Science and Health

Whitman College prepares students for medical schools by giving them the ability to analyze and evaluate new medical research. Students at Whitman also develop effective communication skills and an ability to adapt their knowledge to new scenarios. If you are interested in showing medical schools that you have these abilities along with a strong education in the sciences, then Whitman College is the right place for you!

The Health Professions Advisory Committee can provide assistance to students who are planning to attend medical school. These students are encouraged to maintain contact with the chair of this committee throughout their time at Whitman. Students are also encouraged to keep in mind the admission requirements of the medical schools to which they plan to apply when deciding their schedules at Whitman.

Additional information can be found in the online version of the Whitman College Course Catalog.

The Student Engagement Center has a number of books available in its library that provide information about medical schools and careers in medicine. Also, students can contact alumni, parents of Whitman students, and friends of the college who can offer information regarding the practice of medicine through the Career Consultant Network at the Student Engagement Center. Application materials for the MCAT and the AMCAS-E are available in our Center or from Professor Jim Russo (russo@whitman.edu).

Related Links:

• Whitman College Health Professions Website - On campus resources related to health professions.

• The Association of American Medical Colleges - The AAMC represents all 131 accredited U.S. and 17 accredited Canadian medical schools, including 68 Department of Veteran Affairs medical centers.

• The American Medical College Application Service -  A non-profit, application processing service for applicants and first-years entering classes at participating U.S. medical schools.

• Yahoo: Medical Schools -  Lists sites for medical schools and programs around the world. Also includes resources and guidance concerning admissions and the MCAT.

• Gradschools.com Med School Index -  Browse through graduate institutions by subject, metro area, institutions and fields of study.

• Student Doctor Network - Read and post Medical School Interview Experiences.

• NAAHP.org - Post-baccalaureate resources for students pursing health professions.
  

• American Association of Colleges of Nursing -  Works to establish quality standards for bachelor's and graduate degree nursing education.

• Accelerated Nursing Programs (PDF Format) -  List of schools  that offer accelerated baccalaureate programs for non-nursing college graduates.

• All Nursing Schools Guide to Education & Careers -  Provides information on top nursing schools, degrees, and careers.

• Association of Schools of Public Health - Represents the Council on Education of Public Health accredited schools of public health.

• Become an RN - Complete directory of Accelerated Nursing Programs.

• Nursing Scholarship Program - The Nursing Scholarship Program is a selective program of the U.S. Government that helps alleviate the critical shortage of registered nurses currently experienced by certain types of health care facilities by helping needy students complete their registered nurse training.

• Guide to Health Care Schools - Provides an extensive list of healthcare degrees, nursing schools, holistic health programs, certifications, and technician training related to the health field.

• The Official MCAT site - Practice tests, scores and all the info you need to prepare for the MCAT.

• Medical School Prep from Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions -  Provides information on MCAT tutoring, online courses, and summer prep programs. 

• Medical School Comparison - Compares medical schools based on various criteria