Faculty Impact On Undergraduate Health Professions Advising
While the benefits of pre-health advising for undergraduate students have been well described1,2, the structure of advising programs varies greatly among institutions. Though the most effective method of advising may be the “intrusive” approach3, with consistent one-on-one contact between advisors and students, some large institutions may lack the resources to provide personalized counseling. At NC State University, a single advising office is responsible for supporting students pursuing all pre-health professions. Additionally, universities like NC State may be disadvantaged by the lack of affiliation with higher level health professions graduate programs that could assist undergraduate faculty advisors. This qualitative pilot study was designed to assess the interest of pre-health professions undergraduates in a large-group counseling program facilitated by volunteering health professions faculty at nearby institutions.
- 2017