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Dr. Richard Aronson and Prof. William Loinaz

Dr. Richard Aronson (Health Professions Advisor) and Prof. William Loinaz (Health Professions Committee Chair)

Photo of Dr. Aronson and Prof. Loinaz

Preparing to enter one of the health professions involves both academic preparation and career planning, so health professions advising at Amherst involves both faculty and Career Center support:

  • The Health Professions Advisor and Assistant Dean of Students is Dean Richard Aronson MD MPH, Career Center, (413) 542-2265.
  • Prof. William Loinaz (Physics) can advise you about academic preparation for the health professions. He also chairs the Health Professions Committee (HPC). His office is located in Merrill Science Center 223, ext. 7968
  • Health Professions Coordinator - Erin Cherewatti. Career Center, First Floor, College Hall; (413) 542-2265

Don't hesitate to contact any of us with questions or concerns.  We're here to help!