Why Choose Adrian College for Pre-Health Studies?

Academically, Adrian College offers…

1. A cross-disciplinary approach to health studies and the health sciences, encompassing biology, chemistry, physics, exercise science and related disciplines, psychology and social work, biomedical ethics, business and other fields affecting delivery of health care.
2. Faculty who are experienced, well prepared, and committed to your success.
3. Excellent Student/Faculty Ratio, small class size and a comprehensive system of Faculty advising.
4. Recommendation letters for professional school that reflect a personal knowledge of your real strengths.
5. Innovative courses and lab offerings, including Human Anatomy with a dissection lab using cadavers; and expanding course offerings in the sciences, Biostatistics and Bio Medical Ethics.
6. A fall course, Survey of health professions, to broaden your perspectives in personal decision-making, major selection and academic course sequencing.
7. A commitment to locating or creating opportunities for student research; and a dedication to experiential learning.
8. International service learning opportunities that expose Adrian students to health care as it is provided outside the US.
9. Visits from our successful graduates now in health care disciplines including medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistants and other rapidly expanding health professions.
10. Peelle Hall slated for comprehensive renovation, first stages underway.
11. A tradition of student admission to professional schools that reaches back to the 19th century.

Administratively, you can depend on…..

1. The Adrian College Institute for Health Studies (AC/IHS) which draws on alumni and advisors from clinical professionals and other leaders in the health care industry.
2. A full time AC/IHS director providing comprehensive pre-professional advising.
3. Affiliation with National Association of Advisors in Health Professions and collaboration with advisors at colleges and professional schools across the country.
4. Early intervention in student academic and professional planning through faculty advising and the Institute’s programs.
5. Opportunities for experiential learning, site visits, job shadowing and community service.
6. Close collaboration with the Adrian College Office of Career Services to assure smooth internship placement.
7. Periodic on-campus speakers from a variety of health professions.
8. Student attendance at conferences of health care professionals and pre-admission visits to professional schools.
9. GRE, MCAT and other on campus test preparation support negotiated pricing from commercial test preparation services.
10. Active liaison/relationship building with professional schools to which many of our students apply.
11. Active assistance in preparation and submission of applications for graduate and professional school.
12. An active Pre-Health Professions Society which organizes student trips and special events – travel to “Bodies” Exhibit; visits to professional schools, attendance at Medical School Fairs, etc.