The Health Professions Pathway Program (H3P) supports Gonzaga students exploring and pursuing careers in healthcare. Through advising, career discernment, experiential learning, and application preparation, students develop the knowledge, competencies, and experiences needed for successful transition to professional programs and healthcare careers.

H3P supports students interested in medicine, dentistry, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, optometry, veterinary medicine, nursing, and many other health professions.

H3P Supports Students

Explore Healthcare Careers

Reflect on interests, strengths, values, and goals while learning about a variety of health professions.

Build Meaningful Experiences

Receive guidance on clinical, service, leadership, research, employment, and community engagement opportunities.

Develop a Plan

Create academic and professional development plans that support long-term goals.

Prepare for Professional School

Access workshops, advising, and resources related to applications, personal statements, interviews, and school selection.

Connect with Community

Build relationships with peers, alumni, healthcare professionals, faculty, and mentors.

H3P provides a developmental pathway that helps students explore career interests, gain meaningful experiences, assess readiness, and successfully transition to professional training.
Student Perspective

Gonzaga's Health Professions Pathways Program (H3P)

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Whole-Person Formation

Preparation for healthcare at Gonzaga extends beyond coursework through reflection, service, leadership, and a commitment to caring for others

Academic Flexibility & Excellence

Students pursue a wide variety of majors while preparing for healthcare careers through challenging academics and individualized planning

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Experiential Learning

Gain experience through research, clinical exposure, community engagement, leadership, and other opportunities that support professional growth

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Spokane & Professional Partnerships

Benefit from Spokane's healthcare community and partnerships with healthcare organizations and professional schools, including the University of Washington School of Medicine

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