The Pre-Health and Allied sciences Program at Presbyterian College
Introduction:
Presbyterian College’s Health Science Program is designed to provide
its pre-health science students a comprehensive pre-professional academic base
and to prepare those students for admission to a variety of health science professional
schools through curriculum advising, ability tracking, internships, newsletters,
medical school tours, seminars, and entrance test preparation (such as the MCAT
and DAT).
Most of PC’s pre-health science students are pre-medicine, therefore, heavy
concentration is placed on preparation for the MCAT. Many other health science
areas interest PC Students and the program is designed to address their respective
advising issues. The program is administered by the Health Science Advisory
Committee, which is comprised of faculty members from the departments of biology,
chemistry, English, physics and computer science.
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What Health Science field is right
for you?
The following list gives various
professions within the health sciences field, complete with a description of the
profession, career options, salary information, and basic undergraduate course
requirements.
Why Choose the Presbyterian College Program?
Will I be able to discuss my decisions with a member of the faculty?
- Students have access to each of PC’s Health Science advisors. These
advisors are eager to assist students in course selection or offer advice about
improving the chances for entering a health profession school. This personal attention
allows a student to take every advantage in preparing for admission to a health
science program.
What is Presbyterian College’s reputation with the regional medical schools?
- Presbyterian College is one of the most respected institutions among the regional
medical schools. Each year, the College’s name appears beside other nationally-recognized
schools. Medical school representatives are constantly praising Presbyterian College
alumni for being among the most well-prepared of their medical school students.
How do PC graduates fare in medical school?
- Presbyterian College students have proven up to the challenge of medical school.
Presbyterian College alumni have set one of the best graduation rates at regional
medical schools. Medical schools pay close attention to such statistics when making
their selection for future classes.
If you have other questions about the program, please contact Dr.
Ron Zimmerman at 1-800-476-7272. |
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Health Science
Advisory Committee
This Committee oversees the various options available for students, advises students
in particular health science areas such as medicine, dentistry, and physical therapy,
and sends recommendations to the professional schools.
Dr. Ron Zimmerman
Health Science
Advising Chair
and Advisor for Medicine
Office: 231 Richardson Hall
Phone: (864) 833-8418
E-Mail: rzim@presby.edu
Dr.
Charles Rains
Advisor for Optometry
Office: 103B Richardson Hall
Phone: (864) 833-8405
E-Mail: carains@presby.edu
Dr. Ed Gouge
Advisor for Medicine
Office: 306 Richardson Hall
Phone: (864) 833-8406
E-Mail: egouge@presby.edu
Dr.
Jane Ellis
Advisor for Nursing, Physician
Assistant Program, and Physical
and Occupational Therapy
Office: 234 Richardson Hall
Phone: (864) 833-8416
E-Mail: jellis@presby.edu
Dr.
Mike Rischbieter
Advisor for Pharmacy
Office: 215 Richardson Hall
Phone: (864) 833-8403
E-Mail: miker@presby.edu
Dr.
Jim Wetzel
Advisor for Dentistry
and Veterinary Medicine
Office: 235 Richardson Hall
Phone: (864) 833-8412
E-Mail: jwetzel@presby.edu
Dr.
Justin Brent
Office: 204 Neville Hall
Phone: (864) 833-8989
E-Mail: jbrent@presby.edu |
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