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Pre-Med Planning Guide

Pre-Med at Little Big Horn College

Crow Agency, MT

Little Big Horn College offers key health science and biology courses essential for students planning to pursue medical school. Located in Crow Agency, Montana, this community college emphasizes accessible education with a focus on serving Native American students and rural communities. Its nursing and health sciences programs provide a practical base for those aiming to enter health professions.

While Little Big Horn College is a two-year institution with a small student body, it provides foundational coursework and support that can prepare motivated students 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 Little Big Horn For Pre-Med

University-specific pre-med advantages and pipeline signals.

  • Life sciences programs including Biology & Life Sciences
  • Access to 3+ hospital systems near Crow Agency
  • Active pre-health community with 3+ student organizations
  • Undergraduate research through while research infrastructure is limited at this two-year college, students are encouraged to seek summer internships or collaborative projects with nearby universities or tribal health research initiatives focused on rural health and native american wellness
  • In-state tuition advantage for MT residents pursuing MD programs
  • Personalized planning tools in Pre-Med OS tailored to Little Big Horn 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 Little Big Horn College.

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

While research infrastructure is limited at this two-year college, students are encouraged to seek summer internships or collaborative projects with nearby universities or tribal health research initiatives focused on rural health and Native American wellness.

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 Crow Agency, MT.

St. Vincent Healthcare – Billings

On campus / < 5 mi

Volunteer

Medium

Shadowing

Medium

Research

Medium

Rosebud Health Care Center – Rosebud

5–15 mi

Volunteer

Medium

Shadowing

Medium

Research

Medium

Indian Health Service Facilities – Crow Agency

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 Sciences Club

Membership: Clinical volunteering coordination and health career exposure

Leadership: Event leads and volunteer site captains

Networking: Connections to hospital volunteer coordinators

Native American Student Association

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 Little Big Horn College

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 Crow Agency

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. Explore transfer agreements with Montana universities that offer strong pre-med or health sciences programs to ensure a smooth transition after completing foundational courses.

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