Kish College Foundation receives 3M grant for Nursing Textbook Initiative
The Kishwaukee College Foundation received a $5,000 grant from the 3M Site Hometown Donation program in support of the Foundation’s Nursing Textbook Initiative.
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.
News & Events
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Amboy Class of 2014 supports Kish Foundation Scholarship
Members of the Amboy High School Class of 2014 supported the Kishwaukee College Foundation's Mathew J. Rood Diesel Power Technology Scholarship after collecting donations at their class reunion. The class recently donated the proceeds to Courtney Walz of the Kishwaukee College Foundation at Amboy Depot Days.