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Pre-Health Advising at UNE

Prepare for a Future in the Health Professions

The Office of Pre-Health Professions Advising supports 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵstudents and alumni from any major in exploring, preparing for, and applying to health-focused graduate and professional programs.

We support pathways to:

  • 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵprograms: Osteopathic Medicine, Dental Medicine, Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physician Assistant (PA), Pharmacy
  • External programs: medical, dental, PT, OT, PA, pharmacy, veterinary
  • Additional fields: anesthesiologist assistant, chiropractic, perfusion, and more
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Why Pre-Health Advising at UNE

Our advising model supports you from your first semester through application and beyond — whether you're exploring, committed, or changing direction.

Pre-Health Advising can help you:

  • Explore health careers and assess fit
  • Understand and plan prerequisite courses
  • Navigate and plan clinical, research, service, and leadership experience
  • Strategize for entrance exams (MCAT, Casper, PREview)
  • Develop strong, competitive applications

Personalized Advising at Every Stage

Explore and Plan

Clarify career interests and map your academic and experiential pathway.

Prepare to Apply

Assess readiness, build your school list, and plan exams and recommendations.

Academic Strategy

Plan prerequisites, align your major, and strengthen academic performance.

Apply and Interview

Receive guidance on applications, essays, and interview preparation.

Build Experience

Develop clinical, research, service, and leadership experiences.

Growth Year and Reapplication Planning

Strengthen your application through growth year planning or next-step strategies.

Start Early with Pre-Health Foundations

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Pre-Health 101 Workshops

Introductory sessions covering:

  • What makes a competitive applicant
  • Application components and expectations
  • UNE’s Pre-Health Readiness Plan
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One-on-One Advising

Begin personalized planning early:

  • Explore career paths
  • Set goals for experiences and involvement
  • Build a realistic, individualized plan
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Drop-In Advising

Accessible, informal advising:

  • Monthly sessions in Ripich Commons
  • Quick questions and planning support
  • Open to all majors and stages

Resources and Support for Success

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Application Support

We provide structured support throughout the application cycle, including:

  • Personal statement reviews and mock interviews
  • Workshops on applications, exams, and recommendations
  • Ongoing advising and drop-in guidance
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Pre-Health Resource Hub

Brightspace is a centralized platform featuring:

  • Career pathway quick guides
  • Experience and hour recommendations
  • Event and workshop updates
  • Personalized Pre-Health Action Plan tracker
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Mentoring and Community 

Connect with a network of:

  • Graduate student and faculty mentors
  • Student organizations and peers
  • Alumni and healthcare professionals

Your Pre-Health Roadmap

Explore and Build

  • Explore careers and assess fit
  • Establish academic foundations

Gain Experience

  • Build clinical exposure
  • Refine career direction

Prepare to Apply

  • Deepen experiences
  • Begin exam and application prep

Apply and Transition

  • Submit applications and interview
  • Plan next steps or growth years

Strengthen

  • Enhance experiences and readiness
  • Prepare for reapplication or matriculation

Contact Pre-Health Advising

Connect with the Academic and Career Advising Office:

  • (207) 602-2192
  • Ripich Commons, 2nd Floor