Health Professions Committee
The Health Professions Committee is an interdisciplinary group that provides guidance and support for students and gives direction to the program.
Debra Kirchhof-Glazier, Ph.D., Professor of Biology and Director of the Health Professions Program; teaches in Juniata's MCAT Prep Course and serves as Chair of the Health Professions Committee. She is a member of both the National and Northeast Associations of Advisors for the Health Professions, served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Northeast Association from 1997 to 2000, and was the recipient of national and state awards for Outstanding HOSA Advisor from1992 to 2004. She serves as general advisor for all students in the program, and is the primary advisor for students interested in biotechnology, chiropractic, cytotechnology, naturopathic medicine, nursing, physician assistant, podiatric medicine, and public health.
Spring 2008 Office hours in B201A Brumbaugh Academic Center are MWTh 10 AM-12 noon; Monday 2-3 PM and 4-5 PM; Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 PM; and by appointment.
Peter Baran, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry; advises pre-medical and pre-pharmacy students and teaches in Juniata's MCAT and GRE Prep Courses.
Randy Bennett, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology; advises pre-medical students
James Borgardt, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physics; advises pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-optometry, and pre-radiologic science students and teaches in Juniata's MCAT and GRE Prep Courses.
Michael Boyle, Ph.D., Professor of Biology; advises pre-medical students
Sarah May Clarkson, B.A., Director of Academic Support Services; advises pre-medical and
pre-occupational therapy students.
Jeffrey Demarest, Ph.D., Professor of Biology; advises pre-medical students
Jay Hosler, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology; advises pre-medical students
David Hutto, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English; advises pre-medical students
Jill Keeney, Ph.D., Professor of Biology; advises pre-medical students.
Darwin Kysor, Ph.D., the Director of the Career Services Office; advises pre-medical and pre-veterinary students, oversees all internships, provides interview training, and gives the Committee input on employment trends in all health professions fields.
Susan LaVere, Assistant to the Program; serves as a liaison to the professional schools and provides information and assistance for current and prospective students and their families.
Susan Radis, M.S.S., Professor of Social Work and Sociology; advises students in pre-medicine, medical social work, pre-physical therapy, and pre-genetic counseling.
David Widman, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology; advises pre-medical students.
Julie Woodling, M.L.I.S., advises pre-medical and pre-medical technology students