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Gannon University believes in the strength, courage and dedication of humanitarians in the field of medicine. Whether you are interested in becoming a doctor of medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, chiropractic, or veterinary medicine, Gannon’s pre-professional medical programs can start you on a path that leads to the career of your dreams. The unique combination of faith-based liberal studies and progressive scientific studies prepares Gannon students for admission into any medical, dental, optometric, podiatric, chiropractic, or veterinary school in the United States.

Now is the time for you to make a difference. Although admission to health professional schools is very competitive, the demand for quality health care providers continues to grow. For example, there is currently a nationwide shortage of dentists, particularly in northwest Pennsylvania, where there is only one dentist per 9,000 people (compared to 1:4,000 nationally). Shortages of primary care physicians, optometrists, large animal veterinarians and other health care providers are also of great concern.

Graduates can expect to earn the following average annual salaries:
Chiropractor....................................................................$80,000
Dentist (General Practice).............................................$109,000 Dentist (Specialty Practice)...........................................$175,000 General/Family Practice Physician................................$124,000 Obstetrician/Gynecologist.............................................$200,000 Optometrist......................................................................$80,000 Physician (All Types).....................................................$160,000 Podiatrist (Private Practice)...........................................$108,000 Psychiatrist....................................................................$124,000 Surgeon.........................................................................$225,000 Veterinarian.....................................................................$70,000

*Salaries can vary widely from one region of the country to another.

Admission Requirements for
Pre-Professional Programs

Successful candidates to Gannon's Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Podiatry, and Pre- Veterinary programs will possess:

• SAT score of 1050 (out of 1600 Math and Critical Reading) or better or ACT composite of 23 or better.
• Overall high school GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Completion of college prep biology, chemistry and physics.
• Four years of mathematics.

The Admissions Committee will also consider letters of recommendation, volunteer experience and personal statements.

 

Additional Opportunities

In addition to the above pre-professional programs, Gannon University offers the following early assurance and accelerated programs:

 

Medical - Allopathic
3+4 Ross University Accelerated Program

 

Medical - Osteopathic
4+4 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Program
3+4 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Program

 

Optometry
3+4 Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) Accelerated Program

 

Podiatry
3+4 Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine Accelerated Program
3+4 Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Accelerated Program

 

Veterinary
3+4 Ross University Accelerated Veterinary Program

 

Why Gannon?

Gannon provides students with opportunities not offered by many colleges and universities. Students work closely with their advisor and the director of the program to determine the course of study that best fits their interests, and also receive assistance in navigating through the complex professional school application process.

Faculty conduct research and actively involve students in a hands-on learning environment.

Gannon also offers cadaver-based human gross anatomy and many other courses in biology and chemistry that are excellent preparation for health professional schools.