Kish College Foundation uses Meta Data Center grant to improve student technologies
The Kishwaukee College Foundation received a $33,000 Meta Data Center Community Action Grant to enhance learning through immersive technology.
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Medicine
A start in Pre-Medicine gives students a wide range of exciting possibilities in the health care field. Kishwaukee is a stepping stone for those looking to become a doctor, physician assistant or optometrist. No matter a physician’s specialty, a medical degree requires a strong background in biology, chemistry, physics, math and English.
In our Pre-Medicine pathway, you may:
- Pursue an Associate in Science degree with classes needed to enter medical school.
- Gain experience in the variety of subjects needed to become a licensed physician
Degrees and Certificates
Pre-Medicine Details
- The majority of medical careers are high paying with the median pay for physicians and surgeons at $208,000 in 2019.
- The medical field continues to show steady growth in jobs with the demand for physician assistants increasing much faster than average.
- Physical stamina, strong communication skills and the ability to manage stressful situations are key qualities.
- A medical background offers many different specialties a doctor or surgeon can train in
Transfer to a four-year institution to complete undergraduate studies necessary to enter the next phase of your education at medical school.
Students interested in pursuing medicine as a career are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor for course and career planning.
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Kishwaukee College earns ACTLA Online Tutoring Program Certification
Kishwaukee College’s Tutoring Services department recently received certification of its online tutoring program through the Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance (ACTLA).