UIW Pre-Health Advising provides health career exploration and guidance for students pursuing health professions pathways. Our aim is to ensure students successfully prepare for their chosen health profession area while completing their academic degree requirements at UIW. Please take a moment to explore our web site and all the Pre-Health resources.
UIW Pre-Health Advising serves students who wish to pursue a career in a healthcare field. 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.
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 for health professions schools. In addition, we connect you with valuable community and university resources to aid in your progress toward your goal. Overall, our aim is to assist you in becoming a strong candidate for your chosen professional pathway.
Students are encouraged to email or call Dr. Nelson to set up an initial appointment to discuss health professions pathways. Appointments are available in person or virtually. Please visit our FAQ page for additional information.
Pre-Health Advisor
Wellness Center, Rm. 128
rmnelson@uiwtx.edu
(210) 283-6387
The Health Professions Advising Council (HPAC) is a team of faculty and administrators who help coordinate pre-health advising for UIW undergraduate students. In addition, the committee is responsible for reviewing requests for and providing health professions Committee Letters/Recommendations for UIW undergraduate students as they apply for health professions programs. The Pre-Health Advisor will provide students with additional information on HPAC and the Committee Letter process.
Professor and Chair, Chemistry and Biochemistry
AT&T Building, Rm. 126
rbooth@uiwtx.edu
(210) 829-3158
Associate Dean, Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions
Nursing Building, Rm. 127
sesparza@uiwtx.edu
(210) 832-2132
Associate Provost, Academic Support Services
Chapel Building, Rm. 16
majimen8@uiwtx.edu
(210) 805-3005
Associate Professor and Chair, Biology
AT&T Building, Rm 308
cpierce@uiwtx.edu
(210) 283-6950
Professor, Biology
AT&T Building, Rm. 312
vallor@uiwtx.edu
(210) 805-3017
jutila@uiwtx.edu
(210) 883-1064
Main Campus Office: Student Engagement Center, Rm 3120
dkincaid@uiwtx.edu
(210) 283-6854
Main Campus Office: Student Engagement Center, Rm 3120