Premedical and Health Graduate Education
About the Division
The Division of Premedical & Health Graduate Education offers a diverse portfolio of programs designed to support students at different stages of their journey into the health professions. Whether you are seeking direct clinical training or preparing to become a competitive applicant to medical or other health professional schools, our programs provide pathways to help you achieve your goals.
Our program offerings fall into two primary categories: clinical training programs and premed/prehealth postbaccalaureate programs, with courses delivered at our Health Sciences Building and Elkins Park campuses.
Clinical Training Programs
Our clinical training programs prepare students for advanced roles in healthcare through a combination of rigorous coursework and hands-on clinical experience. All programs are accredited by their respective accrediting bodies.
Master of Science in Pathologists’ Assistant (PathA)
This NAACLS-accredited program trains students to provide anatomic pathology services under the supervision of a pathologist. The curriculum includes three semesters of didactic coursework at the Health Sciences Building followed by 12 months of clinical rotations at affiliated sites. After program completion, graduates become eligible to sit for the ASCP Board of Certification exam. Learn more here.
Salus at Drexel Physician Assistant Studies Program
This ARC-PA–accredited, full-time 25-month program prepares graduates to become integral members of today’s healthcare teams. Students complete three semesters of didactic coursework at the Elkins Park Campus and 13 months of clinical training at affiliated sites. Graduates earn a Master of Medical Science (MMS), which makes them eligible to sit for the NCCPA PA Certifying Examination (PANCE). Learn more here.
Human Lactation Consultant Certification Program
One of only a limited number of university-based programs nationwide, this LEAARC and CAAHEP-accredited program prepares students to become internationally board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLC). The curriculum includes 8 credits of didactic coursework and 8 credits of experiential learning and can be completed in as little as two semesters. Learn more here.
Premed & Prehealth Programs
Our premedical and prehealth programs are designed for individuals seeking to strengthen their academic record or for career changers to acquire the, prerequisite coursework, in preparation for application to health professions programs, including medicine, dentistry, physician assistant studies, podiatry, optometry, and more.
We offer five master’s-level record-enhancer programs as well as an evening certificate program for career changers. All programs are affiliated with Drexel’s MD program, either via a conditional acceptance or guaranteed interviews. Learn more here.
Division News and Announcements
Bridging medicine and research, physician-scientists play a vital role in academic medicine and the private sector. Such contributions are more urgently needed than ever before, yet there is currently a shortage of qualified individuals to heed the call. Thankfully, medical education is responding: According to recent research, a greater number of medical students are being exposed to research opportunities today, with an increase of more than 20% between 2011 and 2020. Read More.
Last week, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies (GSBSPS) celebrated the class of 2024 and faculty members during its annual awards ceremony. Read more.
Read more Division news and announcements.
Meet Our Faculty
Tameka Jackson-Leung, DHSc, teaches Diversity in Healthcare and serves as a co-instructor for the Community Dimensions of Medicine course. These courses are offered via the Master of Science in Biomedical Studies program, and the Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program, within the Division of Pre-medical and Pre-health Programs of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies. Read more.
Alumni Achievements
Erica Riddick, MS Biomedical Studies '20, MD '24, wrote about "Health Disparities During COVID-19" in the winter 2021 issue of Pulse. Read more (see page 3).
Aliah Molczan, Medical Science Preparatory Postbaccalaureate Certificate '14, a forensic accountant, joined the Matrimonial Litigation Department of Savran Benson LLP, a certified public accounting and consulting firm, as an associate. (Pulse Winter 2019/2020)
Hollisa Rosa, MD; MS Interdisciplinary Health Sciences '14, is a resident in obstetrics and gynecology at NYU Winthrop Hospital. She earned her medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine in 2019. (Pulse Winter 2019/2020)
In The Media
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