Blog “Three Guys and a White Coat”; A Premed Podcast by Michael Bernazzani, ’15 Between the challenging academics, all the research opportunities and CO-OP program, Northeastern University has everything you need to build up your resume for the AMCAS application.
Blog 2022 Health Professions Conference Recap! We are happy to report that the inaugural Health Professions Conference was a great success! Over 35 health profession programs…
Blog 4 versus 5 years at Northeastern Northeastern students have the option to complete their undergraduate degree in either four or five years. Northeastern is unique in that it offers the opportunity for its students to undergo a co-op, which consists of 6 months of experimental learning; working full-time while not taking classes.
Blog A Day in the Life of a Pre-Medical Student at Northeastern University Are you interested in traveling abroad during your time as an undergrad? Have you also been told that it is difficult for students on a pre-health track to find meaningful health experiences abroad that won’t be looked down upon? If so, then this blog is for you. I will be discussing ways in which students who are pursuing a health career can obtain global experiences that are ethical and can serve to enrich their undergraduate experience.
Blog Admissions Webinar: New England College of Optometry NECO presented just for NU students last semester! You can watch the recording here.
Blog Admissions Webinar: New York Institute of Technology – College of Osteopathic Medicine NYIT COM presented just for NU students earlier this semester! You can watch the recording here.
Blog Advice from a Doctor to a 2nd-year Premedical Student I recently had the privilege of connecting with St. George’s University Medical School graduates who are now practicing doctors or residents within Boston.
Blog Alumni Reflections: Applying Healthfully–Focusing on Mental Health During the Application Process by Timothy Scheinert, ‘19 My motivation for applying to medical school has its origins in classes in Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience. The greater part…
Blog Alumni Reflections: Applying…and ReApplying! by Kyle Nameth, ’20 Introduction Contrary to what some blogs, professional advising companies, and pre-med influencers on Instagram will tell you, the path to…
Blog Alumni Reflections: Building and Maintaining a Professional Network in Healthcare by Daniela Ruiz, ’22 In Healthcare, and in any other profession really, building and maintaining a professional network is a critical and essential skill.…
Blog Alumni Reflections: Creating my own path to medicine Written by Justine Newman When I was in the 7th grade, a coroner came to school for career day. While…
Blog Alumni Reflections: Life at a Caribbean Medical School by Katerina Nozhenko, ’19 “It’s not easier.” Leading up to graduation, my swim coach told me “Why don’t you go to a Caribbean school?…
Blog Alumni Reflections: Samuel Reynolds, MD, ’11 I've been in love with science since I was young but studying cellular biology at Northeastern University was a major…
Blog Alumni Spotlight: An International Student’s Journey to Medicine, A Lesson of Resilience Post written by: Hoang Yen V Hello everyone! My name is Hoang Yen Vu, and I am a Biochemistry &…
Blog Alumni Spotlight: I finally got accepted to medical school Post written by: Ariella Bourdeau Getting accepted to medical school starts long before the application year, but if you’re reading…
Blog Alumni Spotlight: Non-Traditional Applicants – It’s Never Too Late! Northeastern students have the option to complete their undergraduate degree in either four or five years. Northeastern is unique in that it offers the opportunity for its students to undergo a co-op, which consists of 6 months of experimental learning; working full-time while not taking classes.
Blog Ann, B.S. Biochemistry, ’07 | Mount Sinai School of Medicine I had 4 gap years between NU and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. I worked at the Harvard Institutes of Medicine in Boston for 3 years studying different autoimmune processes and targeted therapeutics. I learned so much from my colleagues. It was a really dynamic and fulfilling experience.
Blog April: National Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month – Advancing Mobility Through Robotics Being a pre-medical student has a realm of expectation of perfection that follows. If you tell anyone that you are thinking of going to medical school, they will think that you have your life together and that you are on top of everything.
Blog Case Western Reserve University Webinar On Tuesday, February 4 members of the Northeastern PreHealth community tuned in to a private webinar with the Assistant Director of Admissions at Case Western Reserve University, Thomas McKenzie.
Blog Curiosity Over Certainty – My Podcast “Med School or Not” Are you interested in traveling abroad during your time as an undergrad? Have you also been told that it is difficult for students on a pre-health track to find meaningful health experiences abroad that won’t be looked down upon? If so, then this blog is for you. I will be discussing ways in which students who are pursuing a health career can obtain global experiences that are ethical and can serve to enrich their undergraduate experience.
Blog Dana, Behavioral Neuroscience, ’19, Accepted to Medical School My advice for you is to choose everything with intention - from the jobs you have, the organizations you join, and the way you spend your time - Be intentional.
Blog Daniela, Health Science, ’22 Do not give up, and take every opportunity that Northeastern has to offer because even the click of a link on the pre-med/pre-health website, the co-op application, or the long hours of study, can start shaping your future.
Blog Deciding Between PA and MD Hi! My name is Helen Ji and I’m a 5th year biochemistry major applying to medical school right now! Here,…
Blog Dental Alumni Panel The PreMed and PreHealth Program and NU PreDental Association hosted a Dental Alumni Panel on October 1. In this event…
Blog Dental Application Workshop In this virtual workshop, each section of the ADEA AADSAS 2025 application is reviewed, as well as Northeastern-specific items to be aware of.
Blog Disabilities in Healthcare: Bridging the Gap for Inclusive Care For many people with disabilities, navigating the healthcare system often remains a complex and sometimes frustrating challenge.
Blog Enhance Your Well-being During Winter Recess As the winter recess approaches, whether you're heading home or staying on campus, it's a prime opportunity to prioritize your personal well-being.
Blog Exploring Research Options for PreHealth Students Northeastern students have the option to complete their undergraduate degree in either four or five years. Northeastern is unique in that it offers the opportunity for its students to undergo a co-op, which consists of 6 months of experimental learning; working full-time while not taking classes.
Blog First-Generation PreHealth Pathways: Illuminating 1st Generation Journeys in Medicine and Identifying Ways to Get Involved This virtual event united first-generation PreHealth students & Student Ambassadors in an exchange of stories and experiences, highlighting the unique…
Blog From Fencing to Veterinary Medicine: Lessons from Sports on Discipline and Dedication Discover how the skills developed through competitive sports, like fencing, can translate into success on the pre-vet track. From discipline to resilience, learn how training for competitions prepares you for a future in veterinary medicine.
Blog Getting Started with PreMed PreHealth Experiences Having quality experiences is one of the most important things one can have on their applications to graduate level health professional schools.
Blog Global PreHealth Experiences – the Atlantis Project Global Travel Experience for Pre-Health student – the Atlantis Project by Yen Vu It was January 2nd, 9 o’clock in…
Blog Help fix my problem: I haven’t talked with any professors yet! Title: Help fix my problem: I haven’t talked with any professors yet! By: Kirsten Fertuck, Ph.D., Associate Teaching Professor and…
Blog How Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail Made Me a Better Medical School Applicant As a pre-med at Northeastern, I often felt intimidated and overwhelmed by my peers’ accomplishments. It’s easy to feel like there are a million things you need to be doing in order to check all the right boxes and move on to the next step in your career path.
Blog How to Become a Dental Assistant Post written by: Kaia Dziekiewicz Hi! My name is Kaia, and I am a second-year pre-dental student majoring in biology…
Blog How to find volunteer opportunities as a pre-health student at NU Northeastern students have the option to complete their undergraduate degree in either four or five years. Northeastern is unique in that it offers the opportunity for its students to undergo a co-op, which consists of 6 months of experimental learning; working full-time while not taking classes.
Blog Huskies United in the Front Lines Three Northeastern University alumni working in New York, fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic first hand in the Stony Brook Emergency Department.…
Blog Interested in a Global Experience? Are you interested in traveling abroad during your time as an undergrad? Have you also been told that it is difficult for students on a pre-health track to find meaningful health experiences abroad that won’t be looked down upon? If so, then this blog is for you. I will be discussing ways in which students who are pursuing a health career can obtain global experiences that are ethical and can serve to enrich their undergraduate experience.
Blog Introduction to PreMed and PreHealth Workshop Before beginning your PreMed or PreHealth Journey, it’s essential to view our Intro to PreMed and PreHealth Workshop recording. This recorded session offers a comprehensive overview of the PreMed and PreHealth pathway at Northeastern.
Blog Jeffrey, B.S. Biology, ’10 | Tufts University School of Medicine (MD/MPH) Because of the educational model that NU utilizes, I was able to participate in co-op and get involved in activities that most traditional students can’t without taking time off after. So for me, NU’s unique educational model really contributed to me being happy with my decision.
Blog Joe, B.S. Health Science, ’11 | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine My goal when starting school was to become an emergency medicine physician. I have not changed my goal but will be keeping an open mind when it is time for rotations. I would eventually like to be in a position to teach and advise those who come after me.
Blog Katy, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, ’10 | Wake Forest Medical School If medicine is what you truly want to do, don’t let anything get in your way. I would make a plan about how I wanted to proceed with the application and stick to it! If you want to take a gap year, do it! I found that at all of my interviews, the interviewers were excited to hear about my upcoming plans and wanted to talk about them.
Blog May is Mental Health Awareness Month – Let’s Talk About It College is stressful—and that's okay. With May marking Mental Health Awareness Month, this blog post tackles everyday mental health challenges students face, offering practical coping strategies, highlighting campus resources, and emphasizing the importance of supporting each other. It's written by a student who understands firsthand what you're going through.
Blog Meet the SSGs! Huskys who indicate a PreMed or PreHealth Pathway by creating a Medical Applicant Portal will also be matched with an upper-year PreMed/PreHealth Student Success Guide (SSG). These SSGs serve as a peer mentor, support along your PreMed/PreHealth Pathway, and resource for PreMed/PreHealth questions.
Blog New Student Welcome Meeting 2022 The PreMed and PreHealth Advising Program welcomed a new cohort of students to Northeastern on Wednesday, September 28th. The workshop…
Blog New Year’s Resolutions for 2024! As the winter recess approaches, whether you're heading home or staying on campus, it's a prime opportunity to prioritize your personal well-being.
Blog Northeastern Pre-Med Students Making an Impact Today on Health Equity Programs In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, addressing social determinants of health has become paramount. Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that shape their health
Blog Northeastern University Physician Assistant Program Admissions Visit On Thursday, October 24, the Northeastern PreMed and PreHealth Advising Program welcomed Carol Goldberg, Associate Director of Admissions for the Northeastern University Physician Assistant Program.
Blog PA Application Workshop In this virtual workshop, each section of the CASPA application is reviewed, as well as Northeastern-specific items to be aware of.
Blog Paulina, Health Science, ’23 Getting into medical school takes a lot of time and effort, both in school and outside of school; I think before anyone decides to pursue this path they should really ask themselves if one, they are willing to put in the time and work it takes, and two, if they think that their hard work will pay off in the future.
