About Us

Guiding the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders

Our Mission

To empower pre-health students through meaningful service, accessible shadowing, and professional development — creating a clearer, more equitable path to healthcare careers while strengthening the communities we serve.

Our Vision

A More Equitable Path to a Future in Healthcare

We’re creating a future where all students — no matter their background — have the tools, access, and support to pursue careers in healthcare and service.

Our constellation of chapters is growing, and with it, so is the impact we’re making in communities across the country.

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Why We Exist

We Believe in Purpose-Driven Preparation

Many students feel unsure where to start — overwhelmed by scattered resources, unclear pathways, and lack of connections.

We built PHC to change that.

By connecting students directly with local organizations, professional opportunities, and a supportive national network, we help every member grow through real experience, not guesswork.

What We Do

How PHC Supports Students

  • Volunteer with Local Nonprofits & Clinics
    Try out diverse service experiences — from health-related causes to broader community impact — through PHC-organized events and partnerships.

  • Explore Careers Through Shadowing & Events
    Gain insight into different healthcare fields through in-person shadowing, speaker panels, and Q&As with professionals across medicine, nursing, public health, and more.

  • Join a National Network of Chapters
    Collaborate with peers on your campus and beyond. Each chapter fosters community, leadership, and access to professional development opportunities.

Why Join PHC?

Pre-Health Constellation connects future healthcare professionals with experiences that prepare you for your career, while making a real impact in the community. As a member, you’ll enjoy:

  • Exclusive Volunteering Access
    Sign up for group service events with transportation provided, plus browse dozens of individual opportunities through our partner organizations.

  • Physician Shadowing
    Gain direct clinical exposure through shadowing experiences arranged by PHC HQ and local partners.

  • Professional Development
    Attend speaker and networking events led by healthcare leaders to strengthen your knowledge, skills and connections.

  • All-In-One Access
    Streamlined sign-ups, waivers, and communication through PHC—so you can focus on participating, not paperwork.

  • Community & Support
    Join a network of like-minded students nationwide who share your passion for healthcare and service.

  • Recognition & Rewards
    Earn awards, prizes, and leadership opportunities for your contributions throughout the semester.

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Led with Purpose

Pre-Health Constellation was founded by Mia Bucich, a 2024 graduate of The Ohio State University, where she earned her B.A. in Italian with a minor in Biology. Mia created PHC to be the resource and community she wished she had as an underclassman.

With no family in healthcare and no personal connections in the field, she entered pre-health completely on her own — and like many students, spent countless hours cold emailing doctors, digging through scattered websites, and chasing opportunities that felt just out of reach. She saw firsthand how much time and energy this took away from what actually matters: growing into a well-rounded, passionate future healthcare professional.

Mia founded PHC as a student organization at Ohio State to help others in the same boat — and after its overwhelming success, she turned it into a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Today, while working full-time as a research specialist at the Center for Discovery and Innovation of Hackensack Meridian Health, Mia continues to lead PHC with the same mission it was built on: making healthcare exploration more accessible, community-oriented, and empowering for every student.

“I started PHC to remove the stress, confusion, and isolation that so many pre-health students face. No one should have to figure this all out alone — and no one should miss out on becoming a great healthcare professional because they didn’t have access.”

Mia Bucich, Founder of Pre-Health Constellation