Tools
& Tips

Dive into a collection of tools, guides, and tips to support your journey in the health professions. There’s plenty to explore here, and becoming a member opens the door to even more curated resources, programs, and opportunities to help you get ahead.

The following resources are commonly used by pre-health students as they prepare for professional school. This page includes advising information, campus support services, and centralized application and testing platforms.

On-Campus Support

Center for Preprofessional Education

Pre-health advising and application guidance

www.coas.howard.edu/preprofessionaleducation/

Howard University Hospital

Clinical environment and exposure opportunities

Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library

Health sciences databases, study materials, and research support

Career Services

Resume support, interview preparation, and career planning

Faculty, upperclassmen, and research labs across campus may also serve as academic and professional resources.

Research & Professional Development

To guide your success as a future healthcare provider, seek out information regarding:

On-campus research opportunities

Summer programs and internships

Shadowing and clinical exposure

Long-term academic planning

Get to know your Preprofessional Advisor (Julie C. Andrist located in the Center for Preprofessional Education). Additional structured resources are available to active HPS members.