Army Suture Clinic

February 2nd, 2022
110 Wartik Lab (University Park)

Please complete this form to let us know if you plan to attend the Army sponsored suture clinic February 2nd, 2022 at 6PM EST in 110 Wartik at University Park. We currently have space for only 30 students to join this event. Please register for the event if you can attend.

Students will be registered in the order they signed up for the event and will be notified via email from prehealthadvising@psu.eduthat they have been registered for the event. We look forward to seeing you!

Latino Medical Student Association 
National Conference

March 4th - 6th

On March 4-6, LMSA will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its founding at the National Conference in Philadelphia. Each year, the LMSA National Conference attracts over 300 pre-medical and medical students from across the country, exposing attendees to critical health-related issues facing the Hispanic community in the United States. 

This is a great opportunity for any student interested in medicine. You do not have to be Latino to attend the conference or join LMSA. The highlight of our conference for pre-medical students is a tour of some of the many medical schools in Philadelphia. 

Regular registration closes 1/31 (late registration is available. For more information, visit this page. 

Penn State Global Health Minor

Extend your Pre-Health Major with a Minor in Global Health!  Study abroad in Ecuador, Mexico, Germany and South Africa!

The Global Health Minor is open to students from across the university. This 21-27 credit program includes, as a capstone feature,  participation in a five-week, six credit global health field placement in So. Africa, Ecuador, Mexico or Germany. The minor is particularly well suited for students who plan careers in medicine, public health and allied health fields. To learn more attend one of  our upcoming Information Sessions by Zoom at the following link:  https://psu.zoom.us/j/92049303804.

This is a competitive, closed minor and applications are due February 15^th. 

Friday January 28: 12:00 PM
Monday January 31: 12:00 PM  
Tuesday February 1:  5:00 PM
Thursday February 3: 5:00 PM

Or, email Dr. Dana Naughton at dmn161@psu.edu.

PreHealth Organization
of the Week:
Remote Area Medical 

Are you interested in medicine or service? Do you want to help provide healthcare to underserved populations, alongside a supportive community of Penn State students? Penn State Remote Area Medical (RAM) offers that opportunity. 

Penn State RAM is a college chapter of the national nonprofit Remote Area Medical, which hosts health clinics across the country to provide free, quality healthcare to those in need. Our chapter supports this goal by volunteering at RAM clinics, while also pursuing service projects and enriching students’ experiences with workshops and resources. RAM will host their second meeting on Monday, January 31st from 7-8pm in HHD 254. Following meetings will be biweekly on Mondays at the same place and time. Contact kch5313@psu.edu if you have any questions.

Summer Study Abroad Expo
January 26th

Students are invited to stop by the HUB-Robeson Center, Heritage Hall on Wednesday, January 26^th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to speak with Penn State faculty leading short-term education abroad programs abroad during Maymester and Summer 2022. Program destinations include: Czech Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Grenada, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Spain, Tanzania, and the United Kingdom. 

The deadline to apply to Summer Education Abroad programs is February 1, 2022. Click here for a full listing of Summer 2022 faculty-led programs.

Students are also welcome to attend other events scheduled during Penn State's Global Learning and Engagement Week (GLEW) from January 24 - 28.

Penn State College of Medicine State College Campus

Click here to register and view details

Did you know that in addition to the Penn State College of Medicine Hershey Campus, PSCOM also has a 4 year curriculum campus in State College, PA? We’d love to share more with you about the University Park Curriculum Track, and we’d like to invite you to a series of ZOOM talks that we are hosting – each one focusing on a different aspect of the UP track. I’ve attached a highlight sheet for some additional information.

Sessions available are below. All sessions will be held 6 to 7 p.m.

• Feb. 9: University Park Curriculum Track welcome and Year 1
• Feb. 16: Program Overview, Years 2-4
• March 2: Mock IQ group
• March 16: Life in State College
• April 6: Current student meet and greet

Summer Health Professions Education Program
Applications Due Soon!  

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is now taking applications through February 5th, 2022 at 11:59 P.M. 

All students who meet the Summer Health Professions Education Program eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate and currently enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in college.
• Have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.5.
• Be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or an individual granted deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• Must not have previously participated in the program.

Other factors for consideration include that a student:

• Identifies with a group that is racially/ethnically underrepresented in the health professions;
• Comes from an economically or educationally disadvantaged background; and/or
• Has demonstrated an interest in issues affecting underserved populations.
• Submits a compelling personal statement and a strong letter of recommendation.

Portfolio Checklist Submission Now Open

If you are applying to medical, dental, optometry or podiatry programs for the 2022-2023 cycle to begin at the professional program in Fall 2023, you may complete the checklist below to schedule a comprehensive interview with a member of the prehealth advising team. View the 2023 Matriculation Applicant Guide for more details. 

Comprehensive Interview scheduling is now open. 

Submit your portfolio checklist here. 

Request a Health Professions portfolio here.

Spring Pre-Health Group Advising Sessions

The Foundations: Introduction to Health Professions session will be held on Wednesday, January 26th at 6 P.M. via Zoom. Visit the Prehealth Group Advising Sessions Page here for the link. 

The list of dates for Spring 2022 Pre-Health Group Advising Sessions is now available. The full list of group advising sessions can be found here.

Click here to join the Prehealth Group Advising Canvas Course for access to previous session recordings. 

MCAT Information

MCAT Registration for July-September 2022 dates 

Registration for the second half of the testing year will open on Feb. 8 at noon ET. At that time, you can begin scheduling exams held in July through September. Priority scheduling will be available for examinees with approved accommodations, and more information will be provided in the coming weeks. In the meantime, take a moment to learn about registration and scheduling in 2022. 

New Video on AAMC MCAT Official Prep Free Resources  

Learn all about AAMC MCAT Official Prep free resources in a new video tutorial. Log into the AAMC MCAT Official Prep Hub with your AAMC credentials to access all the resources in the video and create your personalized study plan. Visit www.aamc.org/mcatprep to get started today!

Prehealth Drop-in Hours

Prehealth Advising will be available virtually during the Spring 2022 semester at the following times:

Tuesdays from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Fridays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Summer Enrichment Opportunities

Are you interested in pursuing a summer experience? Explore the Opportunities that are updated weekly. 

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! 

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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