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Pre-Health Student Awarded 2025 Professor Michael Green and Ann Sartori Scholarship

Congratulations to Scholarship Recipient Ileana Rodriguez

We’re delighted to share that Ileana Rodriguez has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Professor Michael Green and Ann Sartori Scholarship. Ileana is a driven student and an outstanding ambassador for the Pre-Health Professions Post-Bac Certificate Program. We wish her every success as she continues her journey toward a career in medicine.

Our sincere thanks go to the Green family for their generous support in making this scholarship possible.

Professor Michael Green and Ann Sartori Scholarship

After retiring from the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at St. Louis University Medical School, Professor Michael Green taught in the Post-Bac Program at SFSU from fall 2015 to fall 2017. While he mentored hundreds of medical and graduate students during his long career, he often mentioned his time at SFSU as one of his favorite teaching experiences.

Ann Sartori was a Montessori-certified preschool teacher for many years. In 1986, she graduated from St. Louis University Law School and was admitted to the Missouri Bar Association. She now lives in San Francisco and enjoys spending time with her children, Josh and Sarah, and her two grandchildren.

The scholarship honors the memory and impact of Professor Michael Green by providing ongoing support for highly motivated and deserving students in the Pre-Health Professions Certificate Program.

Learn more about the Green Scholarship.
Explore the Pre-Health Professions Post-Bac Certificate Program.

Ileana Rodriguez with Pre-Health Post-Bac staff

Celebrate Veterans Day at SFSU

Explore Veteran Education Benefits and More

Join the University community in honoring veterans at the Veterans Day Fair on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Malcolm X Plaza.

Stop by to meet our staff and learn about programs that support veteran education benefits, including Paralegal Studies, Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate, and online degree completion programs in Business Administration (BSBA), Criminal Justice Studies and Psychology.

The event, hosted by SFSU Veterans Services, will feature a colorguard performance, student and community tabling, music and opportunities to connect with fellow veterans.

Come celebrate service and community at this special event.

SFSU Veterans Services

SFSU Pre-Health Post-Bac Alumni Panel

This event offers you the opportunity to hear from program alumni who are currently attending health professions schools or working in their health professions. Alumni will share their experiences, offer advice and reflect on how the program supported their journey. It's a chance to learn from those who have successfully navigated the path you're preparing to take.

Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Program

SFSU Pre-Health Post-Bac Grad Preview Info Session

Join us for an Info Session tailored to post-baccalaureate students pursuing careers in health professions. Learn how our program supports aspiring medical, dental, physician assistant and other pre-health students through comprehensive coursework preparation, expert advising and personalized guidance throughout the application process to professional schools.

Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Program

Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Program - Apply by March 1 for Summer

Get ready for medical school or another health professional program with SFSU's Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate program. Designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree, the program helps you complete prerequisite courses, take upper-division electives or a mix of both. You’ll work with a pre-health advisor to build a course plan that fits your academic path.

Summer Application Period

  • Opens: October 1
  • Deadline: March 1 at 8:59 p.m. PT (11:59 p.m. ET)

Who Should Apply for Summer Admission

  • Career Changer Track (CCT): Best for applicants who have not yet taken General Chemistry I.
  • Academic Enhancer Track (AET): Open to all applicants.

Apply by March 1

Submit your summer application by the deadline to be considered for admission.

Summer Pre-Health Application

Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Program - Apply by April 15 for Fall

Are you planning to apply to medical school or another health professional program? 

SFSU’s Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate program helps you strengthen your academic record and complete prerequisite courses. The program is designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and want to prepare for U.S. health professional schools.

You’ll work with a pre-health advisor to choose the right courses for your goals, whether that means prerequisites, upper-division electives or both.

Fall Application Period

  • Opens: October 1
  • Deadline: April 15 at 8:59 p.m. PT (11:59 p.m. ET)

Who Should Apply for Fall Admission

  • Career Changer Track (CCT): You must have completed General Chemistry I at the major’s level and one college-level math course. If you have not taken General Chemistry I, consider applying for the summer cycle.
  • Academic Enhancer Track (AET): Open to all applicants.

Apply by April 15

Submit your application for fall admission by the deadline to be considered for the program.

Fall Pre-Health Application

Pre-Health Workshop: Finding Clinical Experience

Learn how to find meaningful clinical opportunities in healthcare.

In this virtual workshop, you will:

  • Hear strategies from a panel of pre-health students on finding work or volunteer roles in clinical settings
  • Understand the amount and types of clinical experience needed for health professions schools

All students are welcome, from freshmen to post-bac.

This workshop is for anyone interested in careers in:

  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Nursing
  • Podiatry
  • Physician assistant
  • Physical therapy
  • Optometry

Pre-Health Workshop: How to Navigate the Curriculum

A Guide to Pre-Health Courses and Academic Planning

Join this virtual workshop to:

  • Learn which courses health professions schools require
  • Get tools to plan your pre-health pathway

All students are welcome, from freshmen to post-bac.

This workshop is for anyone interested in careers in:

  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Nursing
  • Podiatry
  • Physician assistant
  • Physical therapy
  • Optometry

We’ll close with a Q&A.

Pre-Health Post-Bac Application Guidance Info Session - Spring 2026

Our spring 2026 application is open August 1 - October 1. Join our info session for assistance in completing your application before the deadline.

Learn the ins and outs of the Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate application process. We will cover the various components of an application and provide tips for creating your strongest submission. We will also answer any questions you may have. Applicants who have already submitted their application are welcome to join the meeting.

We will include:

  • Coaching on essay prompts
  • Instructions on how to complete the Coursework Spreadsheet
  • Advice on how to work with your letter writers
  • An opportunity to ask questions about the application process

We look forward to meeting you.

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