Advancing Access to the Health Professions
HPSA is an academic nonprofit providing free advising, research, and educational support for students pursuing careers in healthcare.
About Us
HPSA supports future healthcare professionals through free advising, research, educational resources, and pathway programs.
- Identifies student needs and decision points across the health professions pipeline.
- Provides free advising, coaching, and application guidance as students prepare for health professional school.
- Publishes research-backed information that helps applicants, advisors, faculty, and administrators make better decisions.
- Builds partnerships that reduce friction from early exploration through training and practice.
- Encourages future clinicians to serve communities with documented healthcare workforce needs.
Programs
Our donor-supported resources give students reliable advising, research-backed information, and practical help as they pursue health professions careers.
Student Doctor Network
Free advising resources, tools, and peer support for students across the health professions.
Read morePre-Health Coaching
Pay-what-you-can coaching with experienced advisors for school lists, application strategy, interviews, and next steps.
Read moreConfidential Expert Advice
Anonymous questions answered by vetted admissions experts, advisors, residents, and practitioners.
Read moreBecoming a Student Doctor
A guided course that helps aspiring healthcare professionals clarify their mission and prepare for the application journey.
Read moreImpact
Our work matters when students can make better decisions, find reliable guidance, and move through health professions training with stronger support.
Through success stories, research, and community participation, HPSA helps students pursue health professional careers and connects them with resources they can use at key decision points.
In the News
HPSA Student Advisory Council Announces 2026 Advisor of the Year Awardees
Three advisors recognized for outstanding student advising, including a new community college honor The Health Professional Student Association Student Advisory Council today announced that three advisors have been selected as recipients of its 2006 Advisor of the Year recognition. This year’s awardees are: This year the council introduced a Community College Advisor of the Year…
HPSA Profile of the Admitted Applicant 2025 Report Reveals Factors that Support Applicant Success as Future Professionals
Executive Summary In “Profile of the Admitted Applicant 2025,” new research from the Health Professional Student Association reveals that while health professions admissions achieve equitable outcomes across demographic groups, access to resources varies significantly. Among 115 students in the 2024-2025 cycle, underrepresented applicants succeeded at equal rates but relied more on peer networks and alternative…
HPSA Highlights Scholarship Access to Becoming a Student Doctor
The Health Professional Student Association (HPSA) is renewing its call for students to take advantage of scholarships that provide free access to its Becoming a Student Doctor course. Made possible through the generous support of HPSA donors and sponsors, the program is designed to remove financial barriers for aspiring healthcare professionals who are preparing for…
HPSA Student Advisory Council Expands Advisor of the Year Program with 2025 Awards
Three advisors selected for annual honor for outstanding student advising The Health Professional Student Association Student Advisory Council today announced that three advisors have been selected as recipients of its annual Advisor of the Year recognition. The 2025 awardees are: 2025 Public University Advisor of the Year:Jessica Voit, MD, University of Texas at Dallas Jessica…
Student Doctor Network Launches Prehealth Scholarship Fund Campaign to Empower Future Healthcare Leaders
The Student Doctor Network (SDN) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Prehealth Scholarship Fund Campaign, a bold initiative to raise $100,000 and support a decade of scholarships for aspiring healthcare professionals from underserved communities. This month-long giving campaign kicks off June 1 and marks a powerful step forward in breaking down the…
Health Professional Student Association Earns 2025 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
The Health Professional Student Association (HPSA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering future healthcare leaders, is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2025 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency—the highest level of recognition awarded by Candid, a trusted resource that evaluates nonprofit organizations. This achievement demonstrates HPSA’s ongoing commitment to accountability,…
Get Involved
There are many ways to be involved, from individual giving and organizational partnerships to service on our Student Advisory Council. Join us as we advance access to the health professions.
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Help HPSA provide free advising, research-backed resources, and pathway support for students pursuing healthcare careers.