Pre-Health Scholars Program

1. Student must have a cumulative GPA 3.0

2. Must be underrepresented: First-generation, non-traditional, veteran, disclosing a disability, economically disadvantaged, or resident of rural area and/or demonstrates interest in issues affecting underserved populations.

3. Student must be up to date on all required vacations before the start of the program. More information provided to students who are accepted into the program.

4. Must be a US Citizen.

1. Current freshmen/rising sophomores must have completed one semester of general biology and/or general chemistry with a lab. One semester of college math is desirable.
2. Current sophomores/rising juniors must have completed two semesters of general biology and chemistry. One semester of organic chemistry and/or physics is desirable.
3. Please note that all prerequisites are weighed based on the pre-professional track of the student. We consider the scholars entire academic history in comparison to their interested program.

1. Student must complete and submit an online application.
2. You will submit two references with your application. One of those references must be your academic advisor or a science professor. The other reference can be any faculty or staff member at your institution. If you are a transfer student, you can have one of these references from your previous institution. Your references will need to submit a letter of recommendation on an official letterhead to hcp@uthsc.edu as a PDF.

3. When the student applies, they will upload an unofficial transcript after grades have posted for that Fall semester.

4. The application and supporting documents (letters of recommendation and transcript(s)) are due by February 1.

Housing is provided to non-local student upon request and based on availability.

I have graduated already with my undergraduate degree. Am I eligible to participate in PSP?

The Pre-Health Scholars Program welcomes all freshmen/rising sophomore, sophomores, rising juniors, and juniors.

I am a high school student interested in the health professions. Am I eligible to participate?

At this time, the Pre-Health Scholars Program is only available to undergraduate students.

Is transportation provided?

All participants must provide transportation to and from the UTHSC campus and their clinical sites(s).

I plan to work and/or take classes this summer. May I still participate in PSP?

The Pre-Health Scholars Program is a demanding program and requires your full attention. We respectfully ask that you do not work, take classes, or participate in other programs at the same time. The program hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday (unless otherwise noted).