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Health Professions - General Information

Welcome!

Hello there and thank you for taking the time to review the pre-health professions program at Angelo State University. If you are interested in becoming a physician, dentist, optometrist, podiatrist, physician's assistant, we can help you achieve your goals. We have a tradition of excellence here at ASU and our experienced, caring faculty take great pride in helping you achieve your academic and professional goals in this growing field. We have an outstanding reputation for preparing top students. Indeed, Angelo State University consistently ranks near the top of all the state universities in Texas for the high acceptance rates of our students to health professions schools.

To help prepare you for a career in health professions, Angelo State University offers a rigorous academic program, known statewide for its ability to challenge and encourage students to succeed. As a student of the health professions at Angelo State University, you can choose from a variety of medically related courses that will not only prepare you for advanced courses in health professions schools, but also prepare you for the entrance exams required to obtain admission into these advanced programs. You may also take advantage of Angelo State University's local resources and connections by performing undergraduate research with nationally recognized faculty and volunteering with many local health care professionals in a number of health care areas. These opportunities will help you gain the valuable practical experience you will need in the broadening health care field.

Unlike many large state universities, Angelo State University can offer you personal one-on-one advising with experienced, knowledgeable faculty who are dedicated to helping you achieve your fullest potential. We provide each of our students with a comprehensive and detailed health professions evaluation, which is critical to your being seriously considered for admission to health professions schools. Angelo State University is well-known for our comprehensive reviews, which means we get to know you personally through our advising and small class sizes, which is a definite advantage when you apply for these schools in the future. If you are looking for a university that is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals in the health professions field, you should strongly consider Angelo State University.

We invite you to browse the information on our frequently asked questions page that provides more detailed information about our program.
If you would like even more information about how Angelo State University can help you prepare for a career in the health professions, we strongly encourage you to contact us from the information provided below. We always heartily welcome the opportunity to discuss your future.

For Students Interested in the Following:

Premedicine, Optometry, Predentistry, Physician's Assistant programs, Podiatry or Chiropractic Medicine

Please Contact:

Dr. Alan P. Bloebaum (pronounced "Blaybaum"), Professor of Biology & Former Chairman Health Professions Advisory Committee(HPAC);JAMP Faculty Co-Director. Advises students with fewer than 30 semester hours of credit during Fall and Spring Pre-registration periods.
Cavness Science Building Room 002B
Office Phone:(325) 942-2189 Ext. 235
Home Phone: (325) 944-1453
E-mail: alan.bloebaum@angelo.edu
Dr. R. Russell Wilke, Associate Professor of Biology & Chairman Health Professions Advisory Committee(HPAC); JAMP Faculty Co-Director; Advises students with more than 30 semester hours of credit during Fall and during Fall and Spring Pre- Spring Pre-Registration Registration periods.
Cavness Science Building - Room 118-B
Office Phone: (325) 942-2189 Ext. 238
Home phone: (325) 942-6504
E-mail: russell.wilke@angelo.edu

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Dental Hygiene


Please Contact:

Dr. David S. Marsh,Professor of Biology and member of the HPAC
Cavness Science Building
Phone: (325) 942-2189 Ext. 244
Office in Cavness Science Building: Room 118A)
E-mail: david.marsh@angelo.edu

Allied Health Sciences - General Information

Physical Therapy

Dr. Marsh can provide you with information and course prerequisites for all the PT programs in Texas, INCLUDING the Master of Physical Therapy program at ASU which welcomed its first class in Summer, 2000. He can also advise you about possible majors, since there is no undergraduate major in Physical Therapy at ASU. For more detailed information check out the ASU Physical Therapy Department's website.

Occupational Therapy

Dr. Marsh can also provide you with information and course prerequisites for all the OT programs in Texas, as well as advice about possible majors, since there is no undergraduate major in Occupational Therapy at ASU.

Radiological Sciences

Students wanting to pursue a career in the radiological sciences (i.e. X-Ray, MRI, CT technicians) may take prequisitie courses at ASU and then apply for admission to vocational schools where you may complete your training. Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in this area.

Dental Hygiene

A student wishing to pursue Dental Hygiene as a career may take prerequisite courses at ASU, then apply for admission to Dental Hygiene (vocation) schools, where you will complete your actual DH training. Dr. Marsh has information about such course prerequisites and about DH schools in Texas.


STUDENTS INTERESTED IN:

Pharmacy are advised by the Department of Chemistry.
Veterinary medicine are advised by the Department of Agriculture.

If you would like to drop by for a visit, our office is located in the Cavness Science Building corner of Johnson Avenue & Dena Dr. Room in San Angelo, Texas. Please call ahead to ensure we will be there.