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Pre-Health Conference @ UC Davis

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October 17, 2026   |   9:00 am – 12 noon   |   Hutchinson Field

Attend our WesternU workshop: Pathways to Health Professions, 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm.

The largest pre-health event in the nation! Interact with over 200+ exhibitors and 3000+ attendees. Develop valuable leadership and team-building skills.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ashish Atreja, MD, MPH, FACP, AGAF – the nation’s leading voice in evidence-based digital health and AI-led transformation.

The Pre-Health Conference provides community college, university, and post-bac students with the information and skills necessary to succeed in the health-professions school admission process. It provides a unique opportunity for direct contact with deans of admission, admission officers, financial aid officers, faculty, and staff from a wide variety of health professional programs and other organizations.

The deadline for students to register for the Pre-Health Conference is October 11, 2026. There is a fee to register. Registration information.

Pre-Health Conference at UC Davis Website

Eight Colleges for the Health Professions

  • A dentist consults with a seated patient in a modern dental clinic, surrounded by dental equipment and a computer displaying an X-ray. College of Dental Medicine (CA)
  • Medical students in white coats practice clinical skills on a medical mannequin in a simulation lab, with one instructor guiding a student. College of Graduate Nursing (CA) & CGN-Northwest (OR)
  • Two people in white lab coats practice a medical procedure on a mannequin arm in a classroom, with a skeleton model in the background. College of Health Sciences (CA) & CHS-Northwest (OR)
  • A female optometrist in a white coat holds a lens and smiles while preparing to examine a patient’s eyes using ophthalmic equipment. College of Optometry (CA)
  • A doctor in a white coat stands by a hospital bed, smiling and talking to a patient who is lying under a blanket in a hospital room. College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (CA) and Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine (OR)
  • A woman in a lab coat presents research findings on a poster to a group of people, standing in front of a brick wall. College of Pharmacy (CA)
  • Two healthcare professionals observe and assess a person walking in a clinical room with a red wall and patterned carpet. College of Podiatric Medicine (CA)
  • A veterinarian examines a brown dachshund's eyes with an ophthalmoscope while another person gently holds the dog. College of Veterinary Medicine (CA)

    • 27 Academic Programs

    One of the nation’s most comprehensive graduate health sciences universities, WesternU fosters collaboration, compassion, and a shared commitment to healing.

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    About WesternU

    Western University of Health Sciences is a private, non-profit graduate university for the health professions, dedicated to preparing tomorrow’s health practitioners to flourish as skilled, compassionate healers. WesternU students learn within a thriving center for comprehensive medical and veterinary education, as well as research and community outreach. Graduates are poised to move into the future to successfully meet the health-related needs of a growing population.
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    Tier 1 Medical School for Primary Care

    For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) and Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine as a Tier 1 institution for primary care training. WesternU could not be more proud of its faculty, administration, staff and students for this incredible achievement. WesternU has also been recognized for the most graduates Practicing in Primary Care, Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas and a Tier 4 medical school for Research. This is affirmation of our commitment to creating healthy communities.
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    Named a Best Grad School for Nursing Master’s Degree

    For the fourth time in the last five years, the College of Graduate Nursing (CGN) is among the best in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Nursing Schools: Master’s. The CGN Master’s program is ranked No. 45 (tied) in the nation. CGN has long stood on the foundation that a master’s degree should be the entry point for nursing.
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    More Points of Excellence

    Across our programs, students achieve exceptional results that reflect the strength of our academic preparation and real-world training.
    • Osteopathic Medicine: 100% Placement Rate for Class of 2026.
    • Podiatric Medicine: 100% Placement Rate for the past 13 years.
    • Graduate Nursing: Ranked for Best MSN Program by U.S. News & World Report 2026.
    • Pharmacy: Among the highest first-time NAPLEX passing rate in the U.S.
    • Veterinary Medicine: 95% of graduates secure a job prior to graduation (5-year average).

    Outcomes as of 2025.
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    A Research Institution

    Western University of Health Sciences is home to a growing research ecosystem focused on translational science, drug discovery, and community health. Our faculty and students pursue breakthroughs across neuroscience, cancer biology, diabetes, immunology, and more—always with a focus on moving research from bench to bedside. With the planned expansion of our research infrastructure and high-performance computing capabilities, WesternU is poised to become a national leader in discovery that directly improves human and animal health.
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    Our Campuses California & Oregon

    WesternU has campuses in Pomona, California and Lebanon, Oregon. We offer a welcoming, mission-driven environment for students pursuing a range of health professions. Whether you choose our California or Oregon campus, you’ll be part of a community that values service, leadership, and innovation.
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    Ready to begin?

    At WesternU, your journey is about more than earning a degree. It’s about gaining the confidence, skill, compassion, and purpose to become the kind of health professional who makes a difference. With leading-edge education, hands-on experience, and a humanistic approach to care, we will prepare you to serve patients and communities with skill and heart.