Student Organizations

Expand your pre-health professions experience beyond the classroom. Engage in hands-on experiences, continue your professional growth and and sharpen your leadership and collaboration skills with these clubs and organizations.

Get Involved

Medical and health profession schools and programs often take a holistic approach in evaluating applicants. Participation in a student organization related to healthcare or community service can highlight your commitment to the field and your dedication to making a positive impact on others.
  • Emergency Medical Services

    EMS.pngThe College of Charleston's Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is dedicated to providing a safe campus environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

    The College of Charleston EMS is always looking for motivated, dependable people to join our team. College of Charleston students certified as Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) or above are encouraged to apply.

    Students without prior training are encouraged to contact the EMS Compliance and Training Coordinator for information about becoming certified.

  • Alpha Epsilon Delta (Health Preprofessional Honor Society)

    Picture1.pngAlpha Epsilon Delta is a national service-based honors society that connects interested pre-health students with engaging and exciting opportunities and events.

    Learn More on AED at Cougar Connect
  • MEDLIFE

    13886275_1746581535598467_5369743009702063825_n.jpgMEDLIFE - Medicine, Education, and Development for Low Income Families Everywhere - partners with low-income communities in Latin America to improve their access to medicine, education and community development initiatives.

    We achieve our mission through Service-Learning Trips, our Moving Mountains campaign and student empowerment.

    Learn More About Med-Life
  • Pre-Dental Student Association

    cropped-PDSA-LOGO-x9q6s7.pngThe Pre-Dental Student Association assists pre-dental students on their journey to dental school and beyond. Join us for events, panels with dental students and dentists, info sessions on applications, volunteering and much more.

    Visit Pre-Dental on Cougar Connect
  • Pre-Physician Assistant Association

    Pre-Physician Assistant Association Logo The PPAA is designed to support and prepare students at the College of Charleston who are interested in pursuing a career as a physician assistant. This includes providing educational resources, clinical exposure opportunities, networking with healthcare professionals, and guidance on the physician assistant school application process. Additionally, the association seeks to foster leadership, collaboration, and service among its members, promoting personal and professional growth while encouraging a commitment to ethical and compassionate patient care.


    Join us for mentorship and guidance, professional development, community outreach and shared passion of a supportive community to fuel your enthusiasm for the profession!

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  • Public Health Society

    Public Health.pngThe College of Charleston Public Health Society connects fellow Public Health majors and interested students. We promote the major at the College of Charleston through events and guest speakers, provide education on post-graduate opportunities, organize initiatives to combat Public Health issues on campus and improve the student body's overall health.

    Visit PHS on Cougar Connect
  • Pre-Veterinary Society

    vet-1.pngThe Pre-Veterinary Society at the College of Charleston provides a collaborative,  community for pre-veterinary students at the College. Our club is for all students who are seeking or are interested in applying for veterinary school.

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