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.
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 |