Fall 2026 Events
Essential for Class of 2030! HPA 110 Creating a Prehealth Blueprint. Monday, September 28, 6:00pm, White Lecture Hall: This session is designed for first-year students or students who are new to prehealth at Duke. HPA advisors will discuss common course and experience requirements; dive into the Core Competencies; help you think about your values and priorities so you can make plans. We’ll bust some common myths and increase your confidence in making choices that are best for you. Use this session to get a jump start on planning your prehealth journey.
Drop-ins
For fall 2026, HPA advisors will offer different ways for students to connect with their advisees. If you haven't received an assigned Prehealth Advisor, please visit our Advising page and select your graduation year for details.
Advisor | Dorm Assignments | Fall Drop-Ins |
| David Frankel | Please see the Advising Website and select your graduation year. | Date/times vary by week. Check your email for details or contact David. |
| Natalia Silva Harwood | Please see the Advising Website and select your graduation year. | By appointment only |
| Robert Jones, III | Please see the Advising Website and select your graduation year. | By appointment only |
| Brittany Morhac | Please see the Advising Website and select your graduation year. | By appointment only |
| Alyssa Perz | Please see the Advising Website and select your graduation year. | Fridays 2:00 – 4:00PM, in 333 Old Chemistry |
Spring 2026 Events
Preparation Curriculum: ESSENTIAL Sessions for The Class Of 2029, Transfers, and Students New to Prehealth!
- HPA 130-Prehealth Foundation: What to do and Why- (Recording is now available) Do you want to pursue a research opportunity or a volunteer role with patients this spring? Find experiences near home or apply to programs elsewhere this summer? The choices ahead can feel overwhelming, but only YOU are qualified to create your unique path toward a career in healthcare. HPA advisors will help you understand the WHY behind categories of experiences, WHAT constitutes a quality endeavor, and HOW to start recording and reflecting upon each activity. We will also share resources for finding summer opportunities.
- HPA 140-Four-Year Planning Workshop- (Recording is now available) First-year students and anyone new to prehealth are invited to join advisors at the Four-Year Planning Workshop, where you will create a flexible four-year plan focused on prehealth coursework. During the workshop, you will explore whether you can complete prehealth requirements alongside different combinations of majors, minors, and certificates. You’ll also see how experiences such as study abroad, DukeEngage, research, or other high‑impact opportunities can fit into your academic and personal priorities. In addition, the workshop will help you think through how to use your summers, when to take standardized tests, and how a gap year might strengthen both your Duke experience and your professional school application. To prepare, review the requirements for your intended health profession (see Course Requirements by Career Type. [Click here to access the workshop materials].
Fall 2025 Event Recordings
HPA 110: Getting Started with Shadowing on September 17 at 6-7 PM in 2231- FFSC.
HPA 120: Creating a Prehealth Blueprint on September 24 from 6-7 PM in 2231-FFSC.
HPA 140: Four-Year Planning Workshop, Monday, September 8 at 6 PM in 2231-FFSC.
HPA 150: Pulse Check Workshop, Wednesday, September 10 at 6PM in 2231-FFSC.
MedMAP MCAT Experience Panel, Thursday, October 9 from 6-7PM.