Health, Science, and the Earth Pathway
Pathway Location:
Fariborz Maseeh Hall 360
Schedule appointments:
Call our virtual front desk at 503-725-3822 or
see advisor links below.
In the Health, Science, and the Earth Pathway, students work towards academic and career goals in natural and earth sciences, clinical health occupations, and public health. Whether studying plant and animal life, molecules and chemical phenomena, or the Earth's environment (including water, climate, and natural hazards) and other planetary bodies, students will think critically about human interaction with the world around us.
Students interested in health will learn about approaches and strategies that increase health opportunities for all people. Students are prepared to be problem-solvers who can address illness and disease, facilitate wise use of our planet’s resources, and develop sustainable ecosystems, human societies, and economies.
Important information for students new to PSU:
New PSU students should complete Orientation prior to scheduling an appointment with their advisor (this does not apply to postbaccalaureate or graduate students). Orientation covers the information necessary to select and register for classes, and students may follow up with their advisor afterwards if they have specific questions.
Advisors by Pre-Professional Program
Pre-Professional advisors serve all majors, unless noted otherwise
Pre-Chiropractic Medicine
- Leena Shrestha
Pre-Dental Hygiene
- Laura Marsh
Pre-Dentistry
- Ari Douangpanya (all majors except Applied Health & Fitness and Public Health Studies)
- Leena Shrestha
- Liz Shatzer (all majors except Applied Health & Fitness and Public Health Studies)
- Melissa Yates (all majors except Applied Health & Fitness and Public Health Studies)
Pre-Medical Laboratory Science
- Liz Shatzer (all majors except Applied Health & Fitness and Public Health Studies)
- Laura Marsh (Applied Health & Fitness and Public Health Studies majors only)
Pre-Medicine
- Abby Schmidt
- Ari Douangpanya (all majors except Applied Health & Fitness and Public Health Studies)
- Leena Shrestha
- Liz Shatzer (all majors except Applied Health & Fitness and Public Health Studies)
- Melissa Yates (all majors except Applied Health & Fitness and Public Health Studies)
Pre-Naturopathic Medicine
- Leena Shrestha
Pre-Nursing
- Abby Schmidt
- Alyssa Dart
- Laura Marsh
Pre-Occupational Therapy
- Elizabeth Benner
Pre-Optometry
- Laura Marsh
Pre-Pharmacy
- Laura Marsh
Pre-Physical Therapy
- Elizabeth Benner
- Jane Mercer (Applied Health & Fitness and Public Health Studies majors only)
Pre-Physician Assistant
- Abby Schmidt
- Alyssa Dart
Pre-Radiation Therapy
- Abby Schmidt
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Liz Shatzer
Sang Nguyen
Advisors by Major
If you are considering a pre-health track (i.e. pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-nursing, pre-pharmacy, etc.), please find your advisor using the list above.
Applied Health & Fitness
- Alyssa Dart
- Elizabeth Benner
- Jane Mercer
- Belinda Zeidler
Biology
- Sang Nguyen
Leena Shrestha
Biochemistry
- Ari Douangpanya
Sang Nguyen
Chemistry
- Ari Douangpanya
Sang Nguyen
Earth Science
- Stephanie Hamington
Environmental Science/Environmental Studies
- Stephanie Hamington
Sang Nguyen
Exploratory/Undecided
- All Health, Science, and the Earth advisors
Geography
- Stephanie Hamington
Geology
- Stephanie Hamington
Public Health Studies
- Alyssa Dart
- Elizabeth Benner
- Jane Mercer
- Belinda Zeidler
Science
- Ari Douangpanya
- Melissa Yates
Advisor Contact Information
To contact an advisor with questions, email hse.advising@pdx.edu or use their direct email, if provided below.
To schedule an appointment, call 503-725-3822. Beginning June 1, advisors are available for appointments and email responses Monday through Thursday only.
