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University Resources

Advising offices, student organizations, and clinical programs at BU, with the timeline for getting involved in each.

6school-specific resources
Pre-Health Advising & OrganizationsBU Pre-Health OrganizationsThe core BU groups most pre-med students explore in their first year.
Pre-health advisingResource

Pre-Health Advising

How to join
Book an appointment onlineOpen to every major
Commitment
LightMeet once or twice a semester

Your school's official pre-health advising office.

  • Course planning around prerequisites
  • Clinical and research hour planning
  • Help with your application and letters
Student communityResource

American Medical Student Association (AMSA)

How to join
Open to all studentsCome to a general meeting
Commitment
LightOne meeting a month

The campus chapter of the American Medical Student Association.

  • Physician panels and clinical-skills workshops
  • Service opportunities
  • Peer support
Honor societyResource

Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED)

How to join
Earn membership with a strong GPA and service over two semesters
Commitment
ModerateBiweekly meetings plus service and events

The national health pre-professional honor society.

  • A service hour requirement
  • Chapter dues and a one-time national fee
Shadowing & ClinicalShadow & Earn Clinical HoursSustained roles where you build real responsibility over time.
Hospital volunteeringResource

Hospital Volunteer Program

How to join
Apply by the semester deadlineClear a background check, drug screen and immunizations
Commitment
ModerateOne weekly shift of three to four hours

Volunteering at a local hospital, in patient-facing and support roles.

  • Emergency department, surgery and patient support areas
  • Screening fees may apply
Clinical / EMTResource

Campus Emergency Medical Services

How to join
Competitive application and interviewEMT certification required or provided
Commitment
HighRegular shifts over several semesters

A student-run EMS team covering campus events.

  • Hands-on patient care
  • Counts as clinical hours
Community clinicResource

Local Free Clinic

How to join
Apply through the clinic's volunteer program
Commitment
ModerateRecurring evening or weekend shifts

Volunteer roles at a nearby community-health clinic.

  • Intake, screenings and patient support
  • Care for uninsured patients
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