Ayala’s Pre-Med club focuses on broadening the avenues of students who have interests in the medical field, whether that be occupations in the medical field, just getting exposure through workshops, or even just having a bigger or better understanding of the medical field. 

“I think it’s able to help shape the understanding of the medical field,” said Pre-Med club Vice President Gabby Torres. “We’re able to have a lot of guest speakers and different workshops where they’re able to decide where they want to go in the future when it comes to the medical field”.

Students who are really passionate about the medical field are eager to learn, and this club gives them the opportunity to do so. Students are also able to connect with other people have the same passion as them.

“It also benefits you because you really get hands-on experience when it comes to different things that you’re not able to when you’re in college,” said Torres. “In the future if you’re trying to look for different opportunities or internships this is like your stepping stool for those avenues and you’re able to guide your way through everything you want to pursue.”

Pre-Med Club was established due to the fact that a lot of students did not really have an outlet or a program to learn more about the medical field. The club also highlights those specific topics that they’re really interested in. Most students often don’t get far with the medical field because they doubt that they don’t have high enough grades, but mostly, what matters is if students understand what they’re doing by building prior knowledge.

“A lot of the time a lot of students see the medical field as a stigma of like, ‘Oh, you have to get really high grades and you have to pass the MCAT [on your first try] to go to really good college,'” said Torres. “But a lot of the time the primary basis of the medical field is making sure you have a good understanding and have a lot of exposure, so having some experience in high school gives you a head start.”

Vice President of the Pre-Med cCub, Matthew Hansen, shares his experience since joining, and being elected to such a high role.

“Being in the club is something that feels uniquely comforting and helpful,” said Hansen. “The atmosphere is often lighthearted while still maintaining an informative environment. I joined the club to further my knowledge of the medical field and to learn more about the practical aspects about getting there that school does not really cover,” said Hansen.

Hansen claims that this club has benefited him in many ways. It helped him approach the medical field and what it takes to be a part of it. It gave him a realistic view of what it’s really like and the amount of effort required.

“The club makes it easy to understand how to become a medical professional while exploring different fields and helping students narrow down their particular interests and area of service,” said Hansen.