Winona State University Pre-Medical Club

02/21/2022

Hello Pre-med majors!

This week is a special week for you. At 6pm in Stark 108, we will have the honor to have our very own David Hurley come and share about how he prepared for the MCAT and experiences on medical schools applications. David was a Winona State senior who did really well on his MCAT with only 2 months of review, and he is about to share his secrets with you guys. If you're interested, come join!

02/09/2022

Hey there members of WSU Pre-med!

This Wednesday at 6 pm in Stark 108, we will be presenting to you ways you can furnish your medical school applications and make it stand out from the rest of the applicants! We are eager to deliver this content because we know it could only help you increase your chances of getting into Medical School! Please come, and most favorably, with questions for us!

See you tomorrow!

01/25/2022

The Pre-Med Club is back! Our first meeting of the semester will be Wednesday at 6 pm in Stark 108 and on Zoom. (Note this is NOT the same room as last semester, it's the room next door.) We'll be talking about our plans for the semester and then jumping in with a discussion on job shadows. Hope to see you all there!

Zoom: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/95792869647
PW: WSUPMC
Remember to use your StarID!

01/18/2022

Hello everyone! We hope you all had a wonderful winter break!

Quick heads-up: a whole new semester also means that we are meeting each other soon! Our upcoming event is going to happen next Wednesday, 1/26/2022 at 6:00 p.m., with the content and location to be determined shortly.

Hope to see you all there! We are excited to meet all of you.

11/05/2021

Hey there, Pre-med Majors!

This coming Wednesday (11/10/2021) at 6:30 pm, we will be collaborating with Pre-PA club to give you guys a thorough presentation on the difference between being a Physician and a Physician Assistant. Moreover, on our part, we will also be talking about what it means to be an MD or a DO, which are two prominent categories of physicians we have here in the USA. We all know you would benefit from this information since it could give you a better idea about your future decisions! Come on in and join us on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.!

10/16/2021

Greetings pre-med majors! Happy Saturday!

Say you have already had a confirmed plan to go to medical school after your undergrad pre-med programs, now is the best time to scout for medical schools in your areas and look at their acceptance requirements! The most common highlights medical schools look for is your MCAT score (out of 528), your GPA (out of 4.0), your volunteering/interning hours, and your experiences in a leadership positions in your lower education years. It is best for you not to shoot for only the craziest schools up in the top-tier, but to find a school somewhere in the US that actually fits your level. To become a certified Medical School, all of them have already passed the mandatory national training standards, so there is really no TERRIBLE medical school that you have to avoid.

Down here are some requirements for the 3 most prestigious medical schools in Minnesota:

*The Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine:
-GPA: 3.8-4.0
-MCAT: 508/528 (the top candidates scores start from 520/528)
-Generally 80-100 hours of combined experience in clinical environments.
-Financial capabilities: about $60k/year

*The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: School of Medicine
-GPA: 3.7-4.0
-MCAT: 510/580
-Generally 80-100 hours of combined experience in clinical environments.
-Financial capabilities: about $48-50k/year

*The University of Minnesota-Duluth: School of Medicine
-GPA: 3.7-4.0
-MCAT: 510/580
-Generally 80-100 hours of combined experience in clinical environments.
-Financial Capabilities: $40k/year

08/30/2021

The first meeting of the WSU Pre-Medical Club will be Wednesday at 6 pm in Stark 106. We're excited to be meeting in person, and we can't wait to see you there! We'll give you an idea of what to expect from the Pre-Med Club this year, and we'd like to hear your ideas as well. Bring your friends, and make new ones too!

08/19/2021

Welcome and welcome back!

WSU Pre-Medical Club meetings will resume September 1st at 6 pm and continue every other Wednesday. Location TBA.

Why join?
🩺 - Learn about the practice of medical doctors
🧪 - Discover how you can combine being a physician with research and other interests
📑 - Receive guidance through medical school applications
👯‍♀️ - Meet like-minded peers
🦸‍♂️ - Find a mentor
👩‍🔬 - Develop professional relationships

🥳 But we’re not all business! We have food, games, and fun trips (*as COVID allows).

To learn more, send us a message, or stop by at the Welcome Week Club Fair this Friday 2:30-4:30 in the courtyard

04/07/2021

The Pre-Med Club is participating in the Winona Chore Corps "Freshen Up for Spring" event! Volunteer on 4/17 or 4/18 between 9a-3p to help older adults in Winona and Goodview with outdoor chores such as raking, weeding, and window washing. Supplies are provided. For more information, send us an email or Facebook message! All sign ups must be made by this Saturday (4/10).

Photo by Aniket Bhattacharya. https://unsplash.com/photos/CgyrwbE6Hm4?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink

03/30/2021

Keep an eye on your email for a special chat with Ross University School of Medicine this Thursday April 1st at 6:00pm and get answers to your medical school questions straight from the source!!
Zoom:
Meeting ID: 957 9286 9647
Passcode: WSUPMC

03/24/2021

Although most pre-meds major in biology or another natural science, those aren't your only options! Choosing a "nontraditional" undergraduate major can allow you to pursue your other interests besides medicine, provide a foundation to integrate your medical practice (such as global medicine for a foreign language major), and set yourself apart in medical school applications. Just be sure to complete your medical school pre-requisites and basic science courses that will help you with the MCAT.

What you study can set you apart in the medical school admissions process. Find out how to choose a good pre-med major that’ll help you get into medical school.