Pre-Health Professions Advising

Welcome to UTC Pre-Health Advising

Welcome to UTC! Whether you are a first year freshman, transfer student, or someone looking to take a few courses before applying to professional school, we are excited to have you. Consider submitting the Pre-Health Interests Inquiry Form to be added to the Pre-Health Advising database. You will receive relevant emails with content, events, and resources based on your area of interest. We also encourage you to check out our orientation video to learn more about Pre-Health Advising at UTC. If you have further questions, feel free to signup for a Pre-Health Advising appointment. We look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

Pre-Health Interests Inquiry Form

Pre-Health Orientation Video

Schedule an Appointment

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Pre-Health Advising

Shadowing, Internships, and Direct Patient Patient Care Experience

Browse opportunities in the area to gain experience in healthcare as you prepare your application for professional program.

Guidemaps

Review admission requirements, prerequisites and decision process for specific healthcare programs.

Events

Explore discussion series, program visits, and workshops offered by Pre-Health Advising

Personal Statement and Resume Resources

Get help on personal statements and essays, resume and interview tips, plus much more.

Test Prep

Resources and information for the MCAT, GRE, DAT and other entrance exams for healthcare professions.

Careers in Healthcare

There are many career paths you can follow in healthcare. Check these career paths out and find a path that fits you best.

Application Resources

Review the process of applying to various healthcare professions as well as helpful links to more information on applications and tests required.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Explore opportunities abroad while gaining valuable experience in healthcare around the globe.

Research Resources

Review ways you can get involved in research both at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and outside the university.

Missed an event you were hoping to attend? Check out past Periodic Ponderings and Mocs Move Forward events on the UTC Pre-Health Advising YouTube Channel.

Covid 19 and FAQs

Review some commonly asked questions regarding pre-health professions. If you do not see your question addressed please reach out to the pre-health advisor for more information.

Theresa Blackman

Theresa Blackman serves as the Pre-Health Professions Advisor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Housed in the Center for Academic Support and Advisement on the 3rd floor of the UTC Library, Theresa works with students across all disciplines of all years who wish to pursue a career in healthcare with supplemental advising.

Check out resources for regional programs with Guidemaps, review test preparation and application information, learn about virtual and face to face experiences, and the wide range events for the fall below.

Instructions on how to schedule a Pre-Health Advising meeting

Click: Academics

Select: Advising/Tutoring (Navigate)

Click: Schedule an Appointment

Type of Appointment: Advising

Service: Pre-Health Advising

Select Date: you be able to view all open times for a 30 days on and after the date you select

Choose your preferred time and confirm your appointment. Please email [email protected] with any questions you may have concerning Pre-Health Advising at UTC.

Additional Contacts

UTC houses many accomplished faculty and staff that are happy to discuss healthcare careers with UTC students. In addition to the Pre-Health Advisor current students can reach out to these faculty.

Pre-Dentistry

Dr. Han J. Park, Phd, Department of Chemistry and Physics

Contact: [email protected]

Pre-Medicine

Dr. Gretchen Potts, PhD, Department of Chemistry and Physics

Contact: [email protected]

Dr. Han J. Park, Phd, Department of Chemistry and Physics

Contact: [email protected]

Pre-Pharmacy

Dr. Steven Symes, PhD Department of Chemistry and Physics

Contact: [email protected]

Graduate Contacts

UTC is proud to offer graduate programs in healthcare. To explore graduate programs offered at UTC utilize the links below. Students interested in these programs can reach out to the program coordinators or the Pre-Health Professions Advisor with additional questions.

Master of Public Health

MPH Program Manager: Emma Sampson, MPH

Contact: [email protected]

Physical Therapy, DPT Program

Program Coordinator: Rebecca Littleton, MPA

Contact: [email protected]

Occupational Therapy, OTD Program

Program Coordinator: Rebecca Littleton, MPA

Contact: [email protected]

Master of Science in Athletic Training

Program Director: Dr. Shellie Acocello, PhD, ATC

Contact: [email protected]

Guidemaps

Some programs are waiving the requirement for the GRE for the 2021 application cycle, due to the ongoing health crisis. Be sure to verify your program of interest's policy on the GRE as to whether: the GRE is required, waived for the 2021 cycle, or no longer required for applicants moving forward.