Opportunities for Pre-Meds

<p>Why are so many students at Emory Pre-Meds? What advantages does the school offer for pre-health students, in terms of volunteering/research/internship opportunities? I know there are pre-health societies and organizations on campus for this specific purpose; is anyone aware of what specific activities these organizations do? I'm trying to look for a campus that offers as much exposure for pre-meds as possible. Like I know Emory has a hospital and is a major research institution and all, but can underclassmen tap into those resources?</p>

<p>Any clarifications on this? Basically this is my one major question; otherwise, I’m more than sold on Emory and my follow-up question to this one would only be, “Where do I submit my initial deposit?” :)</p>

<p>Just a few of the reasons:</p>

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<li>Emory Hospital is literally right on the campus</li>
<li>The national Center for Disease Control is literally right on the campus (I can see it from my dorm)</li>
<li>Emory Healthcare is the largest healthcare provider in all of Georgia, operating a network of hospitals and clinics.</li>
<li>Emory is one of the nation’s leading research universities. In 2009 Emory received $484.2 million in total research funding awards</li>
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<p>I know all of that, but do undergrads have the opportunity to take advantage of those as underclassmen? I’ve read about Emory Healthcare and the CDC, but can undergrads really be a part of that process and get involved there?</p>

<p>Here’s a response from a friend who’s a senior in pre-med</p>

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