One-to-one guidance and support from experienced juniors, seniors and graduate students.
David Oroza, Adelphi’s Director of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships, welcomes first-year, sophomore and new transfer students who are interested in pursuing these professional careers:
- Dentistry
- Law
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Podiatry
- Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Veterinary Medicine
Students interested in these careers will be connected to our Pre-Professional Ambassadors, trained by the Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships. Our mentors are high-achieving juniors, seniors and graduate students who are willing to share their experiences and offer guidance and advice about preparing for a professional career.
We also help interested students find campus resources and professional development opportunities, help establish peer relationships, and promote academic and personal success in the fields of law and health professions.
Our Mission
The Pre-Professional Ambassador Program is dedicated to the academic success and persistence of its participants. A student-centered approach is the program’s foundation for understanding and serving the diverse needs of its students. Each student is given individualized attention from the staff and ambassadors to encourage progress in their personal and academic development. By participating, students can become better informed about their own skills, the University, campus resources, and opportunities. The services are performed with integrity, understanding, and a desire to assist and support pre-professional students.
Pre-Professional Ambassador Eligibility
- Rising junior or senior (must have completed two academic years or four semesters at Adelphi)
- Pursuing a career in law or health professions
- 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA
- Meet with mentee(s) at least once a month
- Previously engaged with the Office of Pre-Professional Advising & Fellowships (OPPAF).
- Be willing to reach out in communication to fellow students regarding issues discussed by the peer mentors and OPPAF staff.
- This is a one-year commitment: beginning in the early fall and ending in the spring, with an option of continuing for subsequent semesters/years. If you are graduating early, you are not eligible.
- Be able to meet with OPPAF staff monthly throughout the academic year
Meet Our 2024/25 Ambassadors
Major
Cognitive Neuroscience
Minor
Public Health & Policy
Graduation Year
2024
Hometown
Bayside, NY
Health Professional Career Interest
Law
Favorite Food
Acai bowls
Favorite way to relieve stress
Taking long walks.
Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies
Emerging Scholars Program, Period Poverty Research in the Political Science Department, cooking new recipes, & going to NY Rangers games.
Major
Criminal Justice
Graduation Year
2025
Hometown
Southbury, CT
Health Professional Career Interest
Law
Favorite Food
Sushi
Favorite way to relieve stress
Painting
Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies
My extracurriculars are the Women’s Soccer Team and the Adelphi Undergraduate Law Review. Some of my hobbies are working out, listening to music, and doing random art projects.
Major
Biology
Graduation Year
2025
Hometown
Forest Hills, New York
Health Professional Career Interest
Physicians Assistant
Favorite Food
Steak
Favorite way to relieve stress
Spending time with family and friends, and watching movies
Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies
Vice-President of the PA club, Co-President of Doctors Without Borders, TA for Physiological Chemistry, going to the gym, and cooking.
Major
Health Sciences
Graduation Year
2026
Hometown
Manlius, New York
Health Professional Career Interest
Medicine
Favorite Food
Penne alla vodka
Favorite way to relieve stress
Playing sports or working out
Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies
Volleyball, basketball, tennis, reading, listening to music.
Major
Biology
Graduation Year
2026
Hometown
Queens, New York
Health Professional Career Interest
Dentistry
Favorite Food
Sushi
Favorite way to relieve stress
Go shopping!
Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies
I love to dance and cook!
Major
Biology
Graduation Year
2025
Hometown
Forest Hills, New York
Health Professional Career Interest
Medicine
Favorite Food
Pasta
Favorite way to relieve stress
Listening to music and spending time with friends and family
Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies
Doctors Without Borders Co-president, weightlifting, playing piano
Major
Biology
Graduation Year
2026
Hometown
Woodmere, New York
Health Professional Career Interest
Dentistry
Favorite Food
Sushi
Favorite way to relieve stress
My favorite way to relieve stress is by taking long walks with my dog.
Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies
I am part of the pre-dental club, chemistry club, and the Tri-Beta honor society, as well as a tutor in the learning and writing center. I enjoy playing tennis, chess, and photography.
Major
Biology
Minor
Chemistry
Graduation Year
2025
Hometown
East Meadow, New York
Health Professional Career Interest
Medicine
Favorite Food
Penne alla vodka
Favorite way to relieve stress
Playing ukulele
Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies
I am treasurer of the chemistry club and I am also a member of Dr. Hyatt’s research group. In my free time i have been enjoying learning songs on the guitar, trying out now coffee spots, and journaling!
Major
Biology
Graduation Year
2025
Hometown
New Hyde Park, New York
Health Professional Career Interest
Medicine
Favorite Food
Pizza
Favorite way to relieve stress
Reading
Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies
Volunteering at local fire department, working out, listening to music and singing
Major
Biology
Graduation Year
2025
Hometown
New Hyde Park, NY
Health Professional Career Interest
Medicine
Favorite Food
Anything sweet 🙂
Favorite way to relieve stress
Baking all kinds of desserts
Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies
Fitness, reading, listening to music
Major
Biology
Graduation Year
2026
Hometown
Roslyn, NY
Health Professional Career Interest
Dentistry
Favorite Food
Cava bowls
Favorite way to relieve stress
Running and baking
Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies
On campus, I’m the Vice-President of the Pre-Dental club. Outside of school I love spending time in NYC, visiting different museums and trying out new food!
Major
Health Sciences, Biomedical Concentration
Minor
Biology
Graduation Year
2024
Hometown
Manlius, NY
Health Professional Career Interest
Medicine
Favorite Food
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Favorite way to relieve stress
Taking walks with friends
Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies
I’m a tutor on campus, a volunteer at the Panther Pantry, and a member of the Honors College.
Major
Neuroscience
Graduation Year
2025
Hometown
Uniondale, NY
Health Professional Career Interest
Medicine
Favorite Food
Korean Food
Favorite way to relieve stress
Listening to music, Getting together with my friends, or Watching Kdramas and/or anime
Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies
Some of my favorite extracurricular activities is being President of Neuroscience Society and Peer Mentor of Bridges to Adelphi Program. Some hobbies I have are swimming, learning Korean, and exploring new cafes.
Getting Connected with an Ambassador
Mentored students agree to:
- Communicate with their ambassador regularly.
- Be willing to meet with their ambassador once monthly, virtually or in person on Adelphi’s campus.
- Submit a Program Evaluation once per semester.
- Maintain a professional relationship with their ambassador.
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