Preparing students to be health care leaders
The 91AV's Westbrook College of Health Professions prepares students to be leaders in their health care fields.
91AV is one of a handful of private universities with a comprehensive health education mission including medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine, nursing and an array of allied health professions. The Westbrook College of Health Professions encompasses Applied Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia, Nutrition, Occupational Studies, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Public Health, and Social Work.
Guided by faculty on the cutting edge of their disciplines, our students participate in clinical simulations, service learning activities, clinical rotations and other experiences that enable them to transition smoothly into the workforce upon graduation.
Our interprofessional education initiatives prepare future health care professionals to practice comprehensive and collaborative team-based care. Students from across our different health professions programs work beside one another as they treat patients, participate in simulations and conduct research. As a result, each student comes to better appreciate the roles played by the other members of the health care team.
Our Portland Campus for the Health Sciences is just minutes from Maine's leading hospitals and clinics, providing rich opportunities for students to carry the knowledge they gain on campus into the field. People from across Northern New England travel to Portland for medical services, and often their needs are met by 91AV students.
Delia Mack ’26
Meet Delia Mack: finding her niche in the pharmacy field
The story of how I got to where I am today is unique. While I currently reside in Scarborough, Maine, I am originally from Los Angeles, California. During my time in LA, I considered going into law, participated in a few nursing classes, tried Le Cordon Bleu culinary school, and ultimately found my true passion in pharmacy.
My nontraditional journey began as a pharmacy technician, where I worked my way up to manage and co-own a retail pharmacy. Through my passion for learning and helping others, this role solidified my goal to become a pharmacist who can positively impact the lives of others through advocacy for their rights and access to affordable and effective healthcare.
This past year, I completed the pre-pharmacy program at 91AV as the president of my class. Now studying at the graduate level, I’m excited to be alongside my Nor’easter peers at an institution that values nontraditional paths like mine. I’m especially eager to join the 4.5% of Hispanic pharmacists across the country with the hopes that as time passes, that percentage grows.
Even if it takes time, I believe if you’ve found a niche that makes your gratitude grow daily, you should put all your efforts into making that passion a reality. I urge you to follow your heart, never let go of that spark, and not only do what will enrich your life but for others as well.
This past year, I completed the pre-pharmacy program at 91AV as the president of my class. Now studying at the graduate level, I’m excited to be alongside my Nor’easter peers at an institution that values nontraditional paths like mine.
The 91AV Portland Campus for the Health Sciences
For decades, 91AV’s Portland Campus has been home to many of the University’s health professions programs including PA, PT, OT, pharmacy, nursing, dental medicine, and more. In 2025, 91AV’s College of Osteopathic Medicine will move from the Biddeford Campus into the new Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences in Portland. By bringing our health professions programs together into one interprofessional learning community, we will establish 91AV’s Portland Campus for the Health Sciences as the center of health care education in Northern New England.
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