Welcome Class of 2024!
We would like to introduce you to Health Professions Advising at Tufts!
Who are we?
Amanda Stone is the pre-health advisor on campus. She oversees Health Profession Advising and works closely with all current students and alumni. She is also a Jumbo herself!
Ericka Miranda is the program coordinator and manages all aspects of programming and administration of the department. She works on content management of our online resources to provide students with information about preparing for health careers.
What do we do?
We work holistically with students to assist with self-assessment and research into healthcare professions; foster self-directed learning; encourage both curricular and extracurricular growth and development; and stress the importance of integrity, responsibility and professionalism.
If you are interested in pursuing one of the health professions after graduation, we offer information, advice and support to help you plan your curriculum and find health-related opportunities. As an upperclassman or alumnus, we can also help you work through the application process for medical, dental, veterinary and many other health professions graduate schools.
What resources are available?
Appointments – Individual advising appointments are available via phone and zoom. Please note that this year, we will also be launching virtual group advising sessions in order to reach as many of you as we can throughout the academic year.
Website: Our website has lots of accurate information on exploring the various health professions, course requirements, how to find health related and/or research experience and timelines for applying.
Canvas Course: Coming Soon! Sign up for Health-E News to be notified of when it’s launched.
Health-E News: Sign up here for our weekly department newsletter that will have information about various health professions, internship and volunteer/community service opportunities, student group events, and much more
Questions about Registration?
Visit our website for information on common course requirements for each of the health professions and an FAQ section that covers topics such as AP Credit, pros and cons about doubling up on lab sciences, and studying abroad as a pre-health Jumbo!
If you are unsure of how pre-matriculation credits can affect your course selection, please visit the Tufts Registrar’s webpage.
Contact Information:
For general questions, please contact: prehealth@tufts.edu
Information for Parents and Families
Many of your parents may have questions of their own regarding pre-health advising at Tufts. Parents are welcome to sign up for Health-E News themselves to stay up-to-date. We are also including this Parents’ Primer that has helpful information.
- September Meeting for First Year Students
- Canvas Pre-Health Advising Course Launch
- Exceptional Pass/Fail Policy in relation to Pre-health Coursework
We understand that these are not the circumstances in which you imagined starting your college careers. As if being a freshman were not daunting enough, being a freshman during a global pandemic is uniquely challenging. We are here to support you throughout this year and your time at Tufts to help you to develop the skill sets you need to become self-directed, life-long learners that will have successful healthcare careers.
Best wishes,
Amanda and Ericka
