HPAC Documents:
Guidelines for Pre-Professional Students
HPAC Application Procedure
HPAC Student Evaluation Form
Useful Links:
Lycoming College Pre-Health Society
Medical School Information
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
The official source for information on medical school admission requirements, the Medical College Admission Test - including subject content and test dates, Medical Scientist Training Programs, MD-PhD and MD-JD programs, financial aid for medical school, and applying to foreign medical schools. The AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service) online application will be available in early April.
Accredited Medical Schools of the U.S. and Canada
Listing maintained by The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) - includes medical school addresses and AMCAS application deadlines.
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
Great resource for the premedical student who wants to look beyond allopathic medicine. The site includes general information on the osteopathic medical profession, links (and addresses) to the seventeen osteopathic medical schools, and an online request form for an application kit.
American Medical Association (AMA)
The AMA web site provides access to membership information, The Journal of the American Medical Association, American Medical News, and much more. Premedical students should find the weekly American Medical News a useful resource or coverage of current issues in the medical field.
American Medical Student Association
The AMSA web site provides organizational information but also a rich collection of links to other medically-related resources.
Dental School Information
American Dental Education Association
Formerly the American Association of Dental Schools. Online information regarding ADEA application services, publications, directories, employment opportunities, and a list of U.S. and Canadian Dental Schools.
American Dental Association
While this site is geared towards the practicing dentist, predental students should find the ADA Dental News Digest a useful resource for information on current issues in the dental field.
Dental Related Internet Resources
This wonderful site provided by New York University School of Dentistry contains links to dental schools, admissions information, bulletin boards, mailing lists, and much more. A must for anyone who wants to know more about the dental field.
Chiropractic Information
Association of Chiropractic Colleges
This site includes links to many of the chiropractic colleges in the U.S. In addition, it includes information on the scope and practice of chiropractic medicine.
American Chiropractic Association
This professional website contains association information, a description of the profession, and links to chiropractic resources on the Internet.
Naturopathy Information
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Information on naturopathic medicine, the four naturopathic medical schools in the U.S. and Canada, and the steps necessary to become a naturopathic physician.
Optometry Information
Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) has developed a web site that provides a wealth of information about optometric professional programs.
Pharmacist Information
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
This site includes information about application and admission to colleges and schools of pharmacy, a list of the pharmacy colleges and schools in the U.S., Canada, and elsewhere, and links to other pharmacy-related organizations.
Physical Therapy Information
American Physical Therapy Association.
Association information, description of the profession, and links to physical therapy resources on the Internet are all available here.
Physician Assistant Information
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Features include an overview of the profession and a listing of PA facts, data, and statistics.
Association of Physician Assistant Programs
Features include association information and a directory of PA programs.
Podiatry Information
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM)
What is a podiatrist? How do you apply? While the site is primarily geared towards the practicing podiatrist, the Career Center has information on becoming a podiatric physician and application/admissions information.
Veterinary Medicine Information
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
Pre-veterinary students should find the link to the Veterinary Medical Colleges Application Service particularly helpful. The site includes application tips, commonly asked questions, and statistical information.
NetVet Veterinary Resources
An incredible resource for anyone interested in veterinary medicine. Contains links to veterinary medical colleges, professional organizations, the Electronic Zoo, and much more! Highly recommended.
Other Links
Medical School Interview Feedback - Student Doctor Network
Guide to Application Essays - Pre-Professional Health Advising at San Diego State University
Tips on Interview Skills - Pre-Professional Health Advising at San Diego State University
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