Pre-Professional Advising

Illinois State offers a comprehensive preparatory plan of study for admission to graduate-level programs in the health professions. Working with your advisors, highly motivated students can develop a structured plan of recommended courses and experiences to prepare for a career in medical fields. You may choose any major as long as you take the required prerequisite courses for the profession you are interested in. Contact Pre-Professional Advisor for additional information or schedule an appointment below.

If you are a Biology or Molecular and Cellular Biology major, your Pre-Professional Advisor is Jeff Helms.

Schedule a Pre-Professional Advising Appointment with Jeff

All other majors should contact University College Pre-Preprofessional Advisor Kate Weiser.

Schedule a Pre-Professional Advising Appointment with Kate

To explore recommended coursework, select the profession you are interested in:

Student Organizations

Pre-Health Society

Academic/Honorary RSO

The Pre-Health Society assists students in becoming competitive applicants for health professional programs through community service and networking with medical professionals. It is open to any student interested in professional health programs and is strongly encouraged for any pre-professional health student.

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Pre-Dental Society

Academic/Honorary RSO

The Pre-Dental Society provides information and opportunities for students pursuing a career in dentistry. It is open to any student interested in the field of dentistry and is strongly encouraged for any pre-dental student.

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Courses

Interested in one of our pre-professional courses? Contact Pre-Professional Advisor Kate Weiser.

IDS 194 - Careers for Health Professionals

IDS 194 is a one credit hour seminar course designed for pre-professional health students to understand and prepare for application to their intended area. It is offered each fall semester and is best suited for students within one year of professional application.

IDS 298A02 - Professional Practice: Mentorship in Healthcare Professions

IDS 298A02 is a once credit hour experience course designed for pre-professional health students to work with a professional healthcare mentor in the community. It is offered each spring semester and is best suited for students within one year of professional application.