What is Pre-Health?
Health Professions is the "umbrella term" that contains many healthcare careers and professional school options. Applying to a health professions school may seem daunting, but our Pre-Health Advisors are here to help you through the process.
Pre-Health Advising Drop-In's are held Tuesday-Thursday, 1:30 - 4:30 on the 2nd Floor of Clemons Library.
Clinical Experience
It is important to gain hands-on clinical experience as you explore and prepare your application to a health professions program. You can seek out volunteer opportunities through Madison House or look for clinical involvement through on-grounds and local organizations. Click here for a copy of our clinical experiences info session. See this page for more information and opportunities.
Sample Multi Year Plans
Click here for sample multi-year plans for all health professions with options for no bridge year and 1 bridge year. Keep in mind that everyone's plan will look slightly different based on personal circumstances and preferences. If you have specific questions about your Pre-Health plan, please make an appointment with an advisor via or visit our staff in Drop-In's, which take place on the second floor of Clemons Library, Tuesday-Thursday, from 1:30-4:30.
Candidacy Assessment
The Pre-Health Pillars candidacy assessment incorporates three essential components of preparation to be successful in the application process to a health professional program. Let this model serve as a guide to understanding how to build a solid foundation for your development and growth as a pre-health student.
Pre-Health Planning Guide
Make sure to download our Pre-Health Planning Guide and watch the recording of the Class of 2028 Pre-Health Meeting to receive a comprehensive overview in developing your long-term academic plan, information on clinical activities, and insight into what has worked for successful Pre-Health Hoos.
Pre-Health Advising Resource Library
Click here for access to the Pre-Health Advising Online Resource Library which contains all of our video and PDF resources created specifically for UVA Pre-Health Hoos!
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Pre-Health Email
For general inquiries about Pre-Health Advising, please email [email protected]
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Guide to Situational Judgment Tests for Medical School Applications
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As you prepare to apply to a health professions program, you may come across mentions of Casper, PREview, and/or Situational Judgement Tests. Casper and PREview are both Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs) designed to help admissions committees evaluate an applicant’s judgement & decision-making skills, interpersonal competencies, professionalism, ethics, and empathy.
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PHAP Perspective: Common Pre-Med Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
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PHAP Perspective: Common Pre-Med Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
By Zoe Palmer '26, Pre-Med
As a third year pre-med student, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes throughout the process. There are certainly things I wish I had done differently or realized earlier in my journey. If I could go back in time and give my first year self some advice, here are 10 common pre-med mistakes I’d warn her about:
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PHAP Perspective: Becoming a Pre-Health Student After Your First Year
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PHAP Perspective: Becoming a Pre-Health Student After Your First Year
By: Alexis Vaughn '27, Pre-Med
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PHAP Perspective: Shadowing Healthcare Professionals
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PHAP Perspective: Shadowing Healthcare Professionals
Written by Zoe Palmer '26
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