PRE-HEALTH FACT SHEET
· Pre-Health is usually a direction of study NOT a major
· BGSU Pre-Health students:
· Can choose any major in any college and still be considered a “Pre-Health” student (look for a major with room for electives and consult your advisor)
· Must complete all requirements and courses for admission into the graduate program of their choice (see advisor as these requirements vary from institutions and programs)
· Demonstrates a true interest in health care
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Typical Pre-Health Majors
· Allied Health/Applied Health Science
· Athletic Training
· Biology
· Chemistry
· Communication Sciences & Disorders
· Dietetics
· Exercise Science
· Gerontology
· Nursing
· Nutrition Sciences
· Physics
· Public Health
Typical Pre-Health Paths
· Pre-Audiology and S-L-H
· Pre-Chiropractic
· Pre-Dental
· Pre-Health Administration
· Pre-Medicine
· Pre-Occupational Therapy
· Pre-Optometry
· Pre-Pharmacy
· Pre-Physical Therapy
· Pre-Physician Assistant
· Pre-Public Health
· Pre-Veterinary Medicine
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Top 10 Tips from your Amazing Advisor:
1. Set short term goals that line up with your values, beliefs, and identity
2. Keep a high GPA (The Learning Commons is a great place to find help)
3. Develop a well-rounded resume and stellar interviewing skills (Career Center can assist with this)
4. Prepare to procure three letters of recommendations (get to know your professors)
5. Make a habit of documenting all service learning, leadership, volunteer, and shadowing hours
6. Leap into leadership opportunities
7. Participate in shadowing healthcare professionals
8. Sign up to volunteer and make this world a little brighter
9. Prepare early for Entrance Exams (GRE, MCAT, DAT, etc.)
10. Seek out research opportunities and look for ways to increase your understanding of healthcare
Helpful Websites:
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· Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Degree: Master’s & Doctorate www.ccaom.org
· Allopathic Medicine
Degree: M.D.
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
www.aamc.org
· Audiology
Degree: AuD
American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
www.audiology.org
· Chiropractic
Degree: DC
Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC)
www.chirocolleges.org
· Dentistry
Degree: DDS or DMD
American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
www.adea.org
· Health Administration
Degree: Master’s or doctorate
Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)
www.aupha.org www.hampcas.org
· Naturopathic Medicine
Degree: N.D.
Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) www.aanmc.org
· Optometry
Degree: OD
Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO)
www.opted.org www.optomcas.org
· Occupational Therapy
Degree: MOT, MA, MS, or OTD
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
www.aota.org www.otcas.org
· Osteopathic Medicine
Degree: DO
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) www.aacom.org
· Pharmacy
Degree: PharmD
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) www.aacp.org
· Physical Therapy
Degree: DPT
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
www.apta.org
www.ptcas.org
· Physician Assistants
Degree: Master’s
American Academy of Physician Assistants
www.paeaonline.org
www.caspa.org
· Podiatric
Degree: DPM
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM) www.aacpm.org
· Public Health
Degree: MPH, MHA, MS, MHS, PhD, SCD, DRPH
Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH)
www.asph.org www.sophas.org
· Speech-Language-Hearing
Degree: MA, MS, Med, CScD, SLPD, PhD
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) www.asha.org www.cdscas.org
· Veterinary Medicine
Degree: DVM
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)
www.aavmc.org
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EXPLORE:
Organized on one nifty handout by: Deb Hendricks, Academic Advisor @ Bowling Green State University
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· www.explorehealthcareers.org
· www.whatispublichealth.org
· www.aghe.org
· www.careersinaging.com
· www.bls.gov
· Interesting forums for Pre Med, PA, PT, and OT:
· www.physicianassistantforum.com/
· www.physicaltherapist.com/
· GRE www.ets.org
Organized on one nifty handout by: Deb Hendricks, Academic Advisor @ Bowling Green State University
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Organized on one nifty handout by: Deb Hendricks, Academic Advisor @ Bowling Green State University
Smile Often and Share Your Chocolate