Pre-Health

Allegheny students have opportunities to participate in the following cooperative programs. In all cases, students complete at least their first three years at Allegheny.

• Nursing (3+3, 3+4) with the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing of Case Western Reserve University
• Occupational Therapy (3+2) with Chatham University
• Physical Therapy (4+2) with Chatham University
• Physician Assistant Studies (3+2) with Chatham University
• Medicine (3+4, 4+4) with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
• Pharmacy (3+3, 3+4) with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
• Dentistry (4+4) with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)

The programs with Chatham University and LECOM have specific criteria for guaranteed admission and guaranteed interview.

Careful planning is necessary for these programs, and the pre-health advisor is available from your first day on campus to discuss potential and options throughout your years.

Every year Allegheny hosts a noted specialist in medical ethics. Attend the lecture. Consider taking the medical ethics course (Philosophy). Many other lectures offered at the college have relevance to medical practice.

Alternative Spring Break trips and Global Learning Trips provide this type of experience. There are a number of international programs available such as Unite for Sight and International Service Learning.

Although every Allegheny student does scholarly research in their senior year, many participate in this endeavor earlier in their experience. Many students work with faculty members over the summer, or during the school year in an independent study. Students who want research as part of their career will want to have experience off campus as well.Such opportunities as SURP, PTEI, and many others are available for this purpose.

After one semester of learning about chronic disease conditions, our health care system, and the psychology of change, students are assigned to a patient with chronic disease to work with them to improve their health. The course is co-taught by an Allegheny professor and professionals from the Meadville Medical Center.

One of the most important ways to prepare for a standardized test is to take as many practice tests as possible. Understanding the structure of the test, knowing how questions will be asked, and having a sense of timing will help you do your best.

Our policy is to assist any student who is interested in any type of medicine. We will write a supportive letter of recommendation for any student in good standing with the College. We do not screen anyone out at any point in the process.

Allegheny students have a variety of opportunities for experiential learning, from shadowing physicians in their offices or on hospital rounds, clinical internships, training, working with animals, and more.

This is an inclusive club aimed to support students during their pre-health journey. We help to educate students who are interested in medical and other health care career paths. Our goal is to lend advice, provide resources, and help build connections for our members. The pre-health advisor also serves as the club advisor.