Info about Pre-Professional Student Organizations
Fall 2026 Club Callouts
Please check back. We will continue to add to the list as we learn about callout plans.
- Purdue OT/PT/AT Club (occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training)
- Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00 pm | Lambert Fieldhouse Room 108
- Purdue Women in Law (open to anyone interested in the legal field)
- Tuesday, August 25 at 6:30 pm | WTHR 320
- Brain Exercise Initiative
- Tuesday, August 25 at 5:00 pm | WALC 2087
- Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 pm | WALC 3090
- Caduceus Club (pre-medicine/pre-health)
- Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30 pm | WALC B091
- Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00 pm | ABE B073
- Pre-Genetic Counseling Club
- Wednesday, August 26 at 7:10 pm | BRNG 1238
- Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 pm | BRNG 1238
- Purdue Pre-Veterinary Medical Association
- Tuesday, September 1 at 7:00 pm | LYNN 1136
- Purdue in Indianapolis Medical Association (PiMed)
- Tuesday, September 1 at 5:30 pm | SL 165 (Indianapolis)
- American Medical Women's Association
- Wednesday, September 2 at 5:20 pm | KRAN G020
- Medical Humanities Book Club
- Wednesday, September 2 at 7:00 pm | CL50 room 125
- Pre-Dental Club
- Wednesday, September 2 at 7:00 pm - 8:20pm | ME 2061
- Boiler Medical Humanities Review
- Wednesday, September 2 at 7:00 pm | LILY 3410
- Kappa Alpha Pi Pre-Law & Government Fraternity
- Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00 pm | KRAN 140
- Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 pm | KRAN 140
- Pre-Optometry Club
- Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | LWSN B134
- Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)
- Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 pm | BRNG B222
- Women of Color in Healthcare Association
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- Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 pm | BRNG 1248 (craft & learn about club)
Have Club News to Share?
We would be happy to share your club news on our website! Please email your club's information to preprofessional@purdue.edu and we will add it to our website.
Still wanting to join a club and missed the callout? Log in to the Boilerlink website and you can request to join a club. That should prompt the club to email you with instructions on how to join.
Pre-Health Student Organizations
Caduceus Club
Caduceus Club offers:
- Public health activities
- Skills training
- Demonstrations from medical students at the Indiana University West Lafayette campus
- Shadowing programs
- Medical service trips
- Community service
Club Email: caduceus@purdue.edu
Join through the Boilerlink site also join through the Caduceus Club GroupMePre-Dental Club
The Pre-Dental Club is for all those interested in one of the dental professions. Several events each year provide opportunities to prepare for application to dental school, gain volunteering experience, and interact with dental professionals, students and faculty across the nation.
Pre-Dental Club Boilerlink Site
Instagram @purdue.predental
Pre-Optometry Club
The Pre-Optometry Club is for students interested in learning more about optometry and eye care professions. This club is open to all majors and holds scheduled meetings throughout the year for guest speakers, OAT preparation, application advice, and other optometry related events.
Purdue Pre-Veterinary Medical Association
The Purdue Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (PPVMA) is a pre-professional organization that is entirely dedicated to all students, no matter their major, who are interested in the field of veterinary medicine. Members of the PPVMA have the opportunity to connect with veterinary medical professionals who come from a wide range of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences. The PPVMA is involved with outside philanthropies and local organizations, which gives student members the chance to perform meaningful service acts in order to improve their community while gaining necessary small and large animal experience. PPVMA is an organization where students can form connections with new people who have shared interests and have fun cultivating knowledge and understanding for their future in the veterinary world.
Club email: prevet@purdue.edu
Occupational Therapy/Physical therapy/Athletic Training Club
OT/PT/AT club prepares students for admission into Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training programs through presentations by programs, interactions with local professionals, and advice from peers on courses, extracurriculars, and preparation. We also participate in volunteer projects and host social events throughout the semester to bond with our club and help improve the quality of life for residents of the Lafayette area. We work together to learn and grow as professionals in our field.
Before your request to join will be accepted, you must pay dues through TooCOOL Purdue.
Pre-Physician Associate Club
The objective of the Pre-Physician Assistant Club is to provide members with the information necessary to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant. The Pre-Physician Assistant Club allows those who are interested in the field to gain information about the application process, develop a strong understanding of what the medical career involves and its wide range of opportunities, and receive advice from Physician Assistants as well as current students in Physician Assistant programs. The club will also present members with opportunities to participate in relevant hands-on activities, including a medical mission trip.
Email: purdueppaclub@gmail.com
Pre-Physician Associate Club Boilerlink Site
Instagram: @purdueprepaclub
Pre-Genetic Counseling Club
The Pre-Genetic Counseling Club aims to help undergraduate students on their journey to becoming a genetic counselor. Many of our meetings involve guest speakers (current genetic counselors, genetic counseling students, and other professionals in the field), advocacy nights, application nights, group volunteering, social nights, and more.
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)
APAMSA is a local pre-med chapter of a national organization.
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association - Purdue Chapter fosters growth in knowledge of the healthcare challenges of the AANPHI community and helps future generations to address and combat the gaps in healthcare of the AANHPI communities.
Club Email: apamsapurdue@gmail.com
Brain Exercise Initiative
The Brain Exercise Initiative is a volunteer organization that uses simple math, writing, and reading exercises as an intervention to help prevent or slow the onset of Alzheimer's disease in the elderly. Extensive research from Japan shows that simple math exercises and reading aloud for just 30 minutes a day can positively impact memory for those with Alzheimer's disease. There are over 80 BEI chapters worldwide.
Website: https://beipurdue.wixsite.com/beipurdue
Instagram: @bei.purdue
Join the mailing list by filling out their Brain Exercise Initiative Interest Form.
National Student Speech, Language & Hearing Association
Purdue NSSLHA is a student-run organization focused on Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences dedicated to encouraging professional growth, high levels of academic achievement, and community involvement. We strive to provide opportunities for social and professional fellowship between students, faculty, and the community through events, collaborations, and community service related to communication disorders.
National Student Speech, Language & Hearing Association Boilerlink
Purdue MedLife Chapter
Purdue MedLife is a part of a non-profit organization that partners with low-income communities in Latin America and Africa. They work on community development projects to improve access to healthcare and education.
Students focus on areas such as mobile clinics, public health, human rights, and breaking the cycle of poverty.
American Medical Women's Association-Purdue Chapter
AMWA brings together undergraduate students interested in medicine, healthcare, and advocacy. The focus is on building community, mentorship, professional development and service opportunities for aspiring medical professionals. AMWA collaborates with physicians, medical students, and local organizations to create a meaningful impact on our community.
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
This organization works to help students become future leaders and change agents in healthcare. They facilitate and develop projects and engage students in discussions surrounding current issues in healthcare.
Women of Color in Healthcare Association
The Women of Color in Healthcare Association, abbreviated WCHA, serves to foster an environment conducive to the upbringing of rising healthcare professionals, specifically, but not limited to, those who are minority women or possess marginalized backgrounds from low-income, underserved communities. WCHA exists to bridge the gap between the lack of ethnic diversity in current healthcare positions and those in pursuit of said positions, to discuss and act on current issues in healthcare policies, and to increase awareness concerning various health topics.
WCHA believes in the fundamental right of every person to manage their state of health, fertility, and pursuit of any healthcare career. WCHA includes people of all genders and works hard to relay opportunities for all men, women and nonbinary people. WCHA supports full access to comprehensive reproductive and complementary healthcare services in settings that preserve and protect the essential privacy of each person; and supports access to medically accurate educational programs that enhance understanding of sexual and reproductive health.
Medical Humanities Book Club
The mission of the Medical Humanities Book Club is to promote awareness and development of ideas in students seeking to join healthcare-related fields. Members will enhance their perspectives by exploring different points of view from patients and healthcare workers, variety of cultures’ expression, health disparities, past outcomes in healthcare scenarios, and more through readings, films, and discussions.
Boiler Medical Humanities Review
The Boiler Medical Humanities Review is the first student-led medical humanities journal that allows Purdue students and staff the chance to channel their experience with medicine, illness, healthcare, and the body through writing and other media. Whether or not you have an interest in medicine, in times of increasing political and socioeconomic tensions, we understand that being attuned to your body (in illness and in healthiness) is the first step towards deeper self-grounding. We want to celebrate the diverse authenticity in such experiences.
Boiler Medical Humanities Review Boilerlink site
Email: bmhr@purdue.edu
Instagram: @bmhr_purdue
Pre-Health Student Organization in Indianapolis
Purdue In Indianapolis Medical Association
The Purdue in Indianapolis Medical Association (PiMed) aims to provide Purdue University students interested in medicine with the resources needed to pursue a career in the medical industry. We provide opportunities for students to expand their medical network beyond knowledge and give hands-on experience and industry exposure to medicine by hosting speaker panels, shadowing and volunteering resources, and community-building activities.
Purdue in Indianapolis Medical Association (PiMed) Boilerlink page
Email: pimed@purdue.edu
Pre-Law Student Organizations
Pre-Law Society
The Purdue Pre-Law Society is an organization where members can learn more about a legal career and the law school application process, as well as how to be prepared for law school. We also have curated a specific curriculum aimed at promoting professional development among our members, where club goers can network and practice interpersonal communication while socializing in a fun environment. Pre-Law Society holds meetings that feature experienced attorney guest speakers, reputable application workshops, and knowledgable law school admissions officers. We hope that you join us to learn more about law school, the legal field, and professional development!
Club email: purduepls@gmail.com
Mock Trial Team of Purdue University
The mission of the "Mock Trial" Team of Purdue University is to assist students in exploring debate, presentation, and legal theory in an interactive and competitive manner; to teach courtroom etiquette and legal systems; and to provide an opportunity for members to network with professionals in the field of law.
Club email: mocktrialpurdue@gmail.com
Mock Trial Team Boilerlink Site
Instagram: @mocktrialpurdue
Kappa Alpha Pi Pre-Law & Government Fraternity
Kappa Alpha Pi Pre-Law and Government Fraternity at Purdue University is a community of individuals interested in pursuing careers within the legal and government fields. We are committed to providing our brothers with the tools necessary to succeed academically, professionally, and socially and in doing so create leaders for the future.
Kappa Alpha Pi BoilerLink Site
Club email: kapipurdue@gmail.com