Roles and Responsibilities

The Marist College Pre-Health Professions Committee:

Meets annually each Spring semester to interview junior Pre-Medical, Pre-Veterinary, and Pre-Dental applicants
Composes a consensus letter of evaluation for these students based upon the student file and interview
Meets at least once each semester to review the Pre-Med and Pre-Health programs
Recommends policies for Pre-Med and Pre-Health programs
Helps the Advisor to Health Professions (AHP) and Dean of Science recruit and advise Pre-Med and Pre-Health students
Works with students to improve their applications (e.g., personal statements; interview skills; etc.)

Goals

To help each student discover which areas of health care, if any, are most appropriate for their career and life goals
To maximize the likelihood of admission of each qualified student to health care programs