A Holistic Student Service
The Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC) is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for students pursuing health professions. To do this, HPAC provides resources that help break down systemic barriers when it comes to enrolling in a graduate or professional school. HPAC can assist students in a wide variety of ways, which include:
- Strength-based Pre-Health Advising
- Identifying and merging the components of a student's background, perspectives, cultural wealth, and identity into their application
- Graduate/Professional Application Preparation
- How to become a competitive applicant
- Advising on coursework, standardized tests, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and other application components
- Gaining relevant experiences, internships, and research opportunities
- Accessible Resources
- Guidance from mentors from specific health fields
- Access to the Medical and Pre-Health Student Society (MAPSS), the student-led organization that provides a platform for networking, peer support, and collaboration
- Events (MAPSS and HPAC organized) such as panel discussions, workshops, guest lectures, and community service activities related to health professions to foster a sense of belonging among students with shared interests and ambitions
- Assistance with finding volunteering, shadowing, research, and internship opportunities that align with their desired career choice, all within their community
Supportive Services
Additional ways we can help: