Pre-Health Professions Advising

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UMass BS to MD Pathway Program Rules of the BS to MD Pathway (pdf) Dr. David T. Eberiel Pre-Health Professions Advisor Office: Olsen 415C 978-934-2866                         Office hours: Monday - Tuesday  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  e-mail: david_eberiel@uml.edu

Admission to postgraduate health professional schools is very competitive. UMass Lowell has a proven pre-health professions advising program that strengthens your chances of acceptance. In fact, each year 70 - 100 percent of the qualified students and alumni we serve are accepted to medical school, higher than the national average.

Our pre-health professions advisor will guide you throughout the admissions process, including choosing the right major, satisfying admissions requirements, and finding clinical experience opportunities. We can help you prepare for a vast array of careers in the health and medical sciences, including:

Advance Practice Nursing    Allopathic Medicine (MD)    Dentistry    Occupational Therapy    Optometry    Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Pharmacy    Physical Therapy    Physician Assistant    Podiatry    Public Health    Veterinary Medicine

Considering applying to medical school? Get started now with answers to frequently asked questions such as:

• What should I major in?
  
• What are the academic admission requirements?
  
• When should I apply?
  
• How am I going to afford medical school?

To qualify for admission into a postgraduate health professional program, not only should your GPA and standardized admissions test scores be strong, but you should also demonstrate leadership, compassion, and a desire to make a positive impact on community.  We'll provide you with strong premedical preparation, including the requisite coursework, shadow opportunities, a pre-health professions advising office, and support by the pre-health professions recommendations committee. Together we can get you ready for an exciting and rewarding career as a health care professional.