Pre-health students at UVM benefit from outstanding faculty, rich undergraduate research opportunities, proximity to an academic medical center, and a dedicated Pre-Health Advisor.
Advising is available for students interested in the wide variety of health careers from Medicine to Genetic Counseling; Occupational Therapy to Anesthesiologist Assistant; Dentistry to Pharmacy; Chiropractic to Naturopathic Medicine; and more.
Health Careers Resources for UVM students, faculty, advisors, and staff
Students applying to medical and dental school can also take advantage of our Health Professions Portfolio (HPP) providing focused support throughout the application process.
All pre-health students have full access to all Career Center services - from major choice to networking, from resumes to interview prep, and more!
Does UVM have a Pre-Med Major?
No. Your major should be driven by your academic interests. The practice of medicine is both art and science so schools are eager for students who have studied a range of subjects with a demonstrated a passionate for learning and genuine interest in their academic discipline.
Our advice: find a major that excites you, whether in the sciences, humanities, or social sciences, and select coursework that will enhance your ability to think critically and understand the human dimensions of caring for patients. Be sure your plan includes
- Building strong science competencies in the classroom and laboratory, taking care to prepare to the MCAT/DAT or other entrance exam
- Exploring non-science courses that expand your understanding of our complex world and about people, particularly those with lived experiences different from your own
- Hands-on experience with people/research related to your field of interest
Your major should allow you to develop knowledge and skills that will provide a solid foundation for other potential careers of interest, too. (The majority of students considering medicine at the start of college end up pursuing other paths, both in & out of healthcare).
Dr. Calvelli, Pre-Health Advisor
Prehealth@uvm.edu
Pre-Med Pop-Ins (weekly) Schedule an Appointment (Handshake)
Join the Health Professions Career Interest Group (HPIG)
Seeing what HPIG members are doing is a good way to learn about different options that exist. You will also connect with professionals in the field , tap into essential experiential learning opportunities, and expand your awareness of the many facets of the healthcare industry.
Join the Health Professions Interest Group (HPIG)
