Pre-Health Web Resources
AHANA/Diversity Programs and Resources
- AspiringDocs
- American Dental Education Association
- Boston College Resources for AHANA Students
- Co-op / Internship Opportunities (sponsored by RIT)
- Drexel Pathway to Medical School
- MEDPREP (post-baccalaureate pre-health program)
- Pipeline and Outreach Programs (sponsored by AAMC)
- Post Baccalaureate Programs (sponsored by Syracuse University)
- SMDEP: Summer Medical and Dental Education Program
Bioethics
- American Society for Bioethics and Humanitites
- Bioethics Resources (University of California, Berkley)
- Drexel College of Medicine
- University of Pennsylvania
- Virtual Mentor
Biomedical Science
Chiropractic
Combined Degree Programs
Dental
- American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
- ADEA AADSAS General Instructions
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- List of Dental Schools
- ADA Career Mentoring Program
Early Assurance Programs
- Mount Sinai Humanities/Medicine Early Acceptance Program
- State University of New York, Upstate Medical College Early Assurance Program
- University at Buffalo Early Assurance Program
- University of Cincinnati R.O.S.E. Program, for Ohio residents or select Kentucky and Indiana counties
- University of Rochester Early Assurance Program
Emergency Medical Technician
Financial Planning/Aid
- AAMC Financial Aid
- Monetary Decisions for Medical Doctors (AAMC)
- Federal Student Aid
- Income-Based Repayment- IBRinfo
- The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid, with links to most financial aid resources
- National Health Service Corps
- National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs
- National Student Loan Data System For Students
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Fellowships
Forensic Medicine
Genetic Counseling
Health Careers General Information
- ExploreHealthCareers.org
- NIH Office of Science Education
- Occupational Outlook Handook
- Premedguide.com
- Student Doctor Network
Interstate Agreements: For states without public professional programs
- The Delaware Institute of Medical Education and Research
- The Finance Authority of Maine's Access to Medical Education Program
- New England Board of Higher Education
- Southern Regional Education Board
- University of Utah School of Medicine Idaho Contract
- The Western Interstate Commision for Higher Education
- The WAAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho) Program
Medical — Allopathic Medicine (MD)
- Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
- AMCAS Instruction Manual
- List of Allopathic Medical Schools
- MSAR Online: (Medical School Admission Requirements) database of allopathic US and Canadian medical schools
- The Next Generation: An Introduction to Medicine
Medical — Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medical Schools (AACOM)
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
- List of Osteopathic Medical Schools
Nursing
- AllNursingSchools
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
- Accelerated BSN and MSN Programs in Nursing
- American Academy of Nurse Practioners (AANP)
Nutrition
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)
- PTCAS- Program Prerequisites
Physician Assistant
- ARC-PA: PA Accredited Schools by State
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)
Podiatry
Post-Baccalaureate Programs
- Association of American Medical Colleges
- Post-Baccalaureate Programs (sponsored by Syracuse University)
Public Health
Research (On-Campus)
- Biology Department
- Chemistry Department
- Physics
- Psychology Department:
Research (Off-Campus)
- Medical Research, Shadowing, and Volunteer Opportunities for Pre-Health Students
- Columbia University: National list of Biomedical Lab Research
- National Institutes of Health: NIH
- AAMC: Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
- AAMC: M.D.-PH.D.Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
Sports Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
- Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)
- AAVMC: Summary of Course Prerequisites
- Pre-Vet Advisor e-newsletter
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- List of Veterinary Medical Colleges
- Animal Rescue League of Boston
- MSPCA Angell
- Quincy Animal Shelter
- Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)
Volunteer/Internship Opportunities — United States
- BC Career Center
- BC Campus Ministry (see section titled “Programs Fostering Justice")
- BC Neighborhood Center
- Boston Area Volunteer Guide
- Break Away
- Columbia University: List of Internships (NY Area)
- Co-op /Internship Opportunties (sponsored by RIT)
- HospitalLink
Volunteer Opportunities — International
- AAMC Guidelines for Students Providing Patient Care During Clinical Experiences Abroad
- Child Family Health International
- Global Volunteers
- International Medical Volunteers Association
- Unite for Sight
- Ureka Programme: NUI Galway, Ireland
- World Health Organization
In addition, various companies produce material designed to supply you with background information about specific graduate health programs (medical, dental, optometry, physician assistant, podiatry, pharmacy, etc.). These companies also often produce materials that prepare you for the appropriate entrance exam(s).
You may also visit our office in Higgins Hall, Room 648.