Check our HPA Events page regularly to stay up‑to‑date on soon‑to‑happen HPA programs, on‑campus events with campus and community partners, and open applications for clinical and volunteer opportunities in Memphis and nationwide.
Fall 2026 Events
Fall Topic Talks
Our Topic Talks will be on the third Wednesday of each month and cover a different topic. Below is a schedule of our topics for the fall semester. HPA will often invite a student who has been through each process to help give a personal perspective. All class years and alumni are welcome. All meetings will be on Zoom to accommodate students and alumni.
- October - Entrance Exam Prep & Timeline Planning (Wednesday, October 21 at 4:00 PM Central)
Sign up to attend on Melissa Campbell's calendar. Select "Topic Talk".
Quillen College of Medicine Info Session
Join HPA for an upcoming info session with ETSU Quillen College of Medicine to learn more about their community-focused medical education and HPA’s new Guaranteed Interview Agreement. Admissions Counselor Stephanie Cole will share more about Quillen’s medical school, admissions process, and opportunities. All class years are welcome.
- Wednesday, September 30, 5:00 PM. Buckman Hall, Room 108
Drop-In Advising
Do you have questions about prerequisite courses for your spring schedule? Are you considering withdrawing from a course? Come to drop-in advising!
- Tuesday, October 27, 10:30 AM-1:00 PM
- Wednesday, October 28, 2:30-5:00 PM
- Thursday, October 29, 12:30-3:00 PM
- Friday, October 30, 1:30-4:00 PM
- Tuesday, November 3, 12:30-3:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 4, 2:30-5:00 PM
- Thursday, November 5, 2:30-5:00 PM
- Friday, November 6, 1:00-3:30 PM
Education Building, 2nd Floor. Sign in at the front table and have a seat in the HPA Student Lounge. Students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Internship & Growth Year Opportunity Applications
Church Health Spring Internship Opportunities
- An internship at Church Health is a great opportunity to gain relevant experience in a variety of health care fields.
- Service areas include medical, optometry, dental, nutrition, and wellness for children and families.
- It is a semester-long internship working 8-10 hours/week, and you can earn academic credits.
- Applications for the Spring Internships are due October 20th.
- For more information and the application, visit their website here!
UTHS: HCOP Pre-Matriculation Summer Program
This transformative four-week summer program is designed to support undergraduate students who aspire to pursue:
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Health Informatics & Information Management
- Pathologists’ Assistant
- Cytopathology/Histotechnology
- Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology
- Visit this website to apply. The application closes on November 20th.