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Pre-Health Student Resource Center

Med School Mock Interview Day registration

The Pre-Health Center provides:

Comprehensive health professions information for students, faculty, and staff
One on one and group academic and career advising with a focus on pre-health paths
Workshops and events for career exploration, grad school preparation, and application tips
Opportunities to explore, shadow, and network via our community partnerships
Instruction of Introduction to Health-Related Careers, HP 106 (2 credits)

Whether you are planning on a career as a physician, physical therapist, physician assistant, occupational therapist, or any of the numerous health-related careers, we are here to support you.

Undecided? Let us help you explore! Looking to gain experience? Let us help you network and learn about opportunities! In the "application" process? Let us help you be successful! Pre-Med, Pre-PA, Pre-PT, Pre-OT or any student with an interest in health-related careers, we are here for you from start to finish!

Health professions news

UWL students practice conducting an ultrasound in the EMPOWER Lab in the Health Science Center, a lab focused on improving lifespan health through the intersection of pelvic health, physical activity and longevity. Lisa VanWiel, assistant professor of Physical Therapy, at right, leads the lab and mentors student researchers.

Scholarship that listens Posted 12:48 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2026 High-impact student research rethinks postpartum care, exemplifies depth of PT education and student authorship Read

Mikayla Guldan, UWL OT student, will be working in a healthcare rural setting after graduation. Guldan accepted a scholarship that covers both years of tuition and books for the Occupational Therapy program. In return, she will commit one year after graduation to working at Emplify Health by Gundersen – Hillsboro Hospital.

Meeting the rural moment Posted 10:24 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2026 UWL Graduate & Extended Learning partnerships, programs strengthen healthcare access across communities Read

Physical Therapy graduate student, Mia Khalil, earned first place and the People's Choice Award at this year's 3 Minute Grad Project Competition with her research titled How Skinfold Measurements Can Change Wrestler Fueling Plans.

Weighing the risks Posted 10:48 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026 Mia Khalil earns top honors with 3 Minute Grad Project on wrestler safety Read

UW–La Crosse Physician Assistant Studies student Sam Weigel

Expanding his scope Posted 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 UWL student returns to grad school, expanding his role in patient care Read

The annual Say it in 6 competition challenges graduate students to distill big ideas into a single image and just six words. This year's theme: growth. (Pictured, first place winner Megan Vandermause)

Saying more with less Posted 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 Say it in 6 competition challenges grad students to rethink communication, reflect on growth Read

Health professions events

Starts 11:30 p.m. Fri, May 1 Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs Call for Proposals & Student Paper Prize Submissions

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tue, May 19 AI for Everyone Skills, Learning, and the Future of Work

Starts Noon Thu, May 21 IEEE EIT Conference at UW- La Crosse

Noon to 5 p.m. Wed, June 3 Barbara Stewart Scholarship Golf Outing All proceeds from the event support the Barbara Stewart Scholarship. This event is open to golfers of all abilities.

Multiple dates (4 upcoming) Driftless IDEA Camp Innovation • Discovery • Experiential Learning • Adventure