{"id":5,"date":"2012-08-17T16:36:10","date_gmt":"2012-08-17T20:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prehealth\/home\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T12:15:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T17:15:40","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prehealth\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Health Advising"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/prehealth\/files\/2020\/05\/Boston-University-Center-for-Student-Services-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/prehealth\/files\/2020\/05\/Boston-University-Center-for-Student-Services-1-636x348.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3346 alignleft\" width=\"636\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prehealth\/files\/2020\/05\/Boston-University-Center-for-Student-Services-1-636x348.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prehealth\/files\/2020\/05\/Boston-University-Center-for-Student-Services-1-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prehealth\/files\/2020\/05\/Boston-University-Center-for-Student-Services-1-1024x560.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prehealth\/files\/2020\/05\/Boston-University-Center-for-Student-Services-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prehealth\/staff\/\">prehealth advisors<\/a> in the Pre-Professional Advising Office are available to provide comprehensive guidance to Boston University undergraduates and alumni from our undergraduate schools and colleges who aspire to enter careers in a broad range of health-related professions including\u00a0<span>medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, physician assistant, nursing, optometry, podiatry, and other fields.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>A<\/span>dvisors are available to discuss a wide range of topics so that our students and alumni can make informed decisions about their future path. We encourage prehealth students to schedule a meeting with an advisor each semester to receive ongoing feedback about the manner in which they are developing their academic and non-academic portfolios for application to health professions schools. During appointments, topics of discussion may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prehealth\/academics\/prehealthcurriculum\/\">academic prerequisites<\/a> of health professions schools<\/li>\n<li>Taking advantage of opportunities at Boston University and in the city of Boston, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prehealth\/experiences\/volunteeropportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">clinical experiences<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prehealth\/experiences\/volunteeropportunities\/\">volunteer activities<\/a>, internships, research, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">study abroad<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prehealth\/experiences\/summeropportunities\/\">summer opportunities<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prehealth\/experiences\/summerenrichmentprograms\/\">enrichment programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Preparing for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prehealth\/academics\/standardized-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">standardized tests<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prehealth\/applicants\/selecting-individuals-to-write-letters-of-recommendation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Requesting letters of recommendation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prehealth\/applicants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Navigating the application process<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Forms &amp; Worksheets<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prehealth\/applicants\/submitting-letters-of-recommendation-to-the-preprofessional-advising-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LOR Waiver Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/prehealth\/files\/2019\/10\/Networking-Web-Fillable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Networking Web <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/documentcloud.adobe.com\/link\/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:227699bf-c2ef-494f-ab35-6cc052000dd9\">Reflection Worksheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/prehealth\/files\/2020\/09\/Sophomore-To-Do.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sophomore To Do<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Name you would like to be printed:\u00a0Jane Doe<\/p>\n<p>Undergrad Graduation Date: 2022<\/p>\n<p>Undergrad major(s)\/minor(s): Biology with a minor in Spanish<\/p>\n<p>Preferred Pronouns: She\/her<\/p>\n<p>Hometown: Boston, MA<\/p>\n<p>What school are you attending and what you are studying? Why did you choose to apply to this school? What do you think makes your school unique?<\/p>\n<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla lobortis eros ut lacus luctus, nec pulvinar sapien eleifend. Vestibulum cursus dui eu hendrerit sollicitudin. Phasellus sed tristique risus. In lobortis magna metus, vitae gravida magna tempor ac. Cras vel porta massa. Ut eleifend luctus rutrum. Mauris vitae urna a augue malesuada imperdiet. Nunc a laoreet nunc. Fusce molestie ante vel justo cursus, quis commodo risus pretium.<\/p>\n<p>Is there a specialization and\/or specific population you are interested in? Why? How did you get into it and\/or learn more about it?<\/p>\n<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla lobortis eros ut lacus luctus, nec pulvinar sapien eleifend. Vestibulum cursus dui eu hendrerit sollicitudin. Phasellus sed tristique risus. In lobortis magna metus, vitae gravida magna tempor ac. Cras vel porta massa. Ut eleifend luctus rutrum. Mauris vitae urna a augue malesuada imperdiet. Nunc a laoreet nunc. Fusce molestie ante vel justo cursus, quis commodo risus pretium.<\/p>\n<p>What are one or two of your favorite experiences\/activities and why?<\/p>\n<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla lobortis eros ut lacus luctus, nec pulvinar sapien eleifend. Vestibulum cursus dui eu hendrerit sollicitudin. Phasellus sed tristique risus. In lobortis magna metus, vitae gravida magna tempor ac. Cras vel porta massa. Ut eleifend luctus rutrum. Mauris vitae urna a augue malesuada imperdiet. Nunc a laoreet nunc. Fusce molestie ante vel justo cursus, quis commodo risus pretium.<\/p>\n<p>Did you take a gap year(s)? If yes, what did you do during your gap year(s)? Do you regret your gap year(s)\/Do you recommend others take gap year(s)?<\/p>\n<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla lobortis eros ut lacus luctus, nec pulvinar sapien eleifend. Vestibulum cursus dui eu hendrerit sollicitudin. Phasellus sed tristique risus. In lobortis magna metus, vitae gravida magna tempor ac. Cras vel porta massa. Ut eleifend luctus rutrum. Mauris vitae urna a augue malesuada imperdiet. Nunc a laoreet nunc. Fusce molestie ante vel justo cursus, quis commodo risus pretium.<\/p>\n<p>What was your favorite BU course and why?<\/p>\n<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla lobortis eros ut lacus luctus, nec pulvinar sapien eleifend. Vestibulum cursus dui eu hendrerit sollicitudin. Phasellus sed tristique risus. In lobortis magna metus, vitae gravida magna tempor ac. Cras vel porta massa. Ut eleifend luctus rutrum. Mauris vitae urna a augue malesuada imperdiet. Nunc a laoreet nunc. Fusce molestie ante vel justo cursus, quis commodo risus pretium.<\/p>\n<p>Were you involved in any clubs\/groups at BU? If yes, please give a brief description of one or two clubs\/groups and how you were involved.<\/p>\n<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla lobortis eros ut lacus luctus, nec pulvinar sapien eleifend. Vestibulum cursus dui eu hendrerit sollicitudin. Phasellus sed tristique risus. In lobortis magna metus, vitae gravida magna tempor ac. Cras vel porta massa. Ut eleifend luctus rutrum. Mauris vitae urna a augue malesuada imperdiet. Nunc a laoreet nunc. Fusce molestie ante vel justo cursus, quis commodo risus pretium.<\/p>\n<p>Have you always known you wanted to be a doctor, dentist, PA, nurse, vet, etc.? What\/who has been your biggest inspiration?<\/p>\n<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla lobortis eros ut lacus luctus, nec pulvinar sapien eleifend. Vestibulum cursus dui eu hendrerit sollicitudin. Phasellus sed tristique risus. In lobortis magna metus, vitae gravida magna tempor ac. Cras vel porta massa. Ut eleifend luctus rutrum. Mauris vitae urna a augue malesuada imperdiet. Nunc a laoreet nunc. Fusce molestie ante vel justo cursus, quis commodo risus pretium.<\/p>\n<p>What resource(s) at BU did you find most helpful or want to spotlight that others might not know about?<\/p>\n<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla lobortis eros ut lacus luctus, nec pulvinar sapien eleifend. Vestibulum cursus dui eu hendrerit sollicitudin. Phasellus sed tristique risus. In lobortis magna metus, vitae gravida magna tempor ac. Cras vel porta massa. Ut eleifend luctus rutrum. Mauris vitae urna a augue malesuada imperdiet. Nunc a laoreet nunc. Fusce molestie ante vel justo cursus, quis commodo risus pretium.<\/p>\n<p>What are your hobbies\/What do you like to do for fun outside of the classroom?<\/p>\n<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla lobortis eros ut lacus luctus, nec pulvinar sapien eleifend. Vestibulum cursus dui eu hendrerit sollicitudin. Phasellus sed tristique risus. In lobortis magna metus, vitae gravida magna tempor ac. Cras vel porta massa. Ut eleifend luctus rutrum. Mauris vitae urna a augue malesuada imperdiet. Nunc a laoreet nunc. Fusce molestie ante vel justo cursus, quis commodo risus pretium.<\/p>\n<p>Are there any tips\/advice you would like to share with current pre-health students?<\/p>\n<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla lobortis eros ut lacus luctus, nec pulvinar sapien eleifend. Vestibulum cursus dui eu hendrerit sollicitudin. Phasellus sed tristique risus. In lobortis magna metus, vitae gravida magna tempor ac. Cras vel porta massa. Ut eleifend luctus rutrum. Mauris vitae urna a augue malesuada imperdiet. Nunc a laoreet nunc. Fusce molestie ante vel justo cursus, quis commodo risus pretium.<\/p>\n<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Aenean in efficitur lacus, in scelerisque massa. Vestibulum dignissim aliquet velit a feugiat. 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