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)

John Hofferberth, professor of chemistry (chair)
Tomsich 312
740-427-5360
hofferberthj@kenyon.edu

Chris Gillen, professor and chair of biology
Higley Hall 310
740-427-5399
gillenc@kenyon.ed

Sheryl Hemkin, associate provost and professor of chemistry
Tomsich Hall 106
740-427-5093
hemkins@kenyon.edu

Peter Kropp, Harvey F. Lodish Faculty Development Chair and assistant professor of biology
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.edu

Kerry Rouhier, associate professor of chemistry (on sabbatical fall 2024 and spring 2025)
Tomsich Hall 212
740-427-5359
rouhierk@kenyon.edu

Lauren Rudolf, assistant professor of neuroscience
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 provided information about their careers, for instance in the health care field.