- Focus on earning a good GPA (>3.5)
- Shadow Physicians in your local community or at Phelps Health in Rolla
- Find your passion by getting involved on campus, choose one or two things to participate in:
- S&T has Intramural Sports teams
- There are more than 200 student organizations – choose one that excites you!
- Fraternities and Sororities provide social and philanthropic activities
- S&T has many Student Design Teams, including biomedical and synthetic biology teams
- S&T provides Volunteer Opportunities
- Become a wellness ambassador through Joe’s PEERS
- Gain research experience by participating in Undergraduate Research with a faculty member and present your results
Your Pre-Med Pathway at S&T
S&T students have a strong track record of success when applying to MD (Doctor of Medicine) and DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) programs. Both MD and DO students complete the same medical board exams and participate in the same residency match program, ensuring comparable training and career opportunities. Many S&T students who complete the pre-health program are admitted to the following schools of medicine:
- Missouri University School of Medicine
- ATSU Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
- UMKC School of Medicine
- St. Louis University School of Medicine
- Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Here is a document prepared by a former Biological Sciences and pre-health student at S&T who is currently a medical student at UMKC.