Events & Announcements

Learn more about the University of Georgia School of Law by taking a tour and hearing from a panel of current law school students. Learn about the admissions process and discover how UGA Law can help you to launch a career in sports and entertainment law on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 4 pm -7 pm in Hirsch Hall TBD. This event is for UGA pre-law students and admitted law school students who have an interest in sports and entertainment law.

Interested in meeting and getting advice from current medical students? Medical students from the AU/UGA Medical Partnership Campus will be holding virtual drop-ins Wednesday, February 19th from 7:00pm-8:30pm. This drop-in session will focus on general tips and advice to prepare for medical school.  Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more and make connections!  Zoom Link: […]

Make the most of your Health Professions Fair experience with a Preparatory Information Session, Thursday, February 20th from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Come away with confidence that you will make a positive impression and gather the information you need for success! Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94068909851 Meeting ID: 940 6890 9851 If you have […]

Please join the Preprofessional Advising Office (PPAO) and our sponsor, Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, to view The Power to Heal on Sunday, February 23rd, from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The documentary will be on the Third Floor of the Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Services Building, 242 King Avenue, Athens. The parking lot will be available […]

The Pre-Professional Advising Office will hold a Health Professions Fair on Thursday, February 27th, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Tate Grand Hall. The goal of the Health Professions Fair is to provide UGA Pre-Health students with the opportunity to connect directly with admissions representatives from health professional schools across the country.

The Office of Global Engagement and the Pre-Professional Advising Office are proud to offer our pre-health students an opportunity to study abroad in South Africa! The Health in South Africa Winter Break Program is intended for UGA students who plan to pursue careers in healthcare and who are working actively toward this goal.  Participants will have […]

The Pre-Professional Advising Office is offering a “Bring Your Own Code” Mock MCAT session on two Saturdays this spring. Those dates are February 22nd and March 15th, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM in the Cedar Street Building (formerly Chemistry) 0677. In these sessions, students will use their own full-length practice test code. The goal is to simulate the test-day atmosphere for taking the MCAT this spring or summer.

Space is limited, and seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Students with a currently registered MCAT testing date will be preferred. Registration is now open.

Learn more about how to prepare for your law school applications by joining us for a presentation on the LAST, Transcripts, and Letters of Rec (CAS Application) on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm via Zoom . This session will focus on the transcripts you need, letters of recommendation submission, and LSAT […]

Does the thought of ethical questions in an interview feel like a maze? Are you unsure how to answer and the best approach to take? Let’s find the right path together! Join Lise Kalla and Casey Ellis for a Multiple Mini-Interview Ethical Question Info Session! We will go through the do’s and don’ts, strategies, and […]

Meet the directors of admissions for both Southern College of Optometry and University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry in a panel Q/A session at the Georgia Center Room #E, from 7:00  until 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 26th. Joseph H. Hauser, Vice President for Student Services at Southern College of Optometry and Gerald […]

Are you interested in joining the UGA Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED)? 

AED is the National Honor Society for Pre-Health undergraduates. 

To become a member of AED, you must meet each of these requirements:  

Learn about the RMU Doctor of Optometry Program in Provo, Utah and how to be a competitive applicant in their presentation, Wednesday, March 19 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/98070883611 Meeting ID: 980 7088 3611

Congratulations to Taz Qadri, the winner of the 2024 Excellence in Innovation Award! Ms. Qadri has been a part of the Pre-Professional Advising Office since 2018, where she primarily supports our pre-veterinary and pre-PA students. She oversees our Health Disparities and Equity Certificate program, and she developed our Bioethics and Healthcare program and our First Responder Health Disparity Awareness Program (FRHDA).

Are you experiencing uncertainty, confusion, or doubt about the next steps for your career path? Are you nervous about networking? Meet with your Pre-Health Advisor to get a thorough check-up on your academic journey. We’ll review your coursework, offer guidance on clinical experience, and ensure you’re on the healthiest path to your goals.

Would you like to meet with a student who shares your pathway and can help you navigate your journey? Complete an inquiry form and a Pre-Professional Student Ambassador will reach out to you!

The Pre-Professional Advising Office (PPAO) and the Career Center will continue to offer Mock Interviews and Mock MMIs for students who have been invited to interview at a health professional school. The PPAO will conduct the mock MMIs, and the Career Center will conduct the mock interviews.

The Pre-Professional Advising Office (PPAO) is excited to introduce the UGA Pre-Professional Planner to enable pre-health and pre-law students the ability to keep track of their co-curricular experiences for their application cycle.