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
The Center for Pre-Health Advising (CPHA) is a centralized resource for all UW-Madison students and alumni – no time limit – who are interested in pursuing careers in healthcare.
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 and to sign up, 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. |
Stay Connected
Newsletter
Look for our newsletter, The Pre-Health Pulse, in your inbox the first and third Thursday of every month during the fall and spring semesters, and once a month during summer and winter breaks.
Social Media
Follow along for timely updates about upcoming events, pre-health information, and opportunities to help you explore and prepare for careers in the health professions.