Pre-Medicine and Osteopathy Pathway
Our pre-medicine program
Turn your love of science and interest in health into a fulfilling future caring for others through the pre-medicine program at Central Michigan University.
Our pathway is designed to prepare you for a successful career in medicine. We offer a challenging curriculum that will dare you to excel academically in a supportive environment where you can grow and learn.
Program Snapshot
Studying pre-medicine and osteopathy
The core coursework for the pre-medicine program includes biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, mathematics and English. You will also have the opportunity to take elective courses in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, genetics and psychology.
In addition to your coursework, you'll also participate in extracurricular activities that will help you develop your skills and knowledge in medicine. These activities may include shadowing doctors, volunteering at hospitals or participating in research projects.
While pre-medicine and osteopathy is not a major at CMU, it is a pathway that lets you choose from a wide variety of undergraduate majors to prepare you for medical school.
Suggested undergraduate majors include:
Your pre-medicine program advisor is available to help you every step of the way. They will help you create a personalized plan of study, prepare for the MCAT and apply to medical school.
We also offer a variety of support services for pre-med students, such as tutoring, study groups and mock interviews.
Pre-medicine program highlights
As a pre-medicine and osteopathy student, you'll be able to:
- Live and study among peers: You'll have the opportunity to live in one of our living learning communities where you'll have built in study buddies next door and across the hall.
- Join registered student organizations: You can participate in groups dedicated to giving you professional and personal experiences to make you a competitive applicant to medical school.
- Access resources tailored for your future career: You'll have access to a pre-professional pathways newsletter that reports on the latest trends and strategies for applications.
Medicine and osteopathy careers
Careers within medicine are diverse and provide many opportunities for challenging and rewarding service. Most physicians are general practitioners, handling a variety of health needs, but other physicians practice one of the 26 specialty areas.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $261,730 |
| Family and General Practitioner | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
Pre-Medicine and Pre-Health Professions Advising Center
The Pre-Medicine and Pre-Health Professions Advising Center is dedicated to seeing students in the pre-health pathways succeed, explore health career options, build effective skills and prepare for admission into graduate health schools.
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