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Pre-Health Resource Center

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Experiences and Opportunities

HELP student working with a patientThe Pre-Health Resource Center (PHRC) provides an array of services and experiential learning to students of any major who are interested in applying to medical, dental or other health professional schools after graduation. Our resources include opportunities for exploration and networking, as well as support for applying to health professional schools.

UD also has several student clubs and organizations that provide practical experience, as well as networking, learning and volunteering opportunities.

Exploration and Networking

Throughout the undergraduate years students will learn about various health professions, gain clinical experience, explore the complexities of healthcare and interact with both admissions representatives and practicing health care providers. Opportunities include:

  • Seminar series to learn about various health professions and the process of applying to health graduate programs.
  • Small group meetings with guest speakers from various regional medical, dental and professional schools.
  • An annual healthcare symposium that provides opportunities for students to learn more about relevant aspects of healthcare, attend professional development discussion panels and network with area healthcare professionals.
Engage the Mind, Hands and Heart

Experiential learning is rooted in our Catholic, Marianist values and is one of the foundations of the educational experience for all of our students.

Purpose-driven clinical, research, volunteer and shadowing experience helps students ascertain the perspective and direction that will lead to a rewarding career in healthcare. Email prehealth@udayton.edu to learn more about current opportunities and how we can support your experience.

Current students and visit Porches to explore all available opportunities.

Clinical Experience

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.

Descriptions of the mini-courses we offer can be found on the courses page.

Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP)

University of Dayton students have the opportunity to gain clinical experience by participating 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 which is a 1 semester hour, pass/fail course.

Students must also complete the training program, including a sixteen-hour volunteer training session prior to the start of the program, and commit to a minimum of sixty volunteer hours throughout the semester.
Resources for Applying to Health Professional Schools

The PHRC provides guidance, resources and support for all majors across campus who are interested in applying to health professional school.

Current students can find more information — including upcoming workshops — on Porches.

Composite Letters

PHRC staff assists students applying to health professional schools that accept composite letters as part of the primary application process.

MCAT Preparation

The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is a standardized test required for admission to the majority of medical school programs. The MCAT will also be accepted by specific masters and graduate programs.

PHRC developed a course mapping tool that aligns the content of UD courses with the content covered on the MCAT.

Mock Interviews

PHRC coordinates with Career Services to offer mock interviews for medical, dental and physician assistant school for student applicants that have received an interview offer from a health professional school.