Pre-Med Committee

Hello,

just accepted, considering transferring in the Spring semester,

I intend on applying to medical school upon completing my degree at case.

Do I need to be worried about the pre-med committee?

I’m confident in my academic abilities but I may not always be the most likable person :disappointed:

Thoughts?

Need advice ASAP

If you think “likability” is an issue, that is something you should work on regardless of committees because you will still have to interview with Medical Schools.

I agree.

My question was more so about what I believe to be a pre med committee at Case Western. I need more info then what was available on the website.

Is it actually a real pre med committee (not just pre health advising) and if so, do I need to be worried about it?

As far as I can tell, there is a pre-med advisor named Wes Schaub.
https://case.edu/postgrad/about/our-staff

If you want a letter when applying to Med School:
https://case.edu/postgrad/graduate-and-professional-school-planning/advisor-letter-services

Perhaps you should contact Mr Schaub and ask any questions you might have.

To-Do List for Students Interested in Pre-Health

Take courses recommended for students pursuing professional health sciences.

Explore and take courses that are genuinely interesting regardless of whether or not they fall into fields associated with the health science professions.

Attend the pre-health information sessions.

Request access to the CWRU pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-health professions Canvas page by sending an email to Mr. Wes Schaub.

Volunteer in a clinical environment such as the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospital Medical Centers, the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, MetroHealth Medical Center, the CWRU Dental Clinic, Judson Manor, Hope Lodge, or the Ronald McDonald House.

Shadow at least one professional in your health science field of interest in order to learn more about the rewards and demands of the career.

Explore opportunities to engage in research by talking to your professors and advisors and through the SOURCE (Support of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors) Office within the Office of Post-Graduate Planning and Experiential Learning.

Consider joining student organizations with a variety of focuses (not only health- or science-based) to explore academic interests, develop leadership skills, and to HAVE FUN!

Attend information sessions held throughout the year focused on career exploration, applicant preparation, and professional development in medicine, dentistry, and other health professional areas.

Meet at least once with Mr. Wes Schaub to discuss your interests and goals related to the health science professions. Mr. Schaub can be reached at wws@case.edu and is located within the Office of Post-Graduate Planning and Experiential Learning.