Building the Premed Advisory Program (PAP)
- Abdelrahman Abdelrazek
- May 21
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 2
One of the most meaningful things I’ve done so far on this journey was starting the Premed Advisory Program (PAP) — a student-led initiative I launched to support and connect pre-health students at Washington State University.
I created PAP because I saw a gap. A lot of freshmen and sophomores in pre-med weren’t sure where to begin. They were overwhelmed, unsure how to get involved, what to prioritize, or even what steps to take after declaring their major. I know that feeling well — I lived it. And I wanted to create something I wish I had when I started: a space for clarity, support, and real guidance from people just a few steps ahead.
PAP isn't just a club. It’s a growing community built around mentorship, shared resources, and early preparation. Our mission is simple: help students find their direction in medicine before they feel lost in it.
Through PAP, we’ve hosted Q&A sessions, shared research and shadowing opportunities, and created a support system where students can openly ask questions and get real answers. We’ve brought in older pre-meds, med students, and even professionals to speak honestly about what the process actually looks like.
I’m proud of what PAP has become. But more than that, I’m excited for where it’s going. There’s still a lot we want to build — from workshops to application prep series, and even 1-on-1 peer advising. I’m building this with the same energy I bring to my own pre-med journey: purpose, passion, and the belief that helping others succeed doesn’t take away from your own success — it multiplies it.
If you're a student at WSU or just someone looking to get connected, reach out. This is just the beginning.
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