Pre-Health Day at KUMC

Parking:  Event parking only available in P4 Bluff Garage, as this is the complimentary event parking location.  Please see KUMC event and parking map for directions and location, and please park on 5^th Level (top level) for easy walking access to event.  We will not reimburse parking at any other KUMC parking locations.

Walking Directions from P4 Bluff Garage:  From the 5^th level of P4 Garage, walk towards the SW corner of garage for sidewalk south to Hemenway Building.  Walk straight through Hemenway Building and follow event signs along the sidewalk to the Health Education Building.  The Health Education Building entrances will take you to the lower level, ground or first floor.  Event check-in is located on the lower level.  Walking route is indicated on KUMC map with red line and red circle indicates location for check-in.

• Hear from our six KU Schools represented within the Pre-Health programs at KU
  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • School of Education and Human Sciences
  • School of Health Professions
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Nursing  
  • School of Pharmacy

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

• Interested in medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, or being a physician's assistant? Come join the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences as we explore what you can expect as a pre-health Jayhawk in the Heart of KU. You'll take the first steps in learning how to prepare for these graduate programs, and your future careers, through prerequisites, volunteering, shadowing, and other healthcare experiences.

School of Education and Human Sciences 

• Come visit with the School of Education & Human Sciences at Pre-Health Day! Our programs in Community Health, Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport Management can help you prepare for a variety of careers in health industries. Our programs include opportunities for experiential learning such as internships, student teaching, and/or research. Our Student Ambassadors and staff are excited to meet you and share more about our programs!

School of Health Professions

• Join the School of Health Professions at Pre-Health Day to learn more about our eight academic units, combining to offer more than 30 programs at the undergraduate and graduate level such as Athletic Training, Clinical Laboratory Science, Health Information Management, Hearing & Speech, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy.

School of Medicine

• You are invited to meet the School of Medicine’s admissions staff and medical students to learn more about our MD program. We will discuss the preparation, application and selection process for the MD degree offered on our Kansas City, Salina, and Wichita campuses.    

• Come to hear from the School of Nursing about exploring a career as a nurse, what makes our program special, and what it means to be a KU nurse! You’ll have the opportunity to attend a presentation on program details and an opportunity to explore our Skills Lab to visualize how our students practice their skills for their future as a nurse

• Join us to learn about the School of Pharmacy. We’ll discuss the different settings, including community and retail pharmacies, hospitals, managed care facilities, and many more. In the most recent rankings of "Best Pharmacy Schools" from U.S. News and World Report, KU Pharmacy is among the top 20 schools in the country.

• Explore health-focused pathways through KU's School of Professional Studies, where programs in Nutrition, Biotechnology, and Forensics connect science to real-world impact. Our programs include the coursework required for pre-medical, pre-dental, and physician assistant pathways, along with the support systems needed to be a competitive applicant to professional school or pursue careers in research and industry. Join us to discover how SPS can help you prepare for your future in health and science.

• School of Medicine - learn more about the KU School of Medicine.  Session location - HEB B102 & B104, Basement Level
• Explore Bachelor Degrees/Majors and Minors Fair - visit with the following schools at HEB, Ground Level Lobby:
  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • School of Education & Human Sciences
  • School of Health Professions
  • School of Professional Studies
• School of Nursing - learn more about KU Nursing program - HEB G201
• Physical Therapy - HEB G205, Ground Level.
• School of Health Professions - learn more about Clinical Lab Sciences, Health Information Management, Respiratory Care, Hearing and Speech, Genetic Counseling - HEB 2110, Second Level
• Occupational Therapy - HEB 2112, Second Level
• School of Pharmacy – Learn about the KU Pharmacy program. – HEB 2211, Second Level

• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - learn more about the undergraduate majors & minors within the College.  HEB Room G109, Ground Level
• School of Education & Human Sciences – learn more about the following programs:  Community Health, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Health Education, Sport Management, Strength & Conditioning. Session location – HEB G201, Ground Level
• School of Professional Studies - HEB G205
• Respiratory Care & Diagnostic Imaging Programs - HEB 2110, Second Level
• Clinical Laboratory Science - HEB 2112, Second Level
• Health Information Management - HEB 2223, Second Level
• Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology - HEB 2213, Second Level

• Explore Bachelor Degrees/Majors and Minors Fair - visit with the following schools at HEB, Ground Level Lobby:
  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • School of Education & Human Sciences
  • School of Health Professions
  • School of Professional Studies
• School of Medicine Student Panel - HEB B102 & B104, Basement Level
• Clinical Laboratory Science Drop-Ins – HEB 2112, Second Level
• School of Pharmacy Drop-Ins - HEB 2211, Second Level
• Health Information Management Drop-Ins - HEB 2223, Second Level
• Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Activity - HEB 2213, Second Level

• Physical Therapy Skills Lab - SON 1010, First Level
• School of Nursing Student Panel - SON G013, Ground Level
• Occupational Therapy Skills Lab - SON B106, Basement Level

• Explore Bachelor Degrees/Majors and Minors Fair - visit with the following schools at HEB, Ground Level Lobby:
  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • School of Education & Human Sciences
  • School of Health Professions
  • School of Professional Studies
• School of Medicine Student Panel - HEB B102 & B104, Basement Level
• Clinical Laboratory Science Drop-ins - HEB 2112, Second Level
• School of Pharmacy Drop-ins - HEB 2211, Second Level
• Health Information Management Drop-ins - HEB 2223, Second Level
• Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Activity - HEB 2213, Second Level

• Physical Therapy Skills Lab - SON 1010, First Level
• School of Nursing Skills Lab Tour - SON G013, Ground Level
• Occupational Therapy Skills Lab - SON B106, Basement Level