Episode 14: Attracting Students to Biomedical Sciences PhD Programs — A Faculty’s Perspective on the Opportunities and Challenges that Exist in Recruiting for Niche Programs

At most institutions, the graduate admissions staff is responsible for student recruitment and faculty members, if involved in the recruitment process at all, typically handle admissions interviews with top candidates.  At Baylor College of Medicine, it works differently.  On this week’s episode of the Enrollify Podcast we feature an interview with Dr. Fredrick (Fred) Pereira, the Director for the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.  Dr. Pereira shares insights into the importance of faculty involvement in the PhD student recruitment process and offers ideas on how to recruit both domestic and international students for really niche programs.  Dr. Pereira believes that as institutions restructure and consolidate resources, more and more faculty members will be asked to play a more “hands on” role in engaging with prospective students. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit!  The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way. Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register