Health Professions Advising Staff
The Health Professions Advising Office's principal mission is to support pre-health undergraduate students, pre-health graduate students, and alumni as they navigate their journey toward a professional health program.
The Health Professions Advising staff includes:
Faculty Chair, Health Professions Advising: Gregory JohnsonThompson Hall 257H To schedule an appointment with Greg (virtual only), visit: Greg's Appointment Request Calendar Gregory Johnson, Ph.D., Biology, is the faculty pre-health advisor and Chair of the Health Professions Advising Committee. Greg joined the University of Puget Sound in 2009 and teaches a wide range of biology courses. He has been involved with the Health Professions Advising Committee since 2017. |
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HPA Student Ambassadors
Interested in connecting directly with a current pre-health student to learn more about the pre-health experience at Puget Sound? Our HPA Student Ambassadors are available to answer questions, share their pre-health journey, and serve as a general resource for prospective students, current students, and alumni considering a career in the health professions.
Mimi Carrier-Berndt: Pre-Physical Therapy (major: Exercise Science, minor: Neuroscience)
Hometown: Bremerton, Washington
Email: mcarrierberndt@pugetsound.edu
Ophir Klein: General Pre-Health (majors: Biology & Neuroscience, minor: Bioethics)
Hometown: Binyamina, Israel & Sunnyvale, California
Email: oklein@pugetsound.edu
Else Mayo: Pre-Nursing (major: Biology, minors: Exercise Science & Music)
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Email: emayo@pugetsound.edu
Denali Nelson: Pre-Physical Therapy (majors: Exercise Science and Science, Technology, Health & Society)
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Email: dmnelson@pugetsound.edu
Experiential Learning Student Ambassador
Eager to speak with a current student to explore experiential learning ideas from the student perspective? The Experiential Learning Student Ambassador supports current Loggers as they consider various experiential opportunities, including activities such as volunteer clinical experience, internships, on-campus research and paid clinical positions, among others. Contact the Experiential Learning Student Ambassador, Andrew Saddler, directly to schedule an appointment (virtual or in-person) for further conversation!
Andrew Saddler: Pre-Med (major: Molecular & Cellular Biology)
Hometown: Durango, CO
Email: asaddler@pugetsound.edu
Health Professions Advising Committee (HPAC)
The Health Professions Advising Committee (HPAC) includes more than 25 Puget Sound faculty, administrators, and community partners who volunteer their time to serve on mock interview panels, participate in departmental scholarship selection, and provide an added layer of support for Puget Sound pre-health students. They represent a variety of departments, including: School of Occupational Therapy, School of Physical Therapy, Counseling Health & Wellness Services, Sociology & Anthropology, Biology, Communication Studies, Chemistry, Exercise Science, Institutional Equity & Diversity, Psychology, Academic Advising, Experiential Learning, School of Business & Leadership, Career & Employment Services, MultiCare Health System, and COPE Health Scholars among others.
HPAC Members for the 2023-2024 Academic Year:
Dr. Gregory Johnson: Faculty Chair of Health Professions Advising Committee, & Biology | Dr. Gary McCall: Exercise Science |
Nova Fergueson (M.S.): Health Professions Advisor | Jacqui Elliott: Academic Advising |
Dr. Aimee Sidhu: Occupational Therapy | Dr. Jung Kim: Exercise Science |
Dr. Alyce DeMarais: Professor Emerita, Biology | Dr. Kristin Johnson: Science, Technology, Health & Society |
Anastasia Semenova (PA-C): MultiCare Health System | Landon Wade: Academic Advising & Fellowships |
Dr. Ben Lewin: MPH & Sociology/Anthropology | Dr. Leslie Saucedo: Biology |
Dr. Bianca Wolf: Communication Studies | Dr. Lynnette Claire: Business & Leadership |
Dr. Carrie Woods: Biology (sabbatical) | Dr. Megan Gessel: Chemistry |
Dr. Dan Burgard: Chemistry | Dr. Nick Kontogeorgopoulos: International Political Economy, & Experiential Learning |
Danielle Bus (RN, MA): CHWS | Nicole Kendrick: Experiential Learning |
Dr. Danny McMillian: Physical Therapy (sabbatical) | Dr. Rachel Pepper: Physics |
Dr. David Latimer: Physics | Rebecca Pettitt: COPE Health Scholars |
Elize Hellam: Experiential Learning | Dr. Shelly Norvell: Occupational Therapy |
Dr. Eric Scharrer: Chemistry (on leave) |