The Health Professions Organization (HPO) is a pre-health student organization at the University of Scranton. HPO supports and encourages the students of The University of Scranton in their endeavors to enter the health care industry as physicians, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, chiropractors, and veterinarians.

HPO News:

• DO/PhD Program at PCOM
  On Friday Feb 17 at 3:15 PM in LSC233 there will be an informational meeting regarding the new DO-PhD program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathy. Denah Appelt, PhD, the Director of the new program, will inform students about this new opportunity for combining research and clinical studies at PCOM that provides full tuition and a stipend.
• HPEC Information for 2013 Matriculants
  An updated guide for students seeking matriculation in 2013 and an updated faculty recommender form is available.
• Veterinary Schools Expand, with a Focus on Large Animals
  Click here to read the news article.
• Presentations from 2011's Medicine as Service Retreat
  Ethics cases for thought, Medical ethics cases involving limited resources, and 'The Care of the Patient Peabody' are available.

Members: Don't forget to fill out a self-assessment form before meeting with Dr Engel!

Not a member of the HPO?

E-mail us for more information, or download a registration form and join at our next scheduled meeting.

Also, please fill out our HPO survey form. We will try to implement as many of your suggestions as possible.

Questions may be sent to contacts listed on the officers page.