Pre-Health
News & Events
Read about all the health related events: information sessions, open houses, volunteer opportunities and opportunities to increase your medical knowledge. Also, read about what our students have been up to.
Pre-Health News
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How Southwestern Got To 100% Medical School Acceptance
In the summer of 2023, every one of the University’s applicants to medical or dental school was accepted. Behind this extraordinary accomplishment was the hard work of exceptional students supported by an exceptional pre-health program.
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Video: Southwestern Student Interns in Cutting-Edge Cancer Research Lab
Natasha Ndele ’24 spent her summer researching bladder cancer at the Houston Methodist Research Institute.
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Southwestern Achieves 100 Percent Medical School Acceptance in 2023
Southwestern announces a groundbreaking achievement.
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Becoming a Better Thinker through Science
Esther Nyaberi ’21 finds joy in researching apple snails, environmental DNA, and microplastics.
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A Musician’s Approach to Medicine
Chemistry major and cellist Sydney Seavey ’20 shares how she has found harmony in music and the path toward medical school.
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Southwestern Students Complete Summer Internships at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Ana Sanchez ’22, Justin McCormack ’20, Megan Melo ’21, and Madison Delmer ’21 reflect on their hands-on internships in the operating room and in the research lab.
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The Undergraduate Research Experience at Southwestern
Antonio Mendez ’20 discusses how research at Southwestern is unique.
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Southwestern Undergrads Study Cardiovascular Medicine at UTHealth
Dr. Eyal Porat P’21 coordinates summer internships for SU students.
AAMC has a new FREE MCAT practice exam coming in October!
The new practice exam includes 230-questions that have the same look, feel, and functionality of the actual exam and gives you scaled scores and percentile ranks.
Sign up to receive updates on when the practice exam is available!
Are you registered for the AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair?
AAMC’s Virtual Medical School Fair is October 12th & 13th. The event is free and a great opportunity to interact with other medical students, admissions officers, and experts in the premed world. Register here.
Add these premed podcasts to your daily class commute.
Whether you’re commuting to work, walking to class, or working out, listen to these 5 podcasts that are geared towards premeds.
Fall 2025 Information Sessions:
Pre-Health “Check-Up” for Sophomores
Faculty pre-health advisor Dr. Maria Cuevas will review important information and milestones for sophomores considering health professions graduate programs and careers.
Location: Fondren-Jones Science Building 204
Date & Time: September 18 - 12:30pm-1:50pm
Please go to the Career Service webpage Event tab to sign-up
First-year students (and other students new to the pre-health track) in ALL MAJORS should join us for our pre-health kick-off event of the year. Even if you think you know how to get there, be sure you’re aware of the timeline and milestones that will be important and learn of numerous resources and events to help you apply to health professions schools and explore a career in health (e.g. medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, nursing, etc.).
Location: Fondren-Jones Science Building 204
Date & Time: September 25 - 12:30pm-1:30pm
Please go to the Career Service webpage Event tab to sign-up
2024 Medical/Dental/Veterinary School Mandatory Applicant Information Session
Juniors and Seniors applying to medical, dental, or vet school in 2024 for admission in Fall 2025 should attend this session. Hear from faculty pre-health advisor Dr. Maria Cuevas about working with the campus Pre-Med Committee to acquire important letters of recommendation. Additional updates and data about the 2024 application process will also be shared. Co-sponsored by the CCPD and the Pre-Med Committee.
Location: Fondren-Jones Science Building 403
Date & Time: November 11 - 12:30pm-1:50pm
Please go to the Career Service webpage Event tab to sign-up
2024 Medical/Dental/Veterinary School Mandatory Applicant Workshop
Juniors and Seniors applying to medical, dental, or vet school in 2024 for admission in Fall 2025 should attend this session. Follow up from last week’s information session with faculty pre-health advisor Dr. Maria Cuevas to prepare for application. Co-sponsored by the CCPD and the Pre-Med Committee.
Location: Fondren-Jones Science Building 204
Date & Time: November 20 - 12:30pm-1:50pm
Please go to the Career Service webpage Event tab to sign-up
Events Sponsored by Career Services
Health Professions Homecoming Brunch
Homecoming has brought Pirates together in Georgetown for 114 years! At this session, hear from special guest speaker Sarah Ferrero McDonough ’09, MD, and meet fellow SU students and alumni aspiring to and working in the many varied health professions. Build your network, get advice, and enjoy brunch together. RSVP on HireSU required by October 18. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait!
Location: Fondren-Jones Science Building Atrium
Date & Time: October 26 - 9:30am-10:45 am
Writing Personal Statements
Learn to write compelling personal statements for graduate and professional school. Bring your laptop and begin workshopping your statement!
Location: Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning 147
Date & Time: September 27 - 12:30pm-1:30pm
Please go to the Career Service webpage Event tab to sign-up
Healthcare Experience Information Session
Learn about shadowing, volunteer and part-time job opportunities to gain exposure to healthcare occupations. Co-sponsored by the Center for Career & Professional Development and the Director of Academic and Funded Internships.
Location: Fondren-Jones Science Building 100
Date & Time: September 30 - 12:30pm-1:30pm
Please go to the Career Service webpage Event tab to sign-up
Practice MCAT by Princeton Review
Try out the medical school entrance exam, the MCAT, in a free, full-length, live online setting, courtesy of test-prep provider Princeton Review. Results available online after the exam (directions provided at event). * Sign up by Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 11:59 p.m.
Location: Virtual (sign up for link)
Date & Time: October 19 - 9:00am-4:30pm
Please go to the Career Service webpage Event tab to sign-up
FUNDED INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSIONS
In order to access the funding application, students must attend an information session.
Fall 2025 Information Sessions (sessions are located in Prothro 233