Pre-Health Advisors

Pre-health students in the College of Arts and Sciences meet with their pre-health academic advisors throughout their college careers.  Advisors help students learn about pre-requisites for professional schools and how to incorporate those classes into their major and general education curriculum.  In addition, advisors assist pre-health students by conducting mock interviews, editing personal statements, and completing letters of reference for admission into professional schools.  Successful pre-health students keep in contact with their pre-health advisors throughout their college career.

Dennise Todd Pre-Health Sciences Advisor todddn@umkc.edu 816-235-6270     Cary Lyon Director of Pre-Health Sciences Programs lyonc@umkc.edu 816-235-5874

Dennise Todd (right) received a BS in biology with a minor in chemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana.  Before coming to UMKC, Dennise performed research at Quintiles Phase I Services testing the effects of pharmaceutical drugs on consumers.  Dennise is the Pre-Health Advisor for College of Arts and Sciences pre-health students.

Cary Lyon (left) received a BSE in chemistry and a MS in College Student Personnel Administration both from the University of Central Missouri.  Prior to coming to UMKC, Cary worked in graduate school admissions and then with undergraduate students on academic suspension at UCM.  Cary is the Director of Pre-Health Sciences Programs for the College of Arts and Sciences.