Health, Science, and the Earth Pathway
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503-725-3822
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.
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 Health Studies)
- Leena Shrestha
- Liz Shatzer (all majors except Applied Health & Fitness and Health Studies)
- Melissa Yates (all majors except Applied Health & Fitness and Health Studies)
Pre-Medical Laboratory Science
- Liz Shatzer (all majors except Applied Health & Fitness and Health Studies)
- Laura Marsh (Applied Health & Fitness and Health Studies majors only)
Pre-Medicine
- Abby Schmidt
- Ari Douangpanya (all majors except Applied Health & Fitness and Health Studies)
- Leena Shrestha
- Liz Shatzer (all majors except Applied Health & Fitness and Health Studies)
- Melissa Yates (all majors except Applied Health & Fitness and Health Studies)
- Stephanie Hamington (all majors except Applied Health & Fitness and 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 Health Studies majors only)
Pre-Physician Assistant
- Abby Schmidt
- Alyssa Dart
Pre-Radiation Therapy
- Abby Schmidt
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Liz Shatzer
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
- All Heath, Science, and the Earth advisors
Biochemistry
- Ari Douangpanya
Chemistry
- Ari Douangpanya
Earth Science
- Stephanie Hamington
Enviromental Science/Environmental Studies
- Stephanie Hamington
Exploratory/Undecided
- All Heath, Science, and the Earth advisors
Geography
- Stephanie Hamington
Geology
- Stephanie Hamington
Health Studies
- Alyssa Dart
- Elizabeth Benner
- Jane Mercer
- Belinda Zeidler
Science
- Ari Douangpanya
- Melissa Yates
Health, Science, and Earth Drop In Schedule
Advisor Contact Information
To contact an advisor, email hse.advising@pdx.edu or use their direct email, if provided below.
Alyssa Dart
Ari Douangpanya
Laura Marsh
Liz Shatzer 
Leena Shrestha
Melissa Yates, Pathway Director
