Student Services

"To find health should be the object of the doctor. Anyone can find disease."  —Andrew T. Still, MD, DO


"As a family physician, my job is listening to people's stories."
—Jon S. Hallberg, MD

Student Services

Students from all majors are encouraged to consider health professions!  Advising for Cal Poly is facilitated by the College of Science and Mathematics advising center.

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 Pre-health Professions PolyLearn

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Pre-Health Peer Advisors

Pre-Health Peer Advisors provide information on:

  • Exploration of health careers
  • Course prerequisites and course sequencing
  • General timeline for professional school preparation
  • Leadership,community service and health care experiences
  • Summer research and clinical internships
You are welcome to walk in during peer advisors hours to see a peer advisor in building 53 room 211.  
 

 

Peer Advising Staff:
  • Claire Gleadhill - 4th year transfer, Child Development major, pre-medicine
    • Learner, Achiever, Input, Intellection, Connectedness 
  • Gabe Casias - 4th year, Chemistry major, pre-dentistry
    • Activator, Discipline, Focus, Learner, Analytical
  • Makenna Marty - 4th year, Nutrition major, pre-medicine
    • Input, Achiever, Learner, Adaptability, Intellection

Staff Advisors

Staff Advisors provide information on:

  • Development of the application to professional school
  • Selection of appropriate schools
  • Assistance with personal statements
  • Letters of reference selection
  • Interview process

Please call to schedule an appointment to meet with a staff advisor at 805-756-2615.

Kristi Weddige

Kristi Weddige

Director of Advising Services Academic/Pre-health career advisor​

Achiever
Empathy
Focus
Harmony
Developer​

Meghan Farrier-Nolan

Meghan Farrier-Nolan

Academic/Pre-health Career Advisor

Learner
Responsibility
Individualization
Consistency
Relator​

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Anya Bergman

Academic/Pre-health Career Advisor

Developer
Harmony
Empathy
Restorative
Consistency​

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