Tell Me About Yourself

In Person Event!
March 24th, 2022 6 P. M. - 9 P. M.

The Prehealth Advising Office and the Office of Diversity & Inclusion in the Eberly College of Science are hosting a 3-part discussion on one of the most asked questions during your graduate school admissions process "So, tell me about yourself". We will dive into this and several diversity essay questions that have become more common in the last couple application cycles. Applicants for this upcoming cycle are especially encouraged to attend, but the event is open to all looking to learn more! Click here to register for the event. 

Attendees may come and go if you can't commit to the full 3 hours. 

6-7PM - Presentation on how to handle diversity questions in the application process

7-8PM - Accepted Student and Current Med/Dent Student Panel

8-9PM - Network with Healthcare Professionals

AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair

April 19th, 2022 11 A. M. - 8 P. M. 

We hope you and your students will join us for the AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair, Tuesday, April 19, from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET. Already more than 70 U.S. medical schools, student organizations, application services (AMCAS ®,TMDSAS, ACCOMAS), and the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) have signed on to join us. (See the full list at aamc.org/virtualfair)!

Registration is FREE.

At this year's fair, you'll be able to:

• Chat with reps from each school publicly and one-on-one. Schools may even initiate audio or video chats with attendees.
• Save resources and information from schools into your own personal "briefcase."
• Access documents, links, and videos from schools.
• Receive a discount code (after registering) on a one- or two-year MSAR® subscription.
• Attend live presentations with Q&A (or access the recordings on-demand), covering:
  • In-person and virtual interviewing,
  • How to navigate the application process,
  • Managing timelines for assessments, applying and interviewing,
  • What a typical day is like for med students,
  • How to manage financial aid, and more!

Register today at aamc.org/virtualfair!

Discounted Test Prep Materials!

MCAT, DAT, and GRE (see below)

The mission of the Northcentral Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is to help communities meet their primary health care needs by facilitating the recruitment, retention, education, and training of providers of primary health care services. 

As a way to accomplish this, AHEC works with The Princeton Review and through that connection, we have been able to offer discounts for SAT/ACT Prep Courses. Just recently, we began to offer a significant discount on an MCAT Self-Paced Course, a GRE Self-Paced Course, and a DAT Live Online Course. We want these students to not only be prepared, but to also succeed.

Click here for more details. 

FIRST Webinar

Paying for Medical School
March 15th, 2022 at 7 P.M. ET 

Have your students asked any of the following questions?

• How much will it cost to apply to medical school, and will I be able to afford it?
• How do you apply for financial aid?
• How much financial aid will I be eligible for and what kind of aid is available?
• What should I ask the medical school’s financial aid office before I start medical school?
• Will I be able to repay my loans and how long will it take to pay them off?
• Are there any programs that forgive student loan debt or help me repay my loans?

If so, make sure they register for the Paying for Medical School Webinar on Tuesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. ET so they can get the answer to these questions and many more. Registrants will receive a confirmation email with details on how to access the webinar. Space is limited, so please register by March 14.

2022 Pitt Pre-Health Networking Fair

March 27th, 2022
2:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.

CPHS would thus like to extend an invitation to all interested students at Pennsylvania State University to our Sixth Annual 2022 Pre-Health Networking Fair, which will take place virtually on Sunday, March 27th from 2:30-3:30 pm EST.

The Pre-Health Networking fair will feature 30+ graduate programs from schools across the country. Attendees will be able to speak individually or in group settings with professionals from graduate programs like Medical, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dental, Physician Assistant, Public Health, and more!

As stated above, due to these unprecedented times, we will be holding our Networking Fair virtually this year. Because of this, we have waived the cost of tickets. Therefore, admission is free to any and all students!

Registration is required through Eventbrite. Ticket Link

If you  have any questions regarding the event, please feel free to contact our Summit Director Abby Galeano at ALG261@pitt.edu, or our Marketing Director Emily Valazza at EMV33@pitt.edu. 

Women's History Month

Shifting the Paradigm: Providing Hope and Healing through the Integration Allopathic and Complementary Medicinal Practices

Thursday, March 31st
7:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Register Here

Join Outreach and Online Education, Penn State World Campus, the Penn State Gender Equity Center, and the College of Health and Human Development for our final event for Women’s History Month, a keynote and Conversation with Dr. Shelia Patel. Dr. Patel serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Chopra and a board-certified family physician who is passionate about bringing holistic healing practices into the Western medical system.

Dr. Patel will discuss her journey to medicine and healing, her perspective as a woman in the medical field, how she embraces her culture within her work, the benefits of mindfulness, and more! With a moderated Q&A being hosted by Joyce Hopson King , Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion for the College of Health and Human Development, this is a can’t miss conversation to expand how we view our social constructions of gender, medicine, and healing.

Public Health Internship

Uganda Village Project
Applications due by April 1st, 2022

**Uganda Village Project is Still Accepting Applications for Summer Public Health & International Development Internship in Uganda - Summer 2022**

Uganda Village Project (UVP) is an international public health organization that works to promote public health and sustainable development in Uganda’s Iganga District. Interns live and work in a rural village with diverse teams to gain experience in public health, community education, and international development. Interns’ focus areas may include water, sanitation, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, malaria, and reproductive health. 

Learn more about our internship program here: http://www.ugandavillageproject.org/internships/

Internship Program Dates

15 June 2022 – 14 August 2022 (Team Leaders start 12 June)

Application Deadline

Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis until the cohort is filled. In order to apply, please access the application here.

Questions? Email us: internships@ugandavillageproject.org / Twitter: @uvp / Instagram @ugandavillageproject

Prehealth Group Advising

CASPA Overview
March 15th, 2022 6 P. M.
Zoom Link

Join us for a session providing an overview of CASPA, the application service for Physician Assistant schooling. We will review parts of the application, as well as give advice for putting your application together when the cycle opens. 

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. 

Diversity in Healthcare Conference at Penn State

April 3rd, 2022 10 A. M. - 3 P. M.

Click here for a flyer with more details!

Alpha Epsilon Delta is hosting a Diversity in Healthcare Conference titled: Sourcing Solutions for Better Outcomes Tomorrow. This conference aims to engage undergraduate pre-health students in discussion and problem-solving regarding issues in our healthcare system. They would like to involve Senior Nursing Students like you as leaders during this conference.

Here you can leverage your curricular and clinical experiences thus far by facilitating meaningful conversations and problem solving among diverse groups of undergraduate students. This opportunity will serve to increase all participants’ awareness of and competency with these issues in an innovative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary model, ultimately preparing all participants for careers as patient advocates and leaders in healthcare. Additionally, all participants will receive certification from the Penn State College of Medicine.

We hope that you can express your interest in acting as a leader during this conference by filling out an Interest Form here: https://tinyurl.com/DHTInterestForm

Focus on Geriatrics
PSU Alumni Panel

March 29, 2022 at 6 P.M.
Zoom Link

Penn State Pre-Health Advising will be hosting healthcare professionals who work with one of the fastest growing areas of medicine: geriatrics. Learn more about what these physicians do in their role caring for the growing elderly population. 

Comprehensive Interview Scheduling

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. You do not need to have taken your entrance exam before scheduling your interview. 

Submit your portfolio checklist here. 

Request a Health Professions portfolio here.

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.

• March 16: Life in State College
• April 6: Current student meet and greet

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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