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Title: Pre-Dental Society / Post-Bacc Community - Q & A Session with Dr. Ellen Heuman DDS
Description: Want to know what it is like being a dentist? Come join the Pre-Dental Society and Pre-Health Post-Bacc Community for a question and answer session with Dr. Ellen Heuman, DDS. Following the Q & A, members of both boards will be taking questions.
Dr. Heuman attended the George Washington University from 1968-1972 and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in psychology. After graduating, Dr. Heuman worked as a paralegal for several years; she, however, ultimately decided not to attend law school but to pursue a career in healthcare. She chose dentistry and enrolled in Hunter College to take her pre-requisite courses. After completing her pre-dental curriculum, Dr. Heuman attended The New York University College of Dentistry, which offered a three-year program including summers. She graduated in 1981 and has been practicing general dentistry for 36 years.
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Title: Alternative Paths to Medical School
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Title: Volunteer Opportunities in NYC for Pre-Vet Students
Description: The Hunter College Pre-Vet club invites you to come and find out about how to find volunteer opportunities with animals in NYC? At this event we will discuss how to get a volunteer position at an animal shelter/hospital and the many things you can learn by volunteering!
Refreshments will be served.
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Title: The Doctor Speaker Series-Dr. Matthew McCarthy
Description: Join us for an engaging discussion with Dr. Matthew William McCarthy. Dr. McCarthy is an assistant professor of medicine at Cornell, a staff physician at Weill Cornell Medical Center and a New York Times bestselling author. He will discuss, what being a doctor is really like", how to survive medical school and be successful in your career. Dr. McCarthy will also talk about his book called "The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly" about his inspiring (and terrifying) intern year at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital.
Title: How to Pursue Research Opportunities for Pre-Health Students
Description: Miriam Gofine, the Research Manager for the Division of Emergency Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College will discuss how to find research opportunities. This is a required workshop for Pre-Health students.
Title: How to Beat the MCAT- an MCAT Strategy Session
Description: Join us for a session packed with effective study strategies for the MCAT . A knowledgeable Princeton Review instructor walks you through real exam questions, offers insights on the types of questions you’ll see and gives you helpful strategies you can use on exam day.
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Title: Pharmacy School Planning 101- How to become a Pharmacist
Description: Interested in becoming a Pharmacist?
Join us for a pharmacy information session. Come and learn about Touro College Of Pharmacy. Topics to be covered include:
• Top 10 reasons to pursue a PharmD career
• Careers options and earnings potential for PharmD
• Touro College of Pharmacy’s unique 2+2 program
• Pre-requisite courses and admissions requirements
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Title: A.T. Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine and School of Dentistry Admissions Talk
Description: ATSU is renowned for its preeminence as a multidisciplinary healthcare educator. The University is focused on integrating the founding tenets of osteopathic medicine and the advancing knowledge of today's science.
The purpose of the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health is to educate caring, technologically adept dentists to become community and educational leaders, serving those in need.
The Presentation will cover information about our DO, DMD, PA and PT programs.
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Title: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions Presentation
Description: Topics covered in this presentation are,· the osteopathic medical profession, the admissions process for medical/professional school, interview skills, being a competitive applicant and professionalism.
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Title: A.T. Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine and School of Dentistry Admissions Talk
Description: ATSU is renowned for its preeminence as a multidisciplinary healthcare educator. The University is focused on integrating the founding tenets of osteopathic medicine and the advancing knowledge of today's science.
The purpose of the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health is to educate caring, technologically adept dentists to become community and educational leaders, serving those in need.
The Presentation will cover information about our DO, DMD, PA and PT programs.
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Title: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions Presentation
Description: Topics covered in this presentation are,· the osteopathic medical profession, the admissions process for medical/professional school, interview skills, being a competitive applicant and professionalism.
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Title: Student Doctor Speaker Series-Alexandru Barbulescu
Description: Join us for an engaging discussion with Hunter College and Macaulay Honors College alum Alexandru Barbulescu. He is currently a first year MD–PhD student at the Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD program.
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Title: The Essentials for Writing A Strong Personal Statement
Description: Allison Smith, Director of Admissions at Weill Cornell Medical College will host a personal statement workshop.
Topics include:
Introduction & Overview-What is a personal statement? Why is it important? How are personal statements evaluated within an admissions packet?
Getting Started-Analyzing the connection between your experiences & the intellectual or social values of where you are applying; drafting strategies; questions to ask yourself
Qualities of an Effective Personal Statement-Key consideration for statements: Things to Do & Things to Avoid
This workshop is strongly recommended for those planning to apply in the upcoming 2017-2018 application cycle.
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Title: Student Doctor Speaker Series-Jack Liu
Description: Join us for an engaging discussion with Hunter and Yalow Scholar alum Jack Liu. He is currently a first year medical student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
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Title: Dentist Speaker Series- Dr. Theresa Mueller, DDS
Description: Join us for an engaging discussion with Dr. Theresa Mueller. Dr. Mueller owns a very successful dental practice in the Central Park West area. She will discuss her career and offer advice to students interested in pursuing a career in dental medicine.
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Title: FREE MCAT Practice Test at Hunter College
Description: You are cordially invited to attend a FREE MCAT Practice Test at Hunter College!
YOU'LL GET:
• A detailed score report!
• We’ll figure out what kind of test taker you are and let you know your strengths and weaknesses!
• Complete explanations to every question!
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Title: Weill Cornell Medical College Admissions Presentation
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Title: 3rd Annual Health Professions Career Fair for Diverse College Students and Residency Career Fair
Description: For college students/post-bacc students interested in becoming a physician, dentist, nurse, physician assistant, social worker, psychologist, researcher, etc.
For medical students interested in learning about residency programs at different academic health centers across the country.
Title: Chiropractic Medicine 101:New York Chiropractic College Information Session
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Title: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and School of Dental Medicine Admissions
Description: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic and Dental Medicine is looking for medical students who will excel in academics, clinical care, research and community service. The College selects applicants who show an awareness of osteopathic medicine recognizing total-person health care for the patient and for the community.
Title: Physician Assistant Talk- Effie Michelis
Description: PA Mihelis earned her PA degree at Touro College. She has worked as a clinical PA for the Pediatric/Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Jamaica hospital. She has also worked at North Shore Manhasset as a Surgical PA in the Adults/Peds/Trauma/Thoracic/General followed by Intensive Care Unit. PA Mihelis has also earned her MBA at Hofstra in Health Administration. She has worked at LIJ in the Cardiac Valve Clinic running a Cardiac Valve Program and currently works at Lenox Hill. She will be transitioning to a new Director role in the near future- Director Research for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Lenox Hill. She also conducts medical missions for children requiring cleft lip/palate repair.
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Title: UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES: INFORMATION SESSION
Description: USUHS is a unique medical school with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention located in Bethesda, Maryland on the grounds of the Walter Reed National Military Center. Shawntell Williams, Diversity Recruiter at USUHS will hold an information session for our Pre-Health students on the opportunities provided by “America’s Medical school.”
Students attending USUHS can receive a debt-free medical school education and receive the full salary and benefits of a uniformed officer throughout their four years in exchange for a seven-year active duty service commitment. No prior service is required. These benefits include free medical care for students and dependents and 30-days paid leave annually.
Opportunity for Q&A will follow the presentation.
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Title: MCAT Chemistry Review
Description: Come and join us for a MCAT chemistry review. We’ll be touching on high yield subjects such as acids and bases, biochemistry and the fundamentals of how to ace the Chemistry portion of the MCAT.
Syllabus:
1. Electron Configurations/Periodic Trends
2. Acids/Bases
3. Types of Bonds
4. Intermolecular Forces/Effect on MP, BP, Viscosity, and VP
5. Heat Equations/Phase Transition Diagram
6. Enthalpy, Entropy, and Gibbs Free Energy
7. K (Ka. Kb, Ksp, Kw), Q, and Le’ Chat
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Title: Weill Cornell Heart 2 Heart Information Session
Description: This will be an informational event about community outreach campaigns and clinical research, such as the Heart 2 Heart(H2H) program. There will be guest speakers from Weill Cornell, including MD-PhD students of various backgrounds and various personnel such as research coordinators. This event will discuss about what community outreach consists of and how these guest speakers have gotten involved in this campaign of public health. The guest speakers will talk about their specialty and their experiences in community outreach and what this will mean for the future of medicine.
Speakers at this event included:
Andzelika Dechnik- Hunter alum Weill Cornell MD-PhD candidate
Ana Canas-Research coordinator
Christina Ganzer- Professor at Hunter Bellevue Nursing School
Title: University of Rochester Medical School Early Assurance Program Information Session
Description: The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) offers an Early Assurance Program (EAP) to a select group of highly qualified college sophomores who attend Hunter College. The EAP offers a conditional acceptance to URMC following the successful completion of your four-year undergraduate degree.
Academically qualified sophomore undergraduates may apply in May and June following the completion of their sophomore year and will not be required to take the MCAT exam.
•Formal Clerkships begin in March of your 1st year in medical school.
•Home of the Biopsychosocial model – a holistic view of the patient.
•Rochester is in the top 15% of primary care schools that also
rank in the top 25% of research-intensive medical schools.
•Combined degree programs: MD/MBA, MD/PhD, as well as Master’s degree programs in Public Health Sciences, Neurobiology & Anatomy
•5 Certificate Pathways: Medical Education, Latino Health,
Clinical Ethics and/or Humanities, Deaf Health and Global Health
Title: Hunter College SNMA MAPS-Minority Association of Pre-medical Students Club Meeting
Description: Join Hunter Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) for our monthly meeting. We will be giving advice on how to be successful pre-medical students at Hunter College. Our club has over two decades of experience providing important insight on how students can be successful in their academic, research, shadowing, and MCAT endeavors. We have a history of getting many MAPS students into great medical schools and can provide good advice that will likely benefit your chances of potentially getting into a great medical school."
Refreshments will be served.
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Title: Post Bacc Speaker Series-Edgewood Warner
Description: Join us for an engaging discussion with Hunter College Post Bacc program and Cornell University alum Edgewood Warner. He is currently a third year medical student at New York Medical College.
Title: Pre-Veterinary Panel Discussion
Description: Are you interested in veterinary medicine but unsure of how to get started? Have you declared yourself as a Pre-Veterinary student but need guidance on what to do next?
The Pre-Health Professions Advising Office and the Hunter College Pre-Vet Club invite all students interested in veterinary medicine to our Spring 2017 Pre-Vet journey panel discussion. Please join us for an engaging discussion with practicing veterinarians, admissions representatives and current veterinary students. Panelists include:
Dr. Michelle Moyal- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Tianna Chin- University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Richard Hague- Associate Director of Admissions
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Carla Stoffel- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Graduate
Julie Hecht- Hunter College-CUNY
We look forward to seeing you there!
Title: Medical Student Panel Discussion
Description: Join us for an engaging discussion with Hunter College alums and third year medical students Michelle Garcia and Jonathan Jaroop. They will also be joined by fellow SUNY Downstate College of Medicine classmates Katherine Rimpel, Immanuelle Amofah, and Muhammad Yaasen Bhutta.
This event is strongly recommended for current and upcoming applicants.
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Title: The Rockefeller University Science Outreach Program (RockEdu) Information Session
Description: The Rockefeller University Science Outreach Program (RockEdu) is seeking passionate Hunter College students of science to volunteer for their LAB Experience program for middle and high school students. These classes are designed to introduce young men and women to the rigors of basic and translational research science. By sharing this day with undergraduate and graduate students in our relaxed laboratory environment, students are exposed to diverse role models who help present science as an accessible path of study.
Dr. Jeanne Garbarino, Director of Science Outreach
will discuss the program and recruit volunteers.
Title: The Doctor Speaker Series-Dr. Erica Phillips-Caesar
Description: Join us for a discussion with Dr. Erica Phillips,
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Phillips-Caesar received her medical degree from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1998 and completed her Internal Medicine Residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 2001. She received a Masters of Science in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research in 2003 from Weill Cornell.
Dr. Phillips was one of the founding physicians of the Weight Management Practice at Weill Cornell Internal Medicine Associates. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
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Title: American Medical Student Association (AMSA) at Hunter College Monthly Meeting
Description: Come join the American Medical Student Association at Hunter College for our monthly meeting. We understand the difficulty of being pre-health students at Hunter College and we are here to help.
*** ICE CREAM WILL BE SERVED! ***
Title: Hunter Pre-Health Student Organization Monthly Meeting
Description: The Pre-Health Organization will be hosting a general meeting. Come out and talk with our E-board and learn about various ways to help become a stronger applicant for Medical school, whether it be learning on where to apply for volunteering, research, what classes to take, when to take the MCAT, and so much more.
Title: SUNY Upstate College of Medicine Information Session
Description: Isabelle Appler, the Assistant Director of Admissions at SUNY Upstate College of Medicine will discuss the medical program and the Early Assurance Program for sophomores.
We strongly recommend that students who are planning to apply in the upcoming application cycle attend this event.
Title: NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS Research Internship Information Session
Description: NYC H + H Research Administration is looking for responsible and committed undergraduate and graduate research interns to assist with research studies examining our interventions and programs. Research interns will gain experience in the ethical conduct of research with human subjects, participant recruitment, study design, and data collection and entry, and regulatory compliance. Interns will gain familiarity with the research process, research administration, regulatory requirements, current understanding of medical and psychological disorders, the diagnostic process, and related treatments depending upon placement.
This position is ideal for students who are considering a graduate degree in the medical profession.
Competitive Applicants Will:
+ Be able to commit to at least a 9-month internship position if selected
+ Be self-motivated, and reliable
+ Have at least a 3.0 GPA
+ Be an undergraduate student enrolled in a health sciences/pre-med, or psychology major
+ Graduate students in any related major may apply
Title: BUSINESS of HEALTHCARE PANEL
Description: Join us for a round-table discussion on a variety of business careers in the healthcare industry. Panelists include:
Speakers:
•Lorna Friedman -
Partner, Multinational Client Group
Mercer Consulting
•Dan Lubin
Managing Partner
Radius Ventures LLC
•Claudia Rosen
VP, Financial Planning
NY Presbyterian
•Mark Shankar, M.D., M.B.A.
Emergency Medicine Resident
New York Presbyterian
Healthcare Venture Analyst
•Tim Coan
Executive Director, Fellow Program
Deerfield Management
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Title: Hunter College Postbaccalaureate Certificate Program Acknowledgment Ceremony
Description: Join us in acknowledging the achievements of Hunter College Pre-Health Post Baccalaureate Program students. This ceremony is to recognize Post Baccs who are completing or have completed the program. The event is open to the entire Post Bacc Community and new students are strongly encouraged to attend to get a deeper sense of the program- see students who are on the other side and hear about their experiences.
Welcome: Dr.Vanya Quinones-Jenab, Associate Provost, Hunter College
Keynote Speaker: Dr. George F. Heinrich, Associate Dean for Admissions & Special Programs, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Friends and family of graduating post baccs are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will also be provided.
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Title: American Medical Student Association (AMSA) at Hunter College Monthly Meeting
Description: Come join the American Medical Student Association at Hunter College for our monthly meeting. We understand the difficulty of being pre-health students at Hunter College and we are here to help.
*** ICE CREAM WILL BE SERVED! ***
Title: Hunter Pre-Health Student Organization Monthly Meeting
Description: The Pre-Health Organization will be hosting a general meeting. Come out and talk with our E-board and learn about various ways to help become a stronger applicant for Medical school, whether it be learning on where to apply for volunteering, research, what classes to take, when to take the MCAT, and so much more.
Title: SUNY Upstate College of Medicine Information Session
Description: Isabelle Appler, the Assistant Director of Admissions at SUNY Upstate College of Medicine will discuss the medical program and the Early Assurance Program for sophomores.
We strongly recommend that students who are planning to apply in the upcoming application cycle attend this event.
Title: NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS Research Internship Information Session
Description: NYC H + H Research Administration is looking for responsible and committed undergraduate and graduate research interns to assist with research studies examining our interventions and programs. Research interns will gain experience in the ethical conduct of research with human subjects, participant recruitment, study design, and data collection and entry, and regulatory compliance. Interns will gain familiarity with the research process, research administration, regulatory requirements, current understanding of medical and psychological disorders, the diagnostic process, and related treatments depending upon placement.
This position is ideal for students who are considering a graduate degree in the medical profession.
Competitive Applicants Will:
+ Be able to commit to at least a 9-month internship position if selected
+ Be self-motivated, and reliable
+ Have at least a 3.0 GPA
+ Be an undergraduate student enrolled in a health sciences/pre-med, or psychology major
+ Graduate students in any related major may apply
Title: BUSINESS of HEALTHCARE PANEL
Description: Join us for a round-table discussion on a variety of business careers in the healthcare industry. Panelists include:
Speakers:
•Lorna Friedman -
Partner, Multinational Client Group
Mercer Consulting
•Dan Lubin
Managing Partner
Radius Ventures LLC
•Claudia Rosen
VP, Financial Planning
NY Presbyterian
•Mark Shankar, M.D., M.B.A.
Emergency Medicine Resident
New York Presbyterian
Healthcare Venture Analyst
•Tim Coan
Executive Director, Fellow Program
Deerfield Management
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Title: Hunter College Postbaccalaureate Certificate Program Acknowledgment Ceremony
Description: Join us in acknowledging the achievements of Hunter College Pre-Health Post Baccalaureate Program students. This ceremony is to recognize Post Baccs who are completing or have completed the program. The event is open to the entire Post Bacc Community and new students are strongly encouraged to attend to get a deeper sense of the program- see students who are on the other side and hear about their experiences.
Welcome: Dr.Vanya Quinones-Jenab, Associate Provost, Hunter College
Keynote Speaker: Dr. George F. Heinrich, Associate Dean for Admissions & Special Programs, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Friends and family of graduating post baccs are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will also be provided.
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Title: Hunter College Pre-Dental Society Annual Banquet
Description: Joins us for the annual Pre-Dental society dinner. We will have two guest speakers from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. We will also announce the new PDS e-board.
We will also announce the new PDS e-board.
Guest Speakers: Dr. Rosa Shaviano-Moran, Assistant Dean of Admission & Dr. Herminio Perez, Director of Student and Multicultural Affairs
Dress code: Formal
(If you are not dressed appropriately you will not be allowed to enter this event.)
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Title: Successful Applicants Panel Discussion
Description: Join us for a discussion with successful Hunter College dental, medical, optometry school applicants. They will offer insight about the application process, interviews and answers other questions you may have. Come and learn from successful Post Bacc and undergraduate applicants, who have been accepted to schools such as, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, SUNY Optometry and NYU College of Dentistry
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Title: Religion & Medicine Discussion
Description: Join the Society of Bioethics & Medicine at Hunter College for an engaging conversation with Hunter alum Dr. Marissa Lombardo as we discuss religion in bioethics & medicine. Also, we will welcome our new e-board members!! Food will be served!
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Title: AMCAS Workshop for Students Applying in 2017
Description: Please bring printed drafts of the following:
-- AMCAS Activities (with explanations of each activity and descriptions of most meaningful experiences)
-- Personal Statements
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Title: The Doctor Speaker Series-Dr. Maurice Hinson
Description: Join us for an engaging discussion with Dr. Maurice Hinson. Maurice D. Hinson, MD is a Resident Physician in Internal Medicine at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Hinson received his BA in Neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University. It was there that he discovered his passion for research and mentoring- having engaged in several research projects at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institute and co-founding the Brotherhood Mentoring Program, a student run organization created to mentor African American male youth from an inner city Baltimore high school. After graduating Hopkins, He went on to perform research at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in the Department of Neonatology, where his work culminated with the publication of several peer reviewed articles and receipt of several nationally recognized awards, including the Young Investigator award from the Eastern Society of Pediatric Research. After completing a post baccalaureate at Drexel University, he received his MD from the Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM).
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PPAP 1000—Building your Pre-Health Credentials Portfolio