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Health Professions Fair 2023

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Health Professions Fair

Tuesday, October 17th

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

At the Student Union Ballroom (SU 272)

A list of participating schools is now available! Please see below:

Represented School Program(s) Represented
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Osteopathic Medicine
Belmont Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Mental Health Counseling
Cleveland University – Kansas City Chiropractic
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, Orthotics & Prosthetics
ETSU Nursing
ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Pharmacy
ETSU College of Public Health Public Health
ETSU Quillen College of Medicine Allopathic Medicine
High Point University Dental Hygiene, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Health Professions Majors
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine Podiatry
Life University Chiropractic
Lincoln Memorial University -DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Osteopathic Medicine
Lincoln Memorial University – Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy
Lincoln Memorial University – OTD Occupational Therapy
Lincoln Memorial University – SMS Knoxville PA Program Physician Assistant
Lipscomb University Pharmacy, Biomolecular Science, Cardiovascular Perfusion
Mercer University College of Health Professions Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Public Health, Doctor of Psychology, Master of Athletic Training
Mercer University College of Pharmacy Pharmacy
Milligan University Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant
Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy Pharmacy
Samford University School of Public Health and School of Health Professions Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Speech-Language Pathology, Dietetic Internship, Nutrition, Social Work, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics & Analytics
Sherman College of Chiropractic Chiropractic
South College Physician Assistant
South College School of Pharmacy Pharmacy
Southern College of Optometry Optometry
St. Georges University Allopathic Medicine, Veterinary Medicine
Thomas F. First, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University Allopathic Medicine
U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Station – Nashville Dentistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Public Health, Radiology, Veterinary Medicine
Union University College of Pharmacy Pharmacy
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry Optometry
University of Kentucky College of Public Health Public Health
University of Louisville Dentistry
University of Pikeville Dentistry, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
UTHSC Allopathic Medicine
UTHSC College of Graduate Health Sciences
UTHSC Dentistry, Dental Hygiene
UTHSC Occupational Therapy
UTHSC Pre-Health Scholars
UTHSC – College of Health Professions Medical Laboratory Science, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, Cytopathology, Pathologists’ Assistant, Health Information and Information Management
UTHSC – College of Pharmacy Pharmacy
University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) – College of Nursing Nursing
UTK – College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine
UTK – Department of Public Health Public Health
VCOM Carolinas Osteopathic Medicine
West Virginia University School of Medicine Allopathic Medicine
West Virginia University School of Medicine Osteopathic Medicine
Western Atlantic University School of Medicine Allopathic Medicine

Questions? Please email prehealthadvising@utk.edu

Previous Years Agenda (2022):

Tuesday October 18, 2022

11 am – 2 pm in TRECS

Interested in a health related career? Do you want to go into a health related professional program? Don’t miss out on the annual UT Professions Health Fair! At the fair, you’ll have the opportunity to meet directly with recruiters from health related programs across the region. Pre-Health students are encouraged to attend in order to network and learn more about health profession options and admissions expectations. The fair is open to all students and advisors. Admission is free.

student at 2017 health fair

The Health Professions Fair offers something for everyone:

First and Second Year Students

  • Explore health profession school options
  • Build networks for the future
  • Get tips from school representatives on undergraduate preparation and co-curricular activities

Juniors, Seniors, and Alumni

  • Learn about specific programs from school representatives
  • Collect application and financial aid information
  • Get tips on personal statement writing, the application process, and letters of reference

Tips for Preparing for the Fair

  • Wondering who’s coming to the fair? Take a look at the list of schools participating and check out their websites to identify schools of interest.
  • Prioritize your list of schools to make effective use of your time at the fair.
  • Brainstorm questions you might ask admissions representatives. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
    • What is unique about program X at your university?
    • What types of courses would I take in program X?
    • What experiential components does program X offer (internships, rotations, etc.)?
    • What does your admissions committee look for in an applicant?
    • I read about XYZ on your website. Can you tell me more about that?

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is there a dress code? There isn’t. Just dress appropriately for meeting with school reps.
  • What do I bring? You’re encouraged to bring your questions, something to take notes on and a bag for the literature you’ll pick up at the tables.
  • What if I can’t make it at 11? That’s okay. The event is ongoing. Just stop by anytime between 11-2pm.
  • What if I cannot attend the health fair at all? That’s okay. You can find the contact information for each of the programs represented at the fair on this website beginning October 18, 2022
  • Who should attend? Students who are thinking about attending health professions schools and pursuing a career in health care are encouraged to attend.

Represented School

Program(s) Represented

Appalachian College of Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Arkansas College of Health Education

Occupational Therapy, Osteopathic Medicine, Physical Therapy, & Master of Science in Biomedicine

Belmont University

Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, & Physical Therapy

ETSU Quillen College of Medicine

Allopathic Medicine

High Point University

Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, & Physician Assistant

LMU

Physical Therapy

LMU-SMS PA Program- Harragot

Physician Assistant

Mercer University College of Health Professions

Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Public Health, Doctor of Psychology, & Master of Athletic Training

Ross University/American University of the Caribbean

Allopathic Medicine

Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy

Pharmacy

U.S. Army Medical Recruiting (tentative)

Dentistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Public Health, and Veterinary Medicine

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Physical Therapy

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Optometry

University of Pikeville

Optometry & Osteopathic Medicine

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Allopathic Medicine; Pharmacy; Dentistry; Physician Assistant; College of Graduate Health Sciences; Nursing; and Pre-Health Scholars Program

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Public Health

Western Atlantic University School of Medicine

Allopathic Medicine