Washington State University
Health Professions Student Center
Your Future Starts Here!
The Health Professions Student Center provides intensive support and services to all WSU Pullman & WSU Global students, including our graduate students and alumni, who are interested in a career as a healthcare professional.
In order to assist you through every step of your pre-health journey, we offer weekly appointments year-round Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-12 noon and 1-5 p.m.
Our pre-health experts will provide guidance in preparing for careers in:
Medicine | Dentistry | Veterinary Medicine |
Nursing | Optometry | Occupational Therapy |
Speech & Hearing Sciences | Nutrition & Exercise Physiology | Pharmacy |
Physician Assistant | Physical Therapy |
Announcements:
The Health Professions Student Center will be hiring 2 student ambassadors and 2 graduate students for the 2022 – 2023 academic year. Listed below are the job descriptions and application links.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS STUDENT AMBASSADOR
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Student ambassadors in the Health Professions Student Center are responsible for assisting with on-campus recruitment events, prospective student visits, and clerical support to the advisors and specialists as needed. Some evenings/weekends are required. Other duties include filling in at the front desk, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and answering general questions.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must qualify for work-study
- Preference is given to the student with pre-health emphasis
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Must be a sophomore, junior or senior for the 2022-23 academic year
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to answer general questions and work independently
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism at all times
SCHEDULE:
Up to 6-8 hours per week.
Application:
Health Professions Student Ambassador Application
Graduate Student Advising Assistants
- The HPSC, collaborating with CAS Advising will be hiring two graduate students to assist with advising for the pre-Nursing and pre-Pharmacy students for 12 summer New Coug Orientation
- You will receive up to 14 hours of paid training (including attending New Coug Orientation training for new advisors, FERPA training, 2 + 2 presentation, and meeting with HPSC advisors).
- The HPSC will need you to assist with 11-12 days of New Coug Orientation for up to eight hours/day.
Roles:
Advisors determine course options
Graduate Student Assistants:
- Assist students with setting their class schedules (class list determined by advisors)
- Assign to appropriate advisor
- Escort students through check-out lines
- If time allows, visit with student majors and student life questions
- Potential to train as Advisor and continue full role
- You will be working with the two seasoned HPSC pre-health advisors (pre-Nursing/SHS and pre- Nursing/NEP/Pharmacy)
Training:
1. Attend June 3 New Coug Orientation Training
2. Attend a brief training session with HPSC advisors
3. Attend first 2+2 presentation, June 8, (if enough hours)
4. FERPA Training
Participation at the 12 New Coug Orientation Sessions (Advising days):
Session 1 – June 9
Session 2 – June 13
Session 3 – June 17
Session 4 – June 24 (Transfer)
Session 5 – June 27
Session 6 – July 1
Session 7 – July 8
Session 8 – July 11
Session 9 – July 15
Session 10 – July 20
Session 11 – July 29
Session 12 – August 15 (Week of Welcome)
Application:
Graduate Student Advising Assistants Application
Make An Appointment
By Phone: 509-335-4549
Online: https://healthprofessions.wsu.edu/contact-information/make-an-appointment/
Zoom drop-in hours
All drop-ins via Zoom for Summer 2022
Week of May 16th:
LeeAnn Tibbals
Pre-Nursing (last names K-Z)
Pre-Speech & Hearing Sciences
Th: 1-3 p.m.: Click to join
Byron Gregory
Pre-Nursing (last names A-J)
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Nutrition & Exercise Physiology
Th: 1-3 p.m.: Click here to join
Lourdes Giordani
Pre-Medical (last names A-K)
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Occupational Therapy
No drop-ins
Lori Eiland
Pre-Medical (last names L-Z)
Pre-Dental
Pre-Physical Therapy
No drop-ins