ADEA GoDental! Recruitment Event

At ADEA, we are excited to jumpstart the new year by announcing that the ADEA GoDental Recruitment Event is BACK! After a two-year hiatus, we are delivering an exciting, informative all-day program—this time in Philadelphia, Pa. You don’t want to miss it! 

Registration is now open!

How can you benefit from attending? Besides the chance to speak face-to-face with dental school admissions officers, #GoDental22 offers attendees:

• A keynote about protecting your well-being when preparing for dental school;
• A panel of admissions officers and dental students who will discuss issues related to access, diversity and inclusion;
• Networking opportunities with other prospective dental school applicants; and
• A chance to learn about 50 U.S. and Canadian dental school programs to help your students figure out what schools might be the best fit for them.

Do you need help with the cost of getting to Philly? Visit the event page to learn eligibility requirements for travel assistance.

Register for FREE now. 

--The ADEA GoDental Team

Summer Health Professions Education Program Application Open Now!

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.

How to Stand Out as an SHPEP Applicant

January 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

If you are wondering how to make your SHPEP application stand out, you are not alone. Completing your application is the first of many critical steps to a career in the health professions. During this webinar, you will hear the ultimate strategies to make your application stand out from our University of Washington and Western University of Health Sciences program sites. They will lead a robust discussion and provide:

• the most common mistakes made by applicants
• examples of successful personal statements and activities, and
• things to consider when completing your application to meet the deadline

WHEN: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 06:00 PM
WHERE: Zoom Webinar

Science Communication Intern for STEM Libraries at University Park

Are you interested in science communication and learning more about the science libraries at Penn State? The Science Communication Intern for STEM Libraries is a great opportunity to develop engaging stories, imagery, and communication experience. This paid internship is up to 10 hours/week for the Spring 2022 semester. Some projects include creating digital slides highlighting major collections and resources in STEM, sustainability initiatives and other thematic foci; digital stories focused on users of STEM resources; and development and organization of outreach programs targeted for specific audiences. Requirements for the position are a major in the Eberly College of Science, excellent communication skills, and experience with software tools for creation of graphical content.

For more information and to apply, search Job Requisition 0000023516 on https://hr.psu.edu/careers

You can also contact the Head of STEM Libraries at Penn State, John Meier (jjm38@psu.edu).

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

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.

Comprehensive Interview scheduling opens on January 21, 2022. 

Submit your portfolio checklist here. 

Request a Health Professions portfolio here.

Spring Pre-Health Group Advising Sessions

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 

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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