Why Pre-Health at E&H

Healthcare Professions Club officers at campus activity fair

Emory & Henry College has a strong tradition of training healthcare professionals as a part of its mission to serve others.

The goals of the college’s Pre-Health Program are to educate students about the various healthcare fields and prepare them for entrance into professional training programs beyond their baccalaureate degrees. Students interested in the E&H pre-health program may pursue a number of undergraduate academic majors such as Exercise Science, Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, Psychology, and Equine Assisted Therapy, as well as graduate or doctoral degrees with preferred admission to programs such as Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy at the E&H Health Sciences Campus in Marion.

Pre-Health Panel

Every year students are able to speak with former alumni who have gone on to graduate school in health related fields. Every year students are able to speak with former alumni who have gone on to graduate school in health related fields. The Pre-Health Program also sponsors or co-sponsors events intended to provide students greater access to professionals in healthcare fields, admissions representatives of graduate healthcare programs, and healthcare-related service opportunities, including the Pre-Health Panel. Students are offered the chance to speak with former E&H alumni, each of whom is now in a healthcare-related graduate program.

The Pre-Health Program also sponsors the Pre-HealthClub, a student organization that provides informational programs to students who are interested in pursuing graduate and professional training in healthcare. Many of our activities are entwined with the Pre-Health Club. There are many levels of involvement to meet your interests!

Pre-Health Club Membership Tiers

Students receiving a Pre-Health Scholarship

Full-time Enrollment
Minimum 3.0 semester GPA (one semester in probation to recover, or show progress if GPA drops below)
Attend 20 scheduled meetings/events each year (business meetings, recruiters/speakers, workshops, SIG events, etc)
Complete 15 volunteer hours each year
Complete 25 hours of professional development activities each year (Includes: shadowing, patient care experience, study/test prep, resume & personal statement crafting, interview skills, etc).
Meet with assigned PreHealth advisor at least once per semester
Receive Weekly Newsletter
Eligible for full membership benefits (discounts, registration costs, etc)
Eligible for all officer & committee roles

Full-time enrollment
Minimum 2.0 semester GPA
Attend at least 12 scheduled meetings each year (business meetings, recruiters/speakers, workshops, SIG events, etc)
Be actively working on your professional goals
Participate in at least 1 Pre-health sponsored volunteer event
Weekly newsletter
Eligible for full membership benefits with active participation*
Eligible for committee appointments
Eligible for officer roles after one year of membership

Participate in at least 3 PreHealth sponsored events per semester (business meetings, recruiters/speakers, workshops, SIG events, etc)
Weekly newsletter
Not eligible for officer roles or membership benefits

Ready to join?

Suturing lab

Special Interest Group Opportunities

PreHealth Special Interest Groups (SIGs) allow for continued networking and deeper exploration of interests. All those involved in PreHealth are encouraged to participate in SIGs but they are open to all students. At least one SIG chair must be a PreHealth member, protege, or Scholar.

Chair: Cami DeBusk

Description

Coordinates involvement with RAM clinics and staff.

Chairs: Sandy Coffee & Haleigh Cooper