Creighton University

The goal of the Post-Baccalaureate program is to strengthen the academic abilities (science, mathematics, perceptual ability, writing, analytical reading, and critical thinking) of students who are disadvantaged academically, environmentally, financially and socially and who, for one reason or another, have previously been denied admission to a school of medicine/dentistry. The post-baccalaureate program will enhance the students' test-taking skills and their competitiveness for re-application to medical/dental school and provide them with cultural competency and other professional skills that will prepare them to be capable health care providers and members of increasingly global social and professional communities.  The Premedical Post-Baccalaureate Program consists of the following components:

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(8 weeks) (begins first Monday of June) Call department (402-280-3029) for starting dates

• Academic skills assessment
• Curricular review sessions in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English
• Training in study skills, test taking, time management, library resources, and personal wellness
• Computer skills training

Note: There is a short break between the Summer Session and the Academic Year Program.

(2 semesters)

Fall Session: mid-August thru mid-December.
Spring Session: mid-January thru first week of May.

• Intensive coursework in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English (Writing, and Analytical Reading).
• Kaplan MCAT preparation course

(8 weeks)

Program begins second Monday in June (call department for starting dates). 

• Preview of medical school curriculum including Anatomy, Molecular and Cell Biology (Genetics & Biochemistry), Host Defense, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Neurosciences, and Academic Excellence.

• Training in academic and personal clinical skills 
• Field trips to clinics in the underserved areas of Omaha
• Physician shadowing

• Computer facilities within the School of Medicine and its libraries 
• Center of Excellence (COE) Resource Center
• Office of Health Sciences, Multicultural and Community Affairs (HS-MACA)
• Social and support group opportunities