Pre-Health (Pre-Medical) Program
So, you want to become a Physician?
So, you want to become a Dentist?
*The Hampton University Pre-Health Program is designed to assist all students, regardless of major to successfully apply to health professions school.
How can the Pre-Health Program help students to become successful?
*Hear medical/dental school presentations from Admissions Officers who will evaluate your application for acceptance.
*Learn about Summer Health-Related Enrichment events and resources.
*Engage in Peer-Based Learning activities that help to develop essential, career advancing skills.
*Gain Computer-Based Testing and preparation opportunities for MCAT/DAT.
*Meet with Pre-Health Advisor to map out a “Custom Made Plan” for you!
Join Us Today!!
In order to become a member, please complete the application below (typed only) and email michael.druitt@hamptonu.edu the deadline is the 15th of each month.
Link to PDF application below:
The Pre-Health Program is located in the School of Science, Turner Hall, Room 110.
The Pre-Health Program at Hampton University provides a variety of medical education activities, including a pre-professional timeline, medical school application advice and support (beginning in the freshman year and continuing toward graduation) to Hampton (undergraduate) premedical students pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, and the allied health professions.
Hampton has established pathway, early identification and enrichment programs for undergraduates to ten (10) U.S. medical schools:
- Boston University School of Medicine
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
- Marshall University School of Medicine
- Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
- Penn State University College of Medicine
- University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
- Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia
- Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Premedical students interested in obtaining doctoral degrees in medicine, dentistry, osteopathic medicine, podiatry, veterinary medicine, optometry, chiropractic, and public health/health care administration, should apply to become a member of the Pre-Health Program. Juniors, sophomores, second-semester freshmen, who possess a minimum 3.0 GPA (Grade Point Average), are eligible for membership. The Pre-Health Program headquarters is located in Turner Hall, Room 110.
Apply Today
Please Note: This application is for currently enrolled Hampton University students. If you are not currently enrolled, please do not complete this application.
Apply by downloading and printing the application form and submitting your application by mail, please use this form.
Since 2002, the Pre-Health / Medical Science programs have enrolled 336 Hamptonians in the following professional programs:
HU Biology/Pre-Dental Alumnae Dr. Sharla Wyatt celebrates her graduation from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry.
- 247 students enrolled in medical school
- 39 students enrolled in osteopathic medical school
- 36 students enrolled in dental school
- 4 students enrolled in veterinary medical school
- 3 students enrolled in podiatric, chiropractic, optometry school
- 7 students enrolled in public health or health administration
* Ninety-seven percent (97%) of these students are African-American.
The application process for this year (2019-2020) is currently in progress.
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Contact Information
Coordinator:
Mr. Michael D. Druitt, MS
Department Mailing Address:
Hampton University
School of Science / Medical Science
Pre-Health Programs
110 Turner Hall
Hampton, VA 23668
Phone:
757.727.5795
Fax:
757.727.5832
