The Pre-Health Professional Development Office at West Virginia University is dedicated
to supporting students and alumni pursuing careers in the health professions to
make conscious and thoughtful decisions about their future paths.”
We provide a supportive advising environment for students and alumni to thrive academically
and to recognize how their academic and extracurricular experiences translate to
healthcare professions. This is accomplished through individual mentoring, specialized
programs and workshops, application preparation services, campus-wide announcements,
advising guides, newsletters, and more.
Pre-Health is not a major declaration, it is a student resource office that recognizes
the unique needs of pre-health students and offers specialized support services.
Mission
The Pre-Health Professional Development Office at West Virginia University offers
extensive programming and guidance to make the path of becoming a healthcare
professional as accessible, transparent, and positive as possible, giving our
students the best opportunity to achieve their goals.
Vision
Working closely with WVU’s network of partnerships, the Pre-Health Professional
Development Office aims to utilize a pan-university approach to support students
as they navigate a career path in the health professions. We seek to generate
highly qualified, well-rounded applicants through interactive programming and
one-on-one, individualized mentoring sessions. In this way, we can ensure that
all students have an opportunity for connection and exploration - ultimately
helping us build a health professions workforce that serves West Virginia and
beyond.
Purpose
- Encourage students to engage in academics that suit their individual interests
and fulfill prerequisite course.
- Aid in identifying meaningful co- and extracurricular experiences within West
Virginia University and the community at large.
- Promote the development of health professional competencies.
- Guide students as they overcome academic, personal, or professional challenges.
- Support students in maintaining physical and mental wellness through self-care.
- Empower students to take ownership of their story and prepare a successful pre-professional
application.
Objectives
- Offer frequent, university-wide programming (seminars, workshops) to prepare
students to apply to health professional programs.
- Engage in one-on-one mentoring sessions with students, tailored to their individual
needs and goals.
- Create and maintain a network of alumni, healthcare professionals, and others
within the WVU system that can assist students throughout their journey to
a healthcare career.
- Disseminate information about available resources and opportunities through regular
social media posting and a biweekly newsletter.
- Provide timely, structured application and interview support as students move
through their application process.
- Offer up-to-date information on all changes to common application processes and
procedures as they arise.”