Pre-Med Society

University of Missouri-St. Louis

General Information

Students Seeking pre-health science advising must be currently enrolled at UM-St. Louis, and have a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Freshmen should have an ACT composite score of 28 or better. The premed advisor at UM-St. Louis should be consulted for direction on the following matters: course selection (not scheduling), outside related activities, admission testing, the application process, selection of medical schools, and suggestions regarding letters of recommendation. The pre-health advisor regularly attends pre-med society meetings. Much of the useful information listed above is addressed at meetings by the advisor.

 

When do students see the Pre-Health Advisor?

What is needed for success?

Successful applicants to medical and dental schools will have strong academic qualifications as demonstrated by their performance in the baccalaureate program (e.g., GPA 3.5) and on the appropriate national standardized examination. Through activities outside the classroom, they will have demonstrated leadership qualities and provided evidence of a strong commitment to a particular health science, and their letters of recommendation will be outstanding. Factors considered by admission committee in assessing these qualities: maturity, social conscience, compassion, communication skills, personality, shadowing doctors (or healthcare professionals if applicable), undergraduate research activities, special talents and accomplishments (e.g., in music or sports).