Health Pre- Professions Tarleton State University

You are a health pre-professional student if you plan on becoming a… Physician Dentist Pharmacist Veterinarian Physician Assistant Physical Therapist Optometrist Other

The “Biggies” GPA Admissions Tests Healthcare-related experience Service Leadership

The “Biggies” GPA Admissions Tests Healthcare-related experience Service Leadership

GPA What is the average GPA of students accepted to a health professions school? 3.65

How to get and keep a good GPA Go to class Study on your own Form study groups with like- minded, motivated students Find an upperclassman mentor

The “Biggies” GPA Admissions Tests Healthcare-related experience Service Leadership

Admissions Tests Physician MCAT Dentist DAT Pharmacist PCAT Optometrist OAT Veterinarian GRE Physician Assistant GRE Physical Therapist GRE

How to prepare for Admissions Exams Start now Learn about the exam for your discipline Learn what the average score is among students accepted to professional school Regularly read dense material (ie. Wall Street Journal, New Yorker, Science Journals, Philosophy essays, Psychology essays) Consider taking a prep course for your exam

Admission Exam Info: MCAT: Medical College Admissions Test – American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) – DAT: Dental Admissions Test – American Dental Association (ADA) – PCAT: Pharmacy College Admissions Test – American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) – OAT: Optometry Admissions Test – Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) – GRE: Graduate Record Exam – ETS-GRE –

Admission Exam Prep Courses/Material: Kaplan Princeton Review Exam Krackers Prices: Books/Materials: around $ Course: $ $ – Face-to-face – online

The “Biggies” GPA Admissions Tests Healthcare-related experience Service Leadership

Shadowing Keep records and have health professional sign off on hours Most important for pre- PTs and pre-PAs Example: Texas Tech PT school requires a minimum of 100 documented shadowing hours

Get a job Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)* Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)* Pharmacy Technician* Veterinary Technician Physician Scribe *Usually require certification that can be obtained through a junior college during a summer

Volunteer Hospital candy-striper Health fairs Free clinics Animal shelters Medical mission trips

The “Biggies” GPA Admissions Tests Healthcare-related experience Service Leadership

Get Involved Join a student club and get involved – Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED): The Health Pre-Professional Honor Society Every other Thurs. Rm 219 Thompson – Beta Beta Beta (BBB): The Honor Society for Biology Majors Every other Thurs. Rm 219 Thompson

A S O N D J F M A M J J First Year A S O N D J F M A M J J Second Year A S O N D J F M A M J J Third Year A S O N D J F M A M J J Fourth Year Get a good start to GPA Service Maintain GPA Shadow/Medical Experience Service/Leadership Prep for Admissions Test Admissions Test Apply to Professional School Interview Generalized Health Pre-professional Timeline

Who are my Advisors? Dr. Max Sanderford – Physician – Physician Assistant – Veterinarian – Other Dr. Janice Speshock – Dentist Dr. Phil Sudman – Physical Therapist Dr. John Calahan – Pharmacist