Courses: Intro Biology I & II, Intro Psychology, College Writing, Statistics.
Activities: Volunteer in hospital maternity ward or community maternal-child health programs.
Courses: Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Nutrition, Sociology, Developmental Psychology.
Activities: Join a student health advocacy group; shadow healthcare professionals.
Summer: Take online lactation education courses (start accumulating 95 hours).
Courses: Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Communication or Counseling elective, Research Methods.
Activities: Begin structured mentorship with an IBCLC (Pathway 3) or apply to academic lactation programs (Pathway 2).
Leadership: Take a leadership role in health advocacy groups or public health clubs.
Courses: Public Health, Cultural Anthropology, Medical Terminology, Capstone Electives.
Activities: Complete clinical hours requirement.
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