Saints Maps - Biology/Pre-Medical Studies

BIOLOGY - PRE-MEDICAL STUDIES

SUGGESTED MINORS

The Pre-Medical Studies concentration specifically prepares graduates for admission into professional-level health and medical programs with terminal degrees in medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, physician assistant, and pharmacy, among others.

Students completing this concentration are also well prepared for other careers in science and the larger world. Some of our graduates have entered the teaching profession, some work in the industry, and others have gone on to state or federal government positions in forestry, agriculture, or research.

CAREER COMPETENCIES

SUCCESS AS A SAINT

Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.

Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach.

Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.

Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.

HOW TO USE THIS MAP

Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.

BIOLOGY - PRE-MEDICAL STUDIES

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Review your 4-year degree plan and the academic catalog

Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly

Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office

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Consider adding a minor another field such as Pscyhology

FIRST YEAR MIDDLE DEVELOP

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Meet with your new faculty progress to degree

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Join an on-campus organization such as the Pre-Health Professions Club

Explore volunteer and service-learning opportunities or job shadowing

Participate in speaker and special events hosted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

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Begin researching jobs in your field of study and narrow down to Top 5 choices

Create Handshake account

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Participate in cultural the Professionalism Panel Attend the Fall Internship industry-based internships observation hours Attend the Graduate explore our partnership

Start finalizing your resume Invest in proper business Career Closet

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Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice

Explore average salaries for your career field

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Create a LinkedIn profile Research professional admissions requirements

YEARS FINAL YEAR

minor or certificate in Chemistry or faculty advisor to check

SAINTS ADVANTAGE

Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.

CAREER PATHS

Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements

Complete your biology capstone and enroll in ID 400 - a course that can assist you in finalizing your job search documents

Apply to graduate events on campus such as Panel or Etiquette Dinner

Internship Fair to explore internships and clinical

School Fair in the fall and partnership with VCOM

resume business attire or visit the Saints profile professional programs and requirements & deadlines

Now is the time to prep and register to sit for the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)

Schedule a mock interview with the Center for Career & Professional Development

Present in the bi-annual Student Research and Presentations Symposium

FURTHER EDUCATION

Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you’re ready to enter medical school

Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references

Apply for jobs in your field

SKILLS

Look to develop soft skills such as communication, leadership, and decision-making

Mathematical & analytical skills

Investigative problem-solving

Curiosity for your surroundings

GRADUATE SUCCESS

The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2021 graduate survey)

We have four tenured or tenure-track faculty with diverse research backgrounds.

The curriculum within this single four-year degree satisfies the common prerequisite courses for admission to medical and professional programs.

We offer courses with hands-on research experience.

All classes & labs are taught by our professors, not by teaching assistants.

Our graduates are currently working as doctors, veterinarians, pharmacists and PA’s.

PARTNERSHIPS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

Limestone’s partnership with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) provides our pre-medical students an opportunity to receive a Guaranteed Admissions Interview, as well as take part in an Early Admission Program.

Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:

Lindsay Bartholomew

Justin Davis

Katie Jones

Tom LeGrand

Katie Maher

Stacey Mason

Michelle Phillips-Meek

Kelly Tillinghast

“We want to churn out what we feel is the biggest need, and that’s primary care physicians who will stay in the Appalachian and Southeastern part of the United States and practice medicine for the rest of their lives. We view Limestone as the type of place which has provided us with outstanding students and can provide us with a lot more. We essentially want to be Limestone’s College of Medicine.”

John Rocovich Founder - VCOM