Health Sciences

From semester-long research opportunities, to real-world EMT experience, Colgate is an ideal incubator for health science professionals.

Expert Advising

Students interested in medical school, dental school, or veterinary school begin working with Colgate’s Health Science Advising Committee in their first year. The committee is composed of faculty from a variety of disciplines and:

Provides information about professional school requirements.
Counsels students on selection of undergraduate courses and work experiences.
Writes recommendation letters for Colgate students and alumni.

Top Medical Schools

Colgate has early assurance programs with medical schools at:

Iustin Moga '11 in white coat and stethoscope in front of the George Washington University Hospital

Beyond the Classroom

In addition to top-tier academics, get experience in real-world health and medical settings with some of these opportunities:

Shadow local physicians

More than 25 area physicians participate in this program which allows students to shadow professionals in family practice, radiology, ophthalmology, emergency medicine, osteopathic medicine, orthopedic surgery, dentistry, nursing, and veterinary science.

Train as a volunteer EMT

Train as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with the Southern Madison County Ambulance Corps, the Madison Ambulance Corps, and the Hamilton Fire Department.

Support for internships

Dr. Merrill Miller Endowed Fellowship
This fellowship offers financial assistance to students participating in unpaid internships in health or other science related fields.

John A. Golden ’66 Endowed Fellowship
Funding is available for highly qualified students interested in pursuing a career in human medicine through a summer internship or research position.

Jim P. Manzi '73 Endowed Fellowship
In-depth, paid service-based internship opportunities with Colgate-approved non-profit organizations in the greater Boston area.

Tap the Alumni Network

Colgate alumni in health fields are passionate about assisting and guiding current students. Just some of the ways they help:

Health and Wellness Professional Network

One of Colgate’s 10 professional networks, the health and wellness network connects alumni from related fields and provides dynamic career networking opportunities long after graduation. With regular get togethers across the country, the network also works to foster internship opportunities for current students, and to provide onramps for future employment. ABOUT THE NETWORK

Michael J. Wolk ’60 Conference on Medical Education

Alumni and other health care practitioners travel to campus to share their experiences about solo and group medical practices and working for hospitals or health maintenance organizations. The event exposes students to all facets of a career in health care.

Spend a Semester at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

A unique experience for Colgate students studying the biomedical sciences.

Semester-long Research Immersion

Students on the NIH study group spend an entire semester, roughly 30 hours per week, conducting research in some of the world's most dynamic laboratories.

After graduating from Colgate, 93 percent of NIH study-group participants from 2009-2014 went on to receive advanced degrees.

A Faculty-led Experience

Students on the program receive instruction and advising from a full-time Colgate faculty member embedded in the program.

MORE ABOUT NIH PROGRAM

Want to Learn More?

For more information about Colgate’s support for careers in health sciences, contact Professor Julie Chanatry at jchanatry@colgate.edu.