PrehealthNewsletterJanuary 28, 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. Group Advising SessionsMed Prep PA Prep Med Apps PA Apps Personal Statement Workshop Gap/Glide Year Seminar *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 Information2020 MCAT Registration will open on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 for July-September test dates. Pre-registration now open! Opportunities from the Office of Science EngagementThe Office of Science Engagement has many resources and ways for you to get involved with internships and jobs! Including a new gap-year opportunity! SHPEP Application WebinarReview 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 Choose DO Medical School Expo Jan. 30Thinking about applying to osteopathic programs? Plan to attend the Choose DO virtual fair this Thursday! (Virtual) Fairs & Open HousesCheck our blog for regularly updated information on fairs and open houses for health professional schools. **AAMC and DO Explorer Fair Information now available!** Wilderness & Emergency Medicine ClassesJanuary 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. Summer ProgramsInterested in learning more about summer programs? View our updated list of opportunities! Translational SciencePenn 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. Suturing and IV ClinicsJoin us and representatives from the local Army recruiting representatives for two hands-on skill-building experiences!
Both events will be in 108 Wartik. These events are open to everyone. RSVP: prehealthadvising@psu.edu Second Degree in NursingRepresentatives 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. 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. Seminars and WebinarsInterested in learning more about programs? View our updated list of opportunities! |