UTA's HEALTH PROFESSIONS OFFICE 

Are you interested in pursuing a career as a medical doctor, dentist, pharmacist, physician’s assistant, or another graduate-level health professional field? You can find information here to help you on your journey! The FAQ Page can answer many common questions! Nursing, Public Health, or Exercise Science students should visit the College of Nursing and Health Innovation website.  

College terms can be confusing! Use UTA's Glossary (aka dictionary) to become familiar with these terms.  

MISSION STATEMENT

Read this story of how our pre-med students reach their goals!

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UPCOMING EVENTS: 

• October 5-9, 2026: UTA's Health Professions Week! (CHECK email for flyer with RSVP link!)

• Monday, October 5th 3P-4:20P in SEIR 194: Are you being replaced? How AI is Influencing Clinical Care 
  • Speaker: Alessia Cavazos

• Tuesday, October 6th 12P-1P in SEIR 294: Alum Career Lab: Discover Science Careers
  • Come learn about career options from College of Science Alums 
  • Food Scientist, Microbiologist, and more!

• Tuesday, October 6th 2P-3:30P in SEIR 198: Focus Check: FREE Vision Screenings
  • Courtesy of Prevent Blindness Texas and UTA's Pre-Professional Optometry Society (POPS)

• Wednesday, October 7th 12P-1P in SEIR 294: Terror, Tears, & Triumph: Tackling High-Stakes Exams
  • Get tips from peers who have taken the MCAT, DAT, and other high-stakes exams! 

• Wednesday, October 7th 3P-5P in SEIR 194: Beyond "I want to help people": Peer to Peer Interview Prep
  • Get interview tips and practice interviewing in a low-stakes environment!

• Thursday, October 8th 12P-2P in SEIR 294: Perspectives from PA Professionals
  • Happy National PA Week!
  • Hear from PA students and Practitioners on the career path

• Thursday, October 8th 4P-7P in SEIR 298: JAMP Info & Networking Session
  • Come learn about a pathway to medical school! 
  • Ideal for pre-med freshman

• Friday, October 9th 9A-12P SWSH Outdoor Plaza: Future Healthcare Professionals in Action: Clinical Skills Demo
  • Join pre-health students and organizations demonstrate hands on skills such as Stop the Bleed, Suturing, Injections, Tooth Shaping, Vitals, and more!
  • Tour an ambulance!

• Tuesday, April 6, 2027 @12P-2:30P: Health Professions Spring Swing at UTA @the MAC

  • Want to get information on what professional schools expect? Come meet and talk to admissions staff, directors, and deans of health professional schools across Texas and the US! Represented programs commonly include medicine, dentistry, PA, pharmacy, optometry, military medicine, PT, post-bacc programs, and other health-related programs! More information can be found on our EVENTS Page. 

• Follow us to stay up to date! INSTA: @UTA_HPO

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HEALTH RELATED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

UTA has many pre-health student organizations that can assist you on your path! Joining one of these organizations can provide valuable insight and resources for any pre-health student. Get to know other students on the same journey as you! Click on each link below for more information. Visit our MavEngage website for more information on these and other student organizations.

• Women in Medicine (Previously Advancement of Females in Medicine: AFM)
• American Muslim Women Physician Association (AMWPA)
• Global Medical Training (GMT)
• Mavericks in Emergency Medical Services (MEMS)
• MEDLIFE for Mavs
• Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS)
• Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
• Pre-Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Association (Pre-CAA)
• Pre-Student Osteopathic Medical Association (Pre-SOMA)
• Pre-Dental Society (PDS)
• Pre-Physician Assistant Association (PPAA)
• Pre-Optometry Professional Society (POPS)
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine Society (PVMS)
• Mavericks for Medical Humanities 

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