Bottom row: Dr. Ted Poston, Bailey Jarret, Mary Kate Grossman, Emily Eichstaedt, Mia Liacopoulos Top row: Greyson Taylor, Caleb Vanderberg, Alex Meyer , Alyssa Thompson
Category: News
McCollough Testimonial
A note from McCollough Senior Emily Eichstaedt about her time in the McCollough Institute: “My name is Emily Eichstaedt, and I am a Senior in the McCollough Institute from Huntsville, AL. In May, I will graduate with a degree in Biology with minors in Spanish and Interdisciplinary Studies in Medicine. I am extremely excited to attend the University of Alabama in Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in the fall. None of this would have been possible without the support and education I received from being a part of the 2020 McCollough […]
McCollough Spotlight
Caleb Vandenberg -Alumni – Attending Washington University at St. Louis School of Medicine The McCollough Institute prepared me for medical school in a number of important ways. From my first days attending UA, I was surrounded by a cohort of driven students who quickly became friends and community throughout my undergraduate journey. As a member of the Institute, I was able to make connections with various faculty on campus allowing me to pursue valuable experiences including research, volunteering and studying […]
Congratulations to Spring 2023 McCollough Pre-Medical Scholars Graduates
Congratulations! The McCollough Pre-Medical Scholars Program would like to take this opportunity to extend a congratulations to all UA Spring 2023 graduates! A special acknowledgement to the McCollough Institute Pre-Medical Scholars who will participate on May 5th & 6th Spring Commencement ceremonies. To watch the ceremony live visit Spring 2023 – Commencement | The University of Alabama (ua.edu)
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Announcements & Important Dates
Study Abroad Pop-Up Advising
Study Abroad Pop-Up Advising Tuesday, Jan. 24 and 31 | 1-3 p.m. Capstone International Center will host weekly information sessions on studying abroad to provide advising on the overall process and timeline for studying abroad, dispelling myths about Education Abroad, and program searching.
2023 McCollough Medical Scholar Forum – Save The Date
University Of Alabama: UA Hosts 21st Annual McCollough Medical Scholars Forum On February 10, 2023, medical professionals will address students at the 21st annual Susan and Gaylon McCollough Medical Scholars Forum in Shelby Hall.
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Congratulations to Fall 2022 McCollough Pre-Medical Scholars Graduates
Congratulations! The McCollough Pre-Medical Scholars Program would like to take this opportunity to extend a congratulations to all UA Fall 2022 graduates! A special acknowledgement to the McCollough Institute Pre-Medical Scholars who will participate on Saturdays, December 10th, Fall commencement ceremony. Ashlyn Dull receives a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minor in Interdisciplinary Studies in Medicine (IDMD) and will be finishing her master’s at the graduate level in Biological Sciences. Lillian “Lilly” Slaughter receives a Bachelor of Science […]
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Project Horseshoe Farm Gap Year Fellowship
Pre-Health Advisor Spotlight
Freshmen/Sophomores: Look for opportunities to shadow over the holiday. The most successful applicants from our University have between 50-100 shadowing hours. Get started now! Regardless of your prehealth track, shadowing and volunteering during holiday breaks are a great way to slowly gather your observation hours. Think about what you want your summer 2023 involvement to look like and make a plan. Juniors: Review your resumes and write out reflections for each experience. Start thinking about ideas for your personal statement. […]