Whether you're interested in pursing an MD, MD/PhD, DDS, PharmD, or any other health-related career, individual advising is available on an appointment basis. To schedule an appointment please call (626) 395-6361 and mention that you'd like to meet with the pre-med/pre-health advisor.
Individual Assistance
Angela Wood is Caltech's designated pre-med and pre-health advisor. She is available to help you develop an individualized plan to achieve your personal professional and academic goals.
Students who wish to begin medical school immediately after receiving a bachelor's degree need to begin their preparation early, as soon as Fall Term of their freshman year. More than fifty percent of Caltech premeds are in biology. Over twenty-five percent of Caltech premeds are in chemistry or chemical engineering. Some premed students have choosen other academic options. It's important to remember that students should enjoy their time at Caltech and should focus on making the most of their Caltech education.
Services offered:
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Review AMCAS and secondary applications |
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Critique the content of personal and research statements |
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Provide clinical preceptorship opportunities and co-curricular activities |
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Conduct mock (practice) interviews
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Disseminate news from various medical organizations: AAMC, AMCAS, AMSA, MMEP |
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Offer workshops and seminars. Topics include 1) interviewing techniques, 2) writing workshops, 3) MCAT preparation skills, and 4) focused seminars for pre-frosh, freshmen and sophomores. |
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Provide resources: journals, books, reference materials, such as the Medical School Admission Requirements |
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Provide letters of recommendation service through Interfolio |
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Facilitate networking with alumni in various medical fields |
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