About Us
Advancing access to the health professions
HPSA supports the development of future healthcare professionals through free advising, research, educational resources, and pathway programs.
- Identifying student needs and decision points across the health professions pipeline
- Providing free advising and practical support as students prepare for health professional school
- Publishing research-backed information that helps applicants, advisors, faculty, and administrators make better decisions
- Building pathway programs and partnerships that reduce friction from exploration through training
- Encouraging service-oriented healthcare careers in communities with documented workforce needs
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Read moreOur History
Founded in 1983 to advance the study and promotion of primary care, our vision and mission is based on years of research.
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Our team’s number one mission is to help all students achieve their goal of health professional school admissions.
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HPSA provides a range of services and resources designed to help students from healthcare gap regions increase their chance of admission to health professional schools.
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We serve pre-health students, from current undergraduate students to nontraditional students.
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