Pre-Medicine Program

Why Complete the Pre-Medicine Program at Indiana State?

If your educational and career goals include applying to medical school, then Indiana State’s Pre-Medicine Program is a great first step.

Prepare to Apply for Medical School

Upon admission to Indiana State, you will be assigned a pre-professional advisor who will help you develop a strategy for completing prerequisites, identifying an appropriate departmental major, and navigating the application process for medical school. During your second or third semester, you will select a major field of study (degree program). A faculty advisor is then assigned to help you develop a plan to meet the degree requirements for that major.

An important feature of our Pre-Medicine Program is its emphasis on blending classroom learning with practical experience and extracurricular activities. The presence of the Indiana University School of Medicine–Terre Haute on the Indiana State University campus will provide you with the added opportunity to interact with medical school faculty and students.

Note: This program is not designed for students intending to apply to Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner programs.

Rural Health Scholarship

Indiana State University, in partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine, offers a unique scholarship opportunity designed specifically for applicants who have a strong interest in providing care to family and friends in rural Indiana and Illinois, specifically as a primary care physician. This program is not designed for students interested in becoming nurses or physician assistants, or in pursuing any other allied health occupation.

Learn more about the Rural Health Scholarship Program

Enrich Your Learning

You will benefit from relatively small classes taught by talented faculty dedicated to providing quality learning opportunities.

To enrich your coursework, you will have opportunities to participate in research and shadowing experiences—as well as the opportunity to work alongside professors in the laboratory. In addition, you may engage in volunteer work and community service at organizations such as the St. Ann’s Clinic and the Area Health Education Center.

Other opportunities include the Premedical Student Association, the University Honors Program, and study abroad opportunities, which range from summer programs to a single semester or a full academic year abroad.

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What You’ll Learn in the Pre-Medicine Program

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Transfer Credit

Indiana State University accepts credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities within the United States, and from selected schools located outside the United States. Credit also may be granted for military training and experience. Previously earned college credit can be applied toward completion of the program per Indiana State's transfer guidelines.

Transfer Guidelines

Career Possibilities in Medicine

Career opportunities and wages are excellent for physicians.

The United States faces a projected shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians within 12 years, according to a report released by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, wages for physicians and surgeons are among the highest of all occupations.

For more information, including a basic overview of what it takes to become a doctor, visit the AAMC’s Deciding on a Career in Medicine.

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For Dr. Rachael Schulte, ’08, Indiana State was the perfect size.

Most of Rachel Schulte’s professors knew her name, and she became involved in research almost from her first day. After completing her undergraduate degree at Indiana State University, Dr. Schulte earned her medical degree, residency, and fellowship from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She is currently an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

Learn more about Dr. Schulte’s experience at Indiana State.