Meet the Pre-Health Advisors

Jennifer Ericson, M.S.

​Jennifer Ericson, M.S.

Assistant Director of Pre-Health Advising
White Gravenor 108

Jen advises all students with last names A-Le and coordinates the Early Assurance Program (EAP) with GUSOM.

Jen Ericson’s Bio
Lucy Cherner, MS

Lucy Cherner, M.S.

Assistant Director of Pre-Health Advising
White Gravenor 108

Lucy advises all students with last names Li-Z and coordinates the Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program.

Lucy Cherner’s Bio
Mary Beth Connell, MD photo

Dean Mary Beth Connell, M.D.

Director of Pre-Health Programs
Associate Dean
Reiss 208

Dr. Connell leads the pre-health team and provides additional advising for juniors and seniors during the medical school application cycle as well as alumni.

Dr. Connell’s Bio

Advisor Appointments

To schedule an appointment with your advisor, please visit the Pre-Health Advising Canvas website.


Pre-Health Advising Deans

Each undergraduate school at Georgetown has advising Deans who are knowledgeable about the pre-health admissions processes and provide further support for students during majors advising sessions.

Georgetown College of Arts and Sciences

Marlene Canlas, M.A., M.P.H.
Associate Dean
ICC Suite 303

Michael Parker, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean
White Gravenor 108

Georgetown School of Health

Kelsey Grant, MS
Assistant Dean
St. Mary’s Hall 206

McDonough School of Business 

Catherine Vaz, MS
Advising Dean 
Rafik B. Hariri Building Suite 120


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Our Address:
Office of Pre-Health Advising
Georgetown University
108 White Gravenor
Washington DC 20057

The Pre-Health Advising Office email address is prehealth@georgetown.edu.