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Rockhurst University has a very active program for those who wish to pursue a career in medicine or dentistry. Its liberal arts core, along with a major in biology or chemistry, meets all the medical and dental school requirements of science and non-science courses.

From the first declaration of intention, the pre-medical or pre-dental student is assigned a member of the Pre-medical and Pre-dental Advisory Committee as academic adviser. The function of the adviser is to see that students meet the course work requirements on schedule and to encourage them to maintain high performance and motivation. The adviser will also provide catalogs, literature and guidance about medical or dental school requirements. The adviser also counsels students on the MCAT (Medical College Aptitude Test) or the DAT (Dental Aptitude Tests) which are usually taken at the end of the third year of college.

Finally, the Pre-medical and Pre-dental Committee interviews the prospective applicant during the junior year and writes the official letter of recommendation. Pre-medical and pre-dental students are encouraged to consult frequently with their advisors concerning their course work. The chairpersons of the Pre-medical and Pre-dental Advisory Committee are members of the American Association of Advisors to the Health Professions.

The Pre-Medical Scholars Program
By arrangement between Rockhurst University and Saint Louis University, students interested in attending Saint Louis University's medical school may obtain early acceptance into its MD program - normally after the end of their sophomore year. The student then continues at Rockhurst to complete the bachelors degree (B.S. or A.B.).

To become a Pre-Medical Scholar, a student must have a strong high school academic record, strong letters of recommendation, and strong scores in the ACT (composite 30) or SAT (composite 1400 with 700 verbal). The Rockhurst University Pre-Medical Advisory Committee invites students into this program upon their entrance into the College of Arts and Sciences.

Pre-Medical Scholars Partners Program
By special arrangement between Rockhurst University and the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (formerly University of Health Sciences), students interested in Osteopathic Medicine may obtain early acceptance to KCUMB. The student must have an ACT score of 28 and by the end of first year at Rockhurst have a GPA of 3.5. After an interview, two students are selected each year for the program. The selected students transfer to KCUMB after their third year at Rockhurst, and graduate from Rockhurst after their first year at KCUMB. The student applies for the program at the beginning of sophomore year; the selections will be made that semester. This program gives special recognition to Rockhurst students of exceptional abilities. It is intended to reduce much of the stress and anxiety that pre-medical students often experience.

Please contact Chad.Scholes@Rockhurst.edu for more information.