Prehealth Student Clubs
Involvement in extracurricular activities and prehealth organizations is vital for prehealth students as it builds leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, offers networking opportunities, provides access to resources and mentors, fosters a sense of community, and demonstrates commitment to health care and service.
These organizations may offer workshops and events that provide valuable information and resources about different health-care fields. Engaging in community service and volunteering activities allows you to give back, gain experience, and demonstrate your commitment to service. Leadership positions and professional development opportunities enhance your skills and make your résumé stand out. Most importantly, you’ll find a supportive community of like-minded individuals who understand and can help you along your prehealth journey.
- Academy Health Student Chapter
- Access Club at Penn State
- Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED), the National Health Pre-Professional Honor Society
- American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
- Association of Health Care Administrators
- Best Buddies
- Biobehavioral Health Society
- Biomedical Sciences Club
- Culinary Medicine Club
- Ethics in Science and Medicine
- Emergency Medical Services Association
- Global Medical Brigades
- Global Water Brigades
- Health Policy and Administration Club
- Latino Pre-Health Student Association
- LifeLink PSU Mentor Society
- The Minority Association of Pre-Medical/Health Students (MAPS)
- Occupational Therapy Club
- Operation Smile
- Phi Epsilon Kappa
- Pre-Dental Society
- Pre-Optometry Society
- Pre-Physician Assistant Club
- Pre-Physical Therapy Club
- Pre-Vet Club
- Remote Area Medical (RAM)
- Student Anti-Hunger Program
- Student Red Cross Club
The information listed above is from Penn State’s OrgCentral student-organization directory. For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities (103 HUB-Robeson Center) at 814-863-4624 or studentorg@psu.edu.