Rollins College provides the required curricula for students planning careers in dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine and allied health professions. Students may major in any discipline as long as they include in their curriculum the required core science courses. Small class sizes and rigorous curricula promote faculty-student interaction, resulting in strong applicants for health professions schools.
Indiana University School of Optometry
"The science department at Rollins did an excellent job preparing me for my future career in optometry. The professors “open-door” policy allowed me to take on such challenging courses!"
Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
"The small class sizes and close relationships with professors ensured that I gained the knowledge and skills needed to do well with the GRE test, submit quality applications, and stand out in my interviews. This all resulted in being accepted to multiple vet schools."
Florida State University College of Medicine
"I gained some of the most valuable real-world experiences during my time there. The pre-health internship through Rollins in the emergency room exposed me to the inner workings of a hospital and the beauty of having a diverse team work towards the same goal of stabilizing a patient."
LECOM School of Dental Medicine
"Rollins’ small class sizes allowed me personal attention from professors and created an incredible learning environment. I feel confident entering dental school with the academic and emotional knowledge I learned at Rollins!"
The Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) coordinates the Health Professions Advising. The Committee and the Chief Health Professions Advisor provide guidance to students considering careers in dentistry, medicine, optometry, podiatry, veterinary medicine, and various allied health professions (physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.). Members of the committee advise students on course selection, provide information on the many professional school and health career options available, assist in setting up internships, and give guidance on application procedures. HPAC maintains communications with regional health professional schools, the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions, and the application services.
At the completion of the Pre-health profession student’s junior year, the HPAC prepares a letter of evaluation in support of the application to professional school. The evaluation is based on individual evaluations from faculty members, transcripts, information provided by the student, and any letters provided by health care professionals or others with knowledge of the applicant’s credentials. The committee also meets with the student in a formal interview session. Using the information obtained along with any personal knowledge of the student among committee members, the HPAC compiles a letter that details the applicant’s qualifications to become a future health care provider.
Health Professions Advising Catalogue
The Health Professions Advising Portfolio (HPAP) is a web application that allows you to log entries from your medical and community volunteer experiences.
Below are just a few of the schools that Rollins students have matriculated for health professions after graduation:
Allopathic Medicine (MD)
Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Veterinary Medicine
Optometry
Physician Assistant
Podiatry
