UA’s McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars program once again celebrated a class earning 100% acceptance rate for medical and graduate school.
“I am proud to see the McCollough Scholars earning admission to well-respected medical schools. Their minor in interdisciplinary studies in medicine provides them with a unique perspective on the history and future of medicine,” said Dr. Ted Poston, director of the McCollough Institute and professor of philosophy.
The medical schools and programs where the McCollough Institute students were accepted include Baylor School of Medicine, UAB Heersink School of Medicine and Washington University at St. Louis School of Medicine.
“It’s encouraging to see that medical schools are recognizing the distinctive training offered by the McCollough Scholars Program,” said Poston, adding that some McCollough Scholars are continuing their studies at UA by pursuing graduate degrees in health care administration, biological sciences, anesthesiology and population health science.
“The McCollough Institute has been instrumental in my success during my time here at The University of Alabama,” said Erin Eichstaedt, a 2024 graduate from Huntsville, Alabama. “It has given me a completely new insight into the art of medicine and given me the resources to succeed in my goal of becoming a physician.”
“I am so grateful to have been a part of the McCollough Institute as it has shaped me into a better person, and I honestly believe it will help me be a better physician. It has equipped me with the tools and understanding to succeed as well as providing me with a support system along the way.”
Students in this 2024 class hail from Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.
The McCollough Institute, endowed by Dr. Gaylon and Mrs. Susan McCollough, attracts aspiring medical professionals who want to pursue a wide range of fields including law, business, health care-related paths and even furthering graduate studies.