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What is the Body & Soul Program? Abilene Christian University's Pre-med and Pre-dental program.

shadowing a doctor during surgery

ACU pre-med and pre-dental

students shadow doctors for

real-life experience.

 

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Beginning Summer 2007 ACU will offer a Study Abroad opportunity for pre-professional students.

 Body & Soul is a specialized program for students who are serious about medicine or dentistry.

  •  Abilene Christian University's excellent faculty give you the academic edge.
  • Personal attention, and experiences like our shadowing program dramatically increase your opportunity for acceptance into medical school.
  • Medical mission trip opportunities are part of your faith in action Body & Soul experience.  Professional schools look for students who have these types of hands-on experiences.

ACU's Acceptance Rates into Medical and Dental Schools
  • Last five years medical school acceptance rate is greater than 85%
  • Last five years dental school acceptance rate is greater than 90%

National acceptance rate approximately 45%.


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Ask Terri - Terri Aldriedge R.N., B.S.N., Body & Soul program coordinator is happy to answer any questions you have about the Body & Soul program.

 

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news and events

April 4: Deans from the Medical Schools

April 17: CMDA Cookout at Terri Aldriedge's

April 18: Freshmen complete their shadowing

April 24: Mock interview for juniors

April 25: Freshmen Luncheon for those that shadowed

April 28: Deans from the Medical Schools
FAQ about Body & Soul

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