Practice compassion while applying science to real-world scenarios. Explore pre-health profession to find one-on-one support for a health-related career.
Our health professions alumni have been at the forefront of innovation. From designing customized anesthetics to providing healthcare to Native American communities, our graduates are making an impact. Learn about their roles in different health profession fields.
Making an Impact on the Individual and Policy Level
Anna Ayala ‘19 collaborated with chemistry professor Sarah Kirk to develop local anesthetics for surgery patients. Anna also co-authored a study that was published in a neuroscience journal.
Building a Bridge to a Healthier Future
As a citizen of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Victoria Black Horse ‘13 has mentored Native American students and worked on a nearby reservation assisting a family medicine physician.
Willamette offers small class sizes. Not only will you work closely with professors, but you'll often build knowledge through individual pre-health advising opportunities. Work on undergraduate research with leading scholars and teachers committed to your professional development.
Professor Battle is a biochemist who collaborates with students on work related to different biomolecule types. Battle teaches a wide array of chemistry, biochemistry, and health career perspective courses.
Claire Hoffman, a Willamette graduate, is the FamilyCare Pre-Health Director. Hoffman helps bridge the gap between health care and higher education, having worked alongside OB-GYNs, nurse-midwives, and labor and delivery nurses.
Professor Jason Duncan earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology at the University of Southern California. Duncan teaches a variety of courses related to biology and health careers, emphasizing investigative hypothesis-driven science within the classroom.
Collaborate on research, pursue interests, and prepare for a career in health professions. We offer specialized courses to help you study your passions. Consider taking classes such as Motor Learning and Control, Biostatistics, or Biochemistry to advance your skills. You can also utilize these specialty courses to fulfill graduate program requirements.
Gain hands-on emergency medical experience through active participation in Willamette Emergency Medical Services (WEMS). In this course, licensed EMRs and EMTs sharpen their skills with EMS drills, lectures, and campus medical emergencies. Build your expertise in trauma care, CPR, and more while making a direct impact on your community.
Explore diverse healthcare careers while gaining practical skills to prepare for your future. Build your network, sharpen your application materials, and get real-world insight from healthcare professionals. This course helps you navigate the path from student to healthcare professional with confidence.
Willamette offers generous financial aid packages for students pursuing a career in the healthcare industry. Students can also take advantage of several scholarship opportunities within the university. First-year students are eligible for several competitive scholarships including the Heatherington Public Health Scholarship and the STEM Scholarships. Additional scholarships are available to pre-health students after their first year at Willamette.
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