Preprofessional Office
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Our pre-professional pathway experts at USM are the best resource to guide you toward pursuing a degree beyond undergrad in healthcare and pre-law.

Ashleigh Johnson
Assistant Director for Pre-Professional Services
Advises for: Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dental, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Veterinary
Ashleigh.JohnsonFREEMississippi
601.266.6050
Cook Library 203
Lisa Rieger
Director of Pre-Professional & Exploratory Programs
Advises for: Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine (first-year), Pre-Dental Hygiene, and Pre-Radiology Tech
Lisa.RiegerFREEMississippi
601.266.5948
Office: LIB 203M
Appointment Information
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medical
- First Year Pre-Medicine Meeting
- Designed for pre-medical students who have not completed General Biology II and General Chemistry II - ideal for students beginning their pre-med journey!
- Click here to schedule an appointment
- Upperclass Pre-Medicine Meeting
- Designed for pre-medical students who have completed General Biology I & II and General Chemistry I & II.
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- First Year Pre-Medicine Meeting
- Pre-Health
- Designed for students interested in: Pre-Dental, Pre-PA, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Veterinary Medicine
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- Pre-Dental Hygiene & Pre-Radiology Tech
- USM does not have a dental hygiene or radiologic sciences program. These programs can be pursued at other institutions at the associate’s or bachelor’s level. On a case by case basis, starting at USM and transferring to another institution may be an option for select students.
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- Exploring Healthcare
- Interested in healthcare but not sure which is the right fit for you? Click here to schedule an appointment



