Premedical & Health Professional Programs

If you are a potential undergraduate, graduate or postbaccalaureate student considering a career in medicine or one of the allied health professions, the Premedical Programs of the College of Arts and Sciences are available to help you select an appropriate curriculum, learn firsthand about biomedical research and clinical practice, prepare for the relevant admissions test, and make realistic choices of professional schools.

The Premedical Program is an adjunct support structure, not a major. Traditionally, many premedical students have majored in the natural sciences. However, the medical professions generally are seeking well-rounded students. Hence, they also are interested in students from other disciplines with a broadly based liberal education, reflecting the social, ethical, and cultural roles played by health care professionals. Students interested in medical careers may major in any field, but must make careful plans to take the necessary preparatory courses in a timely fashion.

Information about the Premedical Program, including advising services, course selection, internships and volunteer positions available in the area, and much more, is available below in the "More Information About" section. If you have questions about the program, please contact premed@american.edu or:

Dr. Lynne Arneson,
Premed Programs Coordinator
Department of Chemistry
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016-8014
Phone: 202-885-2186
Fax: 202-885-1752

Please see also: Premed Program Online Registration

More Information About

Premedical Advising Services
Information for Premed Students
Requirements for Pre-Health File
Health Professions Curriculum
Pre Health Professions Timetable
Health Schools Attended by AU Alumni
Should You Retake the MCAT?
(all pdf)

Premedical Achievement Prize & Gimble Scholarship (below)

Information coming soon about:
How to Prepare for the MCAT/DAT/GRE
How to Prepare for an Interview
How to Write a Personal Statement
Interships & Volunteer Info
Info for Pre Vet Students
Info for Pre Dental Students
Info for Pre Pharmacy Students
Info for Pre Physician's Assistant Students

Scholarships & Internships Info

In addition to AU Career Center's Career Web, here are additional resources:

Health Professionals

• Dr. Christopher Unger
  301-332-5252, cungermd@gmail.com

Hospitals for Volunteering

• George Washington University Hospital       
  202-715-5310, Amanda.Vallozzi@gwu-hospital.com    

• Georgetown University Hospital 
  202-444-5545, mkc2@gunet.georgetown.edu

• Sibley Memorial Hospital        
  202-537-4485
• Washington Hospital Center
  Online Application
• HSC Pediatric Center     
  202-635-6191
• Providence Hospital       
  202-269-7759

• Howard University Hospital       
  202-865-1470, astephens@huhosp.org

• Children's National Medical Center         
  202-476-2062    

Premedical Achievement Prize and Gimble Scholarship

The American University Hassa S. Shanker Premedical Achievement Prize is a cash award of $2,000 presented to the most outstanding undergraduate student intending to apply to a health professional school who has taken at least five science and mathematics courses at American University. Selection is based on academic achievements, leadership qualities and contributions to society or the health professions. Applicants must be planning to apply to medical, dental or veterinary school, or to a program in the health sciences, such as physical therapy. Application forms are available in the bookcase outside Room 202 in the Beeghly Chemistry Building.

The Josephine G. Gimble Scholarship provides $2,000 awarded annually to a junior or senior undergraduate student or a postbaccalaureate student who is majoring in the health sciences and who has expressed a commitment to a career in the allied health fields such as nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant or public health. You must have taken courses at American University before applying. Details are provided in the application form to be found outside Beeghly 202.

Last update: August 29, 2008. Maintained by premed@american.edu.

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