PRE-PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE ORGANIZATION
at the University of Florida
UF's oldest and most prestigious Pre-Health organization.
The healthcare industry is not defined by any one narrative; it is not restricted to one method, nor can it be narrowed down to a single career track. Healthcare is a complex network of stories woven by the countless individuals who comprise it. Every field of health has a part to play in the rest, and every prospective healthcare professional will one day come to realize this.
The Pre-Professional Service Organization is a prestigious student-run service organization that provides exceptional undergraduate pre-health students with a glimpse of this interconnected future. PSO uniquely caters to students of all pre-professional tracks, including but not limited to (pre-) medicine, physician assistant, nursing, veterinary medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and more. By fostering such a distinguished atmosphere of diversity and inclusivity in pre-health, PSO promotes the same connectivity found between healthcare fields. We offer members numerous professional development resources, volunteer opportunities, social events, and more. Every year, we participate in UF Relay for Life, which is our primary philanthropy.
PSO is comprised of highly driven students who demonstrate remarkable levels of academic achievement, humanitarianism, professionalism, and personal character. Members are selected from a competitive applicant pool on the basis of the aforementioned qualities. As a result, PSO has earned and maintained an excellent professional reputation within the Gainesville community, holding close ties with Shands Hospital, the V.A. Medical Center, and the University of Florida Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Physician Assistant and Veterinary Medicine.
Our organization is a family, and the bond between all members lasts a lifetime. By providing career insight through numerous service, social, philanthropic, leadership, and professional development opportunities for its members, PSO cultivates future leaders of the healthcare industry.
YOUR FUTURE IN HEALTHCARE BEGINS HERE.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
HOME BASE
For the majority of our members, PSO is their "home organization". College can be overwhelming, but PSO provides resources, advice, and social support for every unique step of the way.
NETWORKING
Current PSO members enjoy access to many former members, now graduate students or professionals, who are happy to offer advice, resources, and opportunities.
OBSERVERSHIP PROGRAM
PSO offers a member-exclusive shadowing program to its students. For Fall 2020, the program will be completely virtual.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PSO members enjoy practical skills workshops, seminars, keynote speakers, student panels, and more in order to better prepare them for their careers as healthcare leaders.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
PSO has a large collection of class resources, including study guides and other documents. Members receive discounted
prep courses with The Princeton Review, and free practice exams.
PERSONALIZATION
PSO caters to all pre-health tracks, and we maintain personalization by organizing our meetings into phases. Everyone receives the individualized attention and guidance they need.
PHILANTHROPY
PSO prides itself on being a top contributor to UF Relay for Life every year. Our members are essential to this accomplishment.
SOCIAL PROGRAMS
PSO prioritizes personal wellbeing. We offer programs to promote integration and social interaction, such as Mentor-Mentee, and Partnership Dates.
SERVICE EVENTS
As a service organization, PSO offers its members countless opportunities for volunteerism and involvement in the community.
SCHOLARSHIPS
A major portion of member dues and application fees are put right back into our member's pockets through our member-exclusive scholarship program.
JOIN PSO
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!
Applications for Spring 2023 are open now, click on the JOIN PSO button.
Deadline is January 28th at 5pm!
Admission to PSO requires the submission of a written application along with a payment of an application fee. Competitive applicants will be invited for an interview with the Board of Directors, and the most qualified interviewees will be offered a place within PSO.
Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions area for further details.