Hi, future health pro!
We can already envision you in a career in medicine.
Are you ready?
Congratulations on your acceptance to Earlham —
a national leader in med school & health career preparation. Hear the proof from actual students!
“…I truly don’t know if I would be in medical school and pursuing medicine if it weren’t for Earlham.”
“Earlham set me apart from students at other larger universities. I gained hands-on experience every summer, even designing my own studies…”
“Earlham is great at providing the tools you need to be successful in pre-med career paths. They offer a wide variety of health experiences to help you discern your path and give you additional support…”
“…the opportunities they have for students really set me apart from other applicants and gave me the confidence I needed to demonstrate my interest in the medical field.”
“This minor has supplemented my major with compassion and is preparing me for a well-rounded future in medicine.”
The future of health starts with you.
And your bright future begins right here at Earlham. Whichever field you pursue, you’ll find your unique road to excellence here.
With first-rate courses of study, affordable tuition, and real-world experience adapted to fit your major, Earlham will lay the foundation for your rewarding career as a health professional. Your unlimited potential is waiting — let’s unlock it together.
Only at Earlham…
82%
Med school acceptance rate
With an acceptance rate that soars above the national average of 45%, your degree from Earlham opens doors to your future career.
Lifetime advising services
Your support doesn’t end when you graduate. As an Earlham student, you’ll find long-term mentorship designed to help you thrive in your chosen field from advisors with 20+ years of experience.
Up to 200 hours of real-world experience
Earlham students experience unprecedented access to job shadowing and internships with health professionals, beginning in your very first year.
On-campus cadaver-based anatomy lab
At Earlham, you’ll have access to our on-campus cadaver-based anatomy lab. This opportunity to conduct a detailed, scientific examination of a real human body and brain is rarely provided to undergraduate students at liberal arts colleges.
No-cost international training
You’ll discover unique opportunities to participate in field courses and research around the world — without added costs.
Exploring the Human Side of Medicine
Ever shadowed rising star doctors in the field? Rode in an ambulance (and not as a patient)? Aouss Azzouz has, and he can tell you all about it during his segment on unique academic programs at Earlham. He’s using his applied minor in medical humanities to get a leg up on medical school.
From Earlham College to Med School
Andrew Belec ’22
After graduating with a degree in Biochemistry, Andrew secured a position at the University of Pennsylvania in a research lab. Since 2022, he has been working alongside a cardiothoracic surgeon to aid recovery in patients post-heart attack by reducing inflammation and improving long-term mortality after a key heart injury.
“Earlham is great at providing the tools you need to be successful in pre-med career paths. They offer a wide variety of health experiences to help you discern your path and give you additional support throughout those processes. I appreciated both the technical and the social and emotional support in my pre-med and pre-health careers, and incorporating what I learned at Earlham in the field has been a really enjoyable experience for me.”
Drenushe Krasnlql-Vanmeter ’21
Drenushe’s biochemistry major and medical humanities minor at Earlham have catapulted her into a thriving career after graduation. As a senior research assistant at Schepends Eye Institute, which is part of Harvard Medical School, Krasniqi-Vanmeter is engaged in cutting-edge work exploring various blinding diseases that affect the optic nerve.
After experiencing the Kosovo War as a child, she is also passionate about sharing survivor stories and shining a light on the trauma of war. She is currently collaborating with Dr. Feride Rushiti, a renowned advocate for trauma survivors who has just been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, on a project that aims to digitally archive the stories of survivors of the Kosovo War. In addition to Drenushe’s medical acumen, she is part of an incredible movement for justice and healing.
“Earlham was critical in my journey because they taught me that education goes beyond the classroom. I learned that the support of a community is crucial, and being able to reach out to mentors for life is a rare privilege. Furthermore, my experience at Earlham shaped not only my academic path, but also my commitment to equity and justice. I learned that diversity is about a community that appreciates differences and listens to those voices that historically have been unheard.”
Cyrus Buckman ’18
After graduating from Earlham with a degree in biochemistry, Cyrus was accepted into Stanford University’s prestigious Knight-Hennessy Scholarship program, receiving a free tuition scholarship for up to three years of study, including stipends to offset the cost of living and travel. As a Ph.D. and MBA candidate at Stanford University, he credits Earlham’s opportunities to participate in research, internships and off-campus travel as a factor that helped him stand out among other applicants for the scholarship.
“The Earlham Center for Global Health and the opportunities they have for students really set me apart from other applicants and gave me the confidence I needed to demonstrate my interest in the medical field. My pre-health advisors didn’t forget about me when I graduated. As an international student, they gave me advice that helped me choose the right graduate schools to apply to for scholarships.”
Still determining what you can afford?
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