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(Read More) A Rigorous Curriculum Delivered by Expert Faculty makes TCU Pre-Health distinctive. (Read More) A Proven Track Record of Success makes TCU Pre-Health distinctive. (Read More) 1 2 3 Skip to Navigation Welcome to the Pre-Health Professions Institute For 100 years TCU has prepared students interested in the health professions for post-graduate study through rigorous coursework, access to high-quality clinical experiences and volunteer opportunities and personalized academic and pre-professional advising delivered by caring faculty mentors from the Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy and Psychology Departments. Our 80% acceptance rate into medical school over several decades is double the national average and a testament to the quality of our program. Student Spotlight Joan Fernandez Class of 2015 Joan Fernandez, Biology major and Pre-Health student discusses her involvement on TCU’s campus and the community (Read More) Student Spotlight Barrington Hwang Class of 2014 Barrington Hwang '14 (biology, chemistry and economics) prepares for Fulbright program (Read More) Student Spotlight Kim Hyde Class of 2013 Senior Kim Hyde reflects on the value of TCU's Pre-Health Professions Program (Read More) 1 2 3 Had I not attended TCU, I am not sure that I ever would have been accepted in to dental school. My personal relationship with the professors helped so greatly with my letter of recommendation and I was told that it was one of the best, letters they had ever reviewed. -Kris Blodgett, D.M.D – TCU Class of 1996, Dentist in Portland, Oregon TCU doesn't just give you the degree you need to move on, TCU gives its students an education and the promise that they will succeed. - Hayden Fuller - TCU Class of 2012, Student at University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry The Pre-Health Professions Team was so supportive and helpful when I was applying to medical school. That support meant so much and helped me get accepted. - Diane Hesselbrock, M.D. - TCU Class of 1996, Neurologist in Richmond, VA The program has done so much to help young people achieve their goals. - Dan Doss, D.D.S. - TCU Class of 1974, Pediatric Dentist in Fort Worth Few Pre-Health programs can boast medical school acceptance rates in the range of 80 to 95% that have remained steady for the past ten years. - Jim Wagner, M.D. -Associate Dean for Student Affairs, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School The leadership, mentorship, and extracurricular experience that I gained through the Pre-Health Professions Program was a distinct advantage in helping me gain admission into my first choice medical school. - Wendy Wright Seigler, TCU Class of 1994, Medical Director of the Neuroscience Critical Care Unit at Emory University Hospital Midtown Events 5/18/2019: One of the most exciting events of the year is our first ever "Mock Multiple Mini Interview" event, taking place all day! This cycle's applicants will have the opportunity to participate in an event that mirrors the multiple mini interview format that many professional schools are now using to interview applicants. Students that are applying this cycle are encouraged to attend if possible, and should indicate this on their "intent-to-apply" form, which is due April 5th. 5/1/2019: Our last Pre-health event for 2018-19, our "End-of-the-year BBQ", will take place outside the Pre-health office doors, in the Sid Rich/Winton Scott courtyard. Stop by and grab a burger on this last day of classes! We will be serving up food from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4/22/2019: The Pre-Health Professions Institute will host a special Senior Celebration at 5 p.m. in Tucker #139. If you're graduating this May or plan to graduate in December, please join us as our guests. We would like to take this day to honor our graduates. Sign up is in the office. We hope you'll join us! 4/2/2019: The Pre-Health Professions Institute will host a health professions admission fair. This event runs from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the TCU Rec Center gymnasium, and will include professional school representatives, deans and directors of admissions, and pre-health-related vendors. We will also provide the opportunity to get a professional photo headshot taken for application purposes. Pre-health students are highly encouraged to attend this event and network with admissions deans, and ask questions of professional school representatives. 3/23/2019: The Pre-Health Professions Institute will host the TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine's Compassionate Practice Workshop on campus in the Tucker Technology Center, room 139 from 9 a.m. to noon. Students will participate in a 3-hour experiential, innovative communication workshop. The Compassionate Practice is an interdisciplinary curriculum in empathetic communication for medical students. Signups are taking place in the Pre-health Professions Institute office with a deadline of Friday, March 22nd. Space is limited. 2/23/2019: The Pre-Health Professions Institute will host our annual Pre-health Preview Day event for incoming accepted students for Fall of 2019. This event explores topics of interest for incoming pre-health students. Local professionals (i.e. doctors, dentists, physician assistants, etc.) along with current students and alumni, and the Institute staff will all share information with our incoming students. Registration can be accessed through the invitation sent to students, or by contacting TCU Admissions Department. 12/2/2018: The eleventh annual 'Heroes For Children Christmas Party' will be held in the BLUU Ballroom at 2 p.m. AED students can participate in this event in three ways: 1.) Shopping for gifts for children from Cook Children's Hospital and their siblings on November 10th; 2.) Wrapping gifts for the children at a wrapping party November 27th; and 3.) helping at the actual Christmas party on December 2nd in the BLUU. These three options are great ways to volunteer your time. Students are needed at noon on December 2nd to decorate and set up for the party, which takes place from 2 to 4 p.m., with minimal cleanup needed afterward. Signups will happen later this semester in the Pre-health Office (stay tuned for details). 9/29/2018: The 5th annual 'Chumchal's Classic Formal Raging Tailgate Party' will be held on Saturday, September 29th (3 hours prior to kickoff of the TCU-Iowa State football game) at Dr. Chumchal's residence, in honor of Family Weekend (parents and families are welcome to attend with their pre-health students). Please join us for some good food and fun before the football game! Signups are now taking place in the pre-health office (see Jill or Jessica). 4/12/2017: The Pre-Health Professions Institute will host a health professions admission fair. This event runs from noon to 2:30 in the BLUU Auditorium, and will include professional school representatives, deans and directors of admissions, and pre-health-related vendors. We will also provide the opportunity to get a professional photo headshot taken for application purposes. 2/25/2017: The Pre-Health Professions Insti...