Through the Health Scholars Program, students develop relationships with each other, professors, and health professionals. Important professional experiences and skill development prepare students to succeed in any postgraduate health program. Our graduates are well prepared and highly successful in fields such as medicine, small-and large-animal veterinary medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and healthcare administration.
Health Scholars receive an annual $2,500 scholarship for participating in the program.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Anyone interested in a health-related career such as:
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Dentistry
- Veterinary Medicine
- Optometry
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Healthcare Administration
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
- $ 2,500-a-year scholarship
- Shadowing opportunities through our Preceptorship Program
- Tours of medical/dental schools and veterinary hospitals
- Medical mission trips in the U.S. and abroad
- Networking opportunities with alumni who are healthcare professionals and graduate school
- Volunteer opportunities
- Advising from a pre-health/healthcare administrator
- Summer research opportunities
- Hands-on medical-related experiences
- Many events each year to engage with various medical professionals
- Tours of medical/dental schools/veterinary hospitals
- Dedicated first-year seminar
WHAT ARE THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS?
- High School GPA of 3.2
- One letter of recommendation
- Essay explaining why you want to pursue a career in the health sciences
- Interview at Georgetown Scholars Day
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AT GC
- Maintain an overall GPA of 2.75.
- Attend at least two activities each semester. These may include: attending a pre-health association meeting, volunteering at a clinic, touring a professional school, or attending a presentation.
- Scholars must complete a Preceptorship/Internship/Research opportunity by the fall of their senior year.
TESTIMONIALS
“This is an amazing program, and to anyone wanting to get an incredible education–look no further. There is a reason that Georgetown produces so many PhD, DVM, MD, DO, MS, RN, and APRN professionals–they help you become the best you and the best scientist that you can be.”
-DR. BRIAN CHAFFIN, D.O., ’13, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENT AT BOWLING GREEN MEDICAL CENTER“Without the Georgetown College biology department, I wouldn’t have had the courage or the knowledge to get into Optometry school. I couldn’t have been more prepared for my entrance exam, and my incredible professors are to thank for that!”
-HAYLEY HAMMAN CHILDERS ’16
