Preparing for a career in health professions requires careful planning and goes beyond academics. Kenyon’s pre-health advising network is ready to help at every step in the process, from planning coursework; to finding formative research, clinical, and character building opportunities; to navigating the application process.
Health Professions Advising Committee (HPAC)
Kerry Rouhier, associate professor of chemistry (co-chair)
Tomsich Hall 212
740-427-5359
rouhierk@kenyon.edu
John Hofferberth, professor of chemistry (co-chair)
Tomsich 312
740-427-5360
hofferberthj@kenyon.edu
Chris Gillen, professor of biology (on sabbatical fall 2025 - spring 2026)
Higley Hall 310
740-427-5399
gillenc@kenyon.ed
Sheryl Hemkin, associate provost and professor of chemistry
Bailey House
740-427-5818
hemkins@kenyon.edu
Peter Kropp, Harvey F. Lodish Faculty Development Chair and assistant professor of biology (on leave fall 2025)
Higley Hall 215
740-427-5883
kropp1@kenyon.edu
Sarah Petersen, Ashby Denoon Associate Professor of Neuroscience
Samuel Mather 118
740-427-5259
petersens@kenyon.edu
Wade Powell, professor of biology
Fischman Wing 202
740-427-5396
powellw@kenyon.ed
Samuel Mather Hall 307
740-427-5880
rudolph2@kenyon.edu
The Preprofessional Advisor
Maureen Tobin, senior associate director, Career Development Office
Career Development Office
740-427-5766
tobinm@kenyon.edu
Health-Related Student Groups and Alumni Resources
Knox County Medical Experiences Designed by Students (KC-Meds)
Meet fellow students contemplating medical, dental, or veterinary careers. KC-Meds enables premed students to interact with a network of local physicians, including job shadowing opportunities. KC-Meds also sponsors field trips, networking sessions with recent alums who are currently in med school, visiting speakers and social events.
Kenyon Career Network (KCN)
The Kenyon Network is designed to assist students and graduates in making connections with Kenyon alumni by providing information about their careers, for instance in the healthcare field.