Prehealth
Newsletter
February 4, 2020
Welcome!
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.
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Group Advising Sessions
Med Prep
Mar 25 @ 12PM 258 Willard
Apr 23 @ 6PM 102 Thomas
PA Prep
Feb 25 @ 6PM 104 Thomas
Apr 27 @ 6PM 112 Buckhout
Med Apps
Jan 29 @ 6PM 102 Thomas
Feb 27 @ 6PM 102 Thomas
Apr 6 @ 6PM 112 Buckhout
PA Apps
Feb 11 @ 6PM 102 Thomas
Apr 15 @ 6PM 201 Thomas
Personal Statement Workshop
Feb 6 @ 6PM 112 Buckhout
Gap/Glide Year Seminar
Mar 24 @ 6PM 201 Thomas
*Please note there is an error on the bookmark this spring. The Post-Bacc 101 session will NOT be held this Spring, the info will be discussed in the Gap/Glide year seminar above.
Personal Statement Workshop this week
Applying this cycle? Gear up with our personal statement workshop this week!
Thurs. Feb. 6 at 6PM, 112 Buckhout
Bring writing tools and some paper!
Presidential Leadership Academy
The Presidential Leadership Academy (PLA) is seeking 30 inquisitive, diverse, and hard-working first-year students to join in the legacy of many successful and ambitious student leaders. Some benefits to joining the program include critical thinking classes led by President Barron, access to research and travel funding, and fully funded field trips to cities like Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Nashville, and more. Applications are due February 14th by midnight. . For questions email kms836@psu.ed or mif3@psu.edu.
A Science degree. What's next?
An interactive panel with Eberly College of Science alumni working across industries.
Come with your questions; stay for pizza and networking!
Thurs. Feb. 20 at 3PM, 119 Thomas
AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair
Connect with 75+ Medical Schools Across the Country. The event is free and registering for the event gives you 15% off a 2-year MSAR subscription.
Thurs. Feb 20, 11:00am - 8:00pm EST
Speak Up - EPPIC Workshop
Looking for speaking practice? Speak UP is a speaking group for students, postdocs, and fellows that meets two times a week.
Other types of sessions available.
Suturing and IV Clinics
Join us and representatives from the local Army recruiting representatives for two hands-on skill-building experiences!
- Suture Clinic: Weds. Feb 5
- IV Clinic: Weds. March 4
Both events will be in 108 Wartik at 6PM. These events are open to all PSU students.
Want the inside scoop on med school admissions?
Ready, Set, Apply is an informational series dedicated to help you navigate the challenging route to med school. Written by physicians, medical students, and pre-health advisors from the University of Colorado School of Medicine, this series will get you the inside scoop from experts.
Dive deep into personal statements, letters of recommendation, gap years, extra curricular activities, research, clinical experience, interviewing, and much, much more.
Sign up now
UHS Clinic Intern Applications Open
Volunteering gives students a first-hand understanding of the dynamics of the health care system and enhances communication skills with patients and members of the health care team. Interns earn 4-6 credits over two semesters for participating in the Clinic Intern Program. Program interns earn about 100 patient contact hours over the two semesters and may return to volunteer for additional semesters if they choose.
Application deadline is March 8.
Important AAMC Dates: MCAT and AMCAS (primary) Application
MCAT Registration opens: Weds Feb 5
Application Opens: Monday, May 4
Submission Opens: Thursday, May 28
Data Transmission: Friday, June 26
Rutgers Annual Admissions Seminar
- Gain insight into the admissions process
- Develop interviewing techniques
- Learn about the medical school curriculum, distinction programs and much more
Space is limited. Register early!
Summer Programs
Interested in learning more about summer programs? View our updated list of opportunities!
Many new opportunities!
(Virtual) Fairs & Open Houses
Check our blog for regularly updated information on fairs and open houses for health professional schools.
**AAMC and DO Explorer Fair Information now available!**
Seminars and Webinars
Interested in learning more about programs? View our updated list of opportunities!
Eberly College of Science
225 Ritenour Building
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802
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