Pre-Professional Health Studies

Office of Pre-Professional Health Studies (OPPHS)

The Office of Pre-Professional Health Studies (OPPHS) provides advising, application support and educational assistance for students interested in preparing for a career in the following health-care profession: Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Podiatry, and Veterinary Medicine as well as general advising support for students interested in graduate programs for Physician's Assistant, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.  Overviews on pre-requisite courses, timelines for submission of applications, as well as links to national websites can be found under Timelines on the health advising website menu.

Students with career interests in health care related fields, such as Communication Science (Linguistics, Speech-Language-Hearing), Health Information Management, Kinesiology, Nursing, Public Health, and Therapeutic Recreation, should contact the College of Health Professions advising office in 1700 N. Broad, room 300B, 215-204-6779.

The Office of Pre-Professional Health Studies coordinates admission to the Health Scholars Program, the Accelerated Options (3+4) programs to the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy and Podiatry, and the Accelerated Option (3+3) Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the College of Health Professions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE OPPHS

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Summer Research Opportunities                                      

There is still time to apply for some of the opportunities to have a summer biomedical research experience, but time is running out.  Click here for a pdf with information and links. Dates in red indicate approaching deadlines.

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New Advisor

The Office of Pre-Professional Health Studies (OPPHS) is pleased to announce the addition of a new Academic Advisor, Tammi Wrice.

 Ms. Wrice will primarily advise Freshman and Sophomore students preparing for careers in the following Health Professions: Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Veterinary Medicine, Optometry, and Physician Assistant Programs.

She looks forward to meeting students, discussing what leads them to the Health Professions, and working with students throughout the initial preparation period. Please make sure to register for the Health Advising List Serve and plan on attending upcoming workshops and speaker presentations as they pertain to your particular interests. You can also schedule an appointment to meet with Ms. Wrice in order to discuss your particular career goals.

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Walk in Hours available
The OPPHS will have Walk in Hours every Tuesday beginning on January 20th

Every Tuesday from 9:00 to 12:00 pm and 2:00 to 4:00 pm students can walk in and sign up to see an advisor. Appointments will be scheduled every half hour and will be on a first come basis.

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The Pre-Health Evaluation Committee

Applicants to Medical Schools for the entering class of 2010 will be the first to be required to meet with a member of the Pre-Health Evaluation Committee in consideration of sending letters of recommendation out on their behalf. A meeting to review the process has been scheduled for January, 22nd. Students must have pre-registered their intent to apply to medical schools for 2010 by contacting the OPPHS healthadvising@temple.edu or 215 204-2513.

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The Scholars Corner

Monthly meetings for the MedScholars, Health Scholars, and Accelerated Option Candidates are being organized. Monthly meetings will begin in February, 2009.

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OPPHS Schedule of Activities

Check back soon for an activities update.

OPPHS Office Staff

Neida Perez, Director

Tammi Wrice, Advisor

Nicole Bailey, Office Support  

Office of Pre-Professional Health Studies
1810 Liacouras Walk, Suite 100
(215) 204-2513
healthadvising@temple.edu