Prehealth

Newsletter

January 28, 2020

 
 
 

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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.

MCAT Pre-Registration & Registration Information

2020 MCAT Registration will open on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 for July-September test dates.

Pre-registration now open!

Pre-register now

Opportunities from the Office of Science Engagement

The Office of Science Engagement has many resources and ways for you to get involved with internships and jobs!

Including a new gap-year opportunity! 

Explore the opportunities!

SHPEP Application Webinar

Review the Steps to Success with SHPEP Application webinar online and learn best tips and tools for success on your 2020 SHPEP application.

SHPEP aims to strengthen academic proficiency and career development of students underrepresented in the health professions and preparing them for successful application to health professional schools.

SHPEP application deadline: Feb. 5th

FInd out more!

Choose DO Medical School Expo Jan. 30

Thinking about applying to osteopathic programs? Plan to attend the Choose DO virtual fair this Thursday! 

Register here!

(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!**

List of Events
 

Wilderness & Emergency Medicine Classes

January 31 is the deadline to apply for need-based scholarships, covering 100% of fees for the March 21-28 CU Wilderness & Emergency Medicine Pre-Health Channel Islands class. 

For more information

Summer Programs 

Interested in learning more about summer programs? View our updated list of opportunities! 

Enrichment & Exploration Programs
 

Translational Science

Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute is accepting applications for both its yearlong and summer training programs for students interested in learning the fundamentals of translational science.  These programs work to teach the next generation of scientists the skills to move research in the laboratory to benefit patients in the healthcare system.

For more information
 

Suturing and IV Clinics

Join us and representatives from the local Army recruiting representatives for two hands-on skill-building experiences!

  1. Suture Clinic: Weds. Feb 5 
  2. IV Clinic: Weds. March 4

Both events will be in 108 Wartik. These events are open to everyone.

RSVP: prehealthadvising@psu.edu

For more information

Second Degree in Nursing

Representatives from the Second Degree program, available at the Altoona and Harrisburg campuses, will be at University Park to offer Information Sessions on Feb 3 at 5:00 pm and again on Feb 4 at 9:00 am and 12:00 pm in Room 101 of the Nursing Sciences Building.

Find out more!
 

Zucker School of Medicine Pipeline Program (ZPP) 

The mission of the ZPP is to enhance the matriculation of students who are underrepresented in medicine and students who are economically disadvantaged to the Zucker School of Medicine. 

Application deadline is April 1.

Learn more about applying!

Seminars and Webinars

Interested in learning more about programs? View our updated list of opportunities! 

Find out more!
Science and Prehealth Advising Center
Eberly College of Science
225 Ritenour Building
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802
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