Pre-Med Planning Guide
Sioux Falls, SD
Stewart School in Sioux Falls offers a condensed, less-than-two-year program primarily designed for career-focused training rather than traditional pre-med pathways. Prospective medical students should plan to complete prerequisite science courses at a four-year institution after Stewart or choose this school as a stepping stone for foundational coursework.
While Stewart School is a smaller institution with a focused curriculum, students seeking pre-med readiness can build foundational knowledge before transferring to a four-year university for advanced science coursework.
Pre-Med Strength
6.4/10
University-specific pre-med advantages and pipeline signals.
4-Year Plan
Year-by-year milestones from freshman year through application cycle.
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Competitive targets for students at Stewart School.
Target GPA
3.5+
Target MCAT
505+
Clinical Hours
250+
Volunteer Hours
150+
Research Experience
1–2 years
Structured pathways from freshman exploration to competitive publications.
Given the school's size and program focus, research opportunities are limited; students are encouraged to seek summer internships or research assistant roles at local universities such as the University of South Dakota or Augustana University.
Apply to REU, hospital affiliate, or campus summer research fellowships.
Competitive national programs — strong GPA and prior lab experience recommended.
Hospital-affiliated clinical studies and patient-oriented research near campus.
Hospitals and health systems accessible from Sioux Falls, SD.
On campus / < 5 mi
Volunteer
Medium
Shadowing
Medium
Research
Medium
5–15 mi
Volunteer
High
Shadowing
High
Research
High
15–30 mi
Volunteer
Medium
Shadowing
Medium
Research
Limited
Build leadership, service, and networking depth for AMCAS.
Membership: MCAT study groups, guest physician panels, application workshops
Leadership: Officer roles in programming and outreach
Networking: Peer mentors and alumni physician connections
Membership: Clinical volunteering coordination and health career exposure
Leadership: Event leads and volunteer site captains
Networking: Connections to hospital volunteer coordinators
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