Pre-Health Resources
Pre-Health Letter Packet and Pre-Health Workshop Information:
Letter Packets for Students Applying to Medical School or Dental 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:
1) Complete the 2022 Application for Pre-health Letter Packet Form
*If you applied in 2020 or 2021, complete this Reapplication Letter Packet Form
2) Download and email this Recommendation Letter Instructions sheet (PDF) to each of your letter writers.
***Letter writers need to be emailed the instructions using the pdf form with embedded
links
Review the Detailed Letter Packet Directions (PDF).
Please direct questions to Ms. Marissa Miller-Peevy prehealth@southalabama.edu.
PLAN TO ATTEND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION WORKSHOPS:
If you are planning to apply to a professional health program during this upcoming
cycle plan on attending one of the following virtual application workshops. Register
using the links below. Preregistration is required. After registering, you will receive
a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Pre-Health Workshop - Medical School
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 – 1:00 pm
Friday, March 25, 2022 - 4:00 pm
Pre-Health Workshop - Dental School
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 – 2:30 pm
Pre-Health Workshop – Vet, PA, Pharm, Opt, AA, GC
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 – 4:00 pm
Friday, March 25, 2022 – 2:30 pm
Pre-Health Workshop - Physical Therapy
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 - 2:00 pm
Pre-Health Workshop - Occupational Therapy
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 - 3:00 pm
Personal Statements or specific writing prompts are required of most Pre-Health Programs.
Be sure to attend one of our upcoming Personal Statement Workshops in April! Times to be announced soon!
April 6th, 7th and 8th.
General Pre-Health Resources
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.)
FIRST (Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools) - Whether you’re thinking about how to pay for medical school, manage your finances during medical school, or determine your loan repayment options after medical school, with AAMC's FIRST program you’ll find unbiased, reliable guidance along your pathway to medical school and beyond.
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)
Pre-Med Resources (AAMC)
MCAT Prep - Free Planning and Study Resources (AAMC)
UWorld - Customized practice tests and explanations that prepare you for success on the MCAT
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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