Preparing you for health professions through thoughtful planning and sustained advising

The 2026 - 2027 Pre-Health Committee Application is OPEN! 

Applications are due by January 26, 2026. It is highly recommended you compile all your materials and writing components prior to starting the application. 

Pre-Health Advising Office
Location: Polymer Center Room 1107
Hours: Weekdays from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (518) 276-3723
Email: prehealth@rpi.edu

• Schedule an Appointment
• Subscribe to the Pre-Health Listserv

RPI Pre-Health Advising is here to help you explore, prepare for, and successfully pursue a career in the health professions, while staying grounded in who you are and what matters most to you. If you are beginning to consider medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, physician assistant studies, or another health-related path, or you are actively preparing to apply, you will find guidance that is personalized, evidence-based, and built around your long-term goals. Advising at RPI goes beyond course planning and requirements; it is a collaborative process that supports your academic growth, professional development, reflective self-assessment, and readiness for the demands of graduate health programs.

Through one-on-one advising, workshops, and an expansive Pre-Health Committee, you will gain insight into prerequisite planning, experiential learning, professional competencies, application strategy, letters of evaluation, and admissions timelines. These webpages bring together much of the information and resources discussed in advising meetings, including guidance on health-profession pathways, standardized exams, clinical and service experiences, application cycles, and institutional support for applicants. Whether you are a prospective student exploring RPI, a current student building your preparation step by step, or an alum returning for application support, RPI Pre-Health Advising is here to help you navigate the process with clarity, intention, and confidence.