The Pre-health Program in the Dean of Studies office strives to guide and mentor students and alumni each step of the way as they explore, prepare, and pursue a career in the health professions. Through individual advising, group advising and workshops, as well as collaboration with faculty and staff around campus, the pre-health program provides students with a rich array of academic and advising resources and support throughout the year. The goal is for each student to feel connected, integrated and supported by our pre-health community of students, faculty, and staff.
Check out this checklist to help you get started and stay connected.
Step 1: Join the Prehealth Program
Become a member and be added to our program's listserv; get messages sent directly to your inbox
Step 2: Stay Connected
Every Thursday, check your inbox for our weekly program newsletter! You can expect to see announcements from our program about upcoming events, opportunities, and resources happening on our campus, in the Westchester/NYC community, and around the country.
Step 3: Follow us on Instagram to follow us and stay up to date on all Prehealth Program news!
Step 4: Schedule a Pre-health Overview Session
Meet individually with Dean Melinda Perlo Cohen, pre-health advisor, to learn about the resources and support available to you as a pre-health student at Sarah Lawrence. Gain key information about the academic preparation as well as the co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences involved in exploring and preparing for a career in the health professions. Learn about the multitude of resources available through the pre-health program and at the College available to support your journey. To schedule an appointment with Melinda, please visit Handshake.
Step 5: Join the Student Pre-Health Alliance of SLC
Cycle 2024-2025 Committee Letter of Evaluation is now open!
Cycle 2024-2025 (matriculation year 2025) applicants should click here to access the Cycle 2024 site, which contains information, resources and application materials for the Cycle 2024-2025 Committee Letter of Evaluation application process, and application to medical/dental programs.
If you are unable to access this site, but have declared your intent to participate in Cycle 2024 Committee Letter of Evaluation, please contact Dean Melinda Perlo Cohen at mcohen@sarahlawrence.edu.
Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the Letter of Evaluation process and to Declare Your Intent.
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Melinda Perlo Cohen, Program Director & Advisor
Associate Dean for Preprofessional Advising, Dean of Studies Office
Main Phone: 914-395-2249Direct Line: 914-323-6005
Email: prehealthprogram@sarahlawrence.edu
Program Website: http://my.slc.edu/prehealth
Office Location: Prehealth Community Space, Bates Room 320
Schedule an Advising Appointment with Dean Cohen