F1 immigrant visa, first-generation students face hurdles in prehealth pathway

Mind the Gap: How First-Generation and International Students Navigate Prehealth Pathways

The path to health professions is challenging for all students, but for immigrants and first-generation (first-gen) prehealth students, it can feel like navigating uncharted territory without a map. These students often enter higher education with limited exposure to academic culture and professional networks, creating invisible barriers to success that persist ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 23, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD