Pre-Health Learning Resources

Pre-health advisors offer customized assistance and support to help each student with course planning, résumé building, navigation of the application process and overcoming challenges encountered along the way.

All SLU undergraduate students that meet our medical school’s matriculating class average GPA and MCAT score at the time of completing their application are guaranteed an interview with the SLU School of Medicine. Applicants must earn a minimum score of 126 on each section of the MCAT. For the most up to date academic requirements, visit the School of Medicine website.

At no additional cost, the Office of Pre-Health and Pre-Law Studies offers MCAT preparation services.

Support Services

In addition to academic offerings, SLU offers a number of opportunities for students to gain experience and find support.

Student Organizations

Shadowing health professionals is a crucial part of the career discernment process that demonstrates your commitment to the field. Thanks to connections with the SLU School of Medicine and alumni working at St. Louis area hospitals, pre-health students can seek out shadowing opportunities during their time at SLU. Some partnerships include SLUCare Physicians and Physician Assistants at Saint Louis University Hospital and Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.

“There are a lot of SLU alumni that teach or practice medicine on SLU’s Medical Campus. I am continuing my shadowing opportunities at Cardinal Glennon Hospital as an intern in the radiology department.” — Yennhi P., Class of 2025

Each year, SLU students, faculty and staff perform over one million hours of service work to the greater St. Louis community. Our Jesuit mission calls us to integrate service experiences with academic content in pre-health and general studies courses.

“As a doctor, you will be serving people, so you might as well start now. Service is definitely a big part of being in a Jesuit Institution and it’s definitely something that I loved about my experience here at SLU.” — Ananta S., Class of 2022 (Pre-Med)

The Office of Pre-Health Studies hosts many events each year to provide valuable insights, perspectives and resources to students interested in careers in healthcare. From guest speakers to panel discussion, MCAT practice tests to application workshops, our robust programming sets students like you up for success.

Mentorship is an important part of your pre-health journey, and SLU has built-in opportunities for all students to take advantage of. Our Pre-Health Office offers resources for finding a mentor as a pre-health undergraduate student — SLU’s Pre-Health Ambassadors are upperclassmen students who have gone through what you will go through and are willing to share their experiences and perspectives.

Learn more about faculty mentorship opportunities with the College of Arts and Sciences.

• Attend pre-health Fall Welcome
• Focus on adapting to college courses and developing good study skills
• Develop a plan for shadowing
• Find a mentor
• Apply to the Medical Scholars Program at the end of your freshman year, if you are not in the high school-entry cohort

• Continue to utilize SLU’s professional resources and planning tools
• If you GPA is lower than you would like, address your studying skills
• Engage in shadowing
• Meet with your mentor
• Learn about the pre-health Committee on Evaluations

• Meet with your pre-health advisor
• Utilize academic resources, like the Student Success Center
• Attend office hours and build relationships with faculty
• Get involved in student organizations and community service
• Seek research opportunities