Pre-Health Workshop Series

The Pre-Health Workshop Series offers free online workshops for college students and postgraduates who plan to attend medical school or pursue another health profession. You will learn about key steps in the preparation and application process and gain practical tools to support your pre-health journey.

About the Workshops

How to Navigate the Curriculum

A guide for choosing courses and planning your academic timeline

• Identify the courses required by health professions schools
• Gain tools to navigate your pre-health journey

MCAT Preparation Strategies

Guidance for success throughout your personal Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) journey

• Advice for avoiding common preparation pitfalls
• Tips for creating an effective study plan
• Passage-based preparation strategies

Writing a Compelling Personal Statement

Guidance for crafting a clear and effective personal statement for your health professional school application

• Discover how to make the writing process enjoyable
• Turn tedious details into captivating stories that stand out
• Learn how to organize your experiences into a coherent and powerful narrative

Pathways to the Health Professions 

Discover your personal pathway to success 

• Compare applying as an undergraduate versus applying after graduation with one or more gap years
• Learn when a post-baccalaureate or master’s program may be appropriate for you
• Identify ways to strengthen your application if you plan to reapply

Finding Clinical Experience

A guide for finding meaningful clinical opportunities in healthcare 

• Learn strategies to find work or volunteer opportunities in clinical settings from a panel of pre-health students
• Discover the amount and types of clinical experiences you need to apply to health professions schools