Health Professions/Pre-Health

Health professions and pre-health advising helps students explore and prepare to apply and succeed in graduate health-related programs.

Appointment Options
Appointments with Peer Advisors and Health Professions/Pre-Health Advisors are available by Zoom, phone, or in-person. Simply choose your preferred meeting option when you set up your appointment.

Meet with an Advisor

Where do I begin?

1

Join the MyUSU Pre-Health Advising Group 

By joining the group students can hear about upcoming opportunities, workshops, and visiting graduate school info sessions.

MyUSU Pre-Health Advising

 
2

Join a Pre-Health Canvas Advising Course

These ungraded Canvas courses offer students access to exclusive Pre-Health materials and resources, as well as a more thorough understanding of how to become a competitive applicant for these health profession graduate programs. Students are welcome to join any and all courses that align with their goals, and you may leave at any time. If you'd like to see additional courses, let us know which profession you'd like next by filling out this short survey. 

Join a Pre-Health Canvas Advising Course:

 
3

Meet with a Pre-Health Exploratory or Peer Advisor

First time visitors, freshman, and exploratory students of all health professions will learn how to:

  • Navigate the general preparation needed for health-related graduate programs
  • Brainstorm ideas for extracurricular involvement
  • Create a Degree Works plan with prerequisite courses that match your goals

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Ethan Weed

Pre-Health Peer Advisor

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Austin Gillette

Pre-Health Peer Advisor

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4

Meet with a Health Professions/Pre-Health Advisor

Following the first visit, students will meet regularly with the Health Professions/Pre-Health Advisor to gain insight and understanding of what it takes to build a competitive application, including:

  • Extracurricular development and strategies
  • Guidance through the application process timeline, and strategies for success
  • Providing feedback on personal statement and application experiences
  • Staging mock interviews

Regular visits will ensure you are a well-prepared and competitive applicant!

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Yvonne Kobe

Yvonne assists students interested in:

  • Medical
  • Optometry
  • Podiatry

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Anya Hawke

Anya assists students interested in:

  • Dental
  • Physician Assistant
  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Pharmacy
  • Orthotics/Prosthetics
  • Chiropractic

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If you are interested in a field not listed here, please contact an Exploratory Advisor to learn more about prerequisites, earning an Associate's degree, or transferring universities.