Pre-Health

4+4 — Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)

4+4 — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)

4+1 – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

University of Pittsburgh

3+2

Chatham University

3+3 or 3+4 — Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)

4+2

Chatham University

If you’re interested in physical therapy, you’ll earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), but first, you’ll need to complete your undergraduate degree—including the Senior Project—before starting graduate school.

3+2

Chatham University

Jefferson Medical College Affiliation

Under the Physicians Shortage Area Program (PSAP), certain Allegheny students who intend to practice in underserved rural areas may qualify for preferential admission to Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, as well as special premedical advising from Jefferson faculty. Qualifying students have rural or small-town backgrounds or family ties and intend to practice in non-metropolitan areas, preferably in Pennsylvania. Allegheny is one of six Pennsylvania colleges and universities whose students are afforded special consideration as PSAP applicants, of whom a maximum of 24 are admitted to the program each year.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Affiliation

Early assurance programs are offered with LECOM in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy for students meeting the criteria. The MCAT may be waived if certain academic criteria are met. Applicants must: interview at LECOM; have completed the pre-requisite courses; and have the support of the Health Professions Advisory Committee. Qualified candidates should meet with the Health Professions Advisor for further details.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Affiliation

Each year up to three students are offered admittance to PCOM provided they meet certain criteria. These criteria include completion of the course requirements listed in the PCOM catalog, an overall GPA of at least 3.25, a minimum of fiftieth percentile scores in each section of the MCAT, and support of the Health Professions Advisory Committee. Applicants must interview at PCOM and are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible in the application cycle. Qualified candidates should meet with the Health Professions Advisor for further details.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.