What We Do
Bard HPA provides guidance in:
- Course selection to fulfill professional school requirements
- Career path and alternative career path exploration
- How to obtain relevant research and practical experience related to the profession of interest
- Support throughout the professional school application process
- Committee Letter of Recommendation
Course Planning
While many students will choose to major in the sciences, Bard students can elect to major in any discipline and complete the prerequisite course requirements to prepare for an application to schools in the health professions. The Pre-Professional Health Career Advisor works closely with students to ensure they are on track for meeting the requirements necessary, as well as working toward compiling a competitive application for their chosen professional pathway.
Once admitted to Bard, there are no formal requirements to pursue a major suitable for the health professions other than the course, Moderation, and Senior Project requirements for the particular major (e.g., biology or chemistry). These can be found in the college catalogue or on the respective program website.
Meet with Bard’s Health Professions Adviser
Lisa Kooperman / Pre-Professional Health Career Adviser
Career Development Office
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Room 201
Schedule an appointment
Simon's Rock Appointment Scheduler
845-758-7183
Join the PreHealth Advising Google Classroom
This classroom contains materials and resources for students interested in pursuing careers in the health professions.
Join the Bardians in Healthcare Career Network
Register now for the Bard Career Network, a new resource designed to make connecting with Bard alumni/ae and building your professional network easy! Once you are registered you can join the Bardians in Healthcare community.
This platform allows current students and alumni/ae working in or interested in healthcare delivery to connect and communicate. We hope you will be part of this initiative and help foster a sense of community among our growing population of health professionals.