UW Pathways to Health Professions

Undergraduate Health UW  Environmental Health  Health Informatics & Information Management  Medical Laboratory Science  Nursing  Public Health  Speech & Hearing Sciences  Social Welfare

Graduate Health UW  Medicine  Dentistry  Pharmacy  Physical Therapy  Occupational Therapy  Physician Assistant  Prosthetics & Orthotics  Nutrition  Health Administration  Social Work Complete ANY undergraduate major

Graduate Health 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  Position Announcement: Lead Academic Advisers  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  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 campus-wide work. Details about the position can be found on UWHires, requisition number