Office of Pre-Health Advising
The Office of Pre-Health Advising offers assistance to Loyola's undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students interested in pursuing health professional careers. For those students unsure of exactly what field to choose, or who want general information to begin their search, the Office of Pre-Health Advising is the place to start.
We are available during the academic year, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
We also have walk-in hours daily, Monday through Friday, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Our office provides a variety of services for students to guide them through the seemingly confusing road of health professional careers and applications. The services provided include:
- Personal advising on health careers focusing on the individual interests of the student
- An extensive resource library with materials focusing on different health professions. Our library provides the starting point in the search.
- A variety of workshops to serve the needs of our students. The information you receive is invaluable.
- Information on various local volunteer opportunities
- A streamlined application process that gives students the opportunity to work more closely with the Pre-Health Office
- Frequent updates from the Pre-Health Staff on health career events and activities
- Referrals to other university resources
Contact our office to obtain general information and admission requirements of the health professional schools.
We look forward to assisting you as you work toward your goals.
Pam Deters, Office Manager
James M. Johnson, Ph.D., Director of Pre-Health Advising
Tim Lacy, Ph.D., Pre-Health Advisor
OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2007-2008
Early Assurance Program – Academic Year 2007-2008
The College of Arts and Sciences and Loyola’s Stritch School of Medicine (SSOM) sponsor the Early Assurance Program (EAP). Most of Loyola’s pre-medical undergraduate students apply to medical school at the end of their junior or senior years. However, students apply to EAP during their sophomore year (second year at Loyola) and may receive a conditional acceptance to SSOM at the beginning of their junior year. Certain eligibility criteria must be met both before and after application and acceptance. Students interested in EAP are advised to contact the Office of Pre-Health Professions Advising for details on eligibility requirements, application deadline and timetable, and more information about the program in general.
Pre-Dental Award – Academic Year 2007-2008
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) grants an award in the amount of $2,500 to one qualified full-time CAS student who plans a career in dentistry. The general purpose of the award is to cultivate talents of a pre-dental student who demonstrates exceptional potential at the end of his or her sophomore year (second year at Loyola). The award reduces financial burden and provides structured educational and/or clinical experiences to further familiarize the student with the dental profession. Students typically apply for the Pre-Dental Award during, or at the end, of their sophomore year and the award is distributed in two installments over the winning student’s junior year. Certain eligibility criteria must be met both before and after application and acceptance. Students interested in the Pre-Dental Award are advised to contact the Office of Pre-Health Professions Advising for details on eligibility requirements, application deadline and timetable, and more information about the award in general.