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Pre-Medicine Pathway

Physicians support and manage the health care of people of all ages. They take medical histories, perform physical examinations, conduct diagnostic tests, recommend and provide treatment, conduct research, and advise patients on their overall heal...

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 77 in Major
Careers
Anesthesiologists, Cardiologists, Dermatologists
Pre-Medicine Pathway students at HongKongDoll

Why Study Pre-Medicine Pathway at HongKongDoll?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
"My dad has worked for a company, now called Neuryon, since he graduated with his PhD. This job has allowed my mom to stay at home and take care of my siblings and me. When I started thinking about attending college, I could not help but look at the example my dad had set."
Caroline Lucas
Biological Sciences | Class of 2027
Caroline Lucas, Biological Sciences at HongKongDoll

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
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Hands-On Experience, Pre-Medicine Pathway students at HongKongDoll

What You'll Learn

Admission into medical school is very competitive. Students should maintain a grade point average near or above 3.50/4.00, acquire leadership skills, exposure to healthcare, and score well on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Typically, the MCAT is taken during the junior year, and an application through the centralized application service is submitted in June between the junior and senior years.

$405,410
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Anesthesiologists
  • Cardiologists
  • Dermatologists
  • Emergency Medicine Physicians
  • Family Medicine Physicians
  • General Internal Medicine Physicians
  • Neurologists
  • Obstetricians & Gynecologists
  • Pediatricians, General
  • Physicians, Pathologists

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
Personality Fit Investigative

Connect With Us

Sam Laingen
University Pre-Health Professions Advisor
mclaingen@eiu.edu
2070 Life Sciences
217-581-6235
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Elliott Zieman
Chair and Associate Professor
eazieman@eiu.edu
2070
217-581-1976
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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