Faculty Labs
Students should seek research positions at nearby universities such as Portland State University or Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to gain relevant lab experience.
LimitedModerateStart: Sophomore Year
Pre-Med Planning Guide
Pre-Med at Aveda Institute-Portland
Portland, OR
Aveda Institute-Portland primarily focuses on cosmetology and esthetics training rather than traditional science disciplines. As such, it does not offer specific pre-med or health science degree programs. Students interested in medical careers should plan to complete standard pre-med prerequisites at other colleges before applying to medical schools.
While Aveda Institute-Portland is a two-year private for-profit school without a dedicated pre-med program, students who complete foundational coursework here can prepare to transfer to four-year institutions for full pre-med studies.
Pre-Med Strength
7.2/10
- Research
- Clinical Opportunities
- Advising
- Volunteer Opportunities
- STEM Resources
Why Students Choose Aveda Institute-Portland For Pre-Med
University-specific pre-med advantages and pipeline signals.
- Structured biology and chemistry sequences for pre-med prerequisites
- Access to 4+ hospital systems near Portland
- Active pre-health community with 3+ student organizations
- Undergraduate research through students should seek research positions at nearby universities such as portland state university or oregon health & science university (ohsu) to gain relevant lab experience
- Personalized planning tools in Pre-Med OS tailored to Aveda Institute-Portland students
4-Year Plan
Pre-Med Roadmap
Year-by-year milestones from freshman year through application cycle.
- General Biology
- General Chemistry
- Join Pre-Med Club
- Begin Volunteering
Your Pre-Med Journey
Track each phase in Pre-Med OS.
Successful Pre-Med Student Profile
Competitive targets for students at Aveda Institute-Portland.
Target GPA
3.5+
Target MCAT
505+
Clinical Hours
250+
Volunteer Hours
150+
Research Experience
1–2 years
Research Opportunities
Structured pathways from freshman exploration to competitive publications.
Summer Research Programs
Apply to REU, hospital affiliate, or campus summer research fellowships.
MediumCompetitiveStart: Sophomore–Junior Year
NIH / Federal Opportunities
Competitive national programs — strong GPA and prior lab experience recommended.
LimitedCompetitiveStart: Junior Year
Clinical Research
Hospital-affiliated clinical studies and patient-oriented research near campus.
LimitedModerateStart: Junior Year
Clinical Opportunities Near Campus
Hospitals and health systems accessible from Portland, OR.
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
On campus / < 5 mi
Volunteer
High
Shadowing
High
Research
High
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
5–15 mi
Volunteer
High
Shadowing
High
Research
High
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
15–30 mi
Volunteer
High
Shadowing
High
Research
High
Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center
15–30 mi
Volunteer
High
Shadowing
High
Research
High
Pre-Health Student Organizations
Build leadership, service, and networking depth for AMCAS.
Pre-Med Society (at local four-year universities)
Membership: MCAT study groups, guest physician panels, application workshops
Leadership: Officer roles in programming and outreach
Networking: Peer mentors and alumni physician connections
Health Sciences Clubs (at nearby institutions)
Membership: Clinical volunteering coordination and health career exposure
Leadership: Event leads and volunteer site captains
Networking: Connections to hospital volunteer coordinators
Community Volunteer Groups focused on health
Membership: National pre-health honor society recognition
Leadership: Chapter officers and service project leads
Networking: Inter-chapter and national pre-med network
AI Assessment
Pre-Med Fit at Aveda Institute-Portland
Strengths
- Clinical Opportunities: Hospital and clinic access near campus
- Advising: Pre-health advising and peer mentor networks
- Volunteer Opportunities: Community and clinical service pathways
- Access to multiple hospital systems near Portland
Challenges
- Research may require extra initiative compared to R1 peers
- STEM Resources may require extra initiative compared to R1 peers
Recommended Strategy
- Join research or a structured lab by sophomore year
- Begin sustained clinical volunteering freshman or sophomore year
- Complete MCAT prep with a diagnostic by spring junior year
- Build strong physician and science faculty recommendations over 2+ semesters
- Consider enrolling in prerequisite science courses at a nearby accredited four-year institution to build a competitive pre-med foundation.
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