Opportunities and Activities : University of Dayton, Ohio

Learning Beyond the Classroom

In addition to mini-courses to gain clinical experience, premedicine and predentistry students have a variety of opportunities to gain real-world experience and apply knowledge gained in the classroom. You can learn more about experiential learning opportunities — including shadowing, healthcare service, vocational discernment and biomedical research — as well as clubs and organizations, in the Pre-Health Resource Center.

Photo of a stethoscope and water bottle on a table

Healthcare Symposium

The annual University of Dayton and Miami Valley Hospital Healthcare Symposium is a unique opportunity for University of Dayton students, alumni, healthcare professionals and community members to come together for a day of dialogue and continuing education.

Mini-Courses

Students from all majors can gain valuable clinical experience by participating in mini-courses sponsored by Premedical Programs. A central component of the mini-courses is on-site volunteer experience within a community partner organization.

One of these mini-courses gives students the opportunity to participate in HELP, an innovative model program designed to improve the hospital experience of older patients. Students must be registered for the premed mini-course MED 220, complete the training program and commit to a minimum of sixty volunteer hours throughout the semester.

Students who shadowed at the Dayton VA Medical Center

Shadowing Opportunities

Through our partnerships with the Dayton VA Medical Center and Premier Health, UD students have the opportunity to shadow providers in the fields of internal medicine, cardiology, nephrology, dentistry and the emergency departments, among others.