Looking for a roadmap to med school? Healthcareer CERTS’ pre-health give you the additional boost you need to design your path to med school. Not only will you get individual attention and guidance from our advisors, but we’ll help you with the medical school application process. We’re here to do whatever it takes to prepare you to become a competitive applicant. 

Here’s 6 reasons a pre-health program can put you on the path to med school: 

• Accelerates Your Journey

HealthCareer CERTS puts you into a healthcare career in as little as eight to 12 weeks. This interactive, hybrid and self-paced training gives you increased flexibility along with both academic and hands-on training that will help build your roster of credentials. 

• Gain Clinical Experience

Medical schools require pre-med students to gain clinical experience. Yet, it is a challenge to find a clinic willing to employ pre-med students. Obtaining a certificate provides a guaranteed pathway to gain clinical experience, a crucial requirement for getting accepted to medical school.

1. Builds partnerships

The career services teams at certificate program schools, including Healthcareer CERTS,  are dedicated to building partnerships with healthcare organizations. They also provide resources to assist you in finding local career opportunities. There’s no guarantee of placements, but you will receive free access to resume builders, cover letter templates and job search resources. You’ll also gain assistance in sourcing internships, externships, apprenticeships and shadowing opportunities.

1. Strengthens Your Academic Portfolio: 

Beyond the biological sciences, and high GPA, you can boost your academic resume with a medical certificate. This extra effort and education can help you stand out in the crowd. According to the  American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Medical Assistants (CCMA) are the most versatile allied health professionals, and have a wider range of job opportunities available to them. 

• Makes Your Med School Application Standout

 Admissions committees know that applicants who have studied and earned certificates in pre-health have acquired meaningful patient experiences and have a strong familiarity with medical settings.

1. Builds a Core Scientific Foundation. 

Certificate programs provides students the opportunity to build a core scientific foundation in preparation for careers in medicine.

Find out more about how a pre-medicine certificated can help you build a powerful foundation and boost your chances of getting  accepted in medical school here.