Are you planning to pursue a healthcare career? The journey requires dedication, strategic planning, and access to the right resources. At Cornell University, students benefit greatly by participating in the Pre-Health Advising Program, which provides students with personalized guidance and support to help them succeed throughout college.
What is Cornell’s Pre-Health Advising Program?
Cornell’s Health Careers Advising program is designed to assist students pursuing majors in medical, dental, optometry, podiatry, physician assistant, pharmacy, nursing, occupational therapy, chiropractic, physical therapy, speech language pathology through:
- Exploring different healthcare careers
- Preparing competitive applications for medical or graduate programs.
- Connecting students with resources tailored to their individual needs for success.
Key Components of the Program
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Individualized Advising
Cornell University Pre-health students have access to individual appointments with experienced advisors who help:
- Plan their coursework to fulfill graduate/ medical school prerequisites
- Strategize the college experience to give students their best chance of being accepted to their desired program
- Assist with the Medical school/ health program application process
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Academic and Career Planning
Along with the strong academic foundation Cornell University provides it’s students, pre-health advisors also help students balance their coursework, choose relevant electives, and explore opportunities such as:
- Research with Cornell faculty
- Study abroad programs with relevant healthcare education and opportunities
- Health related Internships and shadowing experiences
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Workshops and Information Sessions
Cornell University’s pre- health program hosts workshops and panel discussions on topics such as:
- Medical and graduate school admissions and requirements
- MCAT preparation strategies
- Clinical experience and research opportunities
- Writing strong personal statements and interviewing effectively
What all students and families should know about Cornell University’s Pre- Health Advising Program:
- It is open to all students from any major. As long as you intend to pursue a graduate level health field, you can participate.
- You will receive help with committee letters (a recommendation letter written by a committee composed of pre-health advisors and faculty members from the applicant's undergraduate institution)- This is a big plus when applying to high-ranking health programs.
- Advisors can support traditional and non- traditional timelines. Whether you plan to follow a traditional timeline and apply to programs senior year, or take a gap year first, then apply; any advisor you are assigned to can help on your journey.
- Cornell Health advisors encourage service, reflection, and growth among their students in order to prepare them to be the best professional they can be.
- This program and the benefits that come with participating in it are completely free for all Cornell University students.
For those considering a career in medicine, Cornell University’s Pre-Health Advising Program provides the guidance needed to achieve your aspirations of becoming a health professional!