Prehealth

Newsletter

March 31, 2021

Welcome!

Please tune in weekly to see the many prehealth related resources and events. And as always, check in with your prehealth adviser if you have any questions! Prehealth advisers will meet over zoom with students from across the Commonwealth as well as alumni. Upcoming group advising sessions can be found on our website.

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Coming Soon!

Please join us for the up coming events:

Medicine and the Military: Learn more about the HPSP Scholarship from an alumnus, April 6th, 6pm

https://psu.zoom.us/j/99865203029

MD/DO Application with your Prehealth Advisers, April 7th, 6pm

https://psu.zoom.us/j/99865203029

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, April 28th, 7pm

https://zoom.us/j/2917478815?pwd=TUdINktKSmp0WVZiTnVjUmphWmp0Zz09

Updates from AAMC

Registration Opening for July-September MCAT Dates

The registration opening will be held on April 21 and 22. We will open registration for test centers in part of the United States and some international locations on Wednesday, April 21 at noon ET, and in all remaining test center locations on Thursday, April 22 at noon ET. Click here to view a map of the regions opening each day, or continue reading below for more information.

Depending on where you plan to take the exam, you will be able to access the system beginning on the dates and times listed below.

Not ready to schedule your exam during one of these dates? The MCAT Registration System will remain open for scheduling available dates everywhere after April 22.

Volunteers Needed

Out of the Cold is looking for volunteers.

They have advertised that they need help "Monday-Wednesday next week at the day shelter from 9am-4pm." You may also volunteer to help prepare lunch for the day shelter.

Contact ootccentreco@gmail.com to volunteer or to get more information.

HESE

Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship

From their announcement:

HESE is a learning, entrepreneurship, and research program bringing together students and faculty from across the University to Go.Do.Change. HESE collaborates with stakeholders around the world to design, field-test, and launch technology-based social ventures in low- and middle-income communities.

Students earn the Intercollege Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor (ENTI) in the social entrepreneurship cluster by completing all of the HESE courses and the three core ENTI courses. By completing all HESE courses, students earn an Engineering and Community Engagement Certificate.

More information:

John Gershenson, PhD

Director of Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship

213R Hammond Building, University Park, PA 16802

hese@psu.edu sedtapp.psu.edu/hese

Gap Year Medical Technician Opportunity

For students near Allentown, PA

Dr. Lisa Bunin is looking for a Medical Assistant/Technician in her Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic Surgery practice. This position is described as "an excellent opportunity for a college graduate planning on further medical education in the very near future. The role provides hands-on experience in patient care as part of a successful medical practice as well as seeing first-hand state-of-the-art vision care practices. Additionally, my personal mentoring for the future medical professional is a significant plus."

Please contact kej5244@psu.edu for the full job description and instructions for applying.

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Demo

From VCOM:

Join VCOM in an online Zoom to learn about Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and how DO's use their hands to treat patients!

Engage with VCOM staff and current students on Zoom. Watch a demonstration of how we put OMM to use when training our students!

Monday, April 5th, 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST

Sign up here for the zoom link!

Opportunities from the Office of Science Engagement

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Please check here for announcements from the Office of Science Engagement.

Food for Thought

Catch up on some of new articles to help you think about a future in healthcare.

Gap Year Ideas and Opportunities

Thinking of taking a gap year and not sure what to do? Chat with a Prehealth Adviser, and visit this list to get some ideas!

Including a call from a dermatologist looking for a pre-med intern.

Check it out now!

Summer Opportunities

-Check back often-

Want to learn more about opportunities available in the summer?

Click here to learn more!

Virtual Fairs & Open Houses

-Check back often-

Feel like you are missing out by staying at home? Want to learn more about osteopathic medicine, medical school in the Caribbean, or postbacc opportunities? Visit and connect with these and other programs virtually at these live events!

Check it out today!

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