PrehealthNewsletterJanuary 8, 2020Welcome!Welcome to the Prehealth Newsletter! We hope to bring you information that is relevant to you in a way that is easy to read. Some information will be linked to our blog, while other information will take you directly to the topic of interest. Please click the blue boxes for more information. SUBSCRIPTION LINK: If this e-mail was forwarded to you, please subscribe to the Prehealth Newsletter here. Add/Drop Week HoursOur office will be doing walk-ins ONLY for Add/Drop week: 9:00-11:30 am and 1:30-4:30 pm each day. Demystifying the MCATBegin your MCAT prep with a group advising meeting with your Prehealth advisers. We will cover practical topics like registration/fee assistance, study resources, and 1st person accounts from PSU students who took MCAT. MCAT Information Session: Thursday, January 16, 6-7pm in 362 Willard Public Health ScienceApplication deadline is January 15, 2020 Lead, Serve, Inspire through Public Health Services. Making Sense: Examining the Haptic in Slavery and MedicineThe History Graduate Student Association's presents Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens, who will be presenting a talk on medicine in slavery, particularly the ways doctors approached their patients as objects, Friday, Jan. 17, 4:00 p.m. in Foster Auditorium. A Day in the Life...A 1-day conference for students underrepresented in medicine who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Hosted by the Perelman School of Medicine on Feb. 29, 2020 Registration opens: January 21, 2020 SC-201, Medical ProfessionsStill need to add a course to your spring schedule? SC-201 is a 1 credit course designed to help pre-health students assess their progress toward becoming a competitive candidate for professional school. veCollect Instructions & BiosketchApplying for medical, dental, optometry, or podiatry programs in 2020? Review how to set up your veCollect account, & complete your Biosketch to prep for the application cycle. veCollect opens January 15, 2020. New and Interesting CoursesStill need to add a course to your spring schedule? Find out about some exciting new courses offered Spring 2020! There are options for 1, 2 or 3 credit courses. (Virtual) Fairs & Open HousesCheck our blog for regularly updated information on fairs and open houses for health professional schools. |