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Resources for Pre-Health Students
Pre-health Advising
MCAT Prep and Tips
Opportunities and Programs
and more!
Information about General Pre-Health Requirements at Stanford
Pre-Med Advising
Undergraduate Advising and Research (UAR), located on the first floor of Sweet Hall, offers pre-med advising with several pre-med advisors. Many students find that pre-med advisors are a great resource on campus to discuss the pre-med track and many other things. UAR offers appointments with the following pre-med advisors:
Patricia Lewis (Make an Appointment Here)
Kathy Wright (Make an Appointment Here)
Katie Wang (Make an Appointment Here)
MCAT Prep and Tips
AAMC Official MCAT Flashcards are available at UAR ($7 deposit required, which is refunded when cards are returned)
The AAMC Official Guide to the MCAT Exam (MCAT2015) is available to reserve from the Stanford library (Go to the library.stanford.edu catalog and search: MCAT2015)

Request to be added to Stanford Pre-Med Canvas site!
Opportunities and Programs
Stanford offers many opportunities to engage in activities that help students prepare for a career in medicine. Many SWIM club members have found these opportunities very helpful in deciding which path of medicine was right for them.
Clubs and Organizations
Stanford has multiple organizations that allow for students to get involved in hands-on volunteering and research. In addition to Stanford Women in Medicine, Stanford also has a diverse array of clubs for students to join the pre-medical community on campus.
Cardinal Free Clinics (Arbor & Pacific)
Student Clinical Opportunities for Premedical Experience (SCOPE)
Volunteer Opportunities for Students Interested in the Health Sciences
Science in Service: Haas Center for Public Service
Stanford Emergency Medical Service
Bio-X Undergraduate Research Program
Human Biology Research Exploration Program (HB-REX)
Bioengineering Research Experience for Undergraduates
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Summer Research in Biology
Post-Bac Programs
Post-bac programs allow pre-medical students to take advanced science courses in preparation for medical school. In addition to providing core coursework, post-bac programs also offer MCAT preparation; academic mentoring; a “committee letter” recommending their students to medical students; and opportunities for clinical shadowing, research, and volunteer work. One of the strongest selling points post-bac programs are that they have high placement rates at medical schools. Post-bacs generally take one to two years and result in a post-baccalaureate certificate or master’s degree.
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Resources on post-baccalaureate programs: Considerations, What it’s Like, Postbac Research Programs