Exploring Health Professions Orientation

Are you interested in going into the health field but still exploring your options? Join UC Davis Health Professions Advising for the 2025 Exploring Health Professions Orientation on Tuesday, September 23rd in Giedt Hall 1002 from 3pm - 5pm. Orientation will overview tools to explore and how to be successful at UC Davis while on your pre-health journey.

Register for Exploring Health Professions Orientation


HPA will explore multiple professions, including*:

  • Pharmacy (PharmD)
  • Optometry
  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Public Health
  • Clinical Lab Sciences
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Chiropractic Medicine
  • Allied Health Fields
  • *Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and PA will be briefly discussed

Tentative Topics include:

  • Presentation
    • Overview of health professions and how to prepare
    • Guide to prerequisites and experiences