Prehealth

Newsletter

May 20, 2020

Welcome!

Dear Readers,

To better be able to serve you during the summer, we are switching to sending out these newsletters bi-weekly during the summer months. This is the last edition that will be sent out weekly. We will still be bringing you relevant information, but will do so a little less frequently. You can still schedule meetings with us.

Stay Connected!

We have set up 2 new Canvas modules for current students and alumni to be able to stay connected with one another during the application process, and to allow you to watch our pre-recorded group advising sessions.

Join our Health Professions School Applicants Networking Space to ask & answer questions about any part of the application process. We want this to be a safe place for our Penn State applicants to have open and honest discussions about their candidacy. We will begin using this platform to send out important application and exam announcements.

Join our PreHealth Group Advising module to learn about preparing for a career in your chosen health profession, and gain access to the pre-health advising team.

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Applications Now Open!

An early application is strategic, please plan to apply as soon as you are ready. Remember, you do not need your exam scores or letters of recommendation to submit your primary application.

DAT UPDATES

Students taking the DAT will no longer be provided graphing paper. Students will instead be supplied with a piece of plain white paper and a pen/pencil.

AAMC Virtual Tutorials for AMCAS Application

View tutorials for many parts of the application process.

Optometry Virtual Fair

Meet Representatives from Schools of Optometry in a Live Virtual Setting

Free for all Prospective Students

This would be the perfect time to ask any COVID-19 questions that may impact admissions. Registration is at www.careereco.com/events/optometry.

Choose DO Medical School Virtual Fair

June 10, 12-6PM ET

Our Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo is a free event for students interested in connecting with medical schools around the country. We invite you to meet with admissions reps, faculty, DO physicians, and current students in live online chat sessions.

Reasons for you to attend the Medical School Virtual Expo:

Zero Travel required to participate - students & advisors can join from the comfort of their homes or offices.
No cost/registration fees - this event is completely free for anyone who wishes to learn more about pursuing a career in medicine.
30+ medical schools - all in one place

Register today!

News from the Office of Science Engagement

Virtual Career Week

How To Host and Take On A Gig Experience

This is a great opportunity for employers to better understand how to create
gig experiences and for students to understand how they can boost their resume taking one on.

Nicole Darling, Penn State Career Services

Tuesday, May 26th, 2020

12:00pm - 1:00pm

https://psu.zoom.us/j/91234542140

Tips To Transform Your Cancelled Internship
This presentation will show students how to turn a cancelled internship into opportunities!

Tina Rose - Penn State Schuylkill Career Services

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020

12:00pm - 1:00pm

https://psu.zoom.us/j/93200546142

Preparing For Successful Virtual Interviewing
In a world of remote work this presentation will help students and alumni prepare for virtual interviewing.

Jon Tobin - Penn State Scranton Career Services

Thursday, May 28th, 2020

12:00pm - 1:00pm

https://psu.zoom.us/j/91902616081

Other opportunities for you!

FREE full-length practice MCAT through Altius

Altius has created a Full-Length COVID-19 MCAT Exam that reflects 100% of the COVID-related changes to the exam. This tool is available to your students free of charge, and will give them much-needed practice with the new exam timing and format.

For those who want more practice, all 10 of our MCAT practice exams are now available in both the standard and COVID-19 formats.

We've also prepared this COVID-19 Fact Sheet to help all stakeholders understand the changes to the exam.

For more in-depth information about the COVID-19 changes, check out our latest blog post, written by physicians and long-term Admissions Committee veterans: "5 Expert Tips for Navigating the COVID-19 Changes to the MCAT."

Wondering how COVID-19 may be affecting your application?

Follow our blog for updates regarding COVID19 policies and responses.

UPDATED TODAY

This page is updated regularly and allows you to see individual school decisions that can help you migrate through these challenging times.

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!

Visit today!