The Health Professions Program is designed for students pursuing careers in healthcare, including pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, pre-optometry, pre-chiropractic, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy, pre-athletic training, pre-physician assistant, pre-veterinary science, public health, and nursing. This program provides a strong foundation for a future in the health professions while fostering a supportive community of peers equally committed to service and advancing healthcare.

Benefits of Joining the Health Professions Program:

• Focused Learning Community: Connect with like-minded students pursuing health careers through your Freshman Studies course at Schreiner.
• Health-Related Certifications: Earn certifications such as Stop the Bleed, Mental Health First Aid, and Basic Life Support.
• Professional Panels: Engage with health professionals, current professional school students, and Schreiner alumni completing their pre-health journey.
• Career Exploration Experiences: Participate in trips and activities that expose you to various professional schools and healthcare careers, including those focused on both human and animal health.
• Personalized Advising: Receive one-on-one guidance on undergraduate coursework, professional school prerequisites, clinical experiences, volunteering opportunities, entrance exam preparation, and interview techniques.

No matter which health profession you’re pursuing, the Health Professions Program equips you with the community, tools, and resources to succeed and achieve your goal of becoming a healthcare professional.

Students interested in the Health Professions Program should designate that interest when they complete their application to Schreiner University. 

Once you have been admitted to Schreiner University, you will have access to the Learning Communities online application through your Schreiner One account. To login to Schreiner One use your student login credentials. Please visit the Learning Communities page in Schreiner One to apply.

The Health Professions Program Coordinator will review completed applications in the order they are received. Applicants, based on their completed application, who seem to be a good fit with the community will be invited to participate.