Pre-Health Program (PHP)
The Pre-Health Program (PHP) provides to all St. Lawrence University students:
- Academic advising
- Health Career preparation informational sessions and consultations
- Health Career Interviews
- Recommendation letters from our Health Careers Committee
Career paths supported by the Pre-Health Program include:
To participate in the Pre-Health Program:
Get in touch with the PHP Co-Chairs Dr. Kari Heckman kheckman@znco.net and Dr. Jane Kring jkring@znco.net to request a meeting to discuss your career goals and interests. Start this advising process as soon as you come to campus as a First-Year student!
First-year students: Join our Mentorship Program! Work toward your career goals supported by our PHP Co-Chairs.
Check out St. Lawrence University’s Signature Course series:
Health Coaches I and II with CBL- open to all PHP students
Foundations of Medicine I and II- open to Pre-Med students
Find out what our alumni are up to after graduating from SLU!
Find out what our alumni have to say about health career preparation at SLU
The SLU experience that helped me be successful
Frequently asked questions:
Which Health Career is for me?
Who can I talk to about pursuing a Health Career?
I am an international student interested in a Health Career. What do I need to know?
What is Shadowing vs Clinical Experience?
I know shadowing is important. How do I find these opportunities?
Are there any service or volunteer experiences that involve health and health care?
How could I best use a gap year before graduate/professional school?
Which Health Careers require a Health Careers Committee letter?