UNR Pre-Health Advising

08/28/2026

“The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is an important investment in Nevada’s health care workforce and in the communities that depend on access to these services,” said Muge Akpinar-Elci, M.D., MPH, dean of the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Public Health, in a school news release. “By educating future physical therapists here in Northern Nevada, we can help create pathways for students to build their careers in our state and expand access to care in communities where the need is greatest.”

Applications are being accepted through Nov. 1 and forty will be selected for the three-year program’s inaugural class.

When the first class arrives in 2027, students will step into a dedicated home for physical therapy education at the John Iliescu, M.D. Physical Therapy Building at 634 Ryland St. in Reno.

08/28/2026

Follow us…let’s check out our pre-health clubs and organizations!

08/26/2026

Q: What do you plan to do with your one and only precious life?

That’s the basis of ACE 101 as we explore what life might look like as a future healthcare provider.

We’re going to take a deep dive into ourselves, and asking the hard questions that we need to figure out. By the end of this class, we’ll understand what it means to become a competitive applicant into professional programs; or, we’ll off-ramp into an entirely different path that might actually be more aligned with our skills and interests.

In any case, ACE 101 intends to build armies of talented and dedicated students to further the strategic healthcare goals that our future generations need! What a great first day into that journey!

08/25/2026

Happy fall start everyone!

If you’re wondering what courses you’ll need, or if your current schedule looks good for the semester, come on in and we’ll let you know!

When do you need to start taking your Gen Biol/O Chem/Physics courses? Where can you find healthcare opportunities? Who are the people you need to meet?

We are holding drop in hours this week and taking regular appointments next week. Be sure you are coded in the system as a pre-health student and schedule on your own to meet with one of us peers, or a staff advisor if you want to see what your application timeline looks like in the next semester…. See you soon!

08/24/2026

Welcome to the 2026-2027 Pre-Professional Advising Staff, TAs and Peer Advisors. We are looking forward to working with our new and returning students. All in good fun, here’s also a little glimpse into our staff advisor’s personality. 😂

08/21/2026

Hey ACE 101 Students!!

We are excited to meet with you on Tuesday, Aug 25, 3:00-4:15pm in PSAC 113 for our first day of class.

A couple of reminders:
1. Please check your emails - your TA has sent a message to you about your PACKPOD number. You’ve been assigned a table and a TA mentor.
2. Complete your ACE intake sheet if you already haven’t done so.
3. Read the “Meet your Instructor” page in Webcanvas to get acquainted with us.

Have a restful weekend and we’ll see next week!!

08/19/2026

Another round of presentations to our School of Public Health students. Most were our pre-nursing students. Great meeting you all!

08/18/2026

08/13/2026

Starting the semester with questions about your pre-professional journey? We’re here to help! Stop by the Pre-Professional Advising Office during our drop-in hours the first week of the Fall Semester, August 24th–28th! 💙🐺

Our drop-in advising sessions are 15 minutes and are perfect for quick questions about classes, extracurriculars, clinical experience, applications, or your next steps on your pre-professional journey! 🩺🦷💊🩵

No appointment needed, just drop in!

We can’t wait to see you and welcome you back for another great semester! 📚

08/09/2026

Happy Birthday to one of our amazing Peer Advisors, Seamus!! 🎉💙 We are so grateful to have you as part of the Pre-Professional Advising Office! Thank you for all of your hard work, kindness, and the positive energy you bring to our team and the students you support. We hope you have the best birthday and an amazing year ahead! 🥳