How good is Fordham's pre-med advising for students applying to medical school?

Fordham’s pre-health advising is generally considered solid, especially if you are proactive. Students can get help with sequencing prerequisites, choosing majors alongside pre-med requirements, and understanding what kinds of clinical, service, research, and leadership experiences make sense for medical school applications.

A big plus is location. Being in New York gives Fordham students access to hospitals, clinics, volunteer roles, and research opportunities that can strengthen a pre-med profile if you take initiative. Advising can help point you toward those paths, but it is not the kind of setup where everything is handed to you automatically.

For the application process itself, Fordham does offer pre-health committee support and guidance on recommendation letters, personal statements, school lists, and timing. That matters because a structured committee process can make the application year more manageable.

The main thing to understand is that Fordham’s advising seems best for organized students who will actually use office hours, attend workshops, and seek out opportunities. If you want very intensive, highly personalized hand-holding at every step, you should ask current students how accessible advisors are and how large the pre-med cohort feels.