The Pre-Med advising cohort is part of GrizMed.

There are two ways to become a physician: Allopathic Medicine (MD) and Osteopathic Medicine (DO).

MDs focus on traditional medical practices while using system-based diagnosis and treating symptoms when serving their patients.

• Association of American Medical Colleges(AAMC)
• American Medical Association(AMA)
• AAMC School Listings
• American Medical Student Association

DOs focus on a holistic or whole-body approach to understanding a patient’s symptoms when diagnosing and treating their patients.

• American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
• American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
• Choose DO Explorer

Pre-Med Degree Map

The Pre-Med cohort is a non-degree advising program. You will not earn a degree in Pre-Med.

Pre-Health Professions Advisor: Jason Granvold. Contact at jason.granvold@umontana.edu

Pre-Med Faculty Advisor: Mark Pershouse. Contact at mark.pershouse@umontana.edu