Prehealth NewsletterFebruary 7, 2022
Welcome!There is so much important information to share with you this week, that we just couldn't wait another day to send you more items. Please see below for even more events and opportunities to grow your portfolio! SUBSCRIPTION LINK: If this e-mail was forwarded to you, please subscribe to the Prehealth Newsletter here.
Black Men In White Coats: A DocumentaryFebruary 22, 6:00 p.m.
100 Thomas Building Fewer Black men applied to medical school in 2014 than in 1978 and Black men have the lowest life expectancy in the United States. With Black men comprising only 2% of American doctors, this comes as no surprise. “Black Men in White Coats” dissects the systemic barriers preventing Black men from becoming medical doctors and the consequences on society at large. Join M.A.P.S, Pre-Health Advising Office and the Eberly College of Science Diversity & inclusion in the documentary viewing. A free meal will be served.
Post Bacc Program Information SeminarDate: February 9th, 2022 at 6 P.M.
Zoom Link Dr. Robert Rarig of Temple University will present a post-bacc seminar for students who may need to build on their candidacy for professional school. Dr. Rarig is the Senior Associate Director for the CST Post Bacc Pre-Health Program and can provide a wealth of information about what post-bacc programs are, how they may benefit you as a candidate for professional school, and how to fin da program that fits what you need.
Speaker of Interest:
Dr. Jonathan DordickDate: February 10th, 2022 at 10:35 a.m.
001 CBEB Exploiting Viruses that Kill and Killing Viruses that Exploit: Some Sweet Science For more information about Dr. Dordick and his research, please visit http://enzymes.che.rpi.edu/
Prehealth Group AdvisingSchool Choice: Where do I apply?
February 10th, 2022 6 P. M.
Zoom Link There are hundreds of schools out there for students to apply to. The average medical school applicant will apply to 15 institutions and that can be costly. This session will discuss strategies for strategically determining where you will apply during your cycle and be as efficient as possible with the investment that is applying. 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.
Optometry Sessions at SUNY OptometryFind it! - these virtual sessions aim to cultivate an intimate, open-style discussion among prospective applicants and various members of our community, showcasing different elements of the student experience they can find here at SUNY Optometry. Each session will cover a different topic and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share thoughts with members of our campus community. Topic: Cultivating inclusion and belonging at SUNY
Discussion Led By: Chief Diversity Officer, Director of DEIB
Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Time: 12pm-1pm (Eastern Standard Time) Topic: Affordability and career opportunities for OD students
Discussion Led By: Director of Financial Aid, Executive Director of Career Development
Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Time: 12pm-1pm (Eastern Standard Time) Register Here
OptomCAS Fee Waiver ProgramThe inaugural OptomCAS application fee waiver program aims to minimize potential financial barriers in the application process so that all candidates who wish to apply can.
Eberly College of Science Summer Undergraduate Research ProgramThe Eberly College of Science Summer Undergraduate Research Program is a 10-week summer training program designed to give motivated Penn State undergraduates in the college the opportunity to engage in full-time (40 hrs/wk) research and related professional development activities. Our goal is to offer students experiences that will help them determine if they want to pursue a career in research while they develop skills for success at Penn State and beyond. For more information visit this page.
Penn State Presidential Leadership AcademyNominations for Presidential Leadership Academy Now Open! Interested students may apply for membership in the Academy or may be nominated by members of the university community. Nominations and applications are now open. Deadline for receipt of nominations is February 11, 2022 and the application closes on February 25, 2022. You may complete the formal nomination or application here. To apply students must: - currently be a first-year student
- have a minimum GPA of 3.2 at the time of application
- plan to be enrolled at University Park for second, third and fourth years
- have demonstrated leadership skills, either in or outside the classroom
Students nominated for the Academy will be asked
to complete the application process, which includes a resume, two essay questions, and two letters of recommendation.
PreHealth Organization
of the Week:American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Penn State's chapter of the American Medical Student Association is focused on professional and academic development for pre-med and pre-PA students. Our meetings are held biweekly on Tuesdays at 7pm. Meetings are usually held in 013 Huck Life Sciences, unless we have a guest speaker on zoom. Our meetings feature guest speakers (current medical students, doctors, and professors) and presentations from our executive team about MCAT/GRE prep, clinical jobs, volunteer opportunities, and application tips. For more information, visit their website.
Prehealth Comprehensive Interviews Now OpenIf 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.
Penn State College of Medicine State College CampusClick 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
MCAT InformationMCAT 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 HoursPrehealth 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 OpportunitiesAre you interested in pursuing a summer experience? Explore the Opportunities that are updated weekly.
News from the Office of Science EngagementNew 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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