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Alumni

Pre-Health Career Pathways is proud to support our pre-medical, dental, PA, optometry, and podiatry students throughout their academic and application journeys.

Each year, we guide applicants through a holistic preparation process, helping them build strong, competitive applications to health profession programs.

We value meaningful connections with our alumni and are committed to creating opportunities for engagement that benefit both our current students and graduates. From alumni spotlights featured here and our annual Pre-Health alumni panel in April we offer multiple ways to stay connected and inspired.

Each cycle, our students matriculate into health profession programs across the Northeast and beyond. To learn more about where our alumni have gone—and to hear their advice and insights—explore our alumni spotlight features below.

Our office supports both current students and recent graduates. Alumni are eligible for advising and application guidance for up to three years after completing their degree.

Alumni: Stay Connected!

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Where Our Graduates Go

Curious about the next steps our students take after graduation?

Explore data on where URI graduates have been admitted for medical, dental, physician assistant professional programs.

These reports, created with Power BI, also highlight trends in GPA and standardized test scores (such as the MCAT) to give you a sense of the academic profile of admitted student.

These resources are designed to help you better understand the pathways of recent URI students and set realistic goals for your own preparation.

12 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Med School Consultant

According to the AAMC, the national medical school rejection rate is 55.42%. In other words, more than half of the applicants are turned away from every school they apply to.

With odds that low, thousands of students turn to admissions …

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PA School Acceptance Rates – Breakdown & Analysis (2026)

For students pursuing a healthcare career, the path to becoming a physician assistant (PA) is both competitive and rewarding. With a deep understanding of PA school acceptance rates and the factors influencing PA school admissions, you can better prepare your …

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PA School Words of Advice

Hello! 

My name is Alex Bostrom and I am a grad from URI class of 2023 with a bachelors in Biological Sciences. I am currently a second year PA student at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. I …

By Alex Bostrom
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Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Drop-In Career Advising
Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm  
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm  

During the academic year (except Holidays and Career Fair days)

*Check in at the CCEE reception desk when you arrive

Pre-Health Drop-In Advising

Monday 10:00am - 2:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 2:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday 10:00am - 2:00pm

During the academic year (except Holidays and Career Fair days)

*Check in at the CCEE reception desk when you arrive