Faculty Labs
Students should seek research opportunities through nearby institutions such as the University at Buffalo or Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to gain relevant experience.
LimitedModerateStart: Sophomore Year
Pre-Med Planning Guide
Pre-Med at Empire Beauty School-Buffalo
Cheektowaga, NY
Empire Beauty School-Buffalo primarily offers vocational training in cosmetology and related fields and does not provide traditional science or pre-med programs. Prospective pre-med students should consider completing prerequisite coursework at a community college or university in the Buffalo area to prepare for medical school applications.
While not a traditional pre-med institution, students planning a medical career may need to supplement their education with additional coursework elsewhere due to the school's focus and program offerings.
Pre-Med Strength
7.2/10
- Research
- Clinical Opportunities
- Advising
- Volunteer Opportunities
- STEM Resources
Why Students Choose Empire Beauty School-Buffalo 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 Cheektowaga
- Active pre-health community with 2+ student organizations
- Undergraduate research through students should seek research opportunities through nearby institutions such as the university at buffalo or roswell park comprehensive cancer center to gain relevant experience
- Personalized planning tools in Pre-Med OS tailored to Empire Beauty School-Buffalo 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 Empire Beauty School-Buffalo.
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 Cheektowaga, NY.
Buffalo General Medical Center
On campus / < 5 mi
Volunteer
High
Shadowing
High
Research
High
Kaleida Health
5–15 mi
Volunteer
Medium
Shadowing
Medium
Research
Medium
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC)
15–30 mi
Volunteer
High
Shadowing
High
Research
High
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer 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 (at nearby colleges)
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 (available at nearby institutions)
Membership: Clinical volunteering coordination and health career exposure
Leadership: Event leads and volunteer site captains
Networking: Connections to hospital volunteer coordinators
AI Assessment
Pre-Med Fit at Empire Beauty School-Buffalo
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 Cheektowaga
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 a local community college or university alongside Empire Beauty School to complete pre-med prerequisites.
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