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NU Prehealth Northeastern University PreMed and PreHealth Advising Program

The purpose of the University PreHealth Advising Program is to provide resources and advising to members of the Northeastern community (students and alums) in all NU colleges and all NU fields of study regarding professional school expectations, preparation requirements, and application processes.

Employer Spotlight: Stop by Tuesday October 13th from 10 AM to 12 PM in Richard’s 423 to learn more about Boston Vision,...
10/06/2026

Employer Spotlight: Stop by Tuesday October 13th from 10 AM to 12 PM in Richard’s 423 to learn more about Boston Vision, a multi speciality ophthalmology practice combing innovative eye care, academic medicine, and patient-centered service.

LINK IN BIO!

Applying to health graduate programs in 2027 for Fall 2028? Now’s the time to start planning your letters of evaluation!...
10/01/2026

Applying to health graduate programs in 2027 for Fall 2028? Now’s the time to start planning your letters of evaluation! Build strong relationships with faculty, supervisors, and mentors early, and learn about letter requirements and Letter Packet eligibility.

🔗 Learn more at the link in bio!

Dr. Helen Rodríguez Trías was a Puerto Rican pediatrician and public health leader who dedicated her career to improving...
09/15/2026

Dr. Helen Rodríguez Trías was a Puerto Rican pediatrician and public health leader who dedicated her career to improving healthcare for women, children, and underserved communities. She became the first Latina president of the American Public Health Association and was a strong advocate for health equity, reproductive rights, and access to compassionate care. Her work helped expand public health services and continues to inspire a more inclusive and equitable approach to medicine.

Planning to apply to a health graduate program in 2027? Start preparing for your entrance exam now.Learn more through th...
09/15/2026

Planning to apply to a health graduate program in 2027? Start preparing for your entrance exam now.

Learn more through the link in our bio.

Thinking about applying for the 2028 Application Cycle (submitting an application in 2027 to matriculate in 2028)?Learn ...
09/05/2026

Thinking about applying for the 2028 Application Cycle (submitting an application in 2027 to matriculate in 2028)?

Learn more about the PMPH Application Readiness Program.

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If you’re considering a future career in medicine, dentistry, physician assistant studies, podiatry, optometry, or veter...
09/01/2026

If you’re considering a future career in medicine, dentistry, physician assistant studies, podiatry, optometry, or veterinary medicine, join us for the PreMed and PreHealth Open House during Welcome Week!

Meet the PreMed and PreHealth Advising Program team, learn about the resources and advising available to you, and discover how to get started exploring a PreHealth pathway at Northeastern. Whether you have a specific health profession in mind or are just beginning to explore your options, we’d love to meet you!

Elizabeth BlackwellIn 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman in the United States to earn a medical degree, pr...
03/10/2026

Elizabeth Blackwell

In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman in the United States to earn a medical degree, proving that women belong in spaces they were once excluded from. Despite facing rejection from multiple medical schools and discrimination during her training, she persisted and paved the way for generations of women in healthcare.
She later helped found the New York Infirmary for Women and Children, creating opportunities for women physicians and improving care for patients who were often overlooked.
Her legacy reminds us that progress in medicine often begins with someone willing to challenge the status quo.

Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Soloman Carter FullerBefore Alzheimer’s disease was widely recognized in American med...
02/25/2026

Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Soloman Carter Fuller

Before Alzheimer’s disease was widely recognized in American medicine, Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller was already advancing the science behind it. In the early 1900s, he worked alongside Alois Alzheimer in Germany and later helped bring that research to the United States by translating and expanding upon it. His work laid part of the foundation for how we understand neurodegenerative disease today.

At a time when opportunities for Black physicians in academic medicine were extremely limited, Dr. Fuller built a career in psychiatry and neuropathology, mentored future physicians, and quietly shaped the future of neuroscience.

Vivien Thomas (1910–1985) – Pioneering surgical researcher behind modern heart surgery for infants.Vivien Thomas was a B...
02/16/2026

Vivien Thomas (1910–1985) – Pioneering surgical researcher behind modern heart surgery for infants.

Vivien Thomas was a Black medical researcher and surgical innovator who played a crucial role in developing the procedure that treated “blue baby syndrome” (a congenital heart defect that prevents proper oxygenation of blood). Although he was not allowed to attend medical school at the time because of racial barriers and financial hardship, his laboratory skill and anatomical expertise were so advanced that surgeons relied on him to design and practice complex heart operations.
Working at Johns Hopkins, he helped create the surgical techniques that later became the foundation of pediatric cardiac surgery. For many years he did not receive full recognition or equal pay despite doing work at the level of a surgeon and educator. Eventually, his contributions were formally honored, and he became a symbol of perseverance and brilliance in medicine.

First-Year Friday is THIS week We’re so excited to host all first-year PMPH students for breakfast, convos, and getting ...
02/09/2026

First-Year Friday is THIS week

We’re so excited to host all first-year PMPH students for breakfast, convos, and getting to know the Pre-Med & Pre-Health community. Come meet ambassadors, ask questions, and start building your circle early. See you at Hayden 101!

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