Student Organizations on Campus
- Pre-Health Society: Connect with other students interested in the health professions in this collaborative community-based society! Meetings are held weekly throughout the academic year and are organized by student leaders. To learn more, or get involved, contact the Pre-Health Society at: PreHealthClub@pugetsound.edu.
- Bioethics Club
- Neuroscience Club: Connect with students on campus who are drawn to the field of neuroscience! Email neuroscienceclub@pugetsound.edu or join the Neuroscience Club Facebook group. The club is also on Instagram at @upsneuro.
- American Medical Women's Association has a chapter on the Puget Sound campus. The AMWA hopes to, as the next generation of female physicians, positively impact both local and wider communities while supporting each other's endeavors in the fields of health and medicine. Joining AMWA has many benefits-including mentoring and leadership opportunities, discounts on MCAT prep, and an annual conference. To join or learn more about the AMWA chapter, email amwa@pugetsound.edu.
- Global Brigades - Public Health
- Visible Spectrum: Connect with your STEM peers! The mission of Visible Spectrum is to provide an inclusive environment for students of color who are in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Email visiblespectrum@pugetsound.edu if you have questions or would like to join.
- Student Occupational Therapy Assocation (SOTA). To learn more, or connect with someone from the SOTA leadership team, email: sota@pugetsound.edu.
Professional Associations for Pre-Health Students
- Association of American Medical Colleges
- American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
- American Dental Education Association
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- American Nurses Association
- Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
- American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
- Physician Assistant Education Association
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- American Physical Therapy Association
Career Exploration
- Explore Health Careers
- Onet Online
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - Careers in Health Care
- Is Pharmacy Right for Me?
Entrance Exams
Resources for Pre-Med Students
- AMSA (American Medical Student Association) Life + Leadership Program - The program is focused on key areas of professional development and training not taught in the classroom. It is designed to bridge the gap in medical training between clinician and leader. You will gain insight into essential, often unknown or overwhelming to understand, business and interpersonal skills you’ll need as you advance in your career.
- Student Doctor Network
- MDapplicants.com
- MomMD - An online association and community for allopathic (M.D.) and osteopathic (D.O.) women in medicine. Resources, forums, and info for women physicians, residents, medical students and premed students. Professional and educational services, and personal support for women with medical careers.
Post-Baccalaureate Options
- AAMC's Database of Pre-Medical Post-Bacc Programs
- General Information about Pre-Medical Post-Bacc Programs
Medical School Applications
Interview Preparation
Medical News & Ethics
- Bioethics
- Journal of Medical Ethics
- Medical Ethics
- National Resident Matching Program - Charting Outcomes in the Match
Financing Health Professional School
- Financing Your Education
- Financial Aid and Paying for Medical School
- Indian Health Service
- Public Health Service
- Army
- Air Force
- Navy