Health Professions Advising
Graduate School Advising
We provide personalized advising and strategic planning for students pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, physician assistant programs, and other health professions. Our mission is to bridge the gap for students who:
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Attend institutions without formal health professions or graduate school advising.
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Are career changers seeking to enter the healthcare field.
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Did not matriculate directly into health professions or graduate school after college.
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Whether you’re just starting out or circling back to your dream, we’re here to support your unique journey.
Who we serve
What we do
​​This service is intentionally designed for:
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Undergraduate students without access to health professions advising or advising to prepare for graduate school at their institution.
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Career changers who are pursuing a new direction in the health professions of advanced degrees in STEM.
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Post-baccalaureate students who did not immediately apply to health professions school or graduate school but are now ready to pursue that goal.
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Students from underrepresented or underserved backgrounds seeking equitable guidance.
Comprehensive Advising and Career Support Services:
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Career Exploration & Goal Setting
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Prerequisite Course Planning
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Gap Year Planning & Program Matching
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Application Timeline Development
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Personal Statement & Essay Editing
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Interview Preparation & Mock Interviews
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Letters of Recommendation Strategy
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School Selection & Application Guidance
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Post-Application Support (Waitlist strategy, updates, secondaries)
Who we serve
​​This service is intentionally designed for:
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Undergraduate students without access to health professions advising or advising to prepare for graduate school at their institution.
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Career changers who are pursuing a new direction in the health professions of advanced degrees in STEM.
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Post-baccalaureate students who did not immediately apply to health professions school or graduate school but are now ready to pursue that goal.
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Students from underrepresented or underserved backgrounds seeking equitable guidance.
Testimonials
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"I felt lost during my post-undergraduate gap-year, afraid it was too late for me to change career paths from dentistry to my true passion of veterinary medicine. Dr. Stoddard supported me in every way possible, assisting me in fulfilling prerequisite requirements, networking, and ultimately, during my application process. With her aid, I realized it wasn't too late for me to turn my career path in a different direction. Now I'm fulfilling my purpose, every day! I have been accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine at The University of Tennessee. Everyone deserves a "Dr. Stoddard" in their corner."
-Kaylah Whalum
Your Journey, Step by Step
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Initial Consultation: Meet with an advisor to assess your goals and needs.
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Custom Advising Plan: Receive a personalized roadmap based on your timeline and background.
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Ongoing Mentorship: Access one-on-one advising, document feedback, and mock interviews