Only 5% of physician assistants (PA) practice in psychiatry. Erika Steinbauer, PAC, CAQ-Psych, who completed the PBPH program at NWHSU, is one of them. “I had always felt a deep connection to this field and wanted to focus on eating… Read More ›
Advice from a current post baccalaureate pre health (PBPH) student and National Guard active service member about how to advance your healthcare career during military service. If you’re currently serving in the military and are interested in a health care… Read More ›
It\’s back to school season and we at NWHSU have a lot to celebrate! This fall, 34 Post Baccalaureate Premedical (PBPH) alums are starting their next chapter: medical school, dental school, and PA school. NWHSU\’s program prepares motivated students to… Read More ›
10 Ways to Make Your Medical School Application Stand Out Are you among the thousands of students planning on applying to medical school? It’s highly competitive, so finding a way to stand out is critical. Enter NWHSU\’s Medical School Application… Read More ›
Medical school is a demanding and competitive journey – and an incredibly rewarding one. If you are interested in pursuing a career in medicine, the fact that you did not major in biology, biochemistry, or chemistry should not discourage you. While these majors are common among pre-med students, they are not required.
How to Get into Medical School Getting into medical school is competitive and in addition a low GPA can make it even more challenging. The average GPA and MCAT for acceptance into medical schools in 2022–2023 was 3.62 and 506.5,… Read More ›
The Post Baccalaureate Premedical (PBPH) Program at Northwestern Health Sciences University helps students prepare for their next step in healthcare: medical school, dental school, PA school, and more. It\’s our favorite time of year, when we share the PBPH success… Read More ›
How to Choose the Right Program for You When it comes to preparing for a career in medicine, you will likely encounter two terms: pre-health and pre-med programs. Both pre-health and pre-med programs aim to provide students with the foundational… Read More ›
Is your dream job in healthcare? See how a post-baccalaureate pre-med program can help you switch to a healthcare career.
Here are 8 essential insights if you’re trying to improve your GPA to get into med school or other healthcare programs.