For students interested in health professions, enhancing their chances of gaining admission to medical schools and other postgraduate programs is crucial. A recent analysis by the college admissions consulting firm College Transitions reveals the top feeder institutions for elite medical programs.
Although the list is dominated by well-known larger universities, Rhodes College and other liberal arts colleges stand out for their medical school placement success and are included in the article “Which Colleges Send the Most Graduates to Medical School?”
“What these institutions tend to share is a strong pre-health advising culture, small classes that allow for individual mentorship, and a meaningful share of students with strong science backgrounds,” noted writer Andrew Belasco.
In the past five years, 325 Rhodes students have been accepted into post-graduate health programs—medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary, etc.
Situated in Memphis, a major healthcare hub, Rhodes College offers students a competitive advantage when preparing for medical school. his advantage is complemented by the college’s rigorous academic curriculum, the Health Professions Advising Office (HPA), undergraduate research opportunities, and medical partnerships.
Learn more about Health Professions Advising at Rhodes.