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Getting Started

1. We encourage you to review the Prepare section of our website as you begin to explore health professions.  Our office has included several resources, including Prehealth Tips for Fall, Course Planning Worksheets for Trinity and Pratt, and sample schedules to assist you.   Duke Kunshan students should meet with DKU Office of Undergraduate Advising.
2. Please join our Listserv, to receive notices and announcements of interest to prehealth students.  We will start a weekly series of communications and send it to that list.

Drop-in Advising  (Dec. 4th- Last Day for Drop-ins)

 Mondays 3:00-5:00 PM on Zoom

Tuesdays 12:00 noon-2:00 PM on Zoom

Thursdays 1:00-3:00 PM on Zoom

Friday, December 1^st -Drops-ins will be on Zoom

Changes to the weekly schedules will be announced in the HPA newsletter.

We have created opportunities for you to connect with the Duke Office of Health Professions Advising: 

1. Please review the Prepare section of our website.  

2. Please sign up for the prehealth listserv!

3. To be assigned a Sophomore HPA advisor please complete a 4 Year Plan & Pulse Check worksheet and submit them here. Pulse Check Worksheet and Core Competencies.  Duke Kunshan students should meet with DKU Office of Undergraduate Advising.

Drop-in Advising  (Dec. 4th- Last Day for Drop-ins)

 Mondays 3:00-5:00 PM on Zoom

Tuesdays 12:00 noon-2:00 PM on Zoom

Thursdays 1:00-3:00 PM on Zoom

Friday, December 1^st -Drops-ins will be on Zoom

Changes to the weekly schedules will be announced in the HPA newsletter.

FlexMed Advising

Duke HPA provides advising for Class of 2026 Trinity & Pratt students who meet and follow the following requirements:

• Meet all of the FlexMed requirements set forth by Sinai.
• Have a 3.75 cumulative Duke GPA as of the start of Fall 2023
• Attended Duke’s Preparing Your Application for FlexMed workshop.  If unable to attend has thoroughly reviewed the materials posted in Box.
• Attended a workshop hosted by Mt. Sinai.
• Declare their Intent to Apply no later than 11:59pmEST on November 30, 2023.
  • Students meeting all eligibility requirements will receive an email with an RMEA advisor with a Calendly link to schedule an RMEA appointment.
  • All eligible applicants are offered one RMEA appointment between Nov 2023-Jan 8, 2024.

Junior advising focuses on final coursework, timing of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or other exam, the application process, choice of schools, and letters of recommendation. We recommend that you talk with an advisor at least once a year to be sure you are on track and will be ready to apply at the time you wish. This also helps us get to know you better when we write a committee letter on your behalf. Please note that you may have one advisor for your sophomore year and a different advisor for your junior/senior/alum years. Duke Kunshan students should meet with DKU Office of Undergraduate Advising.

• Please sign up for the prehealth listserv!
• To be assigned a junior advisor please update your Pulse Check form and submit it here.  Duke Kunshan students should meet with DKU Office of Undergraduate Advising.
• Fall 2023 Check-In Event (Did you miss the presentation? Listen to the recording here.)

Senior advising focuses on final coursework, timing of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or other exam, the application process, choice of schools, letters of recommendation, interview preparation and gap year opportunities. We recommend that you talk with an advisor at least once a year to be sure you are on track and will be ready to apply at the time you wish. This also helps us get to know you better when we write a committee letter on your behalf. All advisor assignments are based on your first-year dorm or living situation. Please note that you may have one advisor for your first-year and sophomore year and a different advisor for your junior/senior/alum years. Transfer students should see the end of the list for your advisor. Duke Kunshan students should meet with DKU Office of Undergraduate Advising. If you applied to medical school in summer 2023, please continue to work with your RMA advisor.  See more information Advising for Applicants in the 2024M Cohort.
 

**Duke Kunshan students should meet with DKU Office of Undergraduate Advising.

The Office of Health Professions Advising provides prehealth advising to Duke alumni who graduated with degrees from Trinity or Pratt within the last five years.  If you have worked with our office, please continue to work with your junior/senior advisor.  If you are new to prehealth and have not worked with an advisor from our office, please schedule appointments with Ms. Natalia Silva Harwood.  Join our alumni listserv to stay connected with HPA and receive our weekly announcements.  To request an extension of your NETID for access to online resources, complete the NETID Request Form.

**Duke Kunshan students should meet with DKU Office of Undergraduate Advising.

Special Interest advising recognizes the differences needed for students with an interest in pursuing programs in dentistry, physical therapy, nursing and pharmacy. Please see the bottom of this page for the specific advisors based on your interest. For all others contact the Office of Health Professions Advising.