Many students have an innate desire to become a practicing physician. Medicine has long held the promise of allowing an individual to serve society while providing for a secure financial future. Berry College has committed itself to offering those interested in a professional medical degree the best possible preparation through rigorous and relevant course work, coupled with an unparalleled support system. Berry has a pre-medical committee who work to facilitate and monitor a student’s academic progress. The committee also offers support through sponsored seminars by area physicians, the drafting of letters of recommendation, and individual counseling. The Career Development Center located on campus coordinates with local healthcare facilities to arrange physician shadowing opportunities. Berry graduates have gone on to attend medical schools throughout the United States. The acceptance rate for our graduates has been consistently high, usually exceeding 90%.

While the typical premed student at Berry majors in biology, biochemistry, or chemistry, there is no such requirement by the medical schools. Regardless of the student's chosen major we encourage our premeds to take courses the committee believes have proven useful in preparing students for the MCAT. Courses such as cellular biology, immunology, genetics, and biochemistry are often mentioned as being important for proper MCAT preparation. Additionally, student participation in research, a Berry strength, is often cited as an important factor in giving a student an advantage when being evaluated as part of an applicant pool by the admissions committees.

In short, by offering an outstanding support network and progressive curriculum, Berry College offers the ideal environment for those seeking to prepare themselves for a career in medicine.