Pre-Health Alumni and Careers

More than 1,000+ alumni are working in medicine and the health sciences -- including nursing, therapy, dentistry, and veterinary medicine, as well as physicians in all specialties.

Alumni in Medicine

Steven Bachta '03, physician and pediatric hospitalist at Seattle Children's Hospital

Steven Bachta, M.D. '03
Physician, Pediatric Hospitalist
Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington

The process of being admitted into medical school is extremely stressful, requiring a high GPA and exceptional MCAT scores. Having the early admission program relieved much of that 'pre-med' academic pressure for Steven and allowed him to explore interests outside the classroom, like working in the sports training room and playing tennis.

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[+] See where Knox graduates are pursuing careers in medicine

Cardiologist, Mayo Clinic
Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Rush University Medical Center
Chairman of Neurosurgery/Director, Barrow Neurological Institute
Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwest Hospital
Emergency Room Physician, Children's Memorial Hospital
Facial Plastic Surgeon, University of Illinois-Chicago
Gastroenterologist, Mayo Clinic
Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Internal Medicine, Southwestern Medical Clinic
Neonatologist, University of California-San Diego Medical Center
Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Rush University Medical Center
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Orthopedics and Scoliosis, LLC
Pediatric Cardiologist/Neonatal, CentraCare Health System
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist, Children's Hospital
Plastic Surgeon, Rush University Medical Center
Trauma Surgery Resident, Innsbruck Medical University
Urologist, LaFayette Clinic of Urology

Valerie Cwik '77, executive vice president of research and medical director at the Muscular Dystrophy Association

Valerie Cwik, M.D. '77
Medical Director and Executive Vice President of Research
Muscular Dystrophy Association, Tucson, Arizona

The educational foundation that Valerie received at Knox, including critical thinking and writing skills, served her well at Rush Medical College in Chicago and set the stage for her research in neuromuscular disease and as the chief spokesperson for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

Alumni in the Health Sciences

Kandy Sayrs, D.D.S. '82
Dentist
Galesburg, Illinois

A Galesburg native drawn to the medical field, Kandy knew about Knox's reputation of high acceptance rates into medical and dental schools before she applied. And while she knew she would be challenged by her professors, she also found in them a supportive family of professionals.

Alumni in Medical or Professional School

Shaunak Mulani '12
Medical School Student
George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

Through the Knox-George Washington University Early Selection Program, Shaunak was offered admission to the school during his sophomore year. This gave him the freedom to pursue other interests, like Rotaract Club, varsity tennis, Student Senate, Pre-Health Club, SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee), and Knox Ambassadors.