One of the cornerstones of Calvin’s pre-health program is Connections—the meaningful relationships formed between students, faculty and staff, the Grand Rapids community, and beyond.
Calvin students engage deeply through student organizations such as the Pre-Health Club, Christian Medical and Dental Association, National Marrow Donor Program, and Glamour Gals. They gain valuable hands-on experience by serving at local and regional institutions including Exalta Health, Children’s Healing Center, Pine Rest, Corewell Health, Trinity Health, University of Michigan Health West, Mary Free Bed, Van Andel Institute, Michigan State University’s Innovation Center, and many others.
Our students are highly sought after not only for their academic excellence but also for their innovation, compassionate care, and dedication to service. Reflecting this, Calvin maintains longstanding partnerships with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Wayne State University School of Medicine, offering select students the opportunity for early acceptance into their medical programs. Each year, several of our competitive students have the privilege of applying and gaining admission before the regular application cycle.
Additionally, we have recently established a partnership with Baylor University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, providing two highly qualified Calvin students annually the opportunity for early acceptance.