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The Health Professions Advising Office (HPAO) offers advising throughout the year for ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ students and alumni considering professional training in healthcare. We advise students at all stages of the health professions planning process, from career exploration through the interview.

Drop-In Advising

After attending a Pre-Health 101 session, students may attend drop-in advising for individual quick questions in the Health Professions Advising Office. Drop-in advising is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Times and dates will be posted on .

Appointments

Appointments are ONLY for juniors and seniors currently in the upcoming application cycle. If you are applying in the upcoming cycle to a professional health program (medical, dental, PA, OT, optometry, etc.), you can schedule an appointment via Beach Connect in . See the Appointment Guide for more information.

Guidance

We provide a wide range of guidance designed to meet the needs of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ students as they navigate through the often-complex process of preparation and application to professional school:

• Health Professions Guidance: One of the first steps to entering a health profession is to determine which field interests you the most.
• Application Guidance: There are many aspects to every application to a health professions school. Learn how to build a more robust and holistic application.
• Opportunities for Experience: There are several ways you can gain experience and get involved. These activities and experiences build your application.
• Workshops and Event: We offer workshops to orient you with application building and events to connect you with health professions schools.