New Students

MEDICAL APPLICANT PORTAL (MAP)

This online resource, available exclusively to Northeastern undergraduates, alumni, and Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate Program participants, allows users to:

• Declare the pathway: To indicate a PreMed or PreHealth Pathway at Northeastern University, students must create a Medical Applicant Portal (MAP) profile.
• Subscribe to program communications: The MAP interface enables the PreMed and PreHealth Advising Program to communicate with students and applicants. Ensure your information, including “Year Entering Health Program” and “Health Field Discipline,” is up to date to receive relevant email communications from the PreMed and PreHealth Advising Program.
• Track and store application materials: Use MAP to regularly track and update your activities and experiences. While new students are encouraged to use MAP throughout their PreHealth journey, completing the profile is not essential until closer to your health professional program application. Information entered in MAP helps your PreHealth Advisor provide guidance and is intended solely for Northeastern’s use; it does not replace or obligate your health professional school application.

Register for MAP via the Student Hub resources page or directly at the following link: Medical Applicant Portal (New User Registration)

Academics

Academic course requirements for health professional programs may be integrated into any major at Northeastern. PreMed and PreHealth is not an academic program of study at Northeastern University. Health professional schools appreciate academic diversity. Choose a major based on your interests.

Undergraduate students should meet with both their Academic Advisor and PreHealth Advisor to determine the best way to successfully complete their required coursework.

Experiential Learning

Admissions committees look beyond your academics to holistically review an applicant’s candidacy for their program. Through experiential preparation applicants gain understanding of their desired profession, technical skills, and interpersonal and professional competencies. Students should have well-rounded set of experiences that will support their application and provide context to their narrative towards medicine. Relevant experiences include, but are not limited to, community engagement and service, clinical work, research, co-op, and global opportunities. How each applicant gets these experiences will be unique to the individual.

Pathway Handout

The Pathway Handout provides an overview of resources and expectations and will serve as a guide throughout your journey:

• Northeastern University Undergraduate Pathway Handout PDF
• Northeastern University Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate Program Handouts PDF

New Student Roadmap

Embarking on your PreHealth Pathway can seem daunting, but we’re here to help! Use the roadmap below to stay on track throughout your first year as a PreHealth student. Keep in mind that your journey to medicine will be uniquely shaped by your own interests and values, and there are many paths you can take along the way.

• New Student Roadmap PDF

Complete your roadmap? Fill out the form below for the chance to win a prize (winners selected at the end of each Fall & Spring semester and notified via email).

• Completed Roadmap Submission Form

The Premed and Prehealth Advising Program at Northeastern University offers several elective, non-credit courses available in both synchronous, in-person sessions and asynchronous online formats.

These Expeditions are meticulously crafted to support you on your PreHealth journey. Each Expedition is designed to equip you with vital information, tools, and resources necessary for success in your pursuit of admission to a health graduate program.

Explore our diverse offerings to discover the pathway that best fits your goals and interests. Whether you prefer real-time engagement or flexible online learning, Expeditions empower you to chart a personalized journey towards your future in healthcare.

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PRE-MED

• Pre-Med (Last Names A-D) – Courtney Martinez
• Pre-Med (Last Names E-K) – Emily Henderson (Hyde)
• Pre-Med (Last Names L-M) – Anna Pietrzak
• Pre-Med (Last Names N-S) – First available advisor in EAB Navigate/PMPH@northeastern.edu
• Pre-Med (Last Names T-Z) – Ciara O’Donnell

PRE-PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

• Pre-PA (Last Names A-L) – Emily Henderson (Hyde)
• Pre-PA (Last Names M-Z) – First available advisor in EAB Navigate/PMPH@northeastern.edu

OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONS

• Pre-Dental (All) – Ciara O’Donnell
• Pre-Optometry (All) – Anna Pietrzak
• Pre-Podiatry (All) – Ciara O’Donnell
• Pre-Veterinary (All) – Anna Pietrzak

Northeastern Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate Students

• Pre-Med, Pre-PA, Pre-Dental, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Podiatry, Pre-Veterinary (All) – Courtney Martinez
  • Guide to Advising for Post-Bacc Pre-Health Students
  • Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate students may note, if you have received PreMed/PreHealth advising in the past through your undergraduate institution, you may wish to consider continuing that advisor/advisee relationship.

First Year Undergraduate Students:

First-year Drop-Ins are brief individual advising sessions designed for first-year students, each lasting up to 10 minutes. Students are welcome to schedule drop-in appointments with any PreHealth Advisor, as these sessions are not tied to specific advisor caseloads. First Year Drop-Ins can only be scheduled up to one week in advance and are open to all first-year students within Northeastern’s Global Campus Network, including students on Global Pathways programs.

Before your initial drop-in appointment, it’s essential to view the Introduction to PreMed and PreHealth Workshop. This recorded session offers a comprehensive overview of the PreMed and PreHealth pathway at Northeastern. Please note that a program overview will NOT be provided during drop-ins. Come prepared with questions to ensure your session is productive. 

Register to attend a First Year Drop-In below! 

Register Here!

Transfer, Returning, and Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate Students:

Are you beyond your first year of undergraduate study and/or new to PreMed and PreHealth Advising? We’re delighted to help you explore your health professional interests and guide you through your PreMed or PreHealth journey. It is never too late to embark on a PreMed or PreHealth Pathway!

Starting from your second year of undergraduate study and beyond, you can schedule advising sessions only with your individual PreHealth Advisor. Each session lasts up to 30 minutes, ensuring personalized guidance tailored to your academic and career goals. 

Before your first PreMed/PreHealth appointment it’s essential to view the Introduction to PreMed and PreHealth Workshop. This recorded session offers a comprehensive overview of the PreMed and PreHealth pathway at Northeastern. Please note that a program overview will NOT be provided during advising appointments. Come prepared with questions to ensure your session is productive.

Book an appointment with your PreHealth Advisor below!

Register Here!

The PreHealth advising relationship is primarily between you, as a college student, and your advisor. As an adult, this is your journey, and developing autonomy is key to navigating your academic, extracurricular, and professional pursuits. Your advisor is here to support and guide you, but the responsibility to take charge of your PreHealth Pathway lies with you. By embracing your independence and making informed decisions, you can maximize the benefits of the advising relationship and set yourself up for success.

Below, we’ve outlined guidelines to help you make the most of your PreHealth advising experience.

Advisor Responsibilities

Guidance and Mentorship: Advisors will offer individualized academic and career guidance to students, helping them explore career pathways in health professions.

Goal Setting: Encourage students to reflect on their motivations and commitment to the health professions, helping them make informed decisions about their future careers.

Fostering Independence: Encourage students to take ownership of their academic and professional development by prompting them to schedule appointments, complete paperwork, and initiate discussions.

Resource Provision: Provide students with resources related to academic support, research opportunities, internships, clinical shadowing, and volunteer work.

Confidentiality: Encourage students to update their families but recognize the student’s right to privacy in their educational and career development.

Accountability: Hold students accountable for meeting deadlines, completing prerequisites, and following through on commitments.

Student Responsibilities

Ownership of Advising Process: Participation in premed/prehealth advising is voluntary. Students should proactively schedule meetings with their advisor, with a recommended frequency of at least once per academic year.

Preparation for Advising Sessions: Come to advising sessions prepared with questions, academic plans, and goals for the meeting. Students should reflect on their personal, academic, and career progress and be ready to discuss their challenges, achievements, and evolving goals with their advisor.

Follow-Through: Act on the guidance provided during advising sessions. This includes staying on top of academic requirements, deadlines, and experiential opportunities (e.g., internships, shadowing, volunteering).

Communicating Changes and Challenges: If a student’s academic or personal circumstances change (e.g., struggling with coursework, needing to take time off), it is their responsibility to inform their advisor and seek appropriate support or guidance.

Personal Responsibility: Students are expected to take full ownership of their prehealth journey, including decision-making related to course selection, extracurricular involvement, test preparation, and applications. While advisors offer guidance, the final decisions rest with the student, and they must accept responsibility for their choices and outcomes.