{"id":1038,"date":"2023-04-17T13:54:02","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T20:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/?page_id=1038"},"modified":"2026-03-20T14:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:31:26","slug":"prospective-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/prospective-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1039\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2023\/04\/moving_day.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2023\/04\/moving_day.png 2000w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2023\/04\/moving_day-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2023\/04\/moving_day-900x600.png 900w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2023\/04\/moving_day-1200x800.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsifeadmission.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dornsife Admissions<\/a> &nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central Admissions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                                        \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Welcome to the Dornsife Office of Pre-Health Advisement!\u00a0 Our office provides services and resources to current USC students and recent graduates following health professional career tracks.\u00a0 Here are some common questions and resources to help you better understand what it\u2019s like to be a pre-health student at USC!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Need more help? Use the link below to book an appointment through AdviseSC!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/pre-health-on-advise-usc\/\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Appointment Sign-Ups\"  \n>\n    Appointment Sign-Ups \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How do I become Pre-Health at USC before applying to USC?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prospective students can select \u201cPre-Health\u201d on the Common App to indicate your interest in a health professional career pre-admission. Students may also self-select into the pathway at any time during their studies at USC. While there is no &#8216;pre-health&#8217; major, pre-health students must complete the requirements for entrance into graduate school programs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How can a USC degree help me get admitted to health professional school?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Dornsife Pre-Health Advisement office is embedded within one of the top research universities. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/customsitesmedia.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2018\/07\/15210242\/University-Role-and-Mission-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">central mission<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of the University of Southern California is the development of human beings and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. The principal means by which our mission is accomplished are teaching, research, artistic creation, professional practice and selected forms of public service. This rich and vibrant institution provides an ideal environment to become a competitive applicant to your chosen health professional school.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What hospital and clinic affiliations does USC have that make it unique?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are proud to have one of the top academic medical centers in the country in our backyard. The Keck School of Medicine is part of Keck Medicine of USC, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/clinical-departments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">University of Southern California\u2019s medical enterprise <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and one of only two university-owned academic medical centers in the Los Angeles area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students at USC have access to a strategic network of USC Affiliated Hospitals:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keck Medical Center of USC<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keck Hospital of USC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">USC Norris Cancer Hospital<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Children\u2019s Hospital Los Angeles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The two world-class, USC-owned hospitals are staffed by more than 500 physicians who are faculty at the Keck School. Together, the school\u2019s faculty and residents serve more than 1.5 million patients each year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We partner with both Keck School of Medicine and LAC+USC Hospitals to provide valuable volunteering and shadowing opportunities to our pre-health students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Do I need to be a science major to get into medical school?\u00a0<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No particular major is required for admission to health professional school. Choose your major based on your interests and an area that you find exciting, which at the same time, will keep you academically competitive. It is possible to major in any academic discipline and still complete the science courses required for health professional schools. Health professional schools are also interested in students who have a well-rounded education, and an understanding gained through the study of literature, history, &amp; the social and behavioral sciences. The ability to read, write, think critically, and to do well in the sciences, are crucial for successful admission to health professional schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can select any major or minor in addition to your pre-health track. We encourage you to explore the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsifeadmission.usc.edu\/curriculum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dornsife Academics website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for how to choose a major. In addition, there are several suggestions from the College for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsifeadmission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SoYouWantToBeADoctor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">majors and minors related to medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What opportunities do students have to get involved in research at USC?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">USC Dornsife<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> manages an annual sponsored research budget of $292.2 million. We are proud to assist and cultivate the research endeavors of USC Dornsife&#8217;s students and investigators\u2014the leading minds of the 21<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> century.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are part of a broader world renowned research institution and USC is proud to office students a vast landscape in which to pursue their research interests. Sometimes individually, sometimes in groups, USC undergraduates conduct research with guidance from distinguished faculty leaders. Imagine presenting your findings at a conference or publishing your research. With so many opportunities and funding sources, you can do it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/undergrad.usc.edu\/experience\/research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-6-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-6-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What is the medical school admission success rate of USC applicants?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-6-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-6-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">USC consistently generates more competitive medical school applicants each year, with higher MCAT scores and higher acceptance rates than the national averages. This is a strong testament to the high caliber academic preparation students receive at our institution and the wide range of experiential learning opportunities on our campus and the greater Los Angeles area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please contact <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsifeadmission.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">USC Dornsife Office of Admissions &amp; Student Success<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> if you have additional questions before enrollment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-7-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-7-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What services and resources are available to pre-health students at USC?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-7-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-7-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><b>Pre-Health Student Organizations:\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">numerous pre-health related student organizations are available on campus to offer you the opportunity to connect with leadership, volunteer, community and research opportunities. Check out the SAB&#8217;s top 10 student organizations <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAFhPfCPoHk\/OwAxYE16PStd449iUDx4Fw\/view?utm_content=DAFhPfCPoHk&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=editor\">here<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Service &amp; Learning Fair: <\/b>The Service &amp; Learning Fair is a vibrant tabling event hosted every Fall that brings together community partners, professional organizations, and student organizations all to one place! It\u2019s designed to showcase opportunities, resources, and pathways in the health professions, specifically for USC Pre-Health students.<\/p>\n<p><b>Pre-Health Peer Advisors:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 Current student leaders who offer guidance, support and mentorship for our pre-health students along their journeys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pre-Health Newsletter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Want to stay in the know about everything pre-health? From research and shadowing opportunities to free events, scholarships, and application tips \u2014 we\u2019ve got you covered. Click the <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/welcome-pre-health-trojans\/\">link<\/a> for more info and sign up!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-8-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-8-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How can I get connected as a Newly Admitted, Non-Matriculated Pre-Health student at USC?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-8-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-8-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Newly admitted students that have <strong>not matriculated to USC<\/strong> are to fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/welcome-pre-health-trojans\/\">Intake Form<\/a>. <\/span>You will then be invited to attend a virtual Pre-Health orientation session during the summer (winter for Spring admits), as part of their general orientation\/introduction to the University.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Pre-Health orientation process is meant to welcome new students to the Pre-Health path and introduce them to our office and services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you are a matriculated student, then you are to complete the referral process. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/pre-health-on-advise-usc\/\">here <\/a>for for more info and instructions.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-9-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-9-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How can I get connected as a matriculated (currently enrolled) student at USC that is interested in Pre-Health?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-9-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-9-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>If you are a matriculated (currently enrolled) student, but new to the Pre-Health path, then you are to complete the referral process. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/pre-health-on-advise-usc\/\">here <\/a>for for more info and instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-10-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-10-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Do Pre-Health students need to meet with Peer Advisors before Staff?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-10-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-10-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Not necessarily. First year students are highly encouraged to meet with peer advisors before meeting with staff advisors. Peer advisors are to refer on to Staff Advisors for complex questions or situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Peer advisors are a great first step for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exploring different health career paths<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General pre-health timelines (what to do and when)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Basic prerequisite guidance\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Getting started with experiences like clinical, research, service, and leadership<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Navigating campus resources and opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Study strategies and student perspective on courses and balance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General questions about exams (MCAT, DAT, etc.) and preparation resources<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These are typically <\/span><b>introductory or common questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and peer advisors are specifically trained to help students get oriented and take next steps.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-11-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-11-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How do students reach out to Pre-Health Advisors? <\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-11-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-11-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Students are to contact advisors by submitting a Support Case. Though our preferred mode of contact is via email at <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-underline\">prehealth@dornsife.usc.edu for urgent inquiries. Due to recent <\/span>significant increase in email and Support Case communication please allow 2-3 business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-12-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-12-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How should I prepare for my Pre-Health Advising Appointment? <\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-12-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-12-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><b>We encourage students to come prepared with the following:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A general idea of their health career interests (it is okay if they are still exploring)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By reviewing our website, they will find the Pre-Health Tracks and will include info on course requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Review Sample Course plans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A basic understanding of pre-health requirements and timelines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reviewing our Resources Tab on our website will help where to find involvement opportunities\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 to 3 specific questions they want to discuss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Awareness of their current coursework, grades, and academic plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A summary of their experiences such as clinical, research, service, or leadership<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any challenges, concerns, or goals they would like guidance on<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-13-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-13-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Do health professional programs require foreign language?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-13-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-13-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">In some cases. It varies by profession and individual program. Some programs may or may not accept P\/NP grades. Students are to review individual program course policies.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-14-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-14-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Can students take summer Pre-Health prerequisite courses elsewhere?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-14-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-14-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Generally, yes. In most cases, students may take math courses, behavioral science courses, and lower division general biology or chemistry, even PHYS 135aL elsewhere (e.g CC or other 4-year). Students are to review individual program course policies and contact Pre-Health advisors for guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If Pre-Health course overlaps with major\/university requirement, it is best to double check with your academic advisor for approval and pre-approval process guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-15-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-15-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Can students take Pre-Health prerequisite courses online?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-15-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-15-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Generally, no. However, policies vary by program. <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-underline\">Labs must be in-person<\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-none\">. In some cases, math courses or behavioral science courses may be taken online. Students are to review individual program course policies.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-16-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-16-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Can students take Pre-Health prerequisite courses Pass\/No Pass?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-16-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-16-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">In most cases, no. Many health professional programs expect prerequisite science courses to be taken for a letter grade.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-17-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-17-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Are AP\/IB credits accepted for Pre-Health prerequisites?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-17-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-17-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">In some cases. Policies vary by program. Students are often encouraged to take additional coursework beyond AP\/IB credit, especially in science. Students are to review individual program course policies.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-18-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-18-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Can students use their AP Credit for MATH 125 or Statistics?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-18-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-18-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">In most cases, yes. However, it varies by profession and individual program. Students are to review individual program course policies.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-19-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-19-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">If I am a PSYC major, do I still need to take PSYC 100?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-19-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-19-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Depends on the pre-health track and the program you are applying to. Some programs may be stricter than others. Students are responsible to reach out to their desired programs for confirmation of course policies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Typically, pre-med students may opt out of taking PSYC 100 if they have AP credit. Please note that Psychology and Sociology course are typically not med school requirements, but for MCAT preparation. Some students are able to self study on these subjects.<\/p>\n<p>View <a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/whats-mcat-exam\/psychological-social-and-biological-foundations-behavior-section-overview\"><strong>here<\/strong> <\/a>for &#8220;Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior Section: Overview&#8221; for MCAT prep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-20-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-controls=\"section-1-20-AuoQYN2rGf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">When is it the best time to study abroad? <\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-20-AuoQYN2rGf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-20-AuoQYN2rGf\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><b>Depends on your goals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. We always encourage students to study abroad if it is something they are interested in. Studying abroad may help their future application to build on their cultural competence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>However, students may <b>NOT <\/b>complete their Pre-Health prerequisite courses abroad.<\/p>\n<p>Several pre-health students study abroad if they are flexible with their application timeline, and course planning. Maymesters are a popular option. Students can go abroad anytime beginning first semester sophomore year.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/overseas-studies\/pre-health\/\">Office of Overseas Studies<\/a>\u00a0 Pre-Health webpage for more info!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n      \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--contact-details \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--contact-details\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\n          <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Contact Us\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n        \n        \n      <\/div>\n    \n    \n      <div class=\"contacts-container\">\n\n        \n                      <div class=\"contact-card\">\n\n                              <h3>Office of Pre-Health Advisement<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>3641 Watt Way<br \/>\nHedco Neurosciences Building (HNB), Suite 120<br \/>\nLos Angeles, CA 90089<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit us:<\/strong> HNB 120 (Hedco Neurosciences Building, Suite 120)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours: <\/strong>Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n              \n                              <div class=\"f--phone\">\n                  <a href=\"tel:(213) 740-4844\">(213) 740-4844<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n              \n              \n            <\/div>\n                    \n                      <div class=\"contact-card\">\n\n                              <h3>Email Us<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>For questions or comments<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n              \n              \n                              <div class=\"f--email\">\n                  <a href=\"mailto:prehealth@dornsife.usc.edu\">prehealth@dornsife.usc.edu<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n              \n            <\/div>\n                    \n                      <div class=\"contact-card\">\n\n                              <h3>Follow Us<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>on instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uscprehealth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@uscprehealth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n              \n              \n              \n            <\/div>\n                    \n      <\/div>\n\n        \n     \n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-content-detail.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1038","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - 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