Peer Health Advisers are one of the many undergraduate peer supports on campus, providing their fellow students with a listening ear, guidance, and support around navigating resources. They are trained to provide support and referrals for other students with health-related questions, concerns and/or wellness goals, and can help them navigate UHS' services. 

PHA Expectations

All PHAs are expected to:

• participate in 1 day of training in the Spring semester on Sunday, May 4, 2025 (12:00 - 3:00 p.m.)
• participate in 2 days of training during orientation, before the fall semester
• complete self-paced/online training modules during the summer
• attend bi-weekly large group meetings and continuing education sessions
• attend regular residential college group planning meetings
• participate in a specific intervention program (e.g., nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, sleep) 
• facilitate PHA First Year Residential Education (FYRE) programs 
• participate in a committee group for 1 semester
• offer monthly wellness chats
• initiate group initiatives and implement health promotion programs
• abide by the PHA Code of Conduct

Estimated weekly time commitment ranges from 2 - 5 hours. 

Residential College Affiliation

All PHAs will be affiliated with a residential college group. Within that group, they are responsible for programming and contact with respective advisees. Each PHA is also assigned to 1-3 RCAs and their zee groups, to provide an added layer of care and support, particularly related to health and wellness.

Apply to be a PHA

The application period for the 2025-26 academic year is closed. We will begin recruitment in January 2026 for the following academic year cohort.

2025 Timeline

• Interested applicants will be invited to an informal information session with current PHAs (February 11, 8:00-9:30 p.m., Frist MPR C).
• Application will be available online from January 16 - February 16.
• Individual interviews with a staff member will be scheduled for all final round applicants (between March 3- 21).
• Decisions will be communicated by April 4.
• All accepted applicants will be required to attend spring training on Sunday, May 4 (12:00 - 3:00 p.m.)

The PHA program does not discriminate for any applicant based upon age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, parental status, physical appearance, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

If you have any questions about the application process, email Janine Mascari, MPH, CHES, the program's staff adviser.​