Faculty Labs
Students can seek summer internships or volunteer roles at nearby research institutions through partnerships facilitated by transfer universities.
LimitedModerateStart: Sophomore Year
Pre-Med Planning Guide
Pre-Med at Fortis College-Smyrna
Smyrna, GA
Fortis College-Smyrna offers accessible education with a focus on practical skills in a private, for-profit setting. Although it does not provide dedicated health science degrees, students interested in medicine can complete essential prerequisite courses here before transferring to a university with a full pre-med curriculum. Its location in Smyrna, GA, provides access to healthcare facilities for volunteer and observational experiences.
While Fortis College-Smyrna is a two-year institution focused on career-oriented training, students can build foundational coursework to prepare for transfer into four-year pre-med programs.
Pre-Med Strength
6.4/10
- Research
- Clinical Opportunities
- Advising
- Volunteer Opportunities
- STEM Resources
Why Students Choose Fortis -Smyrna 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 Smyrna
- Active pre-health community with 2+ student organizations
- Undergraduate research through students can seek summer internships or volunteer roles at nearby research institutions through partnerships facilitated by transfer universities
- Personalized planning tools in Pre-Med OS tailored to Fortis -Smyrna 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 Fortis College-Smyrna.
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
Engage with local community health initiatives to gain observational experience relevant to biomedical research.
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 Smyrna, GA.
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
On campus / < 5 mi
Volunteer
Medium
Shadowing
Medium
Research
Medium
Northside Hospital-Cherokee
5–15 mi
Volunteer
Medium
Shadowing
Medium
Research
Medium
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
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 transfer 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 and Science Clubs accessible through transfer universities
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 Fortis College-Smyrna
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 Smyrna
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 excelling in foundational science courses here to build a strong transcript for transfer applications.
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