Congratulations to Our Early Assurance Applicants!

The Prehealth Advising Office wishes a hearty congratulations to each of the six applicants who were accepted to our early assurance programs with Penn State College of Medicine and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine!

Penn State College of Medicine

Trevor Bean
Ross Cottrill
Kunal Koka
Evan Nelson
Medha Prabhu 

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Blake Aschenbach

To learn more about these programs, check here! 

Pre-Health Group Advising Sessions

Throughout the fall and spring semesters, our advisers offer a series of prehealth advising sessions. Students considering medical, dental, podiatry, and physician assistant professions must attend a Foundations Session to schedule appointments with the Pre-Health Advising Office.

Join our Prehealth Group Advising Canvas Course to get the direct links* to the sessions and access the recordings. 

Direct links to live session can also be found on our website. 

THIS WEEK

PA Prep: ​SEPT 22 @ 6PM

Zoom Meeting ID: 964 8639 9831    Password: 777277 

Do What You Love and Love What You Do - Finding Your Career Purpose

Pre-Health Advising welcomes guest speaker Dr. David Scheiner from Life Chiropractic West to share the following with us:

1. Choosing a future health career based on fulfillment, joy, and happiness
2. Finding your career purpose
3. Statistics on people who are happy and unhappy in their life’s work
4. A little about me and my journey – how I found joy and happiness in my career

Join the meeting here! 

Eberly College of Science Student Council

September 20 @ 7PM

Penn State Public Health Sciences invites you to connect via Zoom to learn more about our graduate degrees and certificate programs during our Fall Open House at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 22. We look forward to speaking with you.  

RSVP today!

See a virtual tour of campus

Optometry Virtual Fair

Meet Representatives from Schools & Colleges of Optometry in a Live Virtual Setting

Free for all Prospective Students to Attend

This would be the perfect time to ask any OptomCAS application or COVID-19 questions that may impact admissions. 

Registration is at www.careereco.com/events/optometry.

News 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!

Explore the Opportunities! 

Upcoming Opportunities with the University of Colorado School of Medicine

University of Colorado School of Medicine Winter 2020-21 Pre-Med/Pre-Health Classes – Join us in either Ithaca (NY) just before Christmas or in Denver (CO) in early January for a week-plus of wilderness medicine, the inside scoop on admissions, and the real deal on health care professions.  Earn Wilderness First Responder, CPR, and Virtual Shadowing certificates.  Classes are taught by School of Medicine faculty and include lectures, labs (suturing, ultrasound, CPR, and/or cardiac dissection), hands-on skills, and one-on-one health care profession advising.  Need-based scholarships (covering 100% of our fees) and optional academic credit are available.  Register by September 30 and get a $150 early bird discount (use code “EarlyBird”).  For more information and a registration link please go to https://www.coloradowm.org/product-category/pre-med/.   Jump start your career in medicine with this unique opportunity! 

Basic Wilderness First Aid (BWFA) – Don’t have time for a week-long class in some far off place?  Earn a University of Colorado School of Medicine certificate in BWFA through on-line lectures, case studies, and quizzes.  This 12-hour program provides a state of the art introduction to wilderness medicine – health care practiced in austere environments including disasters, humanitarian relief efforts, rural locations, and of course, the backcountry.  For more information and a registration link, please go to https://www.coloradowm.org/courses/pre-med/basic-wilderness-first-aid-course-online/.  Use these crazy COVID times to learn and earn, moving you closer to your health care profession dreams! 

Virtual Shadowing – After hearing from so many students about their inability to obtain shadowing experience we have developed a new and virtual shadowing series available for free online: https://mailchi.mp/6445e7530d6f/virtualshadowing. Follow our doctors and other health care professions as they assess and evaluate patients’ simulated medical conditions.  Try to make a preliminary diagnosis yourself and learn what the real medical issues are.  Do all five of the sessions and earn a certificate from the University of Colorado School of Medicine (free for those taking our Pre-Med/Pre-Health classes; otherwise a $50 charge for the cert).   Enhance your medical profession progress despite COVID! 

Ready Set Apply – Get the inside scoop on med school admissions with the University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Ready, Set, Apply series.  Learn about the MCAT, co-curricular activities, writing the personal statement, interviewing, and much, much more.  Absolutely free; to sign up just go to https://mailchi.mp/ucdenver/readysetapply. 

Medicine Is My Activism

Sep 25, 5:00PM to Sep 27, 5:00PM EDT

The Diversity in Medicine Conference, by Patients R Waiting, is designed by experienced health professionals of color with the needs of underrepresented students preparing for careers in medicine and other health professions in mind. The purpose of the conference is to provide underrepresented high school and college students that strive to be health professionals with the expertise of health professionals of color.

The event will bring together a keynote speaker, physicians, medical students, scientists, and other health professionals with vital information, guidance, and inspiration. A full day of both plenary and interactive sessions will take place including a public health panel, medical student panel, pre-med advice sessions, diversity equity and inclusion training for educators, and more.

Register here!

Naturopathic Approaches to Diabetes

Thursday, Nov 12, 12:00 -1:00 pm EST

Join the AANMC and Dr. Mona Morstein to learn how powerful naturopathic medicine can be for Type 2 Diabetes! In this educational presentation, attendees will understand how NDs comprehensively manage patients with Type 2 Diabetes, including ordering labs/imaging, and prescribing evidence informedtherapies like diet, supplementation, exercise, sleep, stress management, and detoxification. Dr. Morstein will also touch upon management of diabetic complications.

Register now!

Study Smarter

Penn State learning’s “Study Smarter Metacognition Strategies Workshop” runs several times throughout the fall semester.

Monday, September 21, 2020 at 10AM (EST) on Zoom: https://bit.ly/StudySmarter9-21-20_10AM 

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 11AM (EST) on Zoom: https://bit.ly/StudySmarter9-23-20_11AM 

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 7PM (EST) on Zoom: https://bit.ly/StudySmarter9-23-20_7PM 

Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 10AM (EST) on Zoom: https://bit.ly/StudySmarter10-4-20_10AM 

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 11AM (EST) on Zoom: https://bit.ly/StudySmarter10-7-20_11AM 

Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 6PM (EST) on Zoom: https://bit.ly/StudySmarter10-8-20_6PM 

 Tuesday November 10, 2020 at 5PM (EST) on Zoom: https://bit.ly/StudySmarter11-10-20_5PM  

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 10AM (EST) on Zoom: https://bit.ly/StudySmarter11-11-20_10AM  

Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 6PM (EST) on Zoom: https://bit.ly/StudySmarter11-12-20_6PM 

HHD Dean's Lecture Series

September 24, 4:00 p.m.

The first lecture in this installment of the Dean’s Lecture Series: The Impact of Structural Racism and Racial Discrimination on Health, Wellness, and Well-Being will feature a special screening of the documentary film The Skin You're In, followed by a live question and answer session with attendees with the films producer, Thomas LaVeist.

The Skin You're In  explores why Black Americans live sicker and die younger than any other ethnic group in the nation.

More info here!

MedTalks Five-Part Series

Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
Wednesday, October 21, 2020

7PM EST

MedTalks is a five-part health and wellness program series designed to connect you with medical/healthcare professionals to educate you on health topics, discuss common health concerns, inspire healthy habits, and dispel any health related myths and misconceptions.

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/laplmedtalks

HEALTH TOPICS AND GUEST SPEAKERS
Sept. 30: Female Health with Kevin Phung, MD Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Oct. 7: Skincare with Tiffany Wang, Dermatology and Aesthetics Physician Assistant
Oct. 21: Diseases, Cancers, and End of Life Care with Michael Chung, MD Hematologist/Oncologist, IT Physician Director, and Physician Executive Member at Oncology Institute of Hope & Innovation

Virtual Podiatric Medical School Fair

October 8 11A-6PM EST

The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine would like to invite you to register for the Virtual Podiatric Medical School Fair.

LEARN: 

This is a free virtual event for all students who are interested in exploring careers in medicine.  We'll be covering podiatric medicine as a career choice - from surgery to wound care to sport medicine, podiatric physicians provide a wide range of care for their patients. 

DIG DEEPER:

Representative from all nine U.S. schools of podiatric medicine will be available during the day to chat.  Have questions about our COVID19 admissions modifications?  This is your chance to ask your questions! Additionally, we’ll have current students, faculty and DPMs available to share why they chose podiatric medicine.  

See yourself in a white coat when you Discover Podiatric Medicine.  Registration is available here:

http://careereco.com/events/podiatry

Penn State College of Medicine Primary Care Day

Saturday, October 31

This is an opportunity to hear from Hershey professors, clinicians, and students, while getting a deeper sense of this particular specialty and the important role it plays in medicine and our society.  Take note--Primary Care often includes other specialties such as family medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, and sometimes obstetrics and gynecology and thus might be of interest to a great many of you!

Register today!

Military Medicine and the HPSP Scholarship Program Information Session

Friday, September 25th, 12:00 pm EST

Join VCOM Admissions Representatives and current students enrolled in the HPSP Scholarship program for a Zoom to learn more.

Nursing Virtual Fair

Weds, October 7th, 10am - 8pm EST

Now, more than ever, the world needs nurses! Register today for the free Discover Nursing Virtual Fair  and chat with over 100 nursing schools! This event provides you the opportunity to speak with admissions teams, faculty, nurses, and students.  

During the fair, prospective students will be able to:

• Ask questions about the nursing profession, admission requirements, prerequisites, elements of a strong application and more
• Connect with multiple schools at once
• Explore which nursing school is a right fit for them

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, "in 2018, there were more than 4 million jobs in 5 nurse occupations. Moreover, the employment of nurses is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2028." There is an urgent need for nurses, and the nursing profession needs you! Take the next step and invest in the future of healthcare by attending the Discover Nursing Virtual Fair. 

If you have any questions, contact aacn@CareerEco.com.

Articles to Consider 

Articles to consider during this difficult time in our nation.

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Project Horseshoe Farm 

Horseshoe Farm offers an intensive gap year (13 month) Community
Health Leaders Fellowship, which includes housing and an
educational stipend. It is geared toward top recent college
graduates from around the nation interested in community health
and education, non-profit and organizational management,
and community service leadership. The competitive Fellowship is
a unique opportunity for high levels of responsibility and to help
shape community health locally. Its ultimate aim is to prepare
citizen service leaders needed for tomorrow's communities.
In addition to our gap year fellowship, Horseshoe Farm offers internships to undergraduate students (Fall,
Winter, Spring, and Summer) and elective rotations for medical students, medical residents, health
professions students, and other graduate students.

The first application deadline is November 15th, 2020. Their website gives a good overview of their programs, and you can find them on Handshake. 

Virtual Fairs & Open Houses

-MANY NEW EVENTS!-

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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