Welcome to all students considering a career in the Health Professions!
The GCC provides counseling and organizational assistance to Wesleyan students and alumni who are applying to medical, dental, and other health-related graduate schools, and pursuing careers in fields such as public health, physician assistant, optometry, podiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and physical therapy. The purpose of this page is to provide you with resources, information, and opportunities that will help you to enhance your preparation for your future career.
Explore the resources below, including our Career Outcomes, Summer & Gap Year and internship opportunities, featured courses, industry guides, day-in-the-life videos, and alumni connections.
We encourage you to attend hands-on clinical workshops and other Health Professions related events offered on campus and via Zoom.
Subscribe to the Health Professions Newsletter by emailing health.professions@wesleyan.edu in order to stay informed!
Career Outcomes
Click to view our Health Professions Career Outcomes data, as well as Career Outcomes data for other career pathways.
Memorandum of Understanding
As you are planning to work or volunteer with healthcare organizations, such as hospitals, community clinics, private practices, and/or other shadowing experiences, you may be required to complete a Memorandum of Understanding in order to participate. Click the link to learn more!
Institutional Letters of Recommendation
For pre -medical, -dental, and -veterinary undergraduates, and alumni within 5 years of graduation, we are happy to support your application with an Institutional Letter of Recommendation.
The Institutional Letter of Recommendation (previously known as the Committee Letter) is a valuable way to gain Wesleyan’s endorsement as an applicant to medical, dental, or veterinary school.
Click the link above to learn more about this important process!
Institutional Letter Forms & Requirements:
- Institutional Letter Request and Consent
- Institutional Letter Fee Waiver** (if applicable)
- LOR Writer Update Form (if applicable)
- $50 Processing Fee
Supporting Documents:
- Health Professions Resume
- Extracurricular Activities Worksheet
- Personal Statement
- Official Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
