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First-Year/Sophomore Health Professions Info Session

Explore a variety of healthcare careers, prerequisites, and resources for aspiring health professionals. Learn about courses, study abroad options, and tips to strengthen your medical school application. Discover critical resources and opportunities available at Middlebury.

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First-Year/Sophomore Health Professions Info Session

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  1. First-Year/SophomoreHealth ProfessionsInfo Session Center for Careers & Internships Fall 2018

  2. Opportunities in Healthcare: There are hundreds of different careers in healthcare to choose from. Explore our website and www.ExploreHealthCareers.org for more information!

  3. Five Most Commonly Asked Questions: • Which courses do I need to complete in order to qualify for admission? • Is it possible to complete the medical school prerequisites if I don’t major in science or if I want to study abroad? • What is the cycle for completing requirements and applying to medical school? • Besides taking premedical courses, what else should I do to make myself a strong applicant for medical school? • What additional resources should I be aware of?

  4. 1. Which courses must I complete in order to qualify for admission to medical, dental, and veterinary school? • 2 Semesters Biology or Neuroscience with lab • 4 Semesters Chemistry (General and Organic w/ lab, Biochem) • 2 Semesters Physics with lab • Math (Statistics and Calculus) • Behavioral Science (minimum Introduction to Psychology)

  5. 2. Is it possible to complete the medical school prerequisites if I don’t major in science or if I want to study abroad? • Yes! • Plan your course sequences thoughtfully (particularly chemistry) You may want to consider: • studying abroad for one semester or a summer rather than the whole year • planning to matriculate to medical school one year after graduating from Middlebury • completing additional coursework through a continuing education or post baccalaureate program

  6. 4. Besides taking prerequisite courses, what else should I do to make myself a strong applicant? • Take courses that truly interest you. Be a happy, active and fulfilled liberal arts student. • Test your interest in healthcare through research and clinical experiences. • Pursue internships during Winter Term or summer – applicants who are really committed tend to have a series of pertinent experiences.

  7. 5. What additional resources should I be aware of ? HP Student Handbook Details ins and outs of preparation for, and application to, a medical program. HP Newsletter Blog Has up-to-date listings of events and opportunities for health professions students.

  8. Tips for Health Professions Students: • Take advantage of all that Middlebury has to offer. • Follow your passions. • Stay abreast of issues in the field. • Volunteer in the community. • Read articles, journals, and books related to the field. • Attend presentations by health professionals and medical schools that visit campus. • Get involved with student organizations on campus.

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