Co-Curricular Experiences
- Ohio State Undergraduate Research Office
- PayItForward at Ohio State
- HandsOn Central Ohio - Central Ohio Volunteer Opportunities
- Health-Related Student Organizations at Ohio State
- Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medicine Honorary
- Pre-Dental Club
- Pre-Medicine Club
- Pre-Optometry Club
- Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (aka Pre-Vet Club)
- Weddington Society for Future Healthcare Professionals
- Search Ohio State Student Organization Directory for additional student organizations
- AAMC Post-Baccalaureate Programs Search
Professional Health Programs
Allopathic Medicine (MD)
- American Association of Medical Colleges website
- American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
- Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
- Health Care Careers - American Medical Association
Chiropractic
- Chiropractic Medicine Overview
- Association of Chiropractic Colleges website
- Prospective Students - Chiropractic College Application Information
Dentistry
- American Dental Education Association, website
- Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS)
- Dental Admission Test (DAT)
Naturopathic Medicine (ND)
Occupational Therapy
- American Occupational Therapy Association website
- Program and Application Information
Optometry
- Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry website
- Optometry Centralized Application Service (OPTOMCAS)
- Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine website
- American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS)
- Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
Pharmacy
- American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy website
- Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS)
- Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
Physical Therapy
- American Physical Therapy Association website
- Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Physician Assistant
- Physician Assistant Education Association website
- Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Podiatry
- American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM)
- American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Application Service (AACPMAS)
Public Health
- Public Health Overview
- Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH)
- Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Veterinary Medicine
- Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)
- Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
Resources for Under-Represented Students
- AspiringDocs (An AAMC resource)
- Minorities in Medicine (An AAMC resource)
- Medicine and Diversity (An AAMC resource)
Important Information for Non-United States Citizens Interested in a United States Medical Education
Undergraduates who are interested in careers as physicians but who are not United States citizens or permanent residents have a few more considerations than those who are. Those non citizens not having permanent residence have a more difficult problem because only a limited number of medical schools can consider them and several of these demand assurances with respect to capability to pay medical school fees and tuition. These range up to a requirement that the entire cost (tuition plus living expenses) for four years of medical school be placed in escrow.
Some schools will accept students only if their loans are cosigned by a U.S. citizen. As a general rule, little if any, financial aid is available except possibly merit scholarships. Some schools will meet the immigration requirements by granting F-1 status without requiring escrow accounts. International students might have a better chance of acceptance at private medical schools rather than the state supported medical schools. Students should research institutions before submitting their applications to determine what policies, if any, the specific institution has for admitting international students and complying with the immigration guidelines.