Advising Pre-Medicine

Successful students are good at making careful observations, recording information in a logical way and they excel at analyzing that information (critical thinking) which often involves employing basic math skills. Since many natural science courses involve laboratories, students often enjoy active, hands-on learning. The pre-med program requires a significant amount of initiative, hard work and study time, but can result in a very rewarding medical career.

Special advising for those interested in medicine is available through the University's Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC). Medical schools look for well rounded students with strong academic and co-curricular experiences so students are encouraged to meet with their PPAC advisor early in their career.  PPAC advisors will assist with the entire process for admission into a medical school, from preparation through application.  Additionally, the PPAC advisor will work along with a student's college advisor to ensure the student is getting as much support as possible.

To help develop leadership, teamwork and inter-professional skills, students are recommended to participate in programming through one of the three pre-med student organizations at the University of Cincinnati:

• Caducea - Pre-Medical Society
• MAPS - Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students
• AED - Pre-Medical and Dental Honorary Society

Please check with the PPAC website or the Student Activities and Leadership  Development Office (SALD) for contact information on any of these or the other UC student organizations.