The mission of Office of Pre-Health Advising (OPHA) at the University of Colorado Boulder is to guide and support current students, regardless of major, and recent alumni interested in preparing for a career in the health professions through student-centered services, resources, and programs. Our goal is to educate and inspire students interested in a future in the health professions to be compassionate leaders and lifelong learners who will positively impact their future patients, their community, and their chosen profession.

 

Director

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Dana Parcher

Director, Office of Pre-Health Advising
Office of Pre-Health Advising
(she, her) With more than 10 years of advising and program management experience, Dana has been a noteworthy leader in higher education space helping students reach their academic and career goals. While she is most known for her work with pre-health students, she is also credited with contributions to advising training, development, onboarding, and program development. Dana has also been honored with Most Outstanding Advising Program for onboarding, training, and...
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Pre-Health Advisor

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Carolyn Cottrill, MD

Pre-Health Advisor
Office of Pre-Health Advising
(she/her/hers) Carolyn joined CU Boulder as a Pre-Health Advisor in Summer of 2023. She is excited to be working with pre-health students to help them grow, explore career paths, and become the best health professions candidates possible! Carolyn has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and received an MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. After several years of working with patients in a clinical research setting, she took...
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Alex Geis

Pre-Health Advisor
Office of Pre-Health Advising
(he/him/his) Alex joined CU Boulder in December 2019 as a First-Year Advisor within the College of Arts & Sciences and spent 2022 as the First-Year Program Manager within the College of Media, Communication and Information. He has over 15 years of advising experience and previously worked at Front Range Community College and Colorado State University. Alex enjoys facilitating the student experience by taking a holistic approach (looking at the whole...
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Pamela Stacey

Pre-Health Advisor
Office of Pre-Health Advising
(she/they) Pamela joined CU Boulder in January 2022 as a Pre-Health Advisor. Prior to this position, they served as Health Sciences Pathway Advisor at Red Rocks Community College, where they discovered their passion for working with pre-health students and helping them identify the academic pathways that will help them achieve their goals. One of the things Pamela loves about pre-health advising is knowing that their students will go on to...
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Peer Mentor Coordinator

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Erin Penberthy

Peer Mentor Coordinator
Office of Pre-Health Advising
(she/her/hers) Erin graduated with her BA in Psychology from CU Boulder and her MA in Education and Human Development from CU Denver. She began working at CU as a Peer Career Advisor through the Career Services office her junior year. Upon graduating, Erin worked for a cloud storage startup before returning to CU and working there for six years doing employer relations, career counseling, supervising the CliftonStrengths Peer Coaching Program...
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Office of Pre-Health Advising
prehealth@colorado.edu
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Mailing: 290 UCB, Boulder CO 80309