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Health Professions Advising

Your future in the health professions begins here.

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Welcome to Health Professions Advising! We are excited to work with you!

Health Professions Advising aims to advise, engage, connect, and prepare all undergraduate students and undergraduate alumni to pursue careers in the health professions.

Pre-Health Resources

Welcome to Health Professions Advising at Northwestern University. Use resources on this site to explore health professions pathways, find ways to engage with the healthcare community, and take the steps to apply to programs.

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Career Pathways

Explore different careers in healthcare. Learn about the need for healthcare professionals as well as the possible paths within the field of healthcare.

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Hands-On Experiences

Browse hands-on experiences, from shadowing programs to volunteer opportunities. Also, find ways to engage with other pre-health students by getting involved with Northwestern pre-health student groups.

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Pre-Health Tracks

Find information, from course requirements to admission factors, on how to apply to different pre-health tracks. Start creating your own personal pathway.

Explore Tracks
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Health Professions and Diversity and Inclusion

Read frequently asked questions or learn about outside resources created to support identity groups. Our office is here to support our diverse group of students and alumni.

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Connect

Not sure where to start? Get in touch. We're here to help.

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We help students discover their unique academic goals, personal talents, and health career aspirations. Reach out today.

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News

Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo

Medical School Virtual Expo

December 7, 2022

Meet with colleges of osteopathic medicine nationwide to learn about becoming a physician. Hosted by AACOM in partnership with Pre-SOMA.

Events

Public Health Graduate and Medical School Admissions Panel

April 27, All Day
Join NHMA for this exclusive opportunity to network, engage in issues affecting the Hispanic community, and attend plena...

How to Become A Foot and Ankle Surgeon: the Podiatrist Pathway

April 29, 10:00 AM
The Pre-Podiatric Medicine Symposium is a must-attend event for anyone interested in pursuing a career in medicine and i...

University of Chicago and GIC HIMSS Career Development Event 2023

May 4, 5:00 PM
We would like to invite you and your students in Health IT and STEM related majors to join us for our career development...