From choosing a health care profession, to scholarships and summer internships, there are many opportunities available to Pre-Health students at Emory & Henry.
Preparation for entering any of the healthcare professions requires a great deal of personal sacrifice and hard work – and they should!
Caring for the lives of individuals, and animals in the case of veterinarians is critical work that must be performed by smart, caring, and conscientious individuals.
Admissions Agreements
Emory & Henry College has multiple agreements that guarantee interviews/admissions for our graduates. You can explore the details of these below:
E&H Doctor of Physical Therapy Early Assurance Program (DPT-EAP)
Up to ten qualifying students can gain admission to the E&H DPT program as a high school senior!
Graduate with a baccalaureate degree from E&H with a minimum overall GPA of 3.25 within the last 7 years
Earn a B- or greater in all prerequisite coursework:
Human Anatomy & Physiology (8 credit hours)
Chemistry (4 credit hours)
Biology (4 credit hours)
Exercise Physiology (4 credit hours)
Psychology or Sport Psychology (3-4 credit hours)
Physics or Kinesiology or Biomechanics (3-4 credit hours)
Statistics (3-4 credit hours)
Two letters of recommendation
Completion of UL graduate application or the ATCAS application
Current Emergency Cardiac Care certification for the professional rescuer
Successful interview with MSAT admission committee
Interested students should submit an intent to apply to Dr. Debbie Bradney, the MSAT department chair by December 1 of the year prior to the start date.
Admission materials, including payment of fees, must be submitted by January 15.
This guarantee is available for 1 qualifying student each year.
Via College of Medicine- Rocovich Scholars Early Admission
Via College of Osteopathic Medicine is pleased to offer the Rocovich Scholars Early Admission Program.
This program would accept five qualifying students from Emory & Henry College for guaranteed admission to VCOM upon satisfactorily completing their undergraduate degree.
Qualifications for Application
3.5 GPA in Pre-Requisite Science courses and Overall
1100 SAT/24 ACT
At least 40 hours of documented healthcare observation
At least 40 hours of documented community service
Interested students would apply and interview for program admission during the spring of their Sophomore year.
ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Priority Admission
The Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University offers priority admission for E&H students who are completing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.
Students with a 3.0 GPA will qualify for a guaranteed interview
Students with a 3.4 GPA may qualify for conditional admission
Students should apply for early decision for their anticipated start year
Two program admission options:
Traditional application in senior year to begin Pharmacy students after completing undergraduate requirements.
The application can occur during the third year of undergraduate studies and the student would complete the BA degree in Chemistry while completing the first year of Pharmacy studies.
Shenandoah University- Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy Priority Admission
The Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy at Shenandoah University offers priority admission for five E&H students per admissions cycle.
PCAT composite score in the 50th percentile or greater
A grade of “C” or better in all prerequisite credits
Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Interview with and a letter of recommendation from the Dean of the School of Pharmacy
Two letters of recommendation from E&H Faculty members
One letter of recommendation from a healthcare provider
Students should apply through PharmCAS by January 15th of the year they intend to matriculate
Students who do not qualify for priority admission may still apply for the standard admission process.
Two program admission options:
Traditional application in senior year to begin Pharmacy students after all completing undergraduate requirements.
The application can occur during the third year of undergraduate studies and the student would complete the BA degree in Chemistry while completing the first year of Pharmacy studies.
Sherman College of Chiropractic 3+1 Early Acceptance Agreement
Sherman College of Chiropractic will grant early acceptance to students from Emory & Henry who meet the following provisions:
Students must have successfully completed the prescribed curriculum for the B.S. option requirements for Exercise Science.
Students must have met the minimum “C” (2.0) grade requirement in all prerequisite courses.
Students must have earned a minimum “B” (3.0) cumulative grade point average (GPA)
Students will be granted tentative acceptance upon completion of a minimum 45 semester hours, with full approval granted upon receipt of the final semester’s transcript.
Students who completed a prescribed number of hours in specified subjects at Sherman College of Chiropractic will be granted the Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Emory & Henry.
The following are required by Sherman College of Chiropractic for admission:
90 semester hours
24 hours of life and/or physical sciences with at least half containing a lab component
15 hours of humanities and/or social sciences
A “C” (2.0) grade or better in each prerequisite course and a minimum 3.0 grade point average overall
Courses from Sherman College taken in the first four quarters of attendance that are accepted for reverse transfer to complete the B.S. degree:
ANAT 515 Histology & Embryology and Fundamental Pathology (5)
ANAT 516 Osteology and Arthrology (4)
RSCH 512 Intro to Evidence-Informed Practice (1)
TECH 513 Palpation 1 (4)
ANAT 524 Musculoskeletal Gross Anatomy (4)
ANAT 526 Spinal Anatomy (2)
TECH 520 Spinal Biodynamics I (4)
TECH 524 Palpation II (3)
ANAT 532 Neuroanatomy I (5)
Beth Funkhouser, Pre-Health Director
and
Kendra Strange Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services 864-578-8770, ext. 245 Sherman College of Chiropractic 2020 Springfield Road Boiling Springs, South Carolina 29316
Medical Scribe Experience with MountainView Pediatrics
Dr. Rogers and her colleagues at MountainView Pediatrics in Marion, VA welcome students to train as medical scribes to gain valuable patient care experiences.
The medical scribe will record in the medical chart the history and exam for a patient visit. Scribes work in partnership with a medical provider keeping the medical record for the provider during the work day. While this role is considered an excellent patient care experience, you do not offer any medical advice or provide direct care for any patient or family.
Responsibilities:
Students must be fully vaccinated (including flu & COVID)
Students would need to commit to a minimum of 80 hours of volunteer time for medical scribing. The clinic is open Monday through Friday and Saturday mornings.
Students would need to be available for 3-4 hour blocks two days per week at least every other week (not including travel time).
Students will keep up with their own hour tracking for application/prehealth requirements.
Students must dress professionally for a physician’s office.
Additional shadowing with providers can be scheduled outside of time spent as a scribe
The clinic will provide training for students on HIPAA, and medical scribing/using the computer software. (approximately 20 hours of training ) The clinic will provide masks required to be worn while in the office and purchase a set of scrubs for the scribe. Finally, the clinic providers would offer a letter of reference for students’ time working in the office for graduate school applications.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a junior or senior-level student who is in good standing with the college
Should have completed coursework in Medical Terminology (EXSC 213 or Equivalent), Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 120 & BIOL 121 or Equivalents)
Active involvement with the PreHealth program and planning to apply to a Physician Assistant program or Medical school.
Willing to complete a background check
Be comfortable with technology and have solid typing/data entry skills
Application Process
Interested individuals should complete the application.
Immunization records including evidence of flu vaccine, COVID-19 full vaccination status, and TB skin test within the year.
Many shadowing/observation sites are limited or restricted due to COVID regulations. Please be patient as your desired setting may not be available currently.
For Shadowing at Johnston Memorial Hospital or any Ballad Health Affiliate
