ChooseWhy Choose This Program?
Why Study Premedical/Prehealth at Goucher?
The Prehealth Advising Office can help you prepare for any professional or graduate program that will lead you to a career in health care. Prehealth studies or premed programs could lead to careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, public health, genetic counseling, as a physician assistant, or many others.
LearnWhat Will You Learn?
What Will You Learn?
A premedical/prehealth track is pursued in addition to your academic major, which can be in any discipline. You will work with the Prehealth Advising Office to determine the appropriate courses that fulfill your professional/graduate school prerequisites or premed requirements.
DoWhat Will You Do?
What Will You Do?
Along with your academic preparation, as a premedical/prehealth student you will engage in extracurricular activities that will help you cultivate skills that are essential to your future career and expose you to the socioeconomic and health care challenges faced by diverse populations. You are choosing a career in service to others, so with the help of the Prehealth Advising Office you will start exploring how you can give back to your community. A variety of volunteer and shadowing experiences will also strengthen your application to professional or graduate programs.
Premed/Prehealth Course Curriculum
Faculty & Staff
Program Contact
Ellen Snydman
Director of the Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program
Advising Staff
Aimee Marson
Assistant Director, Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program
Full-Time & Half-Time Faculty
Ruquia Ahmed-Schofield
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Area of Expertise: Organic Chemistry
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Sasha Dukan
Professor of Physics
Area of Expertise: Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
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Jay Garaycochea
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Area of Expertise: Biological Sciences
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George Greco
Professor of Chemistry
Areas of Expertise: Organic; Inorganic; Medicinal Chemistry
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Mark Hiller
Associate Professor of Biology
Areas of Expertise: Genetics and Molecular Biology
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Jenny Lenkowski
Associate Professor of Biology
Areas of Expertise: Developmental Biology; Neurobiology
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Judith R. Levine
Professor of Biology and Chemistry
Areas of Expertise: Biochemistry; Molecular Biology
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Kevin Schultz
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Area of Expertise: Organic Chemistry
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Rodney Yoder
Associate Professor of Physics
Area of Expertise: Physics
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Instructional Staff
Gizelle Simpson
Instructional Staff
Study Abroad
By studying abroad, choosing either three-week intensive courses led by Goucher faculty or semester programs suited to their academic plans, Goucher students in the Premedical/Prehealth Studies Program gain a global perspective that enhances their course of study. Visit the Office of Global Education website for more information.
Opportunities
Clinical Experience
Our location just outside of Baltimore puts us in close proximity to some of the most outstanding hospitals and clinics in the nation. Goucher students regularly have clinical and research experiences at such institutions as Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Sinai Hospital, as well as clinics that help underserved and uninsured populations, including the Esperanza Health Clinic, Nueva Vida, St. Clare Medical Outreach, Shepherd’s Clinic, and Remote Area Medical. Students can gain exposure to public health initiatives through the Baltimore City Health Department’s numerous community-based programs.
Internships
Internships help students explore possibilities, apply classroom learning, and gain experience. Explore internships and credit options.
Student Employment
Student employment connects students to both on and off-campus opportunities. The Career Education Office provides resources and support to students with or without Federal Work Study to find jobs, submit applications, and learn more about the job search process. Students have access to Handshake — a website for job postings, events, resumes/cover letters, and career management.
Major & Career Exploration
Exploring career options, choosing a major, and making career decisions is a multi-step process in which all students are encouraged to engage early and often. Goucher students have a variety of resources available through the Majors and Career page to assist them in this process.
Job Search
A Goucher education prepares students for today’s job market and beyond. Students can explore job opportunities and access job search resources through the CEO Job Search page.
Graduate & Professional School
Students access resources for searching and applying to graduate and professional school through the CEO Graduate and Professional School page, through faculty and staff members, or utilizing their own resources, network and tools.
Academic Partnerships
Goucher College has partnered with other institutions to provide students with expanded academic and post-graduate opportunities. Partnerships include dual-degree programs and accelerated graduate pathways with the following colleges: Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, Loyola, Middlebury, Notre Dame of Maryland University, University of Maryland Baltimore.
News
- May 26, 2025
Robert Slocum, Emeritus Faculty in Biological Sciences, recently published a research paper in Frontiers related to his long-standing research interest in plant metabolism. The paper is entitled, "Modified pea apyrase has altered nuclear functions and enhances the growth of yeast and Arabidopsisa."
- October 3, 2024
Goucher's Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students have outpaced the national cohort on the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology exam.