The Pre-Health Professions Advising Office
Presents:
FRESHMANIA
Office: DM 331A
Phone: 305-348-0515
Email: [email protected]
ADVISORS
Dr. John T. Landrum
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Director, FIU Pre-Health Professions
Advising Center
Mrs. Christina Callahan
Advisor, FIU Pre-Health Professions
Advising Center
Mr. Gregory Thomas
Coordinator of Premedical Programs
Advisor, FIU Pre-Health Professions
Advising Center
PRE-HEALTH ADVISING OFFICE
Students should meet with an advisor at least
TWICE A YEAR
to stay on track with their professional goals.
DM 331A
ADVISING
Freshmen should first meet with an advisor
AFTER
receiving their first semester grades
To make an appointment please
 Call : (305) 348 – 0515
 Email : [email protected]
 Visit : DM 331A
SERVICES & WORKSHOPS
Advisors can assist with:
 Planning of course
schedules
 Admission Test
Preparation
 Application to
professional programs
Workshops :
 Application
 Personal Statement
 Research
 Freshmania
 Multiple Mini
Interview
SELECTING A MAJOR
Possible Majors
Biological
Sciences
Chemistry/
Biochemistry
Psychology
Physics
Anthropology/
Sociology
Biomedical
Engineering
Philosophy
Liberal Studies
Any Major is fine. Major in a subject you enjoy!
Be Excellent in ALL you do!
ORIENTATION DATES
Pick the EARLIEST date possible!
 Early Enrollment Dates :
 Reduce the chance of classes being full
 Allow students to find more sections that will fit their
schedules
 Give students the chance to find a professor that will suit
their learning style
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
 Go to my.fiu.edu
 Under the “Academics” section
locate the drop -down menu
 Select “Pre-Professional
Interest” and click the go arrow
 On the Pre-Professional
Intent screen click on Drop
Down menu
 Select your pre -professional
interest
 Click “Add”
QUALITIES OF PRE-HEALTH STUDENTS
High
GPA
High
Exam
Scores
Experiences
Competitive GPA
Pre Med > 3.6
Pre Dent > 3.4
Pre Opt > 3.4
Pre Vet
> 3.6
Pre Pharm > 3.3
Pre PA
>3.5
Exams
Pre Med MCAT
Pre Dent
DAT
Pre Opt
OAT
Pre Vet
GRE
Pre Pharm PCAT
Pre-PA
GRE
Shadowing
Service
Leadership
Research
Involvement
Extracurricular
Work
Strong
Letters
Build strong
relationships
with your
professors
STRENGTHENING YOUR APPLICATION
Social Service/ Leadership Experience
Clubs and Honor Societies
Fraternities & Sororities
Student Government
Visit OrgSync.com
for more information!
JOIN PRE-HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS
• Visit www.prehealthadvise.fiu.edu
• Select Student Societies
• Select your Pre-Health Track
• Find a list of organizations with website and Facebook
information
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STRENGTHENING YOUR APPLICATION
Research
 Original Research under the direction of faculty
 Attend National and International Scientific Conferences
 Publications in Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals
 Develop communication and networking skills
FIND RESEARCH AT FIU

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• Go to www.mbrs.fiu.edu
• Select tab - MBRS RISE
• Select from drop down menu –
Faculty Mentors
• Select Expand All to read about
each research project
STRENGTHENING YOUR APPLICATION
Shadowing/ Clinical Experience
 All professional schools require students to have a strong
record of observing their chosen profession.
 Shadowing a Physician or Dentist for 150 -200 hours is typical
of the experience of most applicants .
STRENGTHENING YOUR APPLICATION
Application Assistance
 Pre-Professional Evaluation and Advising Committee (PPAEC)
 Interviews all eligible applicants and writes a letter of
recommendation
 Requires minimum GPA and Professional Exam Scores
 Requires faculty letters/evaluations
COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS
Exam
Scores
Evaluation
Forms
Letters
GPA
4 Science
2 Science
Pre Med
> 3.3
MCAT
> 26*
1 Non-Science
1 Non-Science
Pre Dental
> 3.0
DAT
> 18/18
1 Science or NonScience
Highly Recommended:
Letter from
Professional
Pre-Opt
> 3.0
OAT
> 300
Total 6
Total 3-5
Pre-Vet
> 3.0
GRE
> 302
EVALUATION FORM
This evaluation form can be found on our website: www.prehealthadvise.fiu.edu
SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON
Accepted
Not Accepted
GPA
3.98
3.88
MCAT
29
32
Research
Yes
No
Shadowing
•
Cardiologist – 100 Hours
Service/Involvement
•
•
PLTL Leader & Supervisor •
ChemPAL Tutoring
Instructor
•
Volunteer at Senior Center
in Sweetwater
Volunteer at UM/Sylvester
Treatment Unit
Volunteer at Miami
Children’s Hospital
Peer Advisor
•
•
•
Observership at UM – 83
hours
Work Experience
•
MBRS Rise Researcher
•
One time seasonal
employment
Extracurricular
•
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•
Golden Key
Phi Beta Kappa
Pre-Med AMSA
•
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Phi Delta Epsilon
Intramural Sports
Tri Beta
VIDEO
So you think you want to be a doctor?
FUTURE PROFESSIONALS
Cheryl Garcia
Western University
of Health Sciences
Veterinary
Andrew Mancia
University of
Pennsylvania
Dentistry
Dean’s
Scholarship
Carolina Chiou
Harvard
University
Medicine
95% Tuition
Scholarship
Efren Diaz
FIU HWCOM
Medicine
50% Tuition
Scholarship
FUTURE PROFESSIONALS
Jovani Gonzalez
University of
Detroit Mercy
Dentistry
Baha Kablawi
University of Florida
Dentistry
Ivonne Lollet
UM Miller
Medicine
Karla Lorente
Boston University
Medicine
FUTURE PROFESSIONALS
Carla Migliaccio, B.S. in Biological Sciences
FIU class of 2013, Summa Cum Laude and elected to
Phi Beta Kappa. Carla was accepted at a number of
dental schools including the University of Florida College
of Dentistry, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, the
University of Detroit, and Nova Southeastern University
College of Dental Medicine. She has chosen to attend the
University of Florida’s College of Dentistry.
Daniel Gonzalez, B.S. in Biological Sciences
FIU class of 2014, Cum Laude, Honors College, and
member of the FIU MARC U*STAR Program. Daniel was
accepted at a number of optometry schools including Nova
Southeastern University College of Optometry and the
Illinois College of Optometry. He intends to matriculate at
Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry.
FUTURE PROFESSIONALS
Sandra Lopez, B.S.
FIU class of 2011,
Summa Cum Laude, Biological Sciences major and
elected
to
Phi
Beta
Kappa.
Sandra
was
accepted at a number of medical schools including Florida
International University, University of Central Florida,
Boston University, and Johns Hopkins University. She
intends to matriculate at Johns Hopkins University.
Sergio Hernandez, B. S.
FIU class of 2011,
Summa Cum Laude, Biological Sciences major, Chemistry
minor. He served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps and
is veteran of the Iraq War. Sergio was accepted at several
medical schools including FIU, UCF, Boston University, and
Georgetown University. He intends to matriculate at the
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
FIU PRE-HEALTH
ORGANIZATIONS
Health Pre-Professional Honor Society
The largest pre-health honor society in the world.
Shadowing & Clinical Experience
Affiliations with Baptist Hospital
Professional School Presentations
Meet representatives from different programs
Volunteer Opportunities
Project Downtown, Relay for Life, etc.
Pre-Medical Mentoring
Networking
AMSA involves its members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the medical
profession, assisting in the improvement and understanding of world health problems and
contributing to the welfare of medical students, premedical students, interns, residents
and post-MD/DO trainees.
• Medical School Presentations
• Physician Shadowing
• Community Service Projects
• Medical Mission Program
• Social Events
• CPR Classes
 Lectures
 Seminars
 Shadowing
The purpose of this organization shall
be to offer advancement in clinically
relevant education, research and
skills for pre-medical and nursing
students, to better prepare us in the
understanding of the technical points
of health care, and to offer practical
experience in safe manner alongside
their constantly evolving practices.
 Research
 CPR Certification
 Hands-On Learning
 Community Service
 Leadership Positions
Facta Non Verba,
Deeds Not Words
Member Opportunities:
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Shadowing – Doctors and FIU Medical
Students
Research
Community Service and Philanthropy
Retreats and Medical School Tours
Guest Speakers
National Conventions and Networking
Leadership Positions
Lifetime of Friendships
Phi Delta Epsilon
PhiDEFLAlphaChapter
PhiDE_FLAlpha
PhiDE_FLAlpha
Our mission is to help families achieve greater freedom from the constraints of poverty,
empowering them to live healthier lives. We aim to achieve this goal through partnering
with motivated individuals in poor communities working to improve their access to MEDs:
Medicine, Education and community Development. What our organization does is two-fold:
• Yearly trips to Ecuador, Peru, and the Amazon to provide primary care in temporary
clinics
• Build schools and clinics in Ecuador, Peru, and the Amazon
Thank you!
The Office of Pre-Health Professions Advising
FIU Pre-Health Advising Group
@PreHealthFIU
@PreHealthFIU
http://prehealthadvise.fiu.edu