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Professional Partnerships
Our agreement with St. George’s University guarantees all SEMO graduates from the pre-medical or biomedical sciences programs who meet the requirements gain admission into its accredited School of Medicine.
Start a Seamless Pathway to Medical School
Southeast Missouri State University and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine have partnered to provide SEMO students with a seamless transition to medical school. Are you exploring osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine, or podiatric medicine? This pathway will get you on track for success.
Outcomes & Careers
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$211k
Family Medicine Physician
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a family medicine physician is $211,300.
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$214k
General Internal Medicine Physician
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a general internal medicine physician is $214,460.
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$239k
Surgeon
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a surgeon is $239,200.
What You’ll Study
Because there is no pre-medical degree, you’ll select another area to complete your undergraduate degree. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
What will it cost?
Alumnus
"I graduated from NYU School of Medicine in 2018 and am a second-year resident now in cardiothoracic surgery at Indiana University. Residents and PAs/NPs have been reassigned specifically to COVID floors, nurses are functioning in areas they would not normally staff, and respiratory therapists are obviously an integral part of the response. There is a lot of anxiety and stress in the healthcare community but also a lot of pride. I believe medicine remains a great field to pursue. This current situation illustrates that it can at times be unpredictable, at times overwhelming, and, yes, at times dispiriting, the opportunity to care for patients at high levels is an immense privilege and rewarding career."
Dr. Patrick Vining
Hands-on Learning
You’ll gain hands-on real-world experience through research opportunities and internships, including opportunities at Cape’s two world-class hospitals and some of the nation’s leading healthcare facilities in St. Louis.
Launching Extraordinary Careers
Southeast alumni have been accepted to some of the most competitive medical schools in the nation, including Harvard Medical, Vanderbilt, New York University, and the University of Missouri. Graduates have gone on to work at some of the country’s leading hospitals and in all fields of medicine. You may be getting the feeling we’re just a little bit proud, but read on and you’ll understand why!
“My most rewarding professional experience has been working with children who have cancer. Medicine is more than just doing your job. It is doing something small that has an impact on a personal level. I learned that it is more important to be significant than successful.” Nanci Burchell, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City
“I get to help people all day, every day, doing something I find fascinating.” Darren Allcock, Mercy Hospital Southeast
Getting the Job
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
“ “Southeast’s pre-med program is very strong. At no point in this selection process did I feel that I was ill-prepared compared to the pre-medical students from other schools. I believe we have great science professors and certainly strong advising.” ”
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Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701