UW Pathways to
Health Professions
Undergraduate Health Majors @ UW
> Environmental Health
> Health Informatics & Information Management
> Medical Laboratory Science
> Nursing
> Public Health
> Speech & Hearing Sciences
> Social Welfare
Graduate Health Programs @ UW
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Medicine
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
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Physician Assistant
Prosthetics & Orthotics
Nutrition
Health Administration
Social Work
Complete ANY undergraduate major
Graduate Health Programs @ other universities
> Genetic Counseling
> Veterinary Medicine
> Optometry
> Podiatry
> Chiropractic Medicine
> Naturopathic Medicine
Advanced Placement &
International Baccalaureate credits
• Some graduate programs may not accept AP/IB credits for pre-requisites
• AP/IB curriculum is not always sufficient preparation for entrance exams
(MCAT, PCAT, DAT) or the level of rigor in health professional programs
• Even if a school will accept these credits, a student will not receive a grade
for the coursework and this can be a disadvantage for applicants
• For students with AP/IB credits, we recommend taking the corresponding
UW course and earn a (great) grade OR take the honors sequence
• Running Start credits are almost universally accepted for professional health
programs with the small exception of those programs that do not accept
credits from community colleges
What are health professional schools looking for?
Evidence that:
-- you can succeed in the program
-- you know what you’re getting into
-- you’ll be good at the profession
-- you’re a good fit for the program
-- they’re a good fit for you
Service
Evidence that you’re doing this for the right reasons
Goal: To increase the number of highly
qualified medical school applicants
from minority groups that were
underrepresented in medicine—
primarily African Americans, Hispanics,
and American Indians.
• Academic enrichment in the basic sciences and quantitative topics
• Learning-Skills
• Clinical exposure through small-group clinical rotations and full-group clinician seminars.
• Career development, including the exploration of healthcare careers and an individualized
education plan to identify other appropriate enrichment activities
All the housing costs and most meals are covered by the program. Scholars are provided with a
$600 stipend which is typically distributed at the midway and at the end of the program. Some
program sites offer travel assistance awards. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation also provides
a needs-based scholarship for travel to and from the program site.
Shadowing
Evidence that you know what you’re getting into
Leadership
Evidence that you’ll succeed, that you’ll be good at the
profession, and that you’ll add something new
Research
Evidence that you understand:
-- How research is designed
-- How research is conducted
-- How the results are disseminated
-- The role that research plays in medicine
Non-Health Activities
Evidence of passion, maturity, communication,
empathy, leadership, self-care
Pre-Health Drop In Advising
Tuesdays
1:30 – 3:00
MGH 258
Fall 2016
Thursdays
2:00 – 4:00
Fall 2016:
GEN ST 297 M
Pre-Health 101
Winter & Spring 2017:
GEN ST 297 I/G
Applying to
Health Professional School
Questions?
> UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ADVISING
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Position Announcement: Lead Academic Advisers
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UAA Advising is a robust and dynamic office engaged in and leading campus conversations and initiatives
surrounding the undergraduate experience. We have an outstanding opportunity for two Lead Academic
Advisers to join our team. One position is focused on supporting pre-major and exploratory students and one
is a member of our pre-health team, focused on assisting those aiming toward healthcare careers.
> The Lead Academic Adviser supporting pre-major and exploratory students will work
primarily with current UW students. Additional responsibilities include providing
guidance to newly admitted and prospective students and engaging in campus
collaborations that serve students. Details about the position can be found on
UWHires, requisition number 131899.
> The Lead Academic Adviser supporting pre-health students will provide guidance to
students and alumni as they explore, plan and prepare for, and apply to health
professional programs. Additional responsibilities include more general advising to
prospective, newly admitted, and current students, and the engagement in campuswide work. Details about the position can be found on UWHires, requisition number
131900.