Why study Pre-Med at MC?
The Maryville College Pre-Med program provides students with the skill set, knowledge, confidence, and character they will need to be successful in a variety of medical or medically-related fields. Maryville College students obtain outstanding placement in medical programs due to the rigorous coursework, hands-on experiences, sophisticated lab work, opportunities for prestigious internships, and volunteer work or shadowing at local hospitals and doctor’s offices. In addition, students will have the opportunity to obtain personal letters of recommendation from Maryville College faculty, with whom they will work closely throughout their academic career. Students that have completed our pre-med program have gained admission into MD and/or MD/PhD programs at reputable schools including: Harvard, Johns Hopkins, University of Tennessee, Ohio State University, University of Pittsburgh, and Duke University.
While there are many majors that can be excellent preparation for medical school, students that successfully matriculate into medical schools typically graduate from Maryville College with a B.S. in Biology, a B.A. or B.S. in Biochemistry, or a B.A. in Chemistry. All of these majors give breadth and depth of study, providing students with all prerequisites to assure medical school success.
Meet a Current Scot
Hailey Cartt
Hometown: Louisville, Tennessee
The professional demands of a physician are demanding, but Hailey is getting plenty of practice at MC: She’s a junior Biochemistry major with a minor in Health and Wellness Promotion; she’s a McGill Fellow and a Scots Science Scholar; and she’s a member of the Maryville College women’s soccer team. In addition, she’s repeatedly made the Dean’s List and was awarded the Outstanding Performance in General Chemistry honor at the College’s annual Academic Achievement Awards ceremony.
“After Maryville College, I plan on attending medical school to become a sports medicine physician because of my passion for both science and athletics,” she said. “The Pre-Med program at Maryville College is setting me up for success in the future by providing me with an in-depth knowledge in my science courses, as well as a well-rounded liberal arts education that I can apply to all aspects of my life.”
Meet a Recent Grad
Casey Gentile ’17
Currently: OB/GYN resident at Tripler Army Medical Center, Oahu, Hawaii
Casey majored in Biology at MC and, following graduation, spent one year employed as the College’s laboratory assistant. Enlisting in the Army and approved for the Health Professions Scholarship Program, she completed her medical degree in allopathic medicine at Florida State University College of Medicine and has begun her residency in OB/GYN at Tripler Army Medical Center in Oahu, Hawaii.
“My time at MC prepared me immensely for medical school,” she said. “The supportive faculty and staff, the rigorous curriculum and a wide variety of extracurricular activities allowed me to perfect skills such as time management and leadership and exposed me to concepts that are essential in my schooling. My favorite classes that have been especially helpful were Animal Physiology and Cell and Tissue Biology.”
