Pre-Med Living-Learning Community

The Pre-Med Living-Learning Community is for any first-year student who is interested in pursuing a career in the medical professional field. Located in Osprey Crossings, the Pre-Med LLC is designed to assist UNF students in establishing a support network within the university and the community in order to improve student success in and out of the classroom, while simultaneously developing competitive candidates for admission to professional schools in the medical field.

Eligibility & Course Requirements

• Complete the Housing Contract & LLC and Interest Housing Application
• Have an academic major in either Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or be interested in a biomedically-related professional program, including Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Physician Assistant, Veterinary Medicine or Optometry
• Enroll in Pre-Medical Preparation Seminar - BSC 2932
• Live in Osprey Crossings with the Pre-Med LLC
• Support/Attend Living-Learning Community events and programs
• Note: The Pre-Med LLC is not appropriate for students looking to pursue careers in the Allied Health field (i.e. nursing, physical therapy, etc.).

Course Information

LLC students must enroll in General Biology 1 (BSC 1010C) for the Fall semester. There are two options:

1. Gen Bio I - BSC 1010C AND choose from one of two lab sections. Honors BSC 1010C is strongly encouraged for Honors eligible students.
2. Pre-medical Prep Seminar - BSC 2932 (CRN 82299) is required for the Spring semester.

Students are recommended to also take General Chemistry I or College Algebra during the Fall semester.

Program Objectives

As a member of the Pre-Med LLC you will:

• Develop academic skills that will foster continued student success
• Facilitate networking skills between students and professionals in the medical profession
• Provide a support network to improve successful transition to UNF
• Improve student academic success and social wellness
• Inform students of the level of academic rigor required for a career in the medical fields
• Provide support and guidance for success on professional school admissions exams
• Provide support and guidance for successfully assembling competitive professional school applications

Benefits & Recent Experiences Have Included:

• Professional panel
• Science course support
• Tutor support
• Faculty and graduate student office hours on site
• Faculty involvement
• Guidance in obtaining internship and volunteer opportunities with Mayo Clinic, Shands Hospitals and St. Vincent's Hospitals for Pre-Medical students
• Guidance in obtaining internship and volunteer opportunities with professionals and clinics for Pre-Med, Pre-PA, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Dental, Pre-Optometry and Pre-Veterinary students
• Social events to build community and have fun

Those interested in the Pre-Med LLC may also be interested in participating in the BIO-FLITE program which is an intensive orientation for biology majors. This 6-day workshop takes place prior to the LLC retreat and provides participants with an experience into what it takes to be a biology major at UNF. Click the image below for more information on the BIO-FLITE program.

Campus Partners & Who to Contact

The Pre-Med LLC is a partnership with Housing and Residence Life and the Department of Biology.

Dr. David Waddell

Associate Professor of Biology, Department of Biology
d.s.waddell@unf.edu

Sheresa Divens

Assistant Director of Residential Academic Initiatives, Housing and Residence Life
s.divens@unf.edu

Amy Lorenz

Director of Residence Life, Housing and Residence Life
amy.lorenz@unf.edu