Health Professions Advisory Office
We provide resources and support for Vanderbilt students considering careers in healthcare. We strive to holistically educate and counsel students about professional healthcare careers, including exploration, expectations, preparation, and the application process.
Support Offered
Connect with Us
Here are six ways to connect to resources and us below. For "quick questions" (5-10 minutes maximum) please join us for drop-in hours (times below) or email HPAO. For longer conversations, please schedule an appointment. Instructions for all options to connect are provided below.
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Attend Events, Workshops & Group Sessions
Discover annual events, programming and workshops by joining our HPAO Brightspace, email and social media channel to be informed about upcoming events, workshops and small group sessions designed to help you in your journey as a Vanderbilt pre-health student. Learn more by joining the HPAO email list serve to stay informed.
Spring 2026 Events, Workshops & Group Sessions
- (Open) December 12th - January 16th: HPAO Committee Letter Online Info Session (Self-Paced, Virtual Session Opens on HPAO Brightspace on Dec. 12th. No RSVP required.)
- January 6th @4:30-6pm: VU Summer Undergraduate Research Program (VUSRP) Proposal Preparation Workshop - RSVP & Event Info Here
- January 7th @ 6:15-7:15pm: HPAO Committee Letter Info Session - RSVP & Event Info Here
- January 8 @ 4-6pm: Medical / Dental Personal Statement Support Workshop - RSVP & Event Info Here
- January 12 @ 4-6pm: Medical / Dental Personal Statement Support Workshop - RSVP & Event Info Here
- January 14th @4:30-6pm: VU Summer Undergraduate Research Program (VUSRP) Proposal Preparation Workshop - RSVP & Event Info Here
- January 20 @ 4-6pm: Medical / Dental Personal Statement Support Workshop - RSVP & Event Info Here
Whether you are exploring, preparing, applying or taking next steps towards the healthcare professional school program or industry, join the HPAO Brightspace to access on-demand resources, advice and tools to support you on your journey as a Vanderbilt Pre-Health student.
Stay informed! Sign up for our HPAO email list serve to receive important and timely email announcements for current VU Pre-Health students.
Subscribe to our HPAO Email List
Walk-In Hours for the week of Jan. 5th:
- Monday: 1:00-3:30pm
- Tuesday: 2:00-4:30pm
- Wednesday: 2:00-4:30pm
- Thursday: 1:00-3:30pm
- Friday: 10:30am-1:00pm
Note: HPAO offers in-person peer advisor walk-in hours during the fall & spring semesters.
Fall/Spring semester, to schedule:
- Sign in to Handshake using VU email/VUNETID.
- Click the Tri-Bar Menu (top left on phone) and/or select:
- "Career Center" & "Appointments."
- Click "Schedule A New Appointment" & "Health Professions Advising" option.
- Select your appointment type need to view availability and schedule a session.
No appointments available? Don't forget options...
- Join HPAO Brightspace: access on-demand pre-health resources.
- Have a "quick" 5-10 minute question? Consider "walk-in hours" option as well in fall & spring semester.
Please check at least 3 weeks ahead in the appointment system.