Summer opportunities, AAMC virtual fair registration, and other sessions you won't want to miss!

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Prehealth

Newsletter

February 11, 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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Summer Programs 

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

Many new opportunities! 

Great new programs to consider!

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

Register today!

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!

Register by April 17

St. George's University 

Interested in learning more about applying to St. George's University School of Medicine? Come and hear what life is like at this Caribbean medical school. 

Weds. Feb 12 at 6PM, 105 Wartik

Personal Statement Canvas Module

Applying this cycle? Make sure your personal statement gets the right kind of attention. The Pre-health office has a Canvas module to help with your writing process. After completing the module, you may have your Personal Statement reviewed. 

Sign-up now!

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.

Learn More and Apply

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 

For more information

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

Register for the MCAT

Monica Blake: Surviving Violence 

Come hear Monica's story of survival and advocacy on Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in Flex Theater, HUB-Robeson Center. The program is free and open to all!

Do you have questions for Monica? If so, you can submit them at any point prior to the event at www.strategiesjustice.com/gec-engagement

News from the Office of Science Engagement

Information Sessions, Internships, Mentoring, and more. Find out what the OSE has to share with you!

What opportunities await you?
 

IV Clinic with the Army

Join us and local Army recruiting representatives for a hands-on skill-building experience! 

Weds. March 4 at 6PM, 108 Wartik

This event is open to all PSU students.

RSVP to prehealthadvising@psu.edu

For more information

MCAT Tips and Tricks

A Penn State grad will be visiting with us to share the strategies he used to do well on the MCAT! 

Weds. Feb. 26 at 6:00PM, 112 Buckhout

(Virtual) Fairs, Open Houses & Info Sessions

Check our blog for regularly updated information on fairs and open houses for health professional schools.

List of Events
Science and Prehealth Advising Center
Eberly College of Science
225 Ritenour Building
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University Park, PA 16802
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