Interested in a Career in Health Care?
Students at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ may plan an academic program to prepare them for careers in:
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ has a strong track record of preparing students like you to succeed in the healthcare field. We offer individualized advising. Shadowing and clinical experiences with top organizations. Opportunities to strengthen your leadership skills. And a community of fellow students and established professionals who share your interest in healthcare.
Department of Biology faculty member Karthik Aghoram coordinates Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s pre-health advising. He provides guidance to students on scheduling the proper courses and obtaining clinical experience to meet the requirements of their chosen graduate or professional program. He also assists students as they navigate the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹s process.
Graduate and Professional Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ acceptances:
- Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
- Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
- Duke University School of Medicine
- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
- George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Georgia Regents University
- Loyola University School of Nursing
- Methodist University
- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
- Northeastern University School of Nursing
- Queens University of Charlotte
- UNC-Chapel Hill Accelerated Nursing Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
- University of Louisville School of Dentistry
- University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Yale University School of Medicine
At Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, all pre-health professions students receive personalized advising to guide them in scheduling courses, identifying leadership, shadowing, and community service opportunities, studying for the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹s test, and more. And the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ pre-health society helps students develop a network of peers with similar goals and interests.
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Exercise and Sports Science major Lauren Grodi, ’20, used her strengths at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ as volleyball team captain, student researcher, and intern. She continues to use them while earning her doctorate in physical therapy at East Carolina University.
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Parimala (Pari) Prahalad, ’20, a biology major, was well prepared for her next phase of education in the School of Dental Medicine at East Carolina University.
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Transfer student Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ White, ’15, credits her experience at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ for her success as a Duke University Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) student.
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At Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, Katie Murphy, ’18, came to see how her sense of responsibility is a strength, and the support she received in and out of the classroom empowered her to succeed in her goal to attend medical school.
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Fulbright recipient Briana Petrusa, ‘21, is combining her interests in chemistry and Spanish to pursue a career in medicine helping underserved populations.
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At Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, Rana Oueijan, ’19, pursued a focused academic path and enjoyed a variety of powerful hands-on learning experiences. Next up: the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program at Campbell University.
Health Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ News and Events
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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ College recently gained the approval of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) for its proposed nursing program.
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The Board of Trustees at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ College has officially approved the establishment of a new nursing program, marking a pivotal moment in the institution’s history in response to the critical shortage of nurses in N.C. and the nation.Â
Contact Information
Dr. Karthik Aghoram
Professor of Biological Sciences; Director, Pre-Health Post Baccalaureate Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
139 Science/Mathematics Bldg.
aghoramk@meredith.edu
(919) 760-8187