Pre-Health Group Advising Sessions

Attend our upcoming group advising sessions. A full list of group advising sessions can be found here.

Click here to join the Prehealth Group Advising Canvas Course 

Direct links to live session can be found on our website. 

Coming up:

Personal Statements - November 1 @ 6P,  Zoom link Password: 449959

Demystifying the MCAT- November 4 @ 6P,  Zoom link Password: 449959

Women's Global Health Institute

An interview with Dr. Margaret Frazer, Senior Vaccines Medical Director at Pfizer

Dr. Frazer has been in her position for 20 years and has a research background in neuro-immunopathological diseases including Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis. She launched and organizes the Central Indiana Neuropathy Support Group and is on the board of directors of the Indiana Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. 

In this event, Dr. Frazer will be interviewed by Dr. Richard Kuhn, Distinguished Professor and the Director of Purdue Institute of Inflammation, Immunology and Infectious Disease, on the COVID-19 vaccine development and vaccination trends. She will also talk about her career path as a well-established woman scientist, balancing work and family along the way.

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 6:30 pm EDT
 Online registration is required

Centre Film Festival

November 1-7, 2021

The Centre Film Festival runs from November 1-7, and is FREE to students.  There are a NUMBER of films related to bioethical issues, and there will be various discussions that raise such issues after film screenings. 

There will also be some panels relating to the films shown:

1. Thursday, November 4, at 3 p.m. ONLINE -- "My So-Called Selfish Life" 

2. Sunday, November 7, at 12 p.m. at the Rowland Theater in Phillipsburg (in-person) -- "Kili Big" and "Shredded"

There are also many other films that focus on bioethics and health humanities. Please join us!

Bioethics and Medical Humanities

Food Drive and Info Session

The Penn State undergraduate Ethics in Medicine & Science RSO will be hosting a Food Drive and Bioethics and Medical Humanities (BMH) Informational Session.

The food collected will benefit the Penn State Lion Pantry for students.

The informational session will feature faculty and students in the BMH Minor.

Thursday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. in person (and masked) in 117 Osmond Hall

Intent to Apply

Please complete the Intent to Apply form if you plan on going through the upcoming admissions cycle.

Completing the Intent to Apply form will give our office a better sense of how to best serve you in the upcoming health professional school admissions cycle. Please look below for resources on how you can begin preparing for this exciting process!

Intent to Apply

Prehealth Drop-in Hours

Prehealth Advising will be holding virtual drop-in advising sessions twice a week on Thursdays and Fridays throughout the semester.

You may check-in to our virtual kiosk and the next available adviser will send you their zoom info. 

Thursdays: 1:30-3:30P

Fridays 10:00A-12:00P

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! 

Articles to Consider 

Articles to consider during this difficult time in our nation.

Read some now!

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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