Pre-Health Prep Week

Pre-Health Prep - two weeks of pre-health career preparation, exploration, and professional growth

March 16 – March 25, 2026

Every Spring the Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration (CCDAE) and The College of Arts and Sciences Advising Services team up to put on a series of events for students at UTK who are interested in the health professions. Wondering how to prepare for Pre-Health Prep Week? Please visit CCDAE’s website: Home – Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration.

Please take note of each event, as some require registration and have limited capacity.

March 16 – Group Career Coaching: Pre-Med

1:30-2:30PM – Zoom

March 18 – Gaining Healthcare Experience

4:00-5:30PM – Student Union 362A

March 19 – “Ask a Pre-Health Advisor!” (Tabling Event)

2:30-3:30PM – Student Union Plaza Entrance

March 19 – Crafting a Compelling Personal Statement

4:30-6:00PM – Student Union 262C

March 21 – Mock MCAT*

8:30AM – Min Kao Engineering Building 622

*Requires Prior Registration – you can fill out this form to be evaluated to participate: Mock MCAT qualification. Please note: filling out the evaluation form does not guarantee you a seat for the Mock MCAT, you will receive an additional email once you’ve been evaluated with further instructions, if you meet the qualifications to participate.

March 23 – Group Career Coaching: Pre-Med

1:30-2:30PM – Zoom

March 24 – Career Conversation: Alternative Careers in Medicine

4:30-6:00PM – Hodges Library 213

March 25 – “Ask a Pre-Health Advisor!” (Tabling Event)

March 25 – Faculty Panel: Letters of Recommendation

3:30-5:00PM – Student Union 362A

March 26 – “Making the Most of your Summer” (Workshop)

More information can also be found on Handshake.