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.

Office Location

2101 West End Avenue; Moore College A101; Nashville, TN 37240
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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.

Fall 2025 Events, Workshops & Group Sessions (More Coming Soon!)

  • September 4 @ 6-7:30pm, The Commons Center 235/237: Pre-Health/Pre-Med 101 Info Session - Incoming Fall 2025 VU Students - RSVP & Event Info Here
  • September 11 @ 6-7:30pm, The Commons Center 235/237: Pre-Health/Pre-Med 101 Info Session (repeat of Sept 4th) - Incoming Fall 2025 VU students - RSVP & Event Info Here
  • September 13 @ Virtual 8am-4pm (CST), MappdCon Free Annual Pre-Health Conference - RSVP & Event Info Here 
  • September 25 @ 5-7pm, Sarratt Student Center, Rand Hall 189: Learn What Physicians Do: Physician Demos (OMM) & Medical School Admissions Support. 10 event raffles for OMED Pre-Med Conference Registration Fee. (Attendance required to win.) - RSVP Link & Event Info Here
  • September 27-28, Osteopathic Medicine Education National Conference in Downtown Nashville! Includes Pre-Med Conference Events ($50 Pre-Med Registration Fee) & Food Provided - RSVP & Event Info Here
  • October 14 @ 4-5:30pm: Get Ready! Music City Annual Expo Event: Prep, Suit Up & Shine - RSVP Link & Event Info
  • October 16 @ 6-7pm: HPAO + Study Abroad - RSVP & Event Info Here
  • October 22 @ 3-6pm: Annual Music City Health Professions Program Expo - RSVP & Event Info Here
  • November 17 @ 6:15-7:15pm: HPAO Committee Letter Info Session - RSVP & Event Info Here
  • November 20 @ 6:15-7:15pm: HPAO Committee Letter Info Session - RSVP & Event Info Here
  • December 3 @ 4-6pm: Medical / Dental Personal Statement Support Workshop - RSVP & Event Here
  • (Open) December 12th - January 16th: HPAO Committee Letter Online Info Session (Virtual Session Available)  
  • 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 20 @ 4-6pm: Medical / Dental Personal Statement Support Workshop - RSVP & Event Info Here