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Medical Sciences - Pre-Medicine
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The Medical Sciences Honors program offers an innovative, integrated learning environment designed to provide the student with the medical skills and training necessary to succeed in postsecondary healthcare career education and/or to successfully transition into the healthcare workforce. This comprehensive program combines a rigorous academic curriculum with intense clinical and laboratory experiences. Student clinical rotations are conducted at area hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Clinical clearance, including a background check and drug screening are required prior to entering the clinical setting. In the School District of Palm Beach County all medical courses provide local honors credit. Algebra I or Algebra I Honors is recommended.
Eligibility Criteria: 3.0 GPA. Background checks will be conducted on applicants.
Career Opportunities: Students are ready to enter the healthcare field or pursue post-secondary options in the health field including nursing, pharmacy, and emergency medicine.