Welcome Pre-Health Students & Alumni!

Health Professions Advising supports University of Puget Sound undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni in preparing for and applying to health-related professional programs. Our goal is to help individuals reach their full potential as strong applicants and future health care professionals. We provide academic advising, career counseling, mock interviews, letters of evaluation, and application assistance. Common fields of interest for pre-health students include medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, physician assistant, optometry, nursing, podiatry, pharmacy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, genetic counseling, athletic training, and others.

Advisors are available to consult with students and alumni, answering questions on careers in healthcare, course planning, requirements for specific professional health programs and application guidance. Contact healthprofessions@pugetsound.edu with your questions or visit the Contacts page to schedule an appointment with a Health Professions Advisor.

Congratulations to our applicants who have been accepted to the following professional health programs for fall 2024!

  • American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
  • Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Bastyr University, Naturopathic Medicine
  • Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • California State University Northridge, Nursing Program
  • Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Chamberlain University, Physician Assistant Program
  • Clarkson University, Occupational Therapy Program
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Eastern Washington University, Athletic Training Program
  • Eastern Washington University, Physical Therapy Program
  • George Fox University, Occupational Therapy Program
  • Idaho State University, Physical Therapy Program
  • Keck Graduate Institute, Occupational Therapy Program
  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Linfield University, Nursing Program
  • Marshall B. Ketchum University, Optometry
  • Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy Program
  • Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Mount Saint Mary's University, Physical Therapy Program
  • Pacific Lutheran University, School of Nursing
  • Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy Program
  • Pacific University, Occupational Therapy Program
  • Rocky Vista College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • RUSH University, Occupational Therapy Program
  • St. George's University School of Medicine
  • Samuel Merritt University, Physical Therapy Program
  • Stanbridge University, Occupational Therapy Program
  • Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, California
  • Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nevada
  • Tufts University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • University of Colorado, Physical Therapy Program
  • University of Colorado, Pharmacy
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine
  • University of Providence-Anchorage, Nursing Program
  • University of Puget Sound School of Physical Therapy
  • University of Southern California, Occupational Therapy Program
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
  • University of Utah, Pharmacy
  • University of Washington MedEX, Physician Assistant Program
  • University of Washington, Pharmacy
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison, Physical Therapy Program
  • Washington State University, Pharmacy
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
  • Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Northwest
  • Western University of Health Sciences, Physical Therapy Program

View the complete historical list of medical school acceptances here

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & SOCIAL JUSTICE

The Health Professions Advising Office at the University of Puget Sound acknowledges that the structure of healthcare in the United States and beyond has encouraged practices and policies that promote racism. This structural medical racism is rooted in historical, cultural, and societal norms that promote racial group inequality. Historically, racist beliefs regarding biological differences between BIPOC and Whites were used to justify slavery and medical experimentation on persons of color. This false belief in biological differences between BIPOC and Whites continues in medical practice today, contributing to health disparities based upon race. 

MCAT Calendar

Wondering when the MCAT will be offered? Check out the 
AAMC's MCAT Calendar for the latest dates available. Typically test dates for the coming year are released around September 1st. For more information, visit the
Association of American Medical Colleges MCAT website.

Committee Letter Request Deadline

If you are applying for medical school or dental school and you would like a committee letter, you must submit a request in writing by April 1st of the year you will apply. Please review the application timeline.