Resources for Pre-Health Students
HEALTH PROFESSIONS • • • • • • • • •
Physicians Dentists Veterinarians Physical Therapists Occupational Therapists Physician Assistants Optometrists Pharmacists Nurses
All of these professions require additional academic degrees (often at the graduate level). Each program has application requirements. Explore your options!
Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) • A group of faculty members who want to help you on your pre-health journey • Advise you on courses • Connect you with pre-health clubs, events, externships, entrance exam preparation resources, research opportunities, etc. • Advise you through the application process • Provide mock interviews and letters of recommendations for qualified applicants
• Contact: Malin Lilley, malin.lilley@tamusa.edu
Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC)
www.tamusa.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/life-sciences/health-professionsadvisory-committee/index.html
CAMPUS RESOURCES Student Clubs and Activities • Pre-Health Society • Pre-Dental Club • Pre-Optometry Professional Society • Animal Hearts • Kinesiology Club
Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction for many science courses • FREE • Academic Success Center
Research Opportunities • A&M Summer Medicine Program • Year-round research with A&M-SA faculty
Alumni • Panel Discussions • Networking
Mays Center • Connections with internships, externships, volunteer opportunities
JAMP • The Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) was created to help economically disadvantaged students accomplish their medical education. • Students who meet requirements of financial need and demonstrate strong academic record can apply (at start of sophomore year). • Participants selected for the program are provided with many resources. • If all program requirements are met, participants are guaranteed admission to a medical school in Texas. • Webpage: https://www.texasjamp.org/ • Contact: Dr. Robert Page, robert.page@tamusa.edu