Pre-Health Scholars Archives

Pre-Health Scholars

A First-Generation Student

Monday February 17, 2025

When I applied to be a Morse Scholar, I expected support and mentorship, but I gained so much more. With the encouragement of my amazing advisor and the program’s staff, I have traveled the world, explored incredible opportunities, and grown in ways my freshman self never anticipated.

Clinical Shadowing in Bologna, Italy

Wednesday July 24, 2024

The encounters I experienced during my shadowing in Italy have forever shaped my perspective on healthcare and life itself.

Croatia Clinical Shadowing

Monday July 1, 2024

Shadowing in Croatia was a transformative experience, helping me fully understand how comprehensive the healthcare system is in another country.

Holistic Perspective

Thursday June 13, 2024

As a pre-medical student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, I sought out a variety of classes and experiences that would give me a holistic perspective on the world of medicine.

The Importance of Involvement and Engagement

Thursday June 13, 2024

As an incoming first-year on a pre-medical track, I knew the importance of academics and traditional learning. However, I did not realize that involvement and experiences outside of classes are just as, if not more, significant as classes.

My Experience with Clinical Shadowing Abroad

Tuesday October 24, 2023

College is often touted as the time of your life when you’ll gain independence, explore new horizons, and make lifelong memories. For me, that promise became a reality when I embarked on a 4-week journey studying abroad in Pontevedra, Spain where I spent over 80 hours shadowing physicians in a local hospital.

PHS Service Groups: Making a Difference in Gainesville

Friday July 21, 2023

Before beginning my second year at UF, I sought out opportunities to get involved in the Gainesville community through a service-based organization. While I had found several organizations offering occasional community service events, I was hoping to find an organization that I could commit to for the coming three years.

Bangkok and Beyond120

Monday July 17, 2023

I am currently writing this from Bangkok where I am having the opportunity of a life time, which would not have been possible without the Beyond120 Pre-Health Scholar Program.

UF Sponsored Study Abroad Programs – Spain

Monday April 3, 2023

Shadowing physicians in Vigo, Spain was an unforgettable experience! I have always loved the language and wanted to travel but was not sure I would get the chance until this opportunity was presented to me.