Experience WesternU Agenda

Saturday, August 22, 2026

8:30 AM

Main Event

August 2026 Experience WesternU

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Thinking about a career in healthcare but not sure which path is right for you? Experience WesternU is designed for prospective students and early-stage pre-health explorers who want to learn more about healthcare professions, educational pathways, and opportunities available at WesternU.

Get to know WesternU, our programs, and our community.

During check-in, get your day started at our Health Professions/Resource Fairwhere you will be able to explore the diverse world of health professions and access resources available to you on your journey! The Health Professions/Resource Fair [8:30am-9:30am] will be right at the center of our university with several booths for you to visit including:
<ul><li>Health Professions Colleges/Programs - Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatric Medicine, Physician Assistant Studies, Graduate Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Optometry, Dental Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Health Administration, Medical Sciences Masters Programs
</li><li>WesternU University Departments/Resources - Office of Admissions, Office of International Students and Scholars, Center of Disability and Health Policy, The Daumier (Campus Housing)
</li><li>External Support for Prospective Student - Clinical experience/Direct Patient Care, Military Partners, Shadowing Opportunities, Standardized Test Preparation, Volunteering/Community Service Opportunities
</li></ul> Next, Choose Your (3) Breakout Sessions [9:30am-12:15pm]:
<ul><li>Current Student Panel – Hear how students chose their profession and what their journey has been like.
</li><li>Financial Aid & Funding Your Education – Learn about tuition, scholarships, financial planning, and paying for professional school.
</li><li>Exploring Healthcare Careers – Compare professions, discover career pathways, and learn about salary expectations, job outlooks, and educational requirements.
</li><li>Program-Specific Interactive Sessions – Participate in hands-on experiences and learn directly from faculty and students within individual healthcare programs.
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Explore a variety of healthcare careers in one place.
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Learn the differences between professions such as medicine, nursing, physician assistant studies, pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, optometry, healthcare Administration, Medical Sciences and more.
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Hear firsthand from current students and healthcare educators.
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Gain clarity and confidence as you begin your pre-health journey.
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Discover which healthcare path may be the best fit for your interests and goals.
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Whether you're just beginning to explore healthcare careers or looking to narrow your options, Experience WesternU will help you take the next step toward your future.
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Breakout Sessions

Each session repeats at the times shown — choose a different session for each hour.

Dental Medicine Breakout Session

Offered at9:30 AM10:30 AM11:30 AM

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Experience Dental Medicine through a college-specific breakout session featuring an interactive workshop, demonstration, or activity. It's a great opportunity to learn more about the profession, meet faculty and students, and explore whether it's the right path for you.
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Financial Literacy: Funding Your Education and Scholarship Opportunities

Offered at9:30 AM10:30 AM11:30 AM

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<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head></head><body>Gain valuable insights into financing your education through an interactive session covering financial aid, scholarships, budgeting, and strategies for managing the cost of graduate and professional school. Learn about the resources available to help you plan for your future with confidence.
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Graduate Nursing Breakout Session

Offered at9:30 AM10:30 AM11:30 AM

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Join Western University of Health Sciences for an informational presentation on our advanced nursing programs. Learn about the MSN-E, MSN/FNP, Post-Master's FNP, DNP/FNP, Post-Master's PMHNP, DNP/PMHNP, and Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) programs. We'll cover program overviews, admissions requirements, curriculum, clinical experiences, and answer your questions to help you determine which pathway best aligns with your career goals.
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Healthcare Careers 101: Exploring Your Options

Offered at9:30 AM10:30 AM11:30 AM

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Whether you're just beginning your healthcare journey or narrowing down your options, this session will introduce you to a wide range of healthcare careers and academic programs. Learn how professions like:
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Medicine
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Nursing
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Physician Assistant Studies
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Pharmacy
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Dentistry
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Optometry
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Physical Therapy
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Healthcare Administration
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Medical Sciences
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How I found My Path in Healthcare: A Student Panel

Offered at9:30 AM10:30 AM11:30 AM

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Hear directly from current WesternU students as they share how they explored healthcare careers, what influenced their decision, and why they ultimately chose their profession. Ask questions, learn from their experiences, and gain valuable insight as you begin your own healthcare journey.
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Masters in Medical Sciences Breakout Session

Offered at9:30 AM10:30 AM11:30 AM

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<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head></head><body>Experience Medical Sciences through a program-specific breakout session featuring the program Chair. It's a great opportunity to learn how the MSMS program prepares students for a wide range of health professions and an opportunity to a potential pathway into one of WesternU's Graduate Health Professions Programs.
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Optometry Breakout Session

Offered at9:30 AM10:30 AM11:30 AM

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Experience the Medicine of Optometry through a college-specific breakout session featuring an interactive workshop, demonstration, or activity. It's a great opportunity to learn more about the profession, meet faculty and students, and explore whether it's the right path for you.
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Osteopathic Medicine Breakout Session

Offered at9:30 AM10:30 AM11:30 AM

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Experience Osteopathic Medicine through a college-specific breakout session featuring an interactive workshop, demonstration, or activity. It's a great opportunity to learn more about the profession, meet faculty and students, and explore whether it's the right path for you.
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Pharmacy Breakout Session

Offered at9:30 AM10:30 AM11:30 AM

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Discover what it takes to become a pharmacist in this informative workshop. Learn about the evolving role of pharmacists, diverse career opportunities within the pharmacy profession, and what to expect from WesternU's Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.
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Physical Therapy Breakout Session

Offered at9:30 AM

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Experience Physical Therapy through a college-specific breakout session featuring an interactive workshop, demonstration, or activity. It's a great opportunity to learn more about the profession, meet faculty and students, and explore whether it's the right path for you.
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Physician Assistant (PA) Breakout Session

Offered at9:30 AM10:30 AM11:30 AM

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Experience Physician Assistant Studies through a program-specific breakout session featuring an interactive workshop, demonstration, or activity. It's a great opportunity to learn more about the profession, meet faculty and students, and explore whether it's the right path for you.
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Podiatric Medicine Breakout Session

Offered at9:30 AM10:30 AM11:30 AM

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Experience Podiatric Medicine through a college-specific breakout session featuring a interactive workshop! You will explore the instruments and techniques used in podiatric surgery through a hands-on bone saw demonstration. Participants will learn about surgical instrumentation and its role in lower extremity procedures. It's a great opportunity to learn more about the profession, meet faculty and students, and explore whether it's the right path for you.
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