Monday, 10/12/26

The Road to Healthcare: Applying to Allied & Health Professional Programs

Richard Aguirre, SEE Services Coordinator for the Science Educational Equity Program at Sacramento State and Prehealth Advisor, will give a hybrid talk about the ins and outs of applying to Allied and Health Professional programs.

Location: Hybrid-Humboldt Hall 202 or Zoom (https://csus.zoom.us/j/88199764026)
Time:5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Registration link: https://bit.ly/4fsAQ8W

To request reasonable accommodations, please contact prehealth@csus.edu

Tuesday, 10/13/26

Healthcare Connection: Networking Night

Join us for an evening for a networking event connecting with healthcare professionals, explore career paths and grow your professional network.

Location: Terrace Suite, The WELL
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4gL3vIL

Refreshments will be provided

List of Professionals Attending:

• Cardiologist
• Internal Medicine Physician
• Physical Therapist
• Registered Nurse
• Audiologist
• Audiology Professor

To request reasonable accommodations, please contact prehealth@csus.edu

Wednesday 10/14/26

Optometry Virtual Fair

Join the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry as they host their Optometry Virutal Fair. This would be an opportunity to meet with representatives from Schools and Colleges of Optometry.

Time: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM (EST)
Registration Fee: FREE
Registration link to participate in the Virutal Fair

Thursday, 10/15/26

Health Professions Week Fair 2026
Meet with representatives from Allied and Professional programs, explore internships, volunteer opportunities, pre-health resources, and student organizations.

Location: Cottonwood Suite, 2nd Floor, University Union
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4yDdNkI To request reasonable accommodations, please contact at prehealth@csus.edu

If you are a program or organization interested in participating, please sign up here. Participation is free, but space is limited.

List of Programs/Organizations Attending (List updated 9/11/26):

• Educational Programs
  • California Northstate University
    • College of Health Sciences
    • College of Pharmacy
  • Dominican University of California
  • Sacramento State
    • Certificate Program in Healthcare Spanish
    • College of Continuing Education - EMT/Paramedic Program
    • Department of Nutrition, Food & Dietetics
  • Samuel Merritt University
  • Touro University, California - Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences
  • Tufts University School of Medicine Graduate Programs
  • UC Berkeley School of Optometry & Vision Science
  • UC Davis Health
  • UC Davis
    
    • School of Medicine
    • School of Veterinary Medicine
• Volunteering/Internships/Paid Experience
  • California Department of Public Health
  • Coalition of Concerned Medical Professionals
  • Health Career Connection
  • Hmong Lifting Underserved Barriers (H.L.U.B) Clinic
  • Sacramento State - Student Health Wellness and Counseling
• Student Clubs and Organizations
  • Healthcare Administration Club
  • Minority Association of Premedical Students (MAPS)
  • Narcares
  • Pre-Physician Assistant Club (PPAC)
• Other Programs and Services
  • Army Sacramento Medical Recruiting Station
  • California Postbaccalaureate Consortium
  • Sacramento State Student Health Wellness and Counseling

Friday, 10/16/26

Do Not Let Money Stop Your Medical Dream: Finacial Aid, Scholarships, Loans and More
Get trusted guidance on paying for medical school from UCLA financial aid professionals

Location: Zoom
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Sign up here to attend

This event is hosted by PreMedCC.org

Saturday 10/17/26

UC Davis Prehealth Conference

The UC Davis Pre-Health Conference provides attendees with the information and skills necessary to succeed in the health professions school admissions process. It provides a unique opportunity for direct contact with deans of admission, admissions officers, financial aid officers, faculty, and staff from a wide variety of health professional programs and other organizations.

Attendees have the opportunity to explore a variety of health professions, including allopathic, osteopathic, podiatric, naturopathic medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, optometry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and more.

For more information regarding the UC Davis Prehealth Conference visit their website at https://prehealthconference.ucdavis.edu/.

Location: UC Davis
Time: 8 AM to 4:30 PM (check-in begins at 6 AM)
Registration fee: $38 (Register closes October 11, 2026)
Registration

This event is hosted by UC Davis.

Contact Information

For more information about Health Professions Week at Sacramento State or how to participate, please email prehealth@csus.edu.

HPW Sponsors

Health Professions Week has been made possible by our Sponsors and Supporters.

Science Educational Equity Program

Center for Science and Math Success

College of Natural Science and Mathematics

College of Health and Human Services

University Advancement