Faculty Labs
Collaborations with local universities such as Gonzaga University or University of Washington Spokane for undergraduate research
LimitedModerateStart: Sophomore Year
Pre-Med Planning Guide
Pre-Med at Carrington College-Spokane
Spokane, WA
Carrington College-Spokane offers focused healthcare training programs geared towards career readiness. Although it does not provide specific pre-med or science degree tracks, students interested in medical school typically use the college to complete prerequisite courses before transferring to a university with a full pre-med curriculum. The Spokane location provides access to clinical experiences and healthcare facilities essential for pre-med students.
While Carrington College-Spokane is a smaller two-year private institution, students who complete foundational coursework here can build a solid base for transferring into four-year pre-med programs.
Pre-Med Strength
6.4/10
- Research
- Clinical Opportunities
- Advising
- Volunteer Opportunities
- STEM Resources
Why Students Choose Carrington -Spokane For Pre-Med
University-specific pre-med advantages and pipeline signals.
- Structured biology and chemistry sequences for pre-med prerequisites
- Access to 3+ hospital systems near Spokane
- Active pre-health community with 3+ student organizations
- Undergraduate research through collaborations with local universities such as gonzaga university or university of washington spokane for undergraduate research
- Personalized planning tools in Pre-Med OS tailored to Carrington -Spokane 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 Carrington College-Spokane.
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
Engagement in community health studies through Spokane regional health initiatives
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 Spokane, WA.
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital
On campus / < 5 mi
Volunteer
High
Shadowing
High
Research
High
MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
5–15 mi
Volunteer
Medium
Shadowing
Medium
Research
Medium
Spokane Veterans Affairs 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 nearby four-year institutions)
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 Club
Membership: Clinical volunteering coordination and health career exposure
Leadership: Event leads and volunteer site captains
Networking: Connections to hospital volunteer coordinators
Volunteer Medical Outreach Groups in Spokane
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 Carrington College-Spokane
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 Spokane
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
- Focus on completing all standard pre-med prerequisites with strong grades to maximize transfer opportunities.
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