Preprofessional Service Organization
Are you considering a career in fields such as pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, medicine, or physical therapy? Have a 3.25 GPA? Consider joining the Preprofessional Service Organization. The Preprofessional Service Organization was the first pre-health society formed at the University of Florida and continues to be one of the most prestigious organizations on campus. It is the second oldest student run organization at UF (behind only Florida Blue Key).
The Junior Honors Medical Program (JHMP) is a combined (seven year) baccalaureate/M.D. program offered by the University of Florida. Admission is open to all possible candidates who are United States citizens or permanent residents, and who are Florida residents. This program is intended for undergraduate students who have demonstrated superior scholastic ability and personal development during their first two academic years of enrollment at a 4-year accredited science degree granting institution, and who are dedicated to pursuing medicine as a career. When accepted to this program, a student secures a place in medical school at the University of Florida, College of Medicine as long as the JHMP requirements are completed and academic standards are maintained.
The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is a nonprofit membership organization of scientists and physicians who study the brain and nervous system. Since inception in 1969, the Society has grown from 500 members to more than 42,000. SfN is the world’s largest organization of scientists and physicians devoted to advancing understanding of the brain and nervous system. The growth of the neuroscience field, the pace of biomedical research, and the globalization of the neuroscience community make networking, and staying informed imperative.
Members have the opportunity to advance the field by educating the public about neuroscience promise and progress, including advocacy training and educational events. Other advantages include interdisciplinary communication with students from a wide range of scientific backgrounds, as well as exclusive participation in the annual data blitz and poster competition held annually at the University of Florida.