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Professions in Medicine (PiM) Honors Certificate

Explore your future in health care

Professions in Medicine (PiM) is a structured, multi-year honors certificate program where you’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship and preparation for a range of health care careers.

Start your journey by applying to the Honors College
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You'll begin on a foundational path your first year, then you'll choose a path that aligns with your goals: PiM, PiM + Accelerated Master’s, or PiM + Assured Seat.

Why choose PiM?

  • Stand out in health care and medical school applications
  • Build strong academic and professional foundations
  • Gain early and meaningful exposure
  • Join a supportive community
  • Pursue a competitive pathway to 91·çÃùÄñ³ª School of Medicine

View the required and elective courses for the PiM tracks.

PiM Track

What you’ll earn

  • Honors Baccalaureate
  • PiM Certificate

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  • Begin your first year in PiM 
  • Gain hands-on experience through shadowing 
  • Work with advisors and mentors 
  • Explore a range of health care careers 

Why choose this path

A structured, high-impact pathway designed for students interested in a wide range of health care professions.

PiM + Accelerated Master's Program Track

What you’ll earn

  • Master’s Degree
  • Honors Baccalaureate
  • PiM Certificate

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  • Begin your first year in PiM 
  • Gain hands-on experience through shadowing 
  • Work with advisors and mentors 
  • Explore a range of health care careers 
  • Continue with a fifth year of graduate education 

Why choose this path

For students who choose not to pursue, or do not receive, an assured seat at UNR Med and are exploring other pathways into medicine.

PiM + Assured Seat Track

What you’ll earn

  • Opportunity to earn an assured seat at the 91·çÃùÄñ³ª School of Medicine*
  • Master’s Degree
  • Honors Baccalaureate
  • PiM Certificate

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  • Apply before your junior year
  • Complete the UNR Med prerequisites
  • Gain clinical and academic experience
  • Prepare for a transition to UNR Med 

Why choose this path

A focused pathway for students pursuing acceptance into UNR Med.

*The PiM + Assured Seat is a competitive application and selection process.

Learn more about the PiM Assured Seat

PiM Honors Certificate Program road map

Year 1: Beginning your PiM journey

  • Join the Honors College and begin foundational coursework.
  • Explore a wide range of health care careers
  • Receive a formal invitation to join PiM.
  • Chat with pre-professional advisors

Year 2: Exploring PiM tracks

  • Continue your coursework and AAMC competency electives.
  • Meet with advisors to explore your options within PiM, including the PiM + Accelerated Master’s and PiM + Assured Seat. 
  • PiM + Assured Seat: Eligible students may receive an invitation to apply for the PiM + Assured Seat and complete a competitive application and interview process.

Year 3: Choose your PiM track

  • Advance your learning and personal/professional readiness through additional AAMC competency-focused electives. Consider a summer internship opportunity and engage in research experiences. 
  • PiM + Assured Seat: Complete all PiM requirements while fulfilling UNR Med prerequisites. Consider a clinically-focused summer experience. 

Year 4: Completing your PiM track

  • Complete graduation requirements. Graduate with an Honors Baccalaureate and a PiM certificate. 
  • PiM + Assured Seat: Finish coursework and complete additional PiM + Assured Seat classes. Fulfill all the UNR Med prerequisites and graduate with an Honors Baccalaureate and a PiM Certificate. 

Year 5: Completing your Accelerated Master's or Assured Seat track

  • PiM + Accelerated Master’s: Complete an accelerated master’s program to increase your competitiveness when applying in your health care field of interest. 
  • PiM + Assured Seat: Complete an accelerated master’s program. Prepare for your first year of medical school at UNR Med.

Contact our advising team at honorsadvising@unr.edu to learn if the Professions in Medicine certificate is right for you.