Pre-Med Advising - Wichita State University

YOUR FUTURE MEDICAL CAREER STARTS HERE.

studying pre-med at wichita state

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AT WICHITA STATE, APPLIED LEARNING IS EVERYTHING. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it—equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you ready for your transition to professional school and the next phase of your medical career.

KARISSA GILCHRIST 2013 WSU graduate Resident Physician VIA CHRISTI HOSPITAL

"Wichita State played an integral role in my medical school admission and success. I developed a solid science foundation and found many personal development opportunities. I received individualized guidance from professors, faculty and advisors who helped me every step of the way and made my transition into medical school seamless. The urban setting connected me with multiple shadowing and job opportunities. WSU definitely played a huge part in making my dream of becoming a doctor a reality!"

JIHAD AL-KHATIB 2016 WSU graduate Second-year medical student

THROUGH WSU’S LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES ADVISING CENTER (LASAC), PRE-MED STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE ADVISING, RESOURCES AND PROGRAM-SPECIFIC EXPERTISE THEY NEED THROUGH EVERY STEP OF THEIR WSU EXPERIENCE. Your pre-med advisor will help you develop a customized academic plan that includes required prerequisites, degree requirements and information on when—and how—to apply to the programs of your choice.

They’ll also connect you to opportunities and experiences that’ll help you get the most out your time at WSU—while putting you closer to achieving your career goals—including:

"The mentorship, advising, extracurricular opportunities and quality education I received at WSU were a big part of my successful admission into medical school. The process of going from pre-med student to medical student is challenging, but WSU has all the resources you need to succeed. I am certain you will enjoy your time building lifelong relationships with the spectacular WSU pre-med advisors, professors and your pre-med peers like I did."

Premedical Student Association

volunteering

medical-related work opportunities

undergraduate research

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more than 20 programs and events annually

service projects

public speakers

Whether you want to explore your options—or you’re ready to declare your major—Premedical Advising is here to help you succeed in any of the following pre-med areas:

• Medicine • Dentistry • Pharmacy • Optometry • Chiropractic Medicine • Veterinary Medicine • Podiatric Medicine

JORDAN STIVERSON 2016 WSU graduate

The Premedical Student Association provides social and academic support—and volunteering opportunities—for Shocker pre-med students.

Participants have access to a variety of guest speakers—including area physicians, specialists and medical school admissions deans—mock interviews, service projects and shadowing experiences. shadowing

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mock interviews

Second-year medical student

"I took a bit of a circuitous path to medicine. I started out in engineering and then changed my major before deciding that I wanted to go to med school. I quickly found out just how overwhelming the whole endeavor could be. I am so grateful that I had the pre-medical advisors to give me advice and their honest opinions, and to help me navigate my way through MCAT prep, the application process, interviews, and all the way up until I got my acceptance letter. Their guidance was invaluable."

"WSU’s pre-med advising department encouraged me to meet with my professors regularly so I was more than just a name on a test. They connected me with the Via Christi medical mentoring program to gain shadowing experience, and they helped me prepare for medical school interview day.

My best advice is to let your advisors and professors at WSU know you are interested in going to medical school because they will go out of their way to help you get there."

Pre-med students have their very own Living Learning Community (LLC) in Shocker Hall, allowing them to live together as neighbors in a supportive, friendly community.

PEYTON HOWARD 2016 WSU graduate First-year medical student

learn more: wichita.edu/premed LAS Advising Center: Grace Wilkie Hall, Room 115 (316) 978-4757 | LAS.Advisor@wichita.edu