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HPAO

Pre-Health Advising

Using a holistic, individualized approach to support students in their development as future healthcare professionals.

The Reed-Yorke Health Professions Advising Office is housed in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences and serves all University of Maryland students and alums, regardless of major, who are interested in the health professions.

6,000

Students Advised Per Year

12

Pre-Health Disciplines

600+

Applications Submitted Per Year

HPAO Drop-In Schedule

Fall Semester 2026

Pre-Med & Pre-Dentistry

For students interested in: Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatry, or Optometry

  • Monday 1-3 p.m.
  • Wednesday 1-3 p.m.
  • Thursday 1-3 p.m.

Allied Health

For students interested in: Nursing, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Genetic Counseling, or Anesthesiologist Assistant

  • Tuesday 1-3 p.m.
  • Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

All drop-ins are virtual and held on Zoom.

To join drop-ins during scheduled hours, go to: go.oncehub.com/DropinsHPAO. You will not be able to use this link before the scheduled times.