Pre-Health Advising
At 茄子视频, we take a holistic approach to preparing students for careers in the health professions. Whether a student is just beginning to explore healthcare pathways or has a clear goal in mind, we provide the support, structure, and resources to help them thrive.
With pre-health at Calvin, you're not just checking boxes. You're building a foundation for a life of service and leadership in healthcare.
Personalized Advising from the Beginning
Our Director of Pre-Health Advising, Dr. LaRue, meets with every pre-health student. With her background in both counseling and medicine, she offers a well-rounded perspective and individualized guidance.
You'll connect with her through:
- One-on-one advising
- Small group sessions
- Class presentations
- Career-focused workshops
These touchpoints will help you discover your strengths, clarify your goals, and prepare competitive applications for graduate and professional schools.
Peer Mentoring That Makes a Difference
In addition to professional advising, we offer a peer advising program led by senior pre-health students who have successfully navigated the process themselves.
Peer advisors offer practical advice on:
- Managing coursework
- Preparing for entrance exams
- Finding clinical and volunteer experiences
- Balancing academics and life outside the classroom
Faculty Who Invest in Your Success
Calvin鈥檚 faculty also play a key role in student success. Professors in biology, chemistry/biochemistry, and kinesiology work closely with you to:
- Build thoughtful academic plans
- Provide mentorship
- Connect you with research opportunities
These experiences enhance your learning and strengthen your graduate school applications.
If you are a biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or kinesiology major, you will have a faculty advisor that has a particular area of interest and expertise in course planning for your track.
Biology
- Crystal Barrett (pre-medicine, pre-dental)
- Ryan Bebej (pre-optometry)
- Anding Shen (pre-dental)
- David Koetje (pre-medicine)
- Will Miller (pre-veterinary medicine)
- Amy Wilstermann (pre-physician assistant)
Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Kumar Sinniah (pre-medicine, pre-dental, pre-physician assistant)
- Chad Tatko (pre-pharmacy)
Kinesiology
- Kerrie Berends (pre-physical therapy)
- John Sparks (pre-physical therapy)
