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Prehealth Advising

Workshops &
Group Advising Sessions

Group Advising Sessions cover larger topics and are used to disseminate information about topics ranging from a Health Professions Overview to workshops developing a personal statement.  By offering Group Advising, Prehealth Advisers can efficiently disseminate information, reach a broader student audience, ensure consistency across advising, optimize resources, and foster community among health track students. Students are encouraged to attend group advising sessions for general guidance and to set up a 1:1 advising appointment to discuss their personalized journey to healthcare.

Prehealth Advising offers a full asynchronous curriculum for prehealth students at any Penn State campus. Please see our Prehealth SharePoint page for a full list of recorded sessions and their associated resources. Current students, faculty, and staff should be able to access the page with their PSU Access ID. Alumni can request access to the page here.

Faculty, staff, and student organizations wishing to request a session for their group may do so here: Prehealth Advising Presentation Request – Fill out form

 

Fall '26 Sessions

Foundation Level Sessions

Foundation Group Advising sessions are intended for students early in their academic careers are beginning to explore entering a health professions program.

  • Health Professions Overview*
  • Health Professions Overview*
  • What Should I Do Next? (Gap Year/Summer Planning) | Tuesday, 10/6/26 @5PM in 301D Huck
  • OMM Demo with PCOM: Experience Osteopathic Medicine in Action | Wednesday, 10/21/26 @6PM in 8 Mueller
  • Today I'm Stressed About... I Feel Behind, Now What? | Thursday, 11/5/26 @6PM on Zoom Webinar

 

Body-Double Sessions

A Body Double Session is a relaxed, low-pressure opportunity to stay focused while working alongside others in a supportive environment. During these sessions, students gather in a quiet space where the shared goal is simple: make progress on individual tasks while being “in it together.”


You’ll have the chance to informally chat with pre-health advisers and connect with peers who may be navigating similar challenges, whether it’s coursework, applications, or planning next steps. The atmosphere is intentionally welcoming and flexible—conversation is encouraged before or after focused work periods, or whenever you need a quick reset. To make the experience more comfortable, light snacks are provided, helping create a sense of community and ease. Whether you’re looking for accountability, a space to concentrate, or just a moment to feel less alone in your work, a body double session offers a supportive blend of productivity and connection.

  • What Should I Do Next? (Gap Year/Summer Planning) | Tuesday, 10/6/26 @5PM in 301D Huck
  • Application Year Concerns & Discussion | Tuesday, 10/27/26 @5PM in 301D Huck
  • Today I'm Stressed About... I Feel Behind, Now What? | Thursday, 11/5/26 @6PM on Zoom Webinar

 

Level UP Sessions

Level UP Group Advising sessions are intended for students preparing to apply in the upcoming application cycle. These are higher level sessions and not appropriate for students who have not engaged with our foundational sessions.

  • Application Year Overview*
  • What Should I Do Next? (Gap Year/Summer Planning) | Tuesday, 10/6/26 @5PM in 301D Huck
  • OMM Demo with PCOM: Experience Osteopathic Medicine in Action | Wednesday, 10/21/26 @6PM in 8 Mueller
  • Application Year Concerns & Discussion | Tuesday, 10/27/26 @5PM in 301D Huck
  • Today I'm Stressed About... I Feel Behind, Now What? | Thursday, 11/5/26 @6PM on Zoom Webinar
  • Personal Statement Workshop | Tuesday, 11/10/26 @6PM in 162 Willard Building

*Session has passed. Please visit our SharePoint page to view the recording and access resources associated with this session.