to enroll in to assist in preparation for undergraduate studies?
Courses that build strong science foundation
True or False? You should only prioritize excelling academically in your science courses
FALSE
This health profession school teaches the fundamentals of oral health, oral hygiene, and the effects of oral health on the body to prepare one for a career in dentistry
What is dental school?
This entrance exam is required for dental school
What is the DAT?
This item outlines all post-high school extra-curricular activities, including clinical experience, research, and non-clinical experience
What is a PSE?
Developing this skill early on will prepare you for the rigorous coursework of the pre-med program and will assist in maintaining a competitive GPA
What are good study habits?
This preparation is crucial in learning the required content and test taking strategies for the MCAT, DAT, GRE, etc.
What is entrance exam prep?
This health profession school prepares you to diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals
What is veterinary school?
This entrance exam is required for optometry school
What is the OAT?
In addition to faculty members/professors, these individuals are great sources of evaluations that can attest to your performance outside of classroom setting
What are non-faculty letters of evaluation?
This exam is required (not all colleges) to enter undergraduate school
What is the ACT/SAT?
Actively engaging with this program in ALL 4 YEARS of undergrad will ensure that you have access to an abundance of resources available for you to prepare a competitive application for HP school
What is the premed office?
This health profession school prepares you to examine, diagnose, and treat diseases and disorders that affect your eyes and vision
What is optometry school?
This entrance exam is required for several graduate programs including physician assistant school, physical therapy school, and/or veterinary school
What is the GRE?
Name 3 pre-professional competencies that HP schools use to evaluate your potential to be a good physician
Answers will vary: service, social skills, teamwork, communication, resilience, capacity for improvement, critical thinking, strong scientific background
You should consult with these individuals if interested in pre-med programs for HS students
What are teachers/counselors/school reps?
True or false? Engaging only with the premed office is enough to prepare you for HP schools.
FALSE
This health profession school prepares students to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg
What is podiatry school?
When should you take your required entrance exam?
April-June of the year BEFORE you hope to enter HP school
How many times should you get your personal statement revised?
Trick question! Until you have effectively articulated your motivation to become a physician (or other health professional) as demonstrated through your experiences
You should engage in this activity if you want early exposure to a clinical/medical setting
What is volunteering/shadowing?
True or False? You should make it an obligation to participate in meaningful extra-curricular activities, including experiences in patient-care as a pre-med student
TRUE