Career Planning

Join us and Oxy alumni to learn about their journey in becoming physicians and their career advice. Dr. Mia Mattioli from Huntington Hospital will lead the panel discussion. Submit your questions in advance here.

Are you a first-year, transfer student, or a student new to pre-health advising? Pre-Health 101 will introduce different paths in health professions and show you how to navigate the Oxy academic support resources to help you thrive.

Student registration is on Handshake.

Join the Office of Pre-Health Advising on the Hameetman Career Center Patio for its Fall 2023 open house on Friday, September 15th from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm!

Writing secondary essays, specific to medical, dental, or health profession schools, is often a grueling process for many applicants. Join Prof. Julie Prebel from the Oxy Writing Center to learn about effective strategies both in writing and time management. Those applying this summer are strongly encouraged to register.

Guest speakers from various health professions will share their background, education, training, and a sneak peek at the work they do in their respective roles as clinicians. Mia Mattioli, MD from Huntington Hospital (Pasadena) will moderate the discussion. Attendees will have time to ask questions and further explore health careers.

Did you know that 96% of Oxy pre-health applicants apply as alumni with gap years? Eliza Kirk '24 will moderate this panel talk with Nicole Henderson '20, David Michael Paine '21, and Sherin Aboobucker ’22. These alumni will share their gap year experiences and how doing so has strengthened their readiness and profile for medical school applications. Register on Handshake.

Please join the Office of National and International Fellowships on March 1st at 12pm for a conversation with five Oxy alumni who received fellowships to fund a variety of opportunities. The five will discuss their experiences researching and teaching abroad, working with the California state senate, and developing skills in philanthropic and nonprofit arenas.

Allen Li (Biochemistry '20) will cover various aspects of his pathway to pursuing an MD/PhD. He'll present:

Do you want some tips on how to prepare for and apply to physician assistant schools? Join us and alum Garrett Bronken '17 (Kinesiology major/Biology minor) on Monday, Feb. 6th at 4pm PST. He will share his background, clinical work experiences, advice, and life as a PA student. Admissions case studies will be presented. Register on Handshake for Zoom info.

Are you thinking about applying to medical schools? Are you taking the MCAT this spring? Have you started studying for the exam? Join us for a MCAT Prep Session on Tues., Jan. 31st at 5:00 pm (PST). Lauren Chin '20 (Biochemistry) is a seasoned MCAT tutor who scored 520+ on the exam.