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

National Health Service Corp Scholarship Program

Apply through May 5th, 2022

The 2022 National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program (NHSC SP) is now accepting applications from health professional students studying to become physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives or physician assistants.

The NHSC Scholarship Program participants agree to provide a one year service commitment in an underserved community for each year of scholarship support received. There is a two year minimum service commitment and participants can receive a maximum of four years of support.

What Can Your NHSC Scholarship Cover?

• Payment of tuition and eligible fees;

• An annual other reasonable educational costs (PDF - 310 KB) payment for items including books, health insurance, and equipment;
• Monthly stipends to assist with living expenses while pursuing your health professions degree educational training program.

An Application Webinar  (zoom link) will take place on March 23rd from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. Eastern time.  

For more details on the NHSC program, click here. 

Diversity in Healthcare Conference at Penn State

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

Click here for a flyer with more details!

This message is sponsored by the Penn State Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Science, & Health and Human Development; Schreyer Honors College; Prehealth advising; and the Office of Educational Equity.

Alppa 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 like you in direct discussion and problem-solving regarding issues in the medical field. 

Through interdisciplinary collaboration with fellow undergraduates, leadership from Penn State Hershey Medical Students & Penn State Senior Nursing Students, and networking with distinguished speakers, this opportunity serves to increase undergraduate pre-health students’ awareness of and competency with these issues toward careers as patient advocates and leaders in healthcare. Additionally, all participants will receive certification from the Penn State College of Medicine, and there is even an opportunity to win cash awards!

Please review the attached file which explains the conference in more detail. We hope that you can express your interest in this conference by filling out an Interest Form here: https://tinyurl.com/DHTInterestForm

Gap Year Opportunity

Apply by April 4th

The Pennsylvania Dermatology Group is looking forward to our Gap year Pre-Med Internship at our dermatology practice, Pennsylvania Dermatology Group, located at 2301 Huntingdon Pike, Suite 202 in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, 19006. This is a full time, compensated, one year internship which begins on June 1, 2022, and ends on May 31, 2023.

The students will work side-by side on a daily basis with our practice physicians and physician assistants where they will be involved in numerous clinical tasks, including taking patient histories and vital signs; documenting in the medical record; explaining and assisting with treatments and surgical procedures; collecting and preparing biopsy and lab specimens; educating patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prescription medications and procedures; and more!

Our practice sees patients of every age from newborns to geriatrics. We preform dermatologic surgery which includes Mohs surgery. Amongst the goals of the internship is to provide an opportunity for students to further confirm their career path in medicine, develop the clinical skills with patients that are integral to the successful physician and experience teamwork and communication skills vital to providing medical care, all while adding an experience we believe will make them that much more attractive a candidate for medical school.

For more details, click here.

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. 

Yale Physician Assistant (PA) Online Program

Yale School of Medicine is advancing the physician assistant (PA) profession by educating the highly proficient PAs the country needs.  Yale’s PA Online Program awards a Master of Medical Science (MMSc) degree and prepares graduates to seek licensure as physician assistants.  

The Yale PA Online Program prepares patient-focused clinicians who can choose to learn in their own communities. The program blends online classes and coursework with in-person clinical rotations and three immersions on the Yale campus, so students can earn a degree from Yale School of Medicine without relocating.  

Upcoming Webinars 

• March 23rd 2pm ET 
• April 13th 7pm ET 

Register here: https://paonline.yale.edu/admissions/events/ 

APTA Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Virtual Fair

APTA and PTCAS are thrilled to announce the return of the spring Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Education Virtual Fair, taking place on Thursday, Apr. 14 from 10am-8pm ET! During this virtual event, attendees will have the ability to connect with numerous DPT programs as well as staff from the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) and current students, faculty, and practitioners in order to ask questions, explore their education options in physical therapy, and continue preparing for their career as a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Please invite your students to register for the APTA Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Education Virtual Fair today! 

Prehealth Group Advising

Mock MMI Night
April 5th, 2022 6 P. M.
Ritenour Building

Multiple Mini-Interviews, or MMIs, are commonly used during the health professions interview process. Join our prehealth advising team along with supporting faculty and staff to go through a mock MMI. More details to come. 

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. 

Focus on Geriatrics
PSU Alumni Panel

March 29th, 2022  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.

• 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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