Health Professions Advising
We work with our current Tufts students and alumni in exploring, applying, and preparing for a career in the health professions.
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Mission Statement
The Health Professions Advising Office works to support and encourage students as they explore the health professions and prepare competitive applications to apply to graduate professional school. We work holistically with students to assist with self-assessment and research into healthcare professions; foster self-directed learning; encourage both curricular and extracurricular growth and development; and stress the importance of integrity, responsibility, and professionalism. We offer information, advice, and support to help students plan their curriculum and find health-related experiences.
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Individual Appointments
Pre-Health Advisors meet with freshmen (beginning in their spring semester), sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni for one-on-one advising appointments. Appointments are posted every other Monday with availability for the following two weeks. It is expected that students will have reviewed our Canvas course prior to their appointment and come prepared with specific questions. Students should also be signed up for Health-E News. Appointment links can be found below.
Drop-In Hours
You can view current drop-in hours through our Health Professions Advising (HPA) Course.
About Us
Tufts University is a great place to be a pre-health student. The university is host to various health professions programs, including Tufts Medical, Tufts Dental and the increasingly popular Tufts Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy graduate programs. Tufts is one of the nation’s top research universities, earning the "Tier 1" classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the university's output of research activity. Students can engage in research on campus and off and participate in an incredible array of on campus activities. Tufts' location, close to many of the state’s largest healthcare facilities, enables students to gain the necessary clinical experience they will need as they pursue their career goals.
As prospective students, we hope you will consider Tufts for your undergraduate career but encourage you to choose the school that will ultimately meet your own specific needs. Whether that is large in-state institution, or a small liberal arts college like Tufts, choose the school that makes sense for you and your family. You can be a pre-health student anywhere. Becoming a doctor, nurse, physician assistant, or any other health professional does not require that you go to a particular college or pursue a specific major. In fact, pursuing what works best for you will inevitably make you the strongest candidate down the line.
Health Professions Advising by Year
The links below are intended to provide students and alumni with information specific to their pre-health year. Still have questions? Visit our FAQ page or email us at prehealth@tufts.edu.
Professional Schools Application Program (PSAP - Formerly HPRC)