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Pre-Med Planning Guide

Pre-Med at DeVry College of New York

New York, NY

DeVry College of New York is a small, private for-profit institution located in the heart of New York City. Although it does not offer dedicated health or science degree programs, motivated pre-med students can complete essential prerequisite courses here while leveraging the city's vast medical and research environment.

While DeVry College of New York offers foundational courses that can support pre-med preparation, students should proactively seek additional resources and experiences to strengthen their medical school applications.

Pre-Med Strength

7.2/10

  • Research
  • Clinical Opportunities
  • Advising
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • STEM Resources

Why Students Choose DeVry of New York 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 New York
  • Active pre-health community with 3+ student organizations
  • Undergraduate research through students should explore research opportunities through partnerships with nyc medical centers such as nyu langone health and mount sinai health system, which host numerous clinical and biomedical research projects
  • Personalized planning tools in Pre-Med OS tailored to DeVry of New York 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 DeVry College of New York.

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.

Faculty Labs

Students should explore research opportunities through partnerships with NYC medical centers such as NYU Langone Health and Mount Sinai Health System, which host numerous clinical and biomedical research projects.

LimitedModerateStart: Sophomore Year

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 New York, NY.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

On campus / < 5 mi

Volunteer

High

Shadowing

Medium

Research

Medium

Mount Sinai Hospital

5–15 mi

Volunteer

High

Shadowing

Medium

Research

Medium

NYU Langone Health

15–30 mi

Volunteer

Medium

Shadowing

Medium

Research

Limited

Bellevue Hospital Center

15–30 mi

Volunteer

Medium

Shadowing

Medium

Research

Limited

Pre-Health Student Organizations

Build leadership, service, and networking depth for AMCAS.

Pre-Med Society

Membership: MCAT study groups, guest physician panels, application workshops

Leadership: Officer roles in programming and outreach

Networking: Peer mentors and alumni physician connections

Health Careers Club

Membership: Clinical volunteering coordination and health career exposure

Leadership: Event leads and volunteer site captains

Networking: Connections to hospital volunteer coordinators

Volunteer and Community Service Groups

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 DeVry College of New York

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 New York

Challenges

  • Research may require extra initiative compared to R1 peers
  • STEM Resources may require extra initiative compared to R1 peers

Recommended Strategy

  1. Join research or a structured lab by sophomore year
  2. Begin sustained clinical volunteering freshman or sophomore year
  3. Complete MCAT prep with a diagnostic by spring junior year
  4. Build strong physician and science faculty recommendations over 2+ semesters
  5. Consider supplementing coursework with online or community college science classes to deepen your knowledge where needed.

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  • GPA Tracking
  • MCAT Planner
  • Clinical Hours Tracker
  • Volunteer Tracker
  • Research Portfolio
  • Medical School Match
  • Application Timeline
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