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 Transfer Students, Pre-Pharmacy, and Pre-Veterinary:
Terese, Zidon, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology, tzidon@jdzruiran.com

Pre-Medicine, Pre-Physician Assistant and Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant:
Anna Slusarz Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology, aslusarz@jdzruiran.com

Pre-Chiropractic and Pre-Physical Therapy:
Ashley Lough Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology, alough@jdzruiran.com

Pre-Dentistry and Pre-Optometry:
Shayna Burchett Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry, sburchett@jdzruiran.com

Pre-Occupational Therapy:
Kelly Rohrbach, Program Director of OTA, krohrbach@jdzruiran.com