Welcome back!

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

Pre-Health Group Advising Sessions

Prehealth Group Advising is a series of informational sessions directed at prehealth students. These sessions cover topics from an introduction to health professions, straight through to Planning your Application Cycle and an Interview Workshop.

We strongly recommend attending our LIVE sessions (both on zoom and in person) but for those who cannot, or who would like to review a recording of the session they attended, you can join our Canvas group.

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

Click here to join the Prehealth Group Advising Canvas Course 

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

Coming up:

Health Professions Overview - Sept. 1 @ 6P   Zoom link Password: 449959

E-Portfolio, Comprehensive Interview, & PSU Letter Packet Overview- Sept. 7 @ 6P, Zoom link Password: 449959 OR 111 Wartik Lab

Penn State Learning Tours

All students are welcome but particularly those who are new to campus.

Come tour our labs and meet our tutors, guided study group leaders, and peer research consultant partners to learn more about our free academic resources! Learn more about Penn State Learning here.

All tours start in 220A Boucke Building at the following dates and times:

Mon., Aug. 30, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m

Mon., Aug. 30, 1:30 -2:30 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Thurs., Sept. 2, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Tues., Sept. 7, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 8, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 8, 1:30 -2:30 p.m.

 2021 Virtual Rural Human Trafficking Summit

November 8 & 9

Working to End Human Trafficking by Increasing Education and Awareness Through the Health Systems and Community Response

The Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region III Office of the Regional Director, Health Resources and Services Administration; the Eastcentral and Northeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center; the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, and the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania announces the third annual two-day virtual continuing education and outreach event to identify and stop human trafficking.  The 2021 Summit continues the rural human trafficking collaborative with an emphasis on rural prevention, treatment, and community collaboration.  

Join us to hear from human trafficking "surthrivors" and how supports and services can be realigned to effectively serve victims, including lessons learned and best practices from Pennsylvania and other states.  Strategies for health care providers, health systems, and community-based organizations will be discussed to address this pervasive issue. 

The audience for the Summit includes community-based service groups and coalitions, health care providers, health care facility managers and leadership, law enforcement professionals, advocates, and others interested in targeting--and stopping--all human trafficking.                                                            

For more information, contact PORH Outreach Coordinator Terri Klinefelter, at 814-863-8214 or tjc136@psu.edu

Interested in Nursing? 

Are you interested in pursuing nursing after completing your undergraduate degree?  Attend an information session on the Penn State second degree nursing program.

You may pursue this program upon completion of your 1st degree. We will discuss prerequisites (which you may take now at your current campus), the application process, timelines, costs, and provide an overview to the program. Current and previous Penn State students, as well as those from other colleges and universities are welcome to join. Advisers are also welcome. Our sessions are informal and we leave ample time for Q&A.  Other university-wide offices will participate in the sessions too, including financial aid, admissions, and the CON graduate programs to discuss long-term educational and career planning.

Fall Sessions- Thursday, September 16, 12:00-1:15 p.m. AND 6:30-7:45 p.m. - https://psu.zoom.us/j/92048985138 (Links to an external site.)

Career Services Open House, 8/31

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST)  Check out their resources.  Ask the experts about career options, resumes, and more.

 Career Services In Person Open House

University Counseling and Psychological Services

Start the semester off strong by utilizing university counseling and psychological services at CAPS!

Just a glimpse of what they offer:

• Wellness and self-help options
• Group, Individual, & Couples Counseling
• Crisis Intervention
• Virtual Services
• CAPS Chat- informal, drop-in consultation

NIH Nutrition Health Disparities Workshop, Sept. 21-23 (It's free!)

This event, which is free and open to the public, features panel discussions, networking opportunities, and two poster sessions. You do not have to attend every session! You can pick and choose the ones that are interesting to you and fit your schedule. Registration is required by Sept. 7, 2021 to access the virtual meeting platform.

Nutrition plays an important role in promoting health and preventing disease throughout our lives. But where we live or how much money we earn can affect our ability to access or afford healthy food. Ensuring food security and access to nutritious food are key to preventing health disparities in diet-related diseases and conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, and cancer. Understanding the role socio-economic conditions play could help in these prevention efforts.

This three-day virtual NIH workshop, sponsored in part by NHLBI, aims to review the state of the science related to food insecurity and the neighborhood food environment, then identify research gaps and opportunities. Participants also will explore innovative research strategies that could inform policies and practices that help prevent diet-related health disparities, as well as promote health equity.

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! 

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!

Miss an issue of the newsletter? 

Head over to our website for an archive of past issues to see what you missed!