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Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.

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At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.

Weinberg Memorial Library

Pre-Med / Pre-Health

At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.

Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.

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Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.

With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!

Andrew Patterson , '20

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

ChristianaCare, a Level 1 Trauma Center in Newark, Delaware

I'm a University of Scranton Exercise Science/Kinesiology graduate from the class of 2020.

While at the University, I was a member of the Honors Program, Peer Health Educator team in Community Health Education and Wellness (CHEW), Men's Soccer team, Phi Epsilon Kappa Honor Society, and completed an inter-nation service trip to El Salvador.

I graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Physician Assistant Program in 2022 and served as class president.

I currently work as an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant in Delaware at ChristianaCare, a Level 1 trauma center. I enjoy lifting weights, landscape photography, and traveling.

Andrew Patterson , '20

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

ChristianaCare, a Level 1 Trauma Center in Newark, Delaware

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