If you’re interested in pre-med, you are certainly not alone. Many students enter Gustavus hoping to prepare for a career in the medical field. And if you chose Gustavus specifically to prepare you for the challenges of entering medical school and the career beyond, you are definitely in the right place. During the past five years, Gustavus has had 79 graduates enter medical school. See where at: Gusties Attending Medical School.
If you are interested in being pre-med or other pre-health programs, but have a lot of questions, no worries! First, check out the Health Professions Website. This page offers support and information that will help answer questions and give advice to students wanting to take their first, or next, step into a health field. To meet with a pre-health advisor, stop by the Center for Servant Leadership (CSL) to set up an appointment with Heather Banks. She is the Health Professions Coordinator in the CSL and can help you figure out your path to your pre-health profession.
For students who want to enter into a pre-health field, there is no time to procrastinate. You don’t want to look back and regret not finding out more and missing out on an amazing opportunity.