Quality health care professionals aren’t born overnight. They are cultivated and trained through rigorous pre-med course work and on-the-ground experience. They are inspired by stories of compassion and care and driven by a desire to help those who are sick or injured. Your aptitude for medicine and empathetic care will launch you into a successful career in the medical field.
Compassionate care begins with a goal to provide medicine and wellness to God’s people while educating them about health and well-being. At Cornerstone University, we want to push you to be your very best, to think deeply about the human body, to understand and diagnose problems and to cultivate a greater understanding of work in the medical field. You have a passion to care for others, and we have the tools to get you there.
Through innovative technology and creative approaches to learning, the pre-medical program at Cornerstone will prepare you to continue your education at highly ranked graduate and medical schools. You will arrive at the next step prepared to face any challenges and overcome any obstacles. Whatever your end goal in the medical field, you will approach it wholeheartedly and with a dedication for kingdom care.
Careers
Pre-medical majors have a wide variety of career options available to them in the medical field. With the demand for medical professionals on the rise every year, there is no shortage of possibility. Take a look at where your medical career could take you.
Opportunities
Industrial laboratory technician
Medical school graduate student
Researcher
Anesthesiologist
Audiologist
Health educator
Internships
Every student at Cornerstone takes part in an internship or practicum as part of their program. We have partnered with several highly rated medical facilities in West Michigan to provide you with crucial experience in your field. Take a look at some of the organizations we have partnered with.
Opportunities
Cherry Valley Family Physicians
Metro Health—University of Michigan Health
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center
The McCahill Group
80%
Of KSEM graduates from the class of 2019 were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.
15:1
Student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 22.
100%
Of students participate in internship or practicum experiences.
Where Driven Dedication Meets Bedside Manner
At Cornerstone, we know that being a medical professional means more than having the knowledge and aptitude to diagnose and treat problems. It also takes a certain level of care and compassion, and as God’s people, we are called to a higher level of care. As a pre-med student at Cornerstone, both your mind and your spirit will be nourished with what you need to thrive in your career field.
Program Features
The pre-medical program at Cornerstone is designed to inspire your intellect, deepen your character and prepare you to lead in your career with influence and wisdom.
Graduate School
Our Science & Kinesiology Division students receive admission to respected graduate schools, including the esteemed institutions listed below.
Central Michigan College of Medicine
Grand Valley State University
Georgia State University
Lake Erie Medical School
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine
In the lab, professors like Dr. Keller showed me that learning with my hands builds a deeper understanding of creation.
Ciara Wilke (’17)
Faculty
CU professors are devoted to the success of our students. Select a faculty member to learn more about their campus involvement, research interests and teaching responsibilities.
The Science & Kinesiology Division at Cornerstone has several degree options available for those looking to serve in the medical field. Take a look at some of the other programs related to pre-medicine.