Health is more than the absence of disease. Health is about jobs and unemployment, education, the environment, and all of those things that go into making us healthy.
Clinical experience vs. patient care experience
Learn about alumni experiences in health professions
Plan ahead with required coursework by profession
Explore advising options
As a UW-Madison student, you have full access to CPHA’s resources for as long as you need them – even after you graduate. Explore some of our advising resources tailored to every stage of preparing for a career in healthcare.
Plan for and explore careers in healthcare
There are many professions in healthcare, and everyone’s path to a healthcare career looks different. Learn more about health professions, required coursework, related graduate program application processes, and more.
Discover upcoming events
Explore pre-health events including professional development programming, First Year Planning Sessions, drop-in advising, and more!
Drop-in Advising Schedule
For the latest schedule changes, please refer to our CPHA Events Calendar!
| Year in School | Drop-in Day(s) | Drop-in Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First-Year Students | Fridays | 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. |
| Second-Year Students through Alumni | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays | 1:00p.m. – 3:30p.m. |
Our newsletter
The Pre-Health Pulse is a bimonthly newsletter for pre-health students, authored by the Center for Pre-Health Advising (CPHA). Look for it the first and third Thursday every month during fall and spring semesters and once a month during winter and summer breaks.
Find us on socials
We use social media to share health professions resources, advising information, event announcements, student opportunities, alumni insights, and timely reminders throughout the year.
Events & Programs
We offer events throughout the year that support career exploration, professional development, and preparation for health professions.