Pre-Health Group Advising Sessions

A full list of group advising sessions can be found here.

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

Coming up:

TONIGHT: Health professions Interviewing Workshop with Medical & Dental Students - Sept. 20 @ 6P   Zoom link Password: 449959 OR 262 Wartik Building

Planning Your Application Year- Sept. 30 @ 6P, Zoom link Password: 449959 OR 108 Wartik Lab

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15-October 15

Please join the Eberly College of Science, along with the university, in a variety of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

​We will be hosting an undergraduate research poster exhibition on Thursday, October 7 from 5–7 p.m. In addition to celebrating the accomplishments of our undergraduate researchers, the exhibition will also highlight the contributions of the college’s Latinx faculty.

University Events for Hispanic Heritage Month

2021 Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Keynote Event: The Latino Health Paradox

Dr. David E. Hayes-Bautista, Ph.D.
Wednesday, October 6
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Email sandoval@psu.edu for Zoom link.

Dr. Hayes-Bautista is the director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.  He will address Latinx health and the mystery behind Latinx epidemiological outcomes.

Organized by the 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. Sponsored by the Latina/o Studies Program. Co-sponsored by the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Offi­ce of Educational Equity; Department of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese; and Eberly College of Science.

Hispanic Heritage Month Cultural Night
Denisse Rojas Marquez: “A Nuestra Salud: Community Action in 2021”
Friday, October 15
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center

Tickets required but are free. Please check back after October 1 for updates (ticket distribution will follow University event policies at the time of the event).

Rojas Marquez is a medical student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and co-founder of Pre-Health Dreamers (PHD), a national organization that provides advising and resources to undocumented students who would like to pursue Medicine.

Organized by the 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. Sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity and the College of Education, Offi­ce of Education and Social Equity.

Dolores Huerta Day of Service: Own Your Health! Health Clinic and Fair
Sunday, October 17
2:00–5:00 p.m.
Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center

Learn about health resources on and off campus and participate in free noninvasive health and physical readiness assessments, HIV testing, lipid panels, COVID-19 vaccinations, hearing testing, and more (a current Penn State ID will be required for health assessments).

Organized by the 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month Committee.

Sponsored by University Health Services and The Center for Fitness and Wellness, Department of Kinesiology. Co-sponsored by the College of Health and Human Development, Offi­ce for Diversity and Inclusion; Department of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese; and Student Engagement Programs.

“To Our Health! Health in the Latinx Community”

MCAT PREP Course Scholarship

We are pleased to offer two MCAT PREP Course scholarships.  Please complete the forms below in order to be considered:

KAPLAN Course

ALTIUS Course

MCAT Details for 2021/22

MCAT Registration Opening Examinee Webinar 

You are invited to join us for an MCAT Registration Opening webinar where we will provide more information about the 2022 testing year, what to expect on opening day, and MCAT preparation and premed resources. 

Register for the webinar

Registration Opening for January and March-June 

The 2022 MCAT exam registration opening will be held on October 13 and 14. We will open registration for test centers in part of the United States and some international locations on October 13 at noon ET, and in all remaining test center locations on October 14 at noon ET. View the 2022 Testing Calendar.

View the map of testing locations or continue reading below for more information. 

Interested in Public Health?

Penn State Public Health Sciences invites you to connect with us to learn more about our graduate degrees and certificate programs at one of our upcoming Open House events. RSVP below to join us for one of the following:

• Thursday, Oct. 7: Fall Open House (in-person) from 5 to 6 p.m. 
  This event will take place in the University Conference Center (Room 302A) in Hershey, Pa., but it may switch to a virtual format depending on COVID-19 guidelines. If so, a follow-up email with additional details will be sent to those who have registered. The in-person event is open to vaccinated individuals and masks are mandatory on campus. Free parking is available. Please RSVP before the close of business on Friday, Oct. 1.
• Monday, Nov. 1: Fall Open House (virtual) from noon to 1 p.m.
  This event will be hosted via Zoom. Closer to the event, a follow-up email with additional details will be sent to those who have registered. Please RSVP before the close of business on Tuesday, Oct. 26.
• Thursday, Dec. 2: Winter Open House (virtual) from 4 to 5 p.m.
  This event will be hosted via Zoom. Closer to the event, a follow-up email with additional details will be sent to those who have registered. Please RSVP before the close of business on Friday, Nov. 26.

Register Here

 Fall Career Days Diversity Dialogues

A note from the Penn State Gender Equity Center--

Registration is now OPEN for our Fall Career Days Diversity Dialogues Employer Panel.  Our Diversity Dialogues Employer Panel is an opportunity for students to virtually connect with recruiters attending Fall Career Days. Students are encouraged to join this event and ask a panel of employers anything they'd like about diversity in the workplace.  Attendees will also have a chance to win a gift card to the Penn State Bookstore!   

Student Organization Challenge: If you are part of a student organization, you are encouraged to note that in your zoom registration, as you could win money for your organization! 

Virtual Employer Panel 

September 20th. 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Via Zoom | Registration required  

The Diversity Dialogues Employer Panel Registration Link can be found here: Zoom Webinar Registration – Diversity Dialogues Employer Panel

Diversity Dialogues is co-sponsored by Penn State Career Services, the Paul Robeson Cultural Center, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity

Prehealth Drop-in Hours

Prehealth Advising will be holding virtual drop-in advising sessions twice a week on Thursdays and Fridays throughout the semester.

You may check-in to our virtual kiosk and the next available adviser will send you their zoom info. 

Thursdays: 1:30-3:30P

Fridays 10:00A-12:00P

News from the Office of Science Engagement

NEW OPPORTUNITIES POSTED WEEKLY!!

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

Explore the Opportunities! 

Articles to Consider 

Articles to consider during this difficult time in our nation.

Read some now!

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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