Health Professions Advisory Committee

The University of Maine has established a Health Professions Advisory Committee to oversee the preparation of its undergraduates for careers in medicine and veterinary sciences.

The Committee:

  • Prepares composite letters of recommendation that are required or preferred by many graduate schools
  • Provides advising for all health professions students. A committee member is available to work with the student, their academic advisor and the STEM/ Health Professions Career Counselor to ensure that academic prerequisites are fulfilled and application deadlines are met

Dr. Robert Bowie, M.D.

Professor of Practice Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
robert.bowie@maine.edu
207.581.2216

Dr. Matthew Brichacek

Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
mbrich@maine.edu

Dr. Barbara Cole

Professor of Chemistry
cole@maine.edu
207.581.1188

Dr. Farahad Dastoor

Principal Lecturer, Biology and SBE Undergrad Coordinator
farahad.dastoor@maine.edu
207.581.2961

Dr. Leonard Kass

Associate Professor of
Biological Sciences
leonard.kass@maine.com

Jesse Kaye-Schiess

Senior Lecturer in Kinesiology, Physical Education and
Athletic Training (KPE)
jesse.kayeschiess@maine.edu
207.581.2440

Peg Killian, M.F.A.

Academic Advisor School of Biology & Ecology
peggy.killian@maine.edu
207.581.2510

Dr. Melissa Ladenheim

Associate Dean,
Honors College
melissa.ladenheim@maine.edu
207.581.3264

Dr. Melissa Maginnis

Associate Professor of Microbiology Molecular & Biomedical Science;
Institute of Medicine
melissa.maginnis@maine.edu
207.581.2806

Dr. Shannon McCoy

Associate Professor of Psychology
shannon.mccoy@maine.edu
207.581.2029

Dr. Jessica Riccardi

Assistant Professor, Graduate Program Coordinator, Communication Sciences & Disorders
jessica.riccardi@maine.edu
207-581-2036

Dr. Kelley Strout

Associate Professor of Nursing
kelley.strout@maine.edu
207.581.2601

Dr. Robert Wheeler

Associate Professor of Molecular & Biomedical Science
robert.wheeler1@maine.edu
207.581.2890