
Pre-Health Advising
Welcome!
The UIW Pre-Health Advising Team provides quality advising and health career exploration to ensure students develop realistic educational and career plans, while taking full advantage of their university experience. While we know that the path to Professional School can be daunting, we are here to guide you through both the academic rigors of a pre-health degree, as well as the complexities of the application process. Please take a moment to explore our web site and all of the wonderful resources the Pre-Health Advising Team has to offer.
Our Mission
The UIW Pre-Health Advising Team serves those students who wish to pursue a career in healthcare. Our goal is to provide information concerning professional school expectations, preparation requirements, and application processes, as well as ensure the development of professional practitioners that embody the university's core values of Education, Truth, Faith, Service and Innovation.
What Can Pre-Health Advising do for you?
As Pre-Health Professions Advisors, our goal is to ensure that you make informed decisions about your professional future. We do this by providing up-to-date information on Professional Career Paths,and the Application Process, as well as connecting you with valuable community and university resources. Overall, our goal is to make you a strong candidate for your chosen professional pathway.
Advisor Goals:
- Help Students select a Health Professions Career;
- Provide Information on various Health Professions;
- Assess Student Progress for Academic Preparation for entering Professional School;
- Identify ways for Students to Gain Exposure and Experience in chosen Profession;
- Provide Information on University and Community Opportunities to strengthen Student Preparation;
- Guide students through Application Process to ensure successful and timely completion;
- Provide guidance on obtaining Letters of Reference for Student Applications.
Pre-Health Advisors
Biology
Karina Johnson
AT&T, Room 120
Nursing
Dr. Lisa Valenzuela
NB 112
Pre-Pharmacy
Candace Gonzalez
AT&T 120
Vision Science
David Kincaid
SEC 3120
Social Sciences
Megan York
AD 163
Athletic Training
Rehabilitative Science
Advising Center
SEC 3120
UIW Professional School Advisors
School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM)
Dr. Amanda Galan-DavÍla
galandav@uiwtx.edu
(210) 619-7030
Chapel building, room 14
Broadway Campus Tues 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
UIW School of Physical Therapy (SOPT)
Dr. Jaime Gonzales
jagonz15@uiwtx.edu
(210) 619-7030
NB building, room 123
Broadway Campus Tues and Fri By Appointment
Feik School of Pharmacy (FSOP)
Candace Gonzalez
cmgonza4@uiwtx.edu
(210) 829-2703
Chapel building, room 14
Broadway Campus Mon, Wed and Thurs 8am-5pm
Rosenberg School of Optometry (RSO)
David Kincaid
dkincaid@uiwtx.edu
(210) 283-6854
Chapel building, room 14
On Main Campus Tues 9am-4:30pm