Health Professions Advising (HPA) at Santa Clara University supports a diverse population of 400+ students and alumni preparing for careers in medicine, dentistry, physical and occupational therapy, nursing, optometry, pharmacy and many other healthcare fields. All of our advising materials and programs are designed to support students from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in the health professions.
Through individual and group advising, programming, and developing educational resources, we guide students in their academic and co-curricular choices; support students' progress through their pre-health experience; help students understand the diverse opportunities within health professions.