IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO BECOME A DOCTOR

Some extremely bright and talented people finish their undergraduate degrees with majors in something outside of science and may even work for a few years before they finally recognize their inner calling to become a medical doctor. If you recognize yourself in that statement it is not too late to realize your dream!
 
The Loras College Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program is intended for individuals interested in changing their career to healthcare and who require the prerequisite courses to apply to one of the following professional schools: medicine, optometry, dentistry, podiatry, physical therapy, physician assistant, or veterinary medicine.

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Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program

The Loras College Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program offers a 12-month intensive program to complete the classes commonly required for entrance to medical schools. The program is more than the courses you take with dedicated professors; in this intensive program you will be advised and guided by a dedicated pre-health advisor, intensely prepare for the MCAT exam, observe and learn from doctors in hospitals and clinics, and receive a detailed committee letter of recommendation for medical school.
 
Loras College has a rich liberal arts tradition and a strong history of educating students for various health care professions. We strive to develop active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision makers, and responsible contributors - all key attributes for success in your chosen career of medicine and for a satisfying life. We are interested in people joining our premedical program for whom medicine will not be just a job, but rather the vocation they are choosing to use their talents to best serve humanity.

Postbaccalaureate Premedical
Program Benefits:

• Complete the prerequisites for most medical schools in one year (12 months) as a full-time student.
  (Alternatively, work with the Program Director to design an individualized plan to complete prerequisite courses in the time frame that works for you.)
• Personal advising from the Program Director and faculty teaching in the program.
• Annotated transcript developed and expanded by the prehealth committee at the end of every semester.
• Committee letter of evaluation for medical school or professional program of choice.
• MCAT study assistance and practice exams.
• Opportunity to take a Human Anatomy class using cadavers to prepare for anatomy in medical school.
• Assistance finding shadowing, research, and other related opportunities.
• Priority class registration.
• Financial Aid options available. 

• 12 Month Course Curriculum
• Requirements, Instructions & PostBacCAS Application
• Tuition & Fees
• Financial Aid Information

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