Pre-Health Advising

Find your path to a health profession with the help of the Department of Natural Sciences’ Pre-Health Advising Office

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Advising Intro

The Department of Natural Sciences’ Pre-Health Advising Office assists Pitzer and Scripps College students to:

  • Understand and choose a health profession
  • Locate internship and volunteer opportunities
  • Prepare a timeline for standardized exams
  • Apply to health schools and review application materials
  • Prepare for interviews
  • Select programs to apply to
  • Strengthen applications and reapply if necessary

Schedule an appointment with the Director of Pre-Health Professions Advising Susie Fang.

Pre-Health Resources

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Health Fields

Explore the diverse health fields that our pre-health advising office can help you pursue.

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Applicant Resources

In the process of applying for health programs? Our office has advice and resources to help you every step of the way.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Give back to the community and explore future careers in health by volunteering.

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Pre-Health Internships

Gain experience performing intensive clinical and laboratory work with a summer internship opportunity.

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Shadowing Opportunities

Get advice on how to pursue opportunities to shadow healthcare professionals in a clinical environment.