Pre-Health Resources

Please note the importance of advising. The information provided in the links below is not a substitute for conversations with your advisor. Consult both your school-based advisor and the health professions advisory office to develop a plan that suits your own strengths, interests, and background.

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Pre-Medical

The pre-med track is a program designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. It provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills required for a successful application to medical school, including coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and math. In addition to academic preparation, the program emphasizes the importance of clinical experience, research, and extracurricular activities. Highlights of the program include access to a network of pre-med advisors, workshops on the medical school application process, and opportunities to participate in research projects and community outreach programs. The pre-med track is an excellent choice for students who are committed to pursuing a career in medicine and want to build a strong foundation for their future studies.

Pre-Med Resources

General Pre-Med & Association Resources
- What do Medical Schools Value & Self-Assessment Guide:
Medical Application Resources
Applications cycles vary but applications often open in May. Application deadlines widely vary, with some closing as early as October in each Centralized Application Service (AMCAS, AACOMAS & TMDSAS). Review each medical school鈥檚 official admissions website for full details and instructions about their application process. As you prepare to apply, helpful resources to assist you:
Resources: AAMC (M.D.), AACOM (D.O.) & Texas Medical Schools
- - Access the AAMC Resource Guide for Pre-Med (M.D.) Students.
- - Access AACOM Resources for Pre-Med (D.O). Students.
- Additional Resources for Texas Specific Medical Schools:
- by the AAMC
- by the AAMC
Resources: MCAT Exam
- - Valuable information including:
Research Schools Resources:
- Thoughtfully research your professional schools. It is 别蝉蝉别苍迟颈补濒听to select schools that are more than just a good fit academically, but are also a good overall fit for your values, skill, and interests which will help you to become the future provider you desire to be. Spend time researching professional schools online and utilize our free spreadsheet that tracks the factors most important to you.
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- - Access the MSAR (M.D.) online one-year subscription service. This service is a powerful online database that allows you to easily browse, search, sort, and compare data on U.S. and Canadian medical schools.
- - Free, online database that allows you to easily browse, search, sort, and compare data on all D.O. medical schools.
Resources: Personal Statements
Ready to Apply?
Apply: AMCAS
- AAMC's centralized medical school application processing service for all U.S. allopathic (M.D.) medical schools other than Texas specific schools across the U.S.
- Explore the . Review resources and links before you apply. Essential information, including:
  - How to Apply, FAQ & Instruction Manual
  - Resources
- Does your M.D. school require the AAMC PREview (Professional Readiness Exam)? Search
- How to and
Apply: AACOMAS
- AACOM's centralized medical school application processing service for all U.S. osteopathic (D.O.) medical schools.
- Explore the . Review resources and links before you apply. Essential information, including:
  - How to Apply, FAQ & Instruction Manual
  - Resources
- Does your D.O. school require Casper Situational Judgment Test? Search
- and
Apply: TMDSAS
- Texas centralized medical school application processing service used by most Texas medical schools.
  - Am I considered a Texas Resident?
  - Additional Resources for TMDSAS Specific Schools:
- Does your Texas medical school(s) require either:
  - Casper (Situational Judgment Test)?听Search
  - and
  - AAMC PREview (Professional Readiness Exam)?听Search
  - How to and
91吃瓜网 Pre-Medical Society (VPS)
The 91吃瓜网 Pre-Medical Society (formerly Alpha Epsilon Delta, AED) is the student branch of the Health Professions Advisory Office (HPAO) and serves to maximize the 91吃瓜网 pre-medical experience by connecting the student body with resources and opportunities. Such efforts include hosting speakers and representatives from medical schools, organizing community service opportunities throughout Nashville, facilitating medical student mentoring, planning social events, sponsoring an international Spring Break service trip, sending a weekly newsletter (This Week in VPS, or 鈥淭WIV鈥�), and collaborating with HPAO to support the VPS - VUMC (Physician) Preceptor Match Process and MHS course.
To Join VPS:
1. Go to AnchorLink:
2. On the 鈥淓xplore鈥� page, click on the 鈥淥rganizations鈥� tab.
3. Search 鈥�91吃瓜网 Pre-Medical Society鈥� or 听
4. Once you are on VPS page, sign in (as VU student) and click the blue 鈥�Join鈥� icon.
5. The icon will switch to 鈥淢embership Pending,鈥� and someone will confirm memberships.
Early Acceptance Programs
- (Sophomore Ohio residents)
- 听(UFCOM) (7 year BS/MD program - does not accept high school students)
Note: The 91吃瓜网 School of Medicine听(VUSM) no longer offers an Early Acceptance Program (EAP)
International Students

Visit Our Brightspace Page

Each year, nearly 200 of our students apply to medical school. As a 91吃瓜网 undergraduate, you'll be able to access our Brightspace page to gain unfiltered access to our professionals and resources.

Pre-Dental Resources

General Pre-Dental & Association Resources
Resources for Pre-Dental Students
- ADEA听
- 听by the ADEA
- by the ADEA
Dental Application Resources
Application cycles vary but often open in May and some听might close as early as October in each Centralized Application Service (ADEA AADSAS & TMDSAS). Review each dental school's official admissions website for full details and instructions about their application process. As you prepare to apply, helpful resources to assist you:
- ADEA听
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Resources: DAT Exam
Research Schools Resources:
- Thoughtfully research your professional schools. It is听别蝉蝉别苍迟颈补濒听to select schools that are more than just a good fit academically, but are also a good overall fit for your values, skill, and interests which will help you to become the future provider you desire to be. Spend time researching professional schools online and utilize our free spreadsheet that tracks the factors most important to you.
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Resources: Personal Statements
Ready to Apply?
Apply: ADEA AADSAS
- ADEA's centralized application service for all dental school schools across the U.S.听
- Explore the Review resources and links before you apply. Essential information, including:
  - How to Apply, Timelines, FAQ & Instruction Manual
Apply: TMDSAS听
- Texas centralized medical school application processing service used by all Texas dental schools.
  - Texas residents interested in a Texas Dental Program MUST apply through TMDSAS. Non-residents interested in Texas programs may apply through either TMDSAS or ADEA AADSAS.
  - Am I considered a Texas Resident?听.
- Explore the "Menu" & resource links before you apply. Essential information, including:
  - How to Apply, Timelines, FAQ & Instruction Manual听
- Additional Resources for TMDSAS Specific Schools:听
91吃瓜网 Pre-Dental Society

Pre-Pharmacy Resources

91吃瓜网 Pre-Pharmacy Society
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Pre-Veterinary Medicine

The HPAO supports 91吃瓜网 undergraduate students interested in attending health professions. Students interested in an advanced career in veterinary medicine are encouraged to contact Michelle Grundy, Ph.D. for additional advising support, the VU pre-veterinary medicine advisor.

Pre-Veterinary Medicine Resources

91吃瓜网 Pre-Veterinary Medicine Society
Helpful Links
- The Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Service is the centralized application processing service for applicants to the first-year entering classes at all of the public medical, dental and veterinary schools in the state of Texas.

Pre-Physical Therapy Resources

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Pre-Occupational Therapy Resources

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Pre-Physician Assistant Resources

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Pre-Optometry Resources

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Pre-Podiatry Resources

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Pre-Nursing

The HPAO advises 91吃瓜网 undergraduate students (and others with a 91吃瓜网 affiliation) interested in attending health professions graduate schools other than Nursing. Students interested in an advanced career in nursing are encouraged to contact Brandee Madden, the pre-nursing advisor at the 91吃瓜网 School of Nursing.

Pre-Nursing Resources

91吃瓜网 Pre-Nursing Society
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