Why study Pre-Med at MC?
The Maryville College Pre-Med program provides students with the skill set, knowledge, confidence, and character they will need to be successful in a variety of medical or medically-related fields. Maryville College students obtain outstanding placement in medical programs due to the rigorous coursework, hands-on experiences, sophisticated lab work, opportunities for prestigious internships, and volunteer work or shadowing at local hospitals and doctor’s offices. In addition, students will have the opportunity to obtain personal letters of recommendation from Maryville College faculty, with whom they will work closely throughout their academic career. Students that have completed our pre-med program have gained admission into MD and/or MD/PhD programs at reputable schools including: Harvard, Johns Hopkins, University of Tennessee, Ohio State University, University of Pittsburgh, and Duke University.
While there are many majors that can be excellent preparation for medical school, students that successfully matriculate into medical schools typically graduate from Maryville College with a B.S. in Biology, a B.A. or B.S. in Biochemistry, or a B.A. in Chemistry. All of these majors give breadth and depth of study, providing students with all prerequisites to assure medical school success.
Meet a Current Scot
Jacob Berven
Hometown: Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Jacob chose MC because of its strong science classes, supportive campus environment, and the College’s commitment to student success. A football player, member of the MC choral ensembles and resident assistant, Jacob is developing leadership skills while forging strong connections with his peers.
A Biology major, Jacob loves learning how everything works together to maintain health inside the human body. “Every class and lab experience helps me see the direct connection between scientific knowledge and how it can be used in either further research or help me gain critical thinking skills to fulfill my overall dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon,”he said.
Meet a Recent Grad
Daniel Tinoco Hernandez ’21
Currently: 3rd Year Medical Student at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Before coming to MC, Daniel knew he wanted to be a doctor. Watching the TV shows “House” and “Scrubs” as a child piqued his interest, but as he matured, his reasoning for pursuing medicine changed. “Medicine perfectly blended my interest in science and my desire to give back to my community,” he said.
Daniel’s top career choices are neurosurgery and vascular surgery, saying “neurosurgery always caught my eye as a child due to the intricate and life-changing procedures and research done in the field.” His interest in vascular surgery was nurtured by the mentorship of the former chief of UT Medical Center’s Vascular and Endovascular Surgery department, Dr. Mitchell H. Goldman, during Daniel’s gap year.
He credits MC for preparing him for medical school by challenging him with rigorous STEM courses, as well as offering eye-opening Humanities and Social Science courses. “The professors and staff were always available to talk to for help, general career advice and to be references for jobs and applications,” he said, adding, “Without a doubt, I am where I am because of the amazing experience I had at Maryville College.”
