Pre-Health Advisors

WesternU

As you explore Western University of Health Sciences, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture. You will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.

The culture of WesternU is about being and becoming – to help people discover who they are and who they can become. The Office of Recruitment is here to support you and your students. We look forward to serving you.

Upcoming Events For All Programs

Our colleges and programs offer a number of in-person and virtual events throughout the year, from virtual preview days, to group advising sessions, to presentations from faculty and more.  The list below provides links to information and registration for many of these events, and is updated regularly as new events are added.

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session

  Thursday, May 22 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

  Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | COMP-Northwest Info Session

  Thursday, May 22 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

  Are you interested in applying to our Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program on our Lebanon, Oregon campus? Join our virtual info session to ask your application questions and hear current medical students and our admissions representative discuss our curriculum, clinical rotation opportunities, admissions requirements, and more! Get to know our Lebanon community and how you can become a competitive applicant.

• OD Letter of Recommendation & Personal Statement Workshop “Who am I? What Should I Share?”

  Thursday, May 22 at 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session

  Thursday, May 29 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

  Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) | Admissions Group Advising Session

  Thursday, May 29 at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

  For pre-med students who are interested in becoming physicians with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree, Western University of Health Sciences hosts a virtual admissions advising session every last Thursday of the month. The college’s recruiter, TJ Pe, will be available to answer your admissions questions and/or get you connected with DPM students and faculty for more in-depth information about the program and career. This is an open session that you may enter and leave at your own convenience. 

• OD Financial Aid Webinar: How to Navigate Your Investment into Optometry

  Thursday, May 29 at 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

• OD-AS Drop-In Group Advising Session

  Monday, June 2 at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

• WesternU Preview Day & Open House | California Campus

  Saturday, June 7 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard Time

  Get to know WesternU, our programs, and our community. Choose your program of interest and join us on our Pomona, California campus to: – Hear directly from our faculty members about program curriculum and highlights – Explore our classrooms, labs, hands-on learning spaces, and more – Connect with current students and learn about their experiences – Participate in hands-on, interactive workshops – Learn about navigating the admissions process and preparing to meet our application requirements – Gain insights into setting yourself up for admissions success  

• WesternU Preview Day | Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences Livestream

  Saturday, June 7 at 9:45 AM Pacific Standard Time

  We’ve added a virtual option for our upcoming Preview Day & Open House! Join a livestream of our session highlighting the MS and PhD in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences programs to get to know WesternU, our programs, and our community. Register to: – Hear directly from faculty members about curriculum and program highlights – Connect with current students and learn about their experiences – Learn about navigating the admissions process and preparing to meet our application requirements – Gain insights into setting yourself up for admissions success

• DMD Drop-In Advising Session

  Monday, June 9 at 2:30 PM Pacific Standard Time

• OD Drop-In Group Advising

  Thursday, June 12 at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

  Do you have questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Optometry (OD) program? Drop in during our virtual group advising session, where you and your fellow prospective students will have the opportunity to ask an admissions team member your specific application questions. Register to get help navigating our admissions process and receive tips on how to become a competitive applicant.

• Your Path to Medical School: Admissions Overview for DO and DPM

  Friday, June 13 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

  Are you looking for advice on medical school admissions? Join our quarterly webinar to discuss WesternU’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) programs, including prerequisites and application requirements, strategies for becoming a competitive applicant, and tips for navigating the admissions process. We will also feature current WesternU students to answer your questions after the presentation! 

• OD Drop-In Advising Session

  Monday, June 16 at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

• DMD Drop-In Group Advising

  Wednesday, June 18 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

  Do you have questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program? Drop in during our virtual group advising session, where you and your fellow prospective students will have the opportunity to ask an admissions team member your specific application questions. Register to get help navigating our admissions process and receive tips on how to become a competitive applicant

• Master of Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA)| Application Workshop

  Thursday, June 19 at 2:30 PM Pacific Standard Time

  Do you need assistance with your PA program application? Join our virtual application workshop to ask your questions and hear advice from our admissions representatives on how to complete a successful application. You’ll also receive tips on how to improve your personal statement and learn how to become a more competitive applicant.

• DMD-IDP Drop-In Advising Session

  Monday, June 23 at 2:30 PM Pacific Standard Time

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)| Application Workshop

  Tuesday, June 24 at 2:30 PM Pacific Standard Time

  Do you need assistance with your DVM program application? Join our virtual application workshop to ask your questions and hear advice from our admissions representatives on how to complete a successful application. You’ll also receive tips on how to improve your personal statement and learn how to become a more competitive applicant.

• IDP Drop-In Group Advising

  Thursday, June 26 at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

  Do you have questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD-IDP) program? Drop in during our virtual group advising session, where you and your fellow prospective students will have the opportunity to ask an admissions team member your specific application questions. Register to get help navigating our admissions process and receive tips on how to become a competitive applicant.  

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) | Admissions Group Advising Session

  Thursday, June 26 at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

  For pre-med students who are interested in becoming physicians with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree, Western University of Health Sciences hosts a virtual admissions advising session every last Thursday of the month. The college’s recruiter, TJ Pe, will be available to answer your admissions questions and/or get you connected with DPM students and faculty for more in-depth information about the program and career. This is an open session that you may enter and leave at your own convenience. 

• DMD Drop-In Group Advising

  Monday, July 7 at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

  Do you have questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program? Drop in during our virtual group advising session, where you and your fellow prospective students will have the opportunity to ask an admissions team member your specific application questions. Register to get help navigating our admissions process and receive tips on how to become a competitive applicant.

• IDP Drop-In Group Advising

  Monday, July 14 at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

  Do you have questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD-IDP) program? Drop in during our virtual group advising session, where you and your fellow prospective students will have the opportunity to ask an admissions team member your specific application questions. Register to get help navigating our admissions process and receive tips on how to become a competitive applicant.  

• DMD Drop-In Group Advising

  Monday, July 14 at 2:30 PM Pacific Standard Time

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Medical School Mock Interviews

  Monday, July 14 at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

  Join us for a round of medical school mock interviews hosted via Zoom by the faculty and medical students at WesternU COMP-Northwest.  Three pre-med students currently applying to medical schools have volunteered to be mock interviewed live, followed by feedback and discussion with the panel.  This is part of the Osteopathic Awareness event series brought to you by WesternU – College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest.

• OD Drop-In Group Advising

  Tuesday, July 15 at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

  Do you have questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Optometry (OD) program? Drop in during our virtual group advising session, where you and your fellow prospective students will have the opportunity to ask an admissions team member your specific application questions. Register to get help navigating our admissions process and receive tips on how to become a competitive applicant.

• IDP Drop-In Group Advising

  Monday, July 21 at 2:30 PM Pacific Standard Time

• OD Drop-In Group Advising

  Monday, July 28 at 2:30 PM Pacific Standard Time

• WesternU Preview Day & Open House | California Campus

  Saturday, November 15 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard Time

  Get to know WesternU, our programs, and our community. Choose your program of interest and join us on our Pomona, California campus to: – Hear directly from our president and faculty members about program curriculum and highlights – Explore our classrooms, labs, hands-on learning spaces, and more – Connect with current students and learn about their experiences – Participate in hands-on, interactive workshops – Learn about navigating the admissions process and preparing to meet our application requirements – Gain insights into setting yourself up for admissions success