Pre-Health Science Professions
This area of study is not a major, but an emphasis in course and experiential work in preparation to enter any of the professions in the health area, which include: anesthesiologist assistant, chiropractor, dentist, medical researcher, occupational therapist, optometrist, osteopathic medicine, pharmacist, physical therapist, physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, public health professional, veterinarian, and more.
Course schedules vary to meet requirements of the student's profession of interest. All students are encouraged to engage in internship(s) to acquire practical experience in the profession.
Want more information in a particular area? Contact a professor!
Pre-Medicine, Pre-PA and Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant:
Terese, Zidon, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology, tzidon@centralmethodist.edu
Pre-Veterinary:
Tim Koneval Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology, tkoneval@centralmethodist.edu
Pre-Chiropractic and Pre-Physical Therapy:
Ashley Lough Ph.D., Professor of Biology, alough@centralmethodist.edu
Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Optometry and Pre-Pharmacy:
Shayna Burchett Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry, sburchett@centralmethodist.edu
Pre-Occupational Therapy:
Kelly Rohrbach, Program Director of OTA, krohrbach@centralmethodist.edu
