{"id":22289,"date":"2023-09-12T14:08:36","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T18:08:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/purposeful-work\/?page_id=22289"},"modified":"2026-02-12T09:31:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T14:31:12","slug":"stem-and-pre-health-support-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/purposeful-work\/stem-and-pre-health-support-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"STEM and Pre-Health Support & Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you access the appropriate resources on campus, tell us what you\u2019re wondering about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What options exist if I\u2019m interested in STEM but not necessarily healthcare?<\/h3>
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We advise that you start the exploration process by meeting with Lea Staedtler<\/a> 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<\/a> to dive into your specific interests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What classes should I take if I\u2019m interested in STEM?<\/h3>
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For assistance with course selection, AP credits, and other course-related questions, your academic advisor is your key faculty contact. Make an appointment with them to dive into your specific questions. In addition, the Recommended Entry Courses webpage<\/a> highlights introductory courses for each department, program, and major.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What classes should I take if I\u2019m interested in healthcare?<\/h3>
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For assistance with course selection, AP credits, and other course-related questions, Bruno Salazar-Perea is your key faculty contact. Check out these resources<\/a> to get started. Make an appointment with Bruno<\/a> to dive into your specific questions. In addition, the Recommended Entry Courses webpage<\/a> highlights introductory courses for each department, program, and major.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How can I explore pre-health, and what opportunities are available for me to gain experience in healthcare and STEM while at Bates?<\/h3>
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Whether you\u2019re 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<\/a> to get started. Make an appointment with Lea Staedtler<\/a> in Purposeful Work to dive into your specific interests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m committed to applying for graduate\/professional school for healthcare careers. What are my next steps?<\/h3>
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Regardless of what degree or program you\u2019re considering, Bruno Salazar-Perea is your key faculty contact. Check out these resources<\/a> to get started. Make an appointment with Bruno<\/a> to dive into your specific questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m committed to applying for graduate\/professional school for STEM careers. What are my next steps?<\/h3>
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Regardless of what degree or program you\u2019re considering, Lea Staedtler is your key contact and Allen Delong is available from Purposeful Work. Make an appointment with Lea or Allen<\/a> to dive into your specific questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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