{"id":11241,"date":"2025-11-04T10:49:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/ssm\/?page_id=11241"},"modified":"2026-01-26T16:46:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T21:46:42","slug":"career-specific-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/ssm\/career-specific-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Specific Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 id=\"h-md-phd-or-do-phd-programs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">MD-PhD or DO-PhD Programs<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/applying-medical-school\/article\/applying-mdphd-programs-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Information on MD-PhD Programs from AAMC<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong>To find the various DO-PhD Programs, simple search the web with the keywords &#8220;Do PhD Program&#8221;<\/strong>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe Gateways to the Laboratory Program is highlighted by the NIH as one of the top ten summer programs for underrepresented and disadvantaged students interested in MD-PhD dual degrees.\u00a0 Applications and more information for the Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program for Pre-MD-PhD students may be found <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/weill.cornell.edu\/mdphd\/summerprogram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"MD\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Medical Information<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/navigator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The AAMC&#8217;s &#8220;Pre-med Navigator&#8221;<\/a><\/strong> is a monthly e-newsletter that includes information, resources, tips, and important dates for pre-meds.\nThe AAMC&#8217;s expectations for medical school applicants are posted here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/real-stories-demonstrating-premed-competencies\/premed-competencies-entering-medical-students\">The Premed Competencies for Entering Medical Students <\/a><\/strong>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/data\/facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Average GPA and MCAT scores for MD School Matriculants (accepted students)<\/strong><\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/financial-aid-resources\/cost-applying-medical-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Cost of Applying<\/strong><\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/citadel.edu\/root\/images\/Biology\/pre-health\/compare%20south%20carolina.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Compare the Four SC Medical Schools (compiled Nov. 2018)<\/strong><\/a>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/MSAR_Premed_Course_Requirements_07.17.23.pdf\">Prerequisites for Medical School<\/a><\/strong>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nSome medical schools now require another test, in addition to the MCAT, called a judgement test.\u00a0 There are two popular options: CASPer and PREview.\u00a0 You can learn more at these links:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ocs.yale.edu\/resources\/information-about-situational-judgement-exams-preview-and-casper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information about Situational Judgement Exams<\/a> ;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/system\/files\/2023-05\/MSAR_Situational_Judgment_Test_%28SJT%29_and_or_other_Assessments_05.19.23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Which MD medical schools require judgement exams?<\/a>;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacom.org\/explore-med-schools\/choose-do-explorer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore Admissions Requirements for DO medical schools: search &#8220;CASPer&#8221;<\/a>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-medical-school-to-become-an-md-physician-allopathic-medicine\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical School to become an MD physician (Allopathic Medicine)<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/medschool.ucla.edu\/body.cfm?id=1158&amp;action=detail&amp;ref=1019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compare MD and DO Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/students\/applying\/requirements\/msar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medical School Admission Requirements Guidebook (MSAR)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association of American Medical Colleges<\/a> <\/strong>(see &#8220;Medical Schools&#8221; in left hand column for detailed information concerning medical schools in each state)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aamc.org\/students\/amcas\/start.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Medical College Application Service<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/applying-medical-school\/applying-medical-school-process\/applying-medical-school-amcas\/amcas-tools-and-tutorials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to complete the online AMCAS medical school application<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/applying-medical-school\/faq\/amcas-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is the Early Decision Program (EDP)?<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; choose &#8220;Early Decision Program&#8221; from the left-hand menu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/citadel.edu\/root\/images\/Biology\/slater.md.stats.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Allopathic Medical School Requirements and Statistics<\/a> <\/strong>(by Nicholas Slater)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nGood news for Citadel Cadets: The MUSC College Of Medicine Admissions committee uses the Barron\u2019s Profiles of American Colleges competitiveness rankings of undergraduate schools to adjust applicants\u2019 undergraduate GPA. The Citadel is ranked as a \u2018competitive school\u2019 so graduates receive a GPA boost of .19. Graduates of The Citadel Honors College receive a GPA \u2018boost\u2019 of .34 to their overall GPA.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"DO\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical School to become a DO physician (Osteopathic Medicine)<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/medschool.ucla.edu\/body.cfm?id=1158&amp;action=detail&amp;ref=1019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compare MD and DO Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/citadel.edu\/root\/images\/Biology\/pre-health\/do.info.links.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Important DO Links and Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacom.org\/become-a-doctor\/apply-to-medical-school\">AACOMAS Application Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canvas.net\/browse\/rowanu\/courses\/osteopathic-medicine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Online Course to Learn About Osteopathic Medicine<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/doctorsthatdo.org\/find-your-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find a DO to shadow<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <\/strong>just fill in your zip code and the system will return a list of DOs to contact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/choosedo.org\/choose-do-explorer-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Guide to Osteopathic Medical Colleges<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacom.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.osteopathic.org\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Osteopathic Association (AOA)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacom.org\/become-a-doctor\/about-osteopathic-medicine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Osteopathic Medicine?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacom.org\/news-reports\/news\/2019\/02\/05\/aacom-launches-2019-financial-aid-debt-management-modules\">Financial Aid Debt Management Modules for Osteopathic Medical School Students.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-international-medical-schools\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Medical Schools<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nGenerally we do not recommend students attend medical school abroad; however, there are a few International Medical Schools that qualify for Federal Student Aid and have fairly good records for students passing board exams and getting residency placements.\u00a0 When it comes to these schools our advice is &#8220;buyer beware.&#8221; Do your homework before you apply.\u00a0 A few of the better options are listed below.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mededpath.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The University of Queensland\/Ochsner<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.umhs-sk.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>UMHS, St. Kitts<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aucmed.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American University of the Caribbean<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/medical.rossu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ross University, School of Medicine<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saba.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saba University School of Medicine<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgu.edu\/md\/attend\/?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Croud_Paid-Search_Google_US_Search_Lead-Gen_Prospecting_Brand_Core&amp;utm_term=st+george%27s+university+school+of+medicine&amp;utm_content=Brand&amp;gad=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhuqHp4Ph_wIVKTHUAR3QzQ_IEAAYASAAEgII3fD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\"><strong>St George&#8217;s University, School of Medicine<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-other-medical-school-information\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medical School Information<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aamc.org\/msar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medical School Application guidebook (MSAR)<\/a><\/strong>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/citadel.edu\/root\/images\/Biology\/pre-health\/musc.minority.mentorship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mentorship Program for Pre-Med Minority Students and Women<\/a><\/strong>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.musc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medical University of South Carolina<\/a><\/strong>\n<strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usuhs.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/citadel.edu\/root\/images\/Biology\/pre-health\/usuhs.binder.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USUHS presentation<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usuhs.edu\/academics\">USUHS <\/a><\/strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usuhs.edu\/academics\"><strong>Programs and Degrees<\/strong><\/a>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.med.sc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of South Carolina Medical School<\/a><\/strong>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenvillemed.sc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of South Carolina School of Medicine &#8211; Greenville<\/a><\/strong>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-mcat-preparation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">MCAT Preparation<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/media\/9261\/download?utm_source=sfmc&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=advisor&amp;utm_content=newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is on the MCAT Exam?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nextsteptestprep.com\/2013\/04\/05\/best-and-worst-times-to-take-the-mcat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>When should I take the MCAT?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/register-mcat-exam\/us-mcat-calendar-scheduling-deadlines-and-score-release-dates-0\"><strong>U.S. MCAT Calendar, Scheduling Deadlines, and Score Release Dates<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/applying-medical-school\/taking-mcat-exam\/how-i-prepared-mcat-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How should I study for the MCAT?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/students\/applying\/mcat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MCAT<\/a> <\/strong>(registration information, purchase practice tests, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/applying-medical-school\/article\/online-practice-mcat-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full-length Practice Tests from AAMC<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/test-prep\/mcat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free MCAT Prep from Khan Academy<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong><\/strong>There are 4 links to various types of practice questions at the top, and below that are links to lectures on the various \u201cFoundational Concepts\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.informingfuturedoctors.com\/challenge-page\/19b2af34-de7c-4c46-8c05-ee0eb23af88e?programId=19b2af34-de7c-4c46-8c05-ee0eb23af88e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Informing Future Doctors Free 6-Month Program<\/strong> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wxKdBC121fs&amp;list=UU2jNBBBbMSWdir5Uibepq0A&amp;index=202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Help with Passages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/biology\/pre-health-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The WikiPremed MCAT Course<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaplan<\/a> <\/strong><\/strong><em>The Citadel now has a contract with Kaplan for big discounts on MCAT prep courses.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.review.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Princeton Review<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ankiapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AnkiApp<\/strong><\/a> (flashcards on your phone)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/examkrackers.com\/\"><strong>ExamKrackers Test Prep<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.testpreppractice.net\/MCAT\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TestPrepPractice.net<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tutorthepeople.com\/test-prep\/mcat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tutor the People MCAT Prep<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blueprintprep.com\/mcat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Next Step MCAT Prep<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Now Blueprint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/adaptprep.com\/mcat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AdeptPrep<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chegg.com\/test-prep\/free-resources\/mcat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Resources from Chegg<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scribd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>For $10\/month you can rent access to books including Kaplan MCAT prep books<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gradschool.uworld.com\/mcat\/\">UWorld MCAT Prep Discount for Citadel Students:<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cUWorld\u201d is an MCAT Prep company that offers an interactive question bank that has given many students improved MCAT scores.\u00a0 Dr. Imam has negotiated a discount price for Citadel students; the cost will be $279 for 360 days of access. (The normal cost is $319.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"Dental\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Dental Information<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adea.org\/officialguide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools<\/a> <\/strong>contains requirements and stats for all US Dental Schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adea.org\/GoDental\/Application_Prep\/Preparing_for_Dental_School\/Prerequisites.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/dentists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dentist Occupational Outlook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adea.org\/GoDental\/Application_Prep\/The_Application_to_Dental_School_ADEA_AADSAS\/Fee_Assistance_Program.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dental Application Fee Assistance Program<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adea.org\/GoDental\/Application_Prep\/The_Admissions_Process\/Dental_Admission_Test_(DAT).aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dental Admissions Test, DAT<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adea.org\/uploadedFiles\/ADEA\/Content_Conversion_Final\/dental_education_pathways\/aadsas\/Applicants\/GeneralInstructions\/FINAL2019ADEAAADSASInstructionsDEPRevised3-3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AADSAS Application Manual (PDF)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asdanet.org\/predental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helpful Hints for Pre-Dental<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adea.org\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Dental Education Association <\/a><\/strong>(ADEA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asdanet.org\/predental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-dental Student Organization that can help you prepare for dental school &#8211; ASDA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/AADSASAnswers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Videos about the Dental School Application Process<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong>MUSC, Student National Dental Association&#8217;s Impressions Program <\/strong>is held each summer<strong>.<\/strong> Participants will learn about Dental School and the application process; they also participate in dental labs. For more information call Jami Cokley at 843-792-6874 or visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SNDASouthCarolina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SNDA Facebook Page<\/a><\/strong>.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"Vet\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Veterinary Medicine<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/applytovetschool.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VMSAR: A Guide to Veterinary Medical Education<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li>The <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aavmc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges <\/a><\/strong>(AAVMC) provides information and a central application service, the VMCAS. Not all schools use the central application service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/veterinarians.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Veterinarian Occupational Outlook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aavmc.org\/additional-pages\/admitted-student-statistics.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Who Gets In?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li>Standardized testing: Most veterinary colleges no longer require any standardized test; however, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takethegre.com\/gre-test?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxbjik_3Q5QIVFpSzCh2c0wduEAAYASAAEgJLxPD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GRE<\/a><\/strong> is still required for 6 colleges. Some colleges require Caspar testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aavmc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/AAVMC-Advisor-Guide-04.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here and see p. 6 to learn about what courses to take to prepare for Veterinary School<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/aavmc.org\/College-Specific-Requirements\/College-Specific-Requirements_College-Specifications.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of Colleges of Veterinary Medicine<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong>Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/#!\/pages\/Veterinary-Medical-College-Application-Service-VMCAS\/119971444705528?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VMCAS Facebook Page <\/a>for Pre-Veterinary Students<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong>Volunteer<\/strong> at Bees Ferry Veterinary Hospital (3422 Shelby Ray Ct. | Charleston, SC 29414). \u00a0Contact Marshall at 843.769.6784<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"PA\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physician Assistants<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aapa.org\/career-central\/become-a-pa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Become a PA<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/physician-assistants.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PA Occupational Outlook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paeaonline.org\/our-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free PA Program Directory<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Official resource from The Physician Assistant Education Association, contains pertinent information about all PA programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/recruiting.army.mil\/armypa\/becomePA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Army&#8217;s PA School<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Applicants-Manual-Physician-Assistant-Programs\/dp\/1541298985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Applicant Manual of PA Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li>MUSC&#8217;s<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/chp.musc.edu\/academics\/physician-assistant\/admissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physician Assistant<\/a> <\/strong>Program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scapapartners.org\/?page=Aspire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASPIRE &#8211; Pre-PA Students Society: Pre-PA SCAPA<\/a><\/strong>, benefits include: admission to \u201cBecoming a PA\u201d panel at our Annual Fall Conference \u2022 Quarterly newsletter, announcements, and events, full of information about entering our amazing profession (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scapapartners.org\/resource\/resmgr\/Files\/ASPIRE_Brochure_Updated_Augu.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Brochure<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li>PA programs often require or recommend at least 1,000 hours of health care experience prior to admission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li>Apply for a <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/pashadowonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shadowing opportunity <\/a><\/strong>with a PA mentor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pa.med.sc.edu\/admissions.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Prerequisites for USC SOM PA Program<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caspa.liaisoncas.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CASPA<\/a>: <\/strong>Centralized Online Application Service for PA Programs. <a href=\"https:\/\/paeaonline.org\/resources\/member-resources\/caspa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"Nurse\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nursing<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe Citadel offers a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/citadel.edu\/root\/nursing-undergraduate-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4-year BSN for cadets<\/a><\/strong> and an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/citadel.edu\/root\/eveningundergraduatestudies-2-2-programs\/nursing?gclid=CJGh1YCpldICFdcYgQod3fABJQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">evening 2+2 BSN Program for non-cadets.<\/a><\/strong>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-paying-for-nursing-school\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paying for Nursing School<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bhw.hrsa.gov\/loansscholarships\/nursecorps\/scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NURSE Corps Scholarship Program<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>a selective program of the U.S. Government that helps alleviate the critical shortage of nurses currently experienced by certain types of health care facilities located in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). Upon graduation, NURSE Corps Scholarship recipients work at these facilities for at least two years, earning the same competitive salary and benefits as any new hire.\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.goarmy.com\/amedd\/education\/undergraduate-health-care-education.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACTIVE NURSE CORPS PROGRAM<\/a><\/strong>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacnnursing.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Association of Colleges of Nursing<\/a> <\/strong>look under the &#8220;Students&#8221; tab for helpful information\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/citadel.edu\/root\/images\/Biology\/pre-health\/academic.routes.nursing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to become a nurse<\/a><\/strong> from Marcia Boynton, Adrian College, Michigan\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong>Standardized Test to enter Nursing School<\/strong>: Here is info about the TEAS V test: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.testprepreview.com\/teas_practice.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.testprepreview.com\/teas_practice.htm<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.atitesting.com\/Solutions\/pre-program\/TEAS\/study-guide.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.atitesting.com\/Solutions\/pre-program\/TEAS\/study-guide.aspx<\/a>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree after graduating from The Citadel<\/a>:<\/strong> Accelerated baccalaureate programs offer the quickest route to licensure as a registered nurse (RN) for adults who have already completed a bachelor&#8217;s or graduate degree in a non-nursing discipline. Fast-track\/accelerated baccalaureate programs take between 11 and 18 months to complete, including prerequisites.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-master-s-level-entry-to-become-a-nurse-after-graduating-with-a-non-nursing-degree-from-the-citadel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master&#8217;s Level Entry to become a nurse after graduating with a non-nursing degree from The Citadel<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usfca.edu\/nursing\/programs\/graduate\/masters-nursing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The University of San Francisco School of Nursing. Scroll down to &#8220;CNL OPTION FOR THE NON-NURSE WITH A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE&#8221;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/nursing.jhu.edu\/academics\/programs\/pre-licensure\/masters-entry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Johns Hopkins<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nursing.ucla.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UCLA School of Nursing<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nursing.uic.edu\/academics-admissions\/graduate-entry-master-science-program#program-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing (UIC CON)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nursing.hawaii.edu\/graduate\/gepn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Hawai&#8217;i at M\u0101noa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augusta.edu\/nursing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Georgia Regents University<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Links to <strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestnursingdegree.com\/programs\/direct-entry-msn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Others<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong><\/strong>Caution with these &#8211; avoid all &#8220;Online&#8221; programs, and make sure any program you choose is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsna.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Student Nurses Association<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestcolleges.com\/financial-aid\/nursing-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scholarships for Nursing Students<\/strong> <\/a>&#8211; this for-profit web service has some good links to scholarship information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nursing.emory.edu\/overview\/financial-aid-and-scholarships#Section-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minority Nursing Scholarships at Emory University<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/online\/healthcare\/news\/become-nurse-practitioner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Become a Nurse Practitioner\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aana.com\/membership\/become-a-crna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Become a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nursing.usc.edu\/fnp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; 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