STEM and Pre-Health Support & Resources
Bates offers a wide range of resources to support your academic, co-curricular, and professional exploration for healthcare and STEM careers. Exploration is an important part of your search for work that is purposeful, whether you have dreamt of being a physician or astronaut since middle school, or are just starting to wonder how to align your interests, strengths, and work.
To help you access the appropriate resources on campus, tell us what you’re wondering about:
What options exist if I’m interested in STEM but not necessarily healthcare?
We advise that you start the exploration process by meeting with Lea Staedtler at Purposeful Work. Lea can help you think through your personal and professional priorities, explore a range of opportunities, and make decisions that align with your interests, strengths, and values. Make an appointment with Lea to dive into your specific interests.
What classes should I take if I’m interested in STEM?
For assistance with course selection, AP credits, and other course-related questions, Bruno Salazar-Perea is your key faculty contact. Make an appointment with Bruno to dive into your specific questions. In addition, the Recommended Entry Courses webpage highlights introductory courses for each department, program, and major.
What classes should I take if I’m interested in healthcare?
For assistance with course selection, AP credits, and other course-related questions, Bruno Salazar-Perea is your key faculty contact. Check out these resources to get started. Make an appointment with Bruno to dive into your specific questions. In addition, the Recommended Entry Courses webpage highlights introductory courses for each department, program, and major.
How can I explore pre-health, and what opportunities are available for me to gain experience in healthcare and STEM while at Bates?
Whether you’re engaging with student groups, job shadows, or the Harward Center during the academic year; or tackling internships, research, and other summer opportunities; there are endless ways for you to find your purpose and meaning. Check out the Gain Experience page to get started. Make an appointment with Lea Staedtler in Purposeful Work to dive into your specific interests.
I’m committed to applying for graduate/professional school for healthcare careers. What are my next steps?
Regardless of what degree or program you’re considering, Bruno Salazar-Perea is your key faculty contact. Check out these resources to get started. Make an appointment with Bruno to dive into your specific questions.
I’m committed to applying for graduate/professional school for STEM careers. What are my next steps?
Regardless of what degree or program you’re considering, Bruno Salazar-Perea is your key faculty contact and Allen Delong is available from Purposeful Work. Make an appointment with Bruno or Allen to dive into your specific questions.