Dillard University Pre-Health Program 

PRE-HEALTH PROGRAM

Do you want to be a change maker in healthcare? 
 
The Dillard Pre-Health Program prepares students for medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant opportunities, physical therapy, occupational therapy, health care administration and the chiropractic profession in addition to other allied health professions.
 
Regardless of your major, we provide the pre-health knowledge and resources to guide you to a rewarding career in the health professions.
 

HOW WILL WE GET THERE?

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PASSION •  PREPARATION •  PATHWAYS

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OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES

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HEALTH CAREERS

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Dillard University Pre-Health Program

PROGRAM SERVICES

  • One-on-one and group academic advising on course selection for pre-health programs
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  • Exposure to careers in the health care profession
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  • Guidance on the application process for graduate professional school programs
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  • Opportunities to network with healthcare professionals
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  • Interpersonal skill development focusing on soft skills necessary for successful healthcare professionals
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  • Group Information seminars to facilitate post-baccalaureate readiness
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  • Individual consultations for career exploration and preparation in the health professions
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  • Assessment and review of application materials for health professional/graduate school programs
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  • Travel funding for campus visits and professional conferences (limited availability)

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

Pre-Health students are expected to do the following:

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  • Actively engage in the career exploration process and preparation process.
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  • Be proactive and intentional in planning academic and professional activities.
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  • Take full advantage of all resources provided realizing that placement in health professions graduate-professional school program is not an automatic service. It's the overarching goal.
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  • Conduct frequent self-assessments of interest and preparation for the next endeavor.
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  • Do your research! Don't be passive consumers of knowledge and information.
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  • Discuss your interests with family members. The journey to the health career is a collaborative effort with faculty, students, advisors and family.
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  • Network! Network! Network!
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  • Build your brand! Who are you beyond your test scores and GPA?
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  • Use your time wisely! Don't procrastinate! Pursuing a health career is time-consuming, but requires self-discipline and above all else.
  
  
Dillard University Pre-Health Program

PRE-HEALTH ADVISOR

 

Tracie Thomas

 
Tracie L. Thomas
Pre-Health Advisor & Coordinator of 
Summer Programs
Minority Health & Health Disparities 
Research Center
Division of Academic Affairs
PSB 307
 

Email us at prehealth@dillard.edu

 

 




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Contact

Phone: 504.283.8822

Address: 2601 Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

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DILLARD UNIVERSITY

2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122
504.283.8822

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