PreMed and PreHealth Expedition Courses
Discovering My PreHealth Pathway
The Discovering My PreHealth Pathway Seminar is designed to provide first and second-year undergraduate pre-health learners with an in-depth exploration of their personal values related to their journey to a health professional career. This 6-part series will include live seminars and engaging activities focused on career-life alignment, networking, active citizenship, exploring health careers, and demystifying research. By completing the series, pre-health learners will have an increased clarity and motivation in the pre-health pathway.
The seminar will be offered during the Fall term. This course is not for academic credit and will not appear on your official Northeastern University transcript. The seminar sessions will be offered fully on-ground with online reflection assignments through Canvas. First and second-year pre-health students who are enrolled in full-time courses on the Boston campus during the Fall semester will be eligible to register to participate and earn a Certificate. First and second-year students who cannot participate in-person during the Fall semester will have the opportunity to enroll in the course in a future semester.
View the Discovering My PreHealth Pathway Course Outline Here
(Fall 2025 Registration form coming soon!)
*If you are interested in participating in the course, please complete the registration form. Space is limited and submitting the registration form does not guarantee you a seat in the course. We kindly ask that you only complete the registration form if you are committed to attending the in-person course. Please review the course outline to ensure you are available for the dates/times the course is offered. You will be notified of your placement in the course after September 5th.
| Week | Meeting Date | Topic |
| 1 | 9/17/2025 | Introduction & Career & Life Alignment |
| 2 | 10/1/2025 | Social Collateral |
| 3 | 10/15/2025 | Becoming an Active Citizen |
| 4 | 10/29/2025 | Exploring Health Careers |
| 5 | 11/12/2025 | Demystifying Research |
| 6 | 11/19/2025 | Celebration & Future Plans |
LO1: Identify and craft meaningful extracurricular experiences aligned with personal values.
LO2: Confidently build a professional network and conduct informational interviews.
LO3: Engage with the campus and local community to demonstrate an orientation to service.
LO4.1: Explore and identify the unique features of various health professions.
LO4.2: Develop a sense of professional identity and related behaviors to prepare for entering the health professional workforce.
LO5: Navigate the complexities of identifying, securing, and beginning in an undergrad research role.
LO6.1: Create a custom outline of learner’s pre-health pathway for future semesters.
LO6.2: Appreciate the value of a collaborative, rather than a competitive, pre-health community.
- Students must indicate their decision to participate in the series by completing the Opt-in Form by Friday, September 5, 2025. Please note that completing this form does not guarantee you a seat. Space is limited. You will be notified via email whether or not you have a seat in the course AFTER September 5th. Please only complete the opt-in form if you are committed to participating.
- Students who opt-in will be enrolled in the Canvas shell on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
- Students then must attend at least 5 of the 6 seminars. Please see the above schedule for details and plan accordingly.
- Students must complete all 6 seminar action step assignments in Canvas by the end of the Fall semester, December 12, 2025.
- Certificates will be sent to all eligible students in January.
*Attendance Policy: Students are allowed up to 1 absence to use at their discretion (illness, wellness day, scheduling conflict, etc.).
Starting the Next Mile: Postbacc Pre-Health Seminar
The transition into a postbaccalaureate pre-health program marks an exciting and pivotal stage in the journey toward a career in the health professions. This one-day intensive seminar is designed specifically for first- and second-semester students in Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program.
Through a highly interactive and supportive format, the course will foster early connections to the Northeastern pre-health community, Pre-Med and Pre-Health Advising resources, and a network of postbaccalaureate peers. Participants will explore strategies to navigate common first-semester challenges, reflect on the unique aspects of the postbacc experience, and cultivate a strong foundation for academic and professional success. The seminar aims to promote a sense of belonging and positive self-perception, key factors in thriving within a rigorous and meaningful pre-health postbaccalaureate pathway.
The course will be delivered as a 3-hour live, synchronous session via Zoom. Participants will also gain access to a companion Canvas site to engage with supplemental resources, reflection activities, and follow-up materials.
Starting the Next Mile: Postbaccalaureate Pre-Health Seminar Syllabus
| Mini Session | Time | Topic |
| 1 | 20 minutes | Welcome to the NU Pre-Health Community! |
| 2 | 30 minutes | The Postbacc Pre-Health Student Experience |
| 3 | 30 minutes | Navigating Return to School Challenges |
| 4 | 15 minutes | Break |
| 5 | 30 minutes | Resources Available to You |
| 6 | 30 minutes | An Asset-Based Approach to Your Postbaccalaureate Journey |
| 7 | 20 minutes | Wrap-Up & Next Steps |
- Identify and engage with key pre-health advising staff and PBSA student mentors at the university to begin building a supportive academic and professional network.
- Articulate their identity as a postbaccalaureate learner—whether as a career changer, academic record enhancer, or a combination of both.
- Recognize shared experiences between themselves and their peers, fostering connection and mutual understanding.
- Explore practical strategies for navigating the academic, personal, and logistical challenges common in the postbaccalaureate pre-health journey.
- Locate and utilize internal (university) and external (outside the university) resources that support pre-health learners.
- Adopt an asset-based mindset, appreciating their prior academic and career experiences as strengths on the path toward a health profession.
- Reframe their self-perception, developing confidence in their potential and capabilities as pre-health learners.
- Strengthen their sense of belonging within the Northeastern University pre-health community.
Navigating Wellness and Building Community
Navigating the PreHealth journey can be overwhelming, from balancing rigorous academics and gaining experiential preparation to tackling the complexities of the application process. It’s a challenging path that requires support and guidance every step of the way.
To assist you in this demanding journey, we invite you to self-enroll in our Navigating Wellness and Building Community course. This virtual, asynchronous course is designed to help you explore and utilize the numerous wellness and support resources available to you throughout your PreHealth journey. This course is not for academic credit and will not appear on your official Northeastern University transcript.
By joining this course, you’ll not only gain access to essential tools and strategies for success, but you’ll also have the opportunity to build a supportive community with your peers. This space is dedicated to fostering connections, sharing experiences, and offering mutual support as you all work towards your goals in the health professions.
Take the initiative to enhance your PreHealth experience by enrolling in our course today and start building a network that will support you through every stage of your academic and professional journey.
Mapping Your Entrance Exam
The Northeastern University PreMed and PreHealth Advising Mapping Your Entrance Exam Seminars offer complimentary, tuition-free MCAT and DAT prep courses exclusively for our students and alumni. These courses are thoughtfully designed and taught by Northeastern University students and alumni who have excelled in these demanding exams, providing a peer-led learning experience enriched with firsthand insights and strategies.
Virtual Synchronous:
This instructor-led course serves as a valuable resource to support your goal of achieving competitive scores on this critical exam, helping to enhance your readiness and confidence as you advance toward your professional aspirations in the medical field.
The course is comprehensive and highly beneficial to your success, it is not for academic credit and will not be listed on your official Northeastern University transcript.
Virtual Asynchronous:
Enroll yourself in our virtual, asynchronous MCAT prep course on Canvas. This self-paced course is designed to guide you through your exam preparation with content-rich modules and provide you with resources to support your studies.
VIRTUAL Synchronous:
This instructor-led course serves as a valuable resource to support your goal of achieving competitive scores on this critical exam, helping to enhance your readiness and confidence as you advance toward your professional aspirations in the medical field.
The course is comprehensive and highly beneficial to your success, it is not for academic credit and will not be listed on your official Northeastern University transcript.