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Maggie Godfrey
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Wilson Institute
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Connect with the Director
Maggie Godfrey
Director
Wilson Institute
Email Maggie
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Be part of our proud tradition of pre-health students being admitted to the health professional schools of their choice.
By joining the renowned Wilson Institute for Medicine you will gain access to assistance with career exploration, graduate and professional school admission, and a lifelong alumni network ready to share their experiences and insights and open doors.
As a member of the Wilson Institute for Medicine, you will receive the following benefits at no additional cost during your education at Albion College:
- Quality and timely advising that assures you are appropriately prepared for professional training;
- Assistance to secure job shadowing, internships, and/or research opportunities;
- Workshops and seminars to help you navigate the professional school application process;
- Support for standardized test taking (MCAT, GRE, DAT, etc.);
- Access to health professionals who will serve as your mentors;
- Information and statistics on professional and graduate schools;
- Access to an extensive resource library and virtual cadaver table maintained by the Institute;
- And many other valuable opportunities and resources
The Institute welcomes pre-health students regardless of degree path. Your participation culminates with a concentration on your diploma.
When I came to Albion College, I knew I wanted to go into medicine and healthcare but I did not have an area of focus. Because of the opportunities that the Wilson Institute has provided, I have been able to be a part of conversations and initiatives that were not fathomable my freshman year. From food insecurity to lead abatement, I have been able to learn about a multitude of public health issues and, ultimately, find my niche with the healthcare industry.
Benefits of Membership
Students are required to obtain an abundance of observation and volunteering hours prior to applying for graduate programs.
From Hospice to community health events, we are always able to find a volunteering position for you. A majority of the Albion College students who pursue job shadowing opportunities are placed with Albion College Alumni.
Every year, the Wilson Medical Institute invites students to apply for our Maymester CNA course. This is a three-week course that begins after spring semester ends and includes two weeks of class and one week of clinicals. Upon completion of the class, students sit for the state CNA exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. This grants students access to paid clinical experience positions including hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics.
As a member of the Institute, you will receive invites to various health-professions alumni speakers, dinners, and informational meetings.
In addition, the Institute holds multiple mock interviews throughout the year to help you feel comfortable and confident for the real thing. We invite you to gain interview experience by practicing an interview with us in a “real-world” situation. Following your mock interview, you will be provided with feedback and suggestions to strengthen your skills before the formal interview.