Resources
Pre-Health Events and Workshops
Interested in knowing how to prepare for a Professional Health program, such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physicians Assistant, Dentistry, Veterinary, Occupational Therapy, or others?
Attend one of these two workshops and we will discuss majors, careers, and talk about what it takes to get on a great path to your Pre-Health Success. Please bring any questions you have!
Wednesday, Sept. 22nd at 2:30pm or Thursday, Sept. 23rd at 2:30pm
Academic Services Center Rm 1410 (next to the Mitchell Center)
You can attend in person or via Zoom.
Please pre-register either way by using this link
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
General Pre-Health Resources
Letter Packets for Students Applying for Medical, Dental, or Optometry School
To be eligible, students must have a minimum 3.00 University of South Alabama GPA. In addition, students should have no lower than a 3.0 math/science GPA. To apply, please complete the application.
The application deadline is Friday February 5, 2021 at 5:00 pm CST.
***Updated Letter Packet Information - Click Here!***Please direct questions to Ms. Alison Wood at prehealth@southalabama.edu.
Ways to Strengthen your Application
Check out these Graduate and Professional Career Videos to help you prepare and plan.
Check out Career Services for interview tips!
An online system that combines training and practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence - all from your personal computer.
Some programs use Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs). Check out the list of programs using this interview method. (Please note this is not a comprehensive list.)
Dental Admission Test (DAT)
DAT Test Preparation (ADA)
DAT Practice Questions (Kaplan)
Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
Prepare for the GRE General Test (ETS)
GRE Practice Questions (Kaplan)
GRE Preparation through Khan Academy (ETS)
GRE Fee Reduction Program (ETS)
Strategies for GRE Test Day (Chegg)
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
MCAT Preparation (Khan Academy)
PreMed Resources (AAMC)
MCAT Prep - Free Planning and Study Resources (AAMC)
UWorld - Customized practice tests and explanations that prepare you for success on the MCAT
MORE RESOURCES COMING SOON!
Virtual Shadowing Opportunities for Students:
Here are few virtual shadowing opportunities you can take advantage of to learn more about a variety of Pre-Health fields.
https://www.prehealthshadowing.com
https://medicalschoolhq.net/eshadowing
https://www.instagram.com/webshadowers
https://www.instagram.com/ap.the.pac
https://virtualshadowing.com/shadowing-sessions
https://preptgrind.mykajabi.com/virtual-observation-hours
- For volunteer opportunities, sign up for SOUTH SERVES and get involved in the community!
- Have questions? E-mail the Office of Community Engagement at communityengagement@southalabama.edu.
- Huntsville Rural Pre-Medical Internship is a seven week summer program for pre-medicine students interested in rural primary care. The deadline to apply if usually at the beginning of February each year.
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