Advising Sessions
College of Charleston students have access to one of two full-time health professions advisors based on their major:
School of Natural and Environmental Sciences and School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics
- Edie Hering (she/her/hers)
Director, Pre-Professional Health Advising
heringe@cofc.edu
Health Sciences/Psychology/Non-Science Majors
- Aroo Isadas Sonekar (she/her/hers)
Health Professions Advisor
sonekarai@cofc.edu
Our advisors serve as mentors, providing tailored guidance and insights into the various healthcare fields. We're available to all students interested in entering a healthcare field from the time they arrive on campus through graduation.
Common topics covered during pre-health advising sessions:
- Choosing the right major for your interests and goals
- Registering for coursework
- Participating in shadowing/volunteer experiences
- Preparing for standardized tests
- Researching professional schools
- Successfully navigating the application process
Contact Health Professions Advising