Prehealth
Newsletter
January 21, 2020
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A Day in the Life...
A 1-day conference for students underrepresented in medicine who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Hosted by the Perelman School of Medicine on Feb. 29, 2020
Registration opens: January 21, 2020
Graduate Women in Science
Graduate Women in Science will host its 15th annual Voices conference, a professional development and networking conference for those in STEM fields at all career stages.
February 1, 2020 at the Graduate State College Hotel
Interview Workshop
Learn about different interview formats and practice your skills. Pre-Health Advisers will lead the session and offer tips on your interview skills.
Wed. 1/22, 6:00-7:15 pm, 102 Thomas
SHPEP Application Webinar
Review the Steps to Success with SHPEP Application webinar online and learn best tips and tools for success on your 2020 SHPEP application.
SHPEP aims to strengthen academic proficiency and career development of students underrepresented in the health professions and preparing them for successful application to health professional schools.
SHPEP application deadline: Feb. 5th
Translational Science
Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute is accepting applications for both its yearlong and summer training programs for students interested in learning the fundamentals of translational science. These programs work to teach the next generation of scientists the skills to move research in the laboratory to benefit patients in the healthcare system.
Suturing and IV Clinics
Join us and representatives from the local Army recruiting representatives for two hands-on skill-building experiences!
- Suture Clinic: Weds. Feb 5
- IV Clinic: Weds. March 4
Both events will be in 108 Wartik. These events are open to everyone.
RSVP: prehealthadvising@psu.edu
HealthWorks Peer Educators
HealthWorks, a peer health education outreach program in Health Promotion and Wellness, is currently recruiting student volunteers to become Peer Health Educators for the 2020 – 2021 academic year.
IMPACT summer research program at Penn State
IMPACT is an immersive, mentored experience to enhance your research skills and develop strong pre-doctoral application materials that lead to admission to graduate school.
Science-U Opportunities
The Eberly College of Science's Office of Science Outreach is currently seeking applicants for all 2020 Science-U summer camp staff positions!
(Virtual) Fairs & Open Houses
Check our blog for regularly updated information on fairs and open houses for health professional schools.
Eberly College of Science
225 Ritenour Building
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802
The newsletter will be sent out approximately once per week during the school year. During summer, newsletters will be sent once per month or on an as-needed basis. As always, please feel free to send announcements relevant to science/prehealth/premedicine students to prehealthadvising@psu.edu.
