Events

Upcoming Events for Pre-Health Students

The following events are being hosted by UW Bothell or other health organizations for the benefit of all Pre-Health Students. UWB HOSTED events are opportunities that are open to all eligible persons regardless of race, sex or other identity.

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. For UWB HOSTED events, make a request connected to a disability or health condition by contacting UWB Pre-Health Advising by email (uwbprehealth@uw.edu) or phone (425-352-3418) at least two weeks prior to the event.

The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) is hosting FREE opportunities for undergraduate students considering a graduate degree in public health—ASPPH’s This Is Public Health® (TIPH) Virtual Mini Graduate School Fairs. Each fair features a live info session with participating schools and programs, followed by virtual breakout rooms for one-on-one conversations with admissions representatives.

When: Multiple dates throughout the month!

Where: Virtual (via Zoom)

At each fair, students can:

Connect directly with representatives from accredited public health schools and programs nationwide.
Explore options for master’s and doctoral degrees.
Gather insights on application requirements, financial aid, and career pathways.
Talk one-on-one with admissions staff and learn about application requirements.

Stop by between 10:00am-12:00pm to meet Aaren Hurd, Student Recruitment Manager at Morehouse School of Medicine. Aaren will be able to tell you more about MSM as well as the More in Common Alliance, so stop by the Career Center in UW1-103 to say hello and learn more about Morehouse!

5:00-6:00pm | Zoom

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine has received a strong number of applications from University of Washington – Bothell students, and they have been very successful in our program. Because of this, we are especially interested in engaging more intentionally with your pre-med community and sharing more about Noorda-COM.

This session will include a 30-minute presentation covering our curriculum, student life, match outcomes, clinical rotations, and other highlights of Noorda-COM. This would be followed by a 30-minute Q&A with members of our student ambassador team, allowing students to hear directly from current Noorda-COM students.

10:30-11:30am | Hybrid! Available in DISC 464 and over Zoom

For those PREPARING to apply to professional programs in health, whether it’s medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, or other professional preparation programs – let’s talk about how you will articulate your alignment and capacity for the field. The Health Professions & Natural Science Pathways Manager will share information about the elements of the application, the timeline for the process, and prepare you for the road ahead.

The Career & Internship Center is hosting our virtual spring Exploring Careers in Healthcare Panel on Thursday, April 30 from 4-5pm. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about potential career pathways from a variety of healthcare professionals, including a(n) optometrist, pharmacist, and dentist. Students can register here via Handshake.

Noon – 1:00pm | Zoom

Join Connor McComas from Academic Advising & Kristen Labrecque from Career Services to level up your career readiness with examples from Psychology/Mental & Behavioral Health and the social sciences. We’ll talk about:

Finding local employment related to your major both during your time as an undergrad and after graduation.
Obtaining a Mentor – Appropriate searching steps and asks
Preparing for graduate school, including timing, work and volunteer opportunities, and creating an effective application

10:30-11:30am | DISC 464

For those PREPARING to apply to majors, scholarships, graduate/professional programs – let’s talk about what’s needed for an effective personal statement. The Health Professions & Natural Science Pathways Manager will share tips for writing your statement and lead an interactive workshop where you will work together to start your statement and leave inspired to complete this essential piece of any application.

The OHSU Physician Assistant Program is hosting a series of virtual information sessions for students who may be interested in becoming a PA.

During the information sessions, the admissions team will give an overview of our program, student services, admissions requirements, tuition and financial aid as well as the opportunity to connect with current students during the student panel portion of the meeting.

Our 2026 Information Session dates are listed below. All sessions will begin at 5:30 PM and conclude at 7 PM PT.

May 14 – Register here
June 11 – Register here

Become a PA: Pre-PA Workshop at AAPA 2026

Saturday, May 16^th at 8am-3pm

If you plan on becoming a PA, this dynamic all-day event is for you – held during the largest national PA and PA student conference! Join us in New Orleans, Louisiana for a day of networking with PAs and PA students, panels and exhibitions from PA school admissions experts and PA programs, and a presentation directly from CASPA on PA school applications.

May 20, 2026 – 2:00-5:00pm Eastern time

The 2026 ADEA GoDental Virtual Fair (#GDVF26) is designed to offer guidance, advice and important tips to help you put your best foot forward in the upcoming ADEA AADSAS® (ADEA Associated American Dental School Application Service) cycle.

In addition, take this opportunity to connect with representatives from 60+ dental schools to gain insight into their environment, curriculum, student experience and mission.

Plus, current students will be available to answer your top questions about life in dental school!

Connect with Reps from Medical Schools,
3-Year Accelerated & Postbac Programs!
June 3 – 4, 2026
Wednesday, June 3:
Live Information Sessions from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET

Thursday, June 4:Chat w/ Medical Schools, 3-Year Accelerated Programs & Postbac Programs from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET
Register Today!