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Prepare for a Career in Healthcare at Dickinson

Dickinson offers a comprehensive pre-health program that prepares students for a wide range of healthcare careers, including medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine and nursing.

Program Highlights

  • Personalized advising from the Committee for the Health Professions
  • Flexible major selection with guided course recommendations
  • Extensive experiential opportunities and alumni connections

Program Overview

The pre-health program at Dickinson is a collaborative effort between the Committee for the Health Professions and the Center for Career Development. We provide comprehensive support to students interested in pursuing health-related careers.

Key Features

  • Early engagement with first-year students
  • Group advising sessions on various Pre-Health topics
  • Individual Faculty Pre-Health Advisors assigned to each student
  • Guidance on course selection and professional school applications
  • Support for MCAT and other professional exam preparation

Curriculum

Our pre-health curriculum includes recommended courses that provide a strong foundation for various healthcare professions, beginning with the core recommended courses:

  • Chemistry: 5 semesters (including inorganic, organic, and biochemistry)
  • Biology: 2 semesters
  • Physics: 2 semesters
  • Mathematics: 2 semesters
  • English/Writing: 2 semesters
  • Psychology/Sociology: Various options available

Why Choose Dickinson's Pre-Health Program?

  • Flexibility: Major in any field while preparing for healthcare careers
  • Personalized Guidance: Individual advising from faculty and career professionals
  • Comprehensive Preparation: Strong science foundation with liberal arts perspective
  • Experiential Learning: Numerous opportunities for hands-on experience and networking
Experiential Opportunities

Dickinson offers numerous ways to gain hands-on experience and explore healthcare careers:

  • Pre-Health Society (PHS): Student club organizing workshops and guest speaker events
  • Summer opportunities
  • MAPS: Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students providing support and resources
  • Career Interest Groups: Focused on dentistry, veterinary medicine and allied health professions
  • Local Partnerships: Opportunities with six hospitals and healthcare-related organizations
  • Internships and Research: Available locally, regionally and nationally
  • Local volunteer organizations
  • Local EMS Academy
Preparing for the Profession

We provide comprehensive support for students applying to professional schools:


Take the Next Step

Ready to start your journey in healthcare? Contact the pre-health administrative coordinator to:

  • Learn more about the pre-health program
  • Attend an informational meeting
  • Join our active pre-health student list

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