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Title: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Information Session
Description: The Bloomberg School offers eight masters’ degrees—MAPHB, MAS, MBE, MHA, MHS, MPH, MSPH and ScM—as well as three doctoral degrees—PhD, ScD and DrPH—along with combined degree options and certificates. Lauren Black, the Assistant Director of Recruitment will give tips on how to approach and navigate through the graduate school admissions process; information about the field of public health and various career paths; as well as what exciting opportunities the Bloomberg School has to offer.
Master of Applied Science (MAS)
Master of Bioethics (MBE)
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Master of Health Science (MHS)
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH)
Master of Science (ScM)
Master in Public Policy (MPP)
Master of Arts in Public Health Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Science (ScD)
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
Master of Public Health and Master of Business Administration (MPH/MBA)
Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work (MPH/MSW)
Master of Public Health and Master of Science in Nursing (MPH/MSN)
Master of Public Health and Juris Doctor (MPH/JD)
Master of Arts and Master of Science in Public Health (MA/MSPH)
Master of Science in Public Health and Registered Dietitian (MSPH/RD)
Title: Everything You Need To Know About A Career In Pharmacy And Applying To Pharmacy School
Description: Join us for an engaging talk with Dr. Thomas TenHoeve, Associate Dean at The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy.
Topics to be covered include:
• Top 10 reasons to pursue a PharmD career
• Careers options and earnings potential for PharmD
• Prerequisite courses and admissions requirements
• Pharmacy school interview process
Title: How to Write an Effective Personal Statement
Description: This workshop will teach you how to write an effective personal statement for your medical school applications. The workshop will review the reasons why the personal statement is an important aspect of the AMCAS application, and why you need to devote your time to planning, writing, and editing the statement well in advance of the AMCAS due date. The workshop will also show you how you can best present yourself to the medical admissions staff through your writing. We will review tips for what to avoid in the personal statement as well as tips for what to definitely include. We will also provide examples of well written personal statements and specifically cover how to format your essay and include it in the AMCAS.
Title: Community Service Volunteering for Pre-Health Students
Description: Marcelle Amiot-Priso, Director of the Be The Match Program will conduct a community service workshop. This presentation will also provide a walk-through of the Be The Match Program’s mission, programs, volunteer opportunities, and community events. Be The Match® is a global leader in bone marrow transplantation. The organization conducts research to improve transplant outcomes and to provide support and resources for patients and partner with a global network. This is a required Pre-Health workshop.
Title: MCAT Strategy Session
Description: Join us for a session packed with effective study strategies for the MCAT. A knowledgeable MCAT instructor and successful Hunter College applicant will walk you through exam questions, offer insights on the types of questions you’ll see and give you helpful strategies you can use on exam day.
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Title: Pre-Health Discussion Forum:Are GMOs Safe?
Description: The issue of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as they relate to the food supply is an ongoing, nuanced and highly contentious issue.
Individuals from the scientific and medical fields fall on both sides of the argument, some claiming that genetically modified crops are helping to solve issues concerning hunger, environmental sustainability and an increasing global population, while others believe they’re doing more harm than good.
With studies supporting both sides, many wonder: Who should we believe?
Join us for a discussion analyzing both sides of the argument.
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Title: MetaSUB Research Information Session
Description: Dr. Christopher Mason completed his dual B.S. in Genetics and Biochemistry (2001) from University of Wisconsin-Madison, his Ph.D. in Genetics (2006) from Yale University, and then completed post-doctoral training in clinical genetics (2009) at Yale Medical School while jointly a post-doctoral Fellow of Genomics, Ethics, and Law at Yale Law School (2009). He is currently an Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, with appointments at the Tri-Institutional Program in Computational Biology and Medicine between Cornell, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Rockefeller University, the Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center, and the Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute.
Ebrahim Afshinnekoo is a second year medical student at New York Medical College and a Medical Student Research Fellow in the Mason Lab at Weill Cornell Medicine. He has directed the metagenomics projects in Dr. Mason’s laboratory over the last three years, most notably leading the PathoMap project. Ebrahim co-founded the MetaSUB International Consortium with Dr. Mason in 2015 and now serves as the Director of Metagenomics. He is very passionate about educational and community outreach, leading and designing many workshops and curricula on the subject of the microbiome, metagenomics, and bioinformatics analyses. Ebrahim’s research interests focus on the translation of metagenomics approaches to the clinical arena.
Title: Doctor Speaker Series: Sara Bittman, MD
Description: Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Sara Bittman, a practicing OB/GYN physician. She received her medical degree from New York Medical College and has been in practice for 7 years. She will discuss her career path and five mistakes to avoid when applying to medical school.
Title: Unpacking Gender and Sexuality in Healthcare Context
Description: Gender and Sexuality in Healthcare Context” seeks to provide an introduction to rethinking what we know about gender and sexuality. This is a workshop meant to center LGBTQ+ experiences in healthcare especially in the context of sexual health care. While there is a lot of stigma about these topics, we seek to normalize the experiences of LGBTQ+ folks and talking about sexual health as neither of these things are “niche” or “special topics”, but rather, applicable to all communities. How does shifting our practices and understanding of gender and sexuality more broadly benefit all people and ensure that those often marginalized are more frequently and consistently included?
Title: Pre-Health Mentoring Initiative Networking Event
Description: We invite ALL Mentors to come so that you can all talk about your experience with your mentee(s) so far!! This is also a wonderful time to network and get to know each other, you are a group of incredibly accomplished people!! You all deserve recognition for the amazing work you have done so far in the program.
There will also be food and drinks (!!).
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Title: Chiropractic Medicine 101: New York Chiropractic College Information Session
Description: What is Chiropractic Medicine? Chiropractic focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health.
Join us for an informative presentation by Bri Printup from the Admissions Office at New York Chiropractic College.
Title: St. George’s University of London School of Medicine Admissions Presentation
Description: Join us for an information session with Andrew Stephens Medical Programs Recruitment Manager at St. George’s University of London School of Medicine.
Study medicine at a unique health sciences university in London, UK.
St George's, University of London is a highly respected institution within the world of medicine - meaning it is the ideal launchpad for your medical career:
Internationally-focused programs preparing you for worldwide medical careers.
Over 250 years of excellence and innovation in research and education.
A friendly campus welcoming students from over 50 countries.
Opportunities to learn from clinical practice at one of the UK’s busiest hospitals.
Title: MCAT Panel Discussion: How to Prepare for the MCAT
Description: Join us for an engaging discussion with Pre-Health students who have been successful in passing the MCAT exam with very high scores(516-526).
The panelists will provide you with insights on what taking the test is like, how to study effectively for the exam and strategies for conquering your fear of this dreaded admissions test.
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Title: Careers in Mental Health
Description: Are you interested in a career in mental health? Want to know what's difficult/interesting about being a Mental Health Provider working in local communities here in NYC? Interested in culturally competent approaches to mental health? Interested to learn more about grad school programs? Deciding between an MSW, LMHC, PsyD or Ph.D.?
Join us on for a Panel Discussion where you can hear from a group of Mental Health Clinicians about their career journeys, working with the local Asian/Asian American population in NYC, and their experiences in the field. Free dinner food!
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Title: Physical Therapist Talk- Dr. Jason Roth
Description: Pre Health Organization presents Physical Therapy Speaker Session with Jason Roth. Dr. Roth is a physical therapist, practicing for 16 years. He is the co-owner and director of Evolve Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation, which is a private practice on the Upper East Side. He is a Board Certified Sports Specialist and a certified personal trainer. Dr. Roth is also the sports medicine advisor on the board of the Syosset Baseball Association, and participated in the United Stayed Olympic Committee sports medicine volunteer program. He is a great person for people interested in sports medicine to meet. He is also a Master Clinician for NYU’s physical therapy doctorate program.
Title: How to Pursue Research Opportunities for Pre-Health Students
Description: Dr. Odaelys Walwyn and Dr. Jeanne Garbarino of The Rockefeller University will discuss the importance of research and how to find research opportunities.
This is a required workshop for Pre-Health students.
Title: Bioethics Talk with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Matthew McCarthy
Description: Dr. Matthew McCarthy, a hospitalist at Weill Cornell Medicine, will give us a talk on the ethical challenges physicians have when dealing with superbugs, drug-resistant bacteria/fungi. Dr. McCarthy has written an op-ed for the New York Times on the topic and has been quoted as well in another New York Times article. Come join us as we seek to answer the ethical question of "Should hospitals report superbugs to the public?"
Matt McCarthy is a graduate of Yale and of Harvard Medical School and a New York Times bestselling author. His new book Superbugs explores the history of bacteria and antibiotics, from Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin, to obscure sources of innovative new medicines (often found in soil samples), to the cutting-edge DNA manipulation known as CRISPR, bringing to light how we arrived at this juncture of both incredible breakthrough and extreme vulnerability.
Title: The Private Practice Experience in Dentistry Information Session
Description: The Private Practice Experience is an educational 2-day workshop for students considering dentistry. Students are welcomed into the dental practice of Dr. David Forlano in East Islip, New York to participate in lectures given by current dental students and doctors and to practice dental procedures in our operatories.
For more information visit http://www.theprivatepracticeexperience.com
Title: Dissecting the AMCAS application of A Successful Applicant: Packaging yourself for success
Description: This presentation will cover the anatomy of an AMCAS application. You will receive insights on the application process from a successful 2018-2019applicant to medical school who has been accepted to seven medical schools which include, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Renaissance SOM at Stony Brook University, UMass and Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Target audience: 2019-2020 applicants
Title: University of Rochester School of Medicine Early Assurance Program Application Workshop
Description: This workshop will assist students who are interested in applying to the University of Rochester School of Medicine’s Early Assurance Program (Rochester EAP).
Academically qualified sophomore undergraduates may apply to the Rochester EAP in May and June following the completion of their sophomore year and will not be required to take the MCAT exam.
The workshop will feature two Hunter students who were accepted to Rochester’s EAP. They will speak about the application and interview process and be available to answer your questions.
The workshop will review the basics of the EAP program and the application and essay prompts with specific emphasis on how to write effective essays and obtain strong letters of recommendation for this program.
Rochester School of Medicine is currently ranked 12th in the nation and looks for students who are interested in diversifying their undergraduate education in order to bring new perspectives and insights to their future careers as physicians.
Title: Financing Your Medical School Education
Description: Alicia Stewart the Director of Financial Aid at Weill Cornell Medicine will present detailed information about the costs of attending medical school, and information will be presented about resources and scholarships that can help you finance your medical or other health professional education.
Topics include:
The Financial Aid Process
Medical School Costs & Budget
Determining Financial Aid Awards
Categories of Financial Aid
Medical School Debt
Title: Trauma Management and Point of Injury Care
Description: We will discuss the main causes of death in emergency care and learn how to manage the three preventable causes of death; which are hemorrhaging, airway compromise, and tension pneumothorax. In addition, we will go over the different phases of initial care from point of injury through medical evacuation. We will have demonstrations of some medical equipment and hands on skills.
Title: Paying for Dental School and Personal Statement Workshop
Description: We will be holding our monthly meeting to discuss upcoming events, our monthly volunteer activity and to hear out any suggestions or opinions for the PDS. We will be discussing various opportunities to help pay for your dental school journey, as well as discuss various Person Statement ideas. Two successful applicants will be attending the meeting and will also be there for a Q&A. Please feel free to bring any and all ideas you may have for your own Personal Statement and this will be a great opportunity to discuss various ideas you may have for this upcoming and future application cycles.
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Title: Pre-Health Research Initiative: Meet the Residents
Description: Drs. Brad Bennett and Caled Wutawunashe are first year Internal Medicine residents at Lenox Hill Hospital. Join us for an informative session on applying to and attending medical school. Both Brad and Caled will be available to answer any questions you may have pertaining to medical school as well what it's like to be a resident at a top NYC hospital. Refreshments will be served!
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Title: Mock MCAT Exam
Description: The Pre-Health Professions Advising Office is hosting a free mock MCAT exam. We are attempting to create a realistic environment so you will only have access to your lunch and personal items during breaks in the practice exam. You must arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the exam.
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Title: Student Doctor Speaker Series-Slavena Nissan
Description: Join us for an engaging discussion with Slavena Salve Nissan. Slavena is currently a third-year medical student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She graduated from the Macaulay Honors program at Hunter College with a major in biology in 2015, and is an aspiring physician-writer who has interests in poetry and the medical humanities.
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Title: MCAT Study and Review Sessions
Description: The Pre-Health Professions Advising Office is offering free MCAT review/tutoring for students who are taking the MCAT in 2019 and 2020.
Participants will work on practice questions together as a class, paying attention to how to determine the right answer. we will have study sessions where students can work together on problems. The instructor will work with students to address questions/difficulties in their MCAT preparation.
Bring your laptop so you can access your MCAT materials and practice exams. Do not sign-up if you are not prepared to actively participate. If you choose to participate you are required to attend all review sessions.
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Title: Sackler School of Medicine Admissions Presentation
Description: Join us for an admissions presentation from Sackler School of Medicine with Barbara Kugel, Director of Academic & Alumni Affairs.
The Sackler School of Medicine New York State/American Program of Tel Aviv University is a partnership between the United States and Israel that has existed since 1976. The program has trained approximately two thousand talented men and women who have become some of the finest physicians in the world.
The program, which is a four-year course of study, is chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York State and accredited by the State of Israel.
It welcomes qualified citizens or permanent residents of the United States and Canada.
Students are taught in English, and class size is limited to 63 students per class.
Topics include:
1. Sackler SOM history
2. Program specifics – admissions, FA, curriculum, schedule
3. Electives in the US
4. The Match and Residency in the US
5. Q&A
Title: Bioethics Debate: Vaccine Hesitancy and Morality Debate + Pizza Party
Description: We will be discussing controversial issues and moral implications involved in the refusal or reluctance of one to be vaccinated or to have one's children vaccinated. Join the Society of Bioethics and Medicine to present your viewpoints and hear those of researchers, doctors, patients, family members, and others involved in the field. Food will be served!
Title: IV Training for Pre-Health Students
Description: Come and learn how to administer an IV. IV stands for intravenous that is giving medicines or fluids through a needle or tube, which directly goes into a vein. Proper and successful insertion of IV places its own importance as it can even cause discomfort to the patient.
This is a hands-on workshop. You will be given the opportunity to practice administering an IV. Seats are limited. RSVP TODAY.
Title: Doctor Speaker Series: Dr. Syed Haider
Description: Dr. Syed Haider will be speaking about his journey to Medical School and beyond.
Syed Haider is a fourth-year medical student at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai who will be starting General Surgery residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Syed was born and raised in Pakistan and immigrated to the United States in 2007. He studied biology at City College of New York where he was a Colin Powell Health Scholar, CCNY-Memorial Sloan Kettering Research Fellow, and CUNY Jonas Salk Scholar. As a medical student at ISMMS, he was selected as Mount Sinai-GLG Global Health Scholar and where he co-founded Mount Sinai Human Rights Student Leadership Program that provides educational, research, and advocacy opportunities for students interested in working with refugees, asylum seekers and survivors of torture. He organized a school-wide conference on Islamophobia and Racism in the Healthcare System and has shared his work on Human Rights at several national meetings, including at the Consortium of Universities for Global Health. Syed has held several leadership roles at ISMMS. He served as the President of Student Council and was a member of the Student Council Board of Trustees Committee, LCME Accreditation Task Force Committee, and Muslim Students Association at ISMMS. In addition, he has conducted extensive research on sports-related traumatic brain injuries, bibliometrics, and surgical disparities in healthcare. He has additionally co-founded Global Surgery Student Alliance Group at Mount Sinai and is involved in a new curriculum for Global Surgery at ISMMS medical students. Syed intends to combine his clinical interest in General Surgery with his interests in human rights education and refugee healthcare. Outside of academics, Syed has a strong interest in soccer, photo-journalism and traveling.
Title: Weill Cornell Medical College’s Research Associate Program Information Session
Description: Billie Johnsson will discuss Weill Cornell Medical College’s Research Associate Program. The Weill Cornell Medical College’s Research Associate Program (RAP) exposes college and post-baccalaureate students to research activities within the emergency department setting, specifically at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine (NYP/WCM). Program participants work in the Emergency Department between 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 7 days a week, to recruit patients for participation in research studies.
The Research Associate Program is a research program that occurs in a clinical setting. The program is designed to involve Research Associates in many elements of the performance of research while providing opportunities for observing clinical practice in the NYP/WCM emergency department and for extended interaction with clinical providers and patients. The program provides educational and practical experiences that increase knowledge about research methodology and clinical care and may enhance participant’s application to medical or graduate school.
Title: Clinical Volunteering 101 for Pre-Health Students
Description: Patricia Cusack, Ed.D., Director of Volunteer Services at MJHS (Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Hospice and Palliative Care,) will conduct an Information Session for students interested in learning about the details of the enrollment process for becoming a hospice volunteer. MJHS is one of the largest hospices in the tri-state area. Once the details are presented, there will be a QA segment so that participants will leave with a solid understanding of 1) the services that are rendered to persons who qualify for the end-of-life hospice support; 2) how volunteers fit into the clinical Interdisciplinary Team work that is unique to the hospice model; 3) what, exactly, volunteers are trained to do and, by contrast, what they are not permitted to do.
Hospice volunteers are a vital part of the Interdisciplinary Team and are under the guidance and supervision of a paid Volunteer Coordinator. Hospice volunteers provide companionship for patients and families, engage in leisure activities (reading, music, games, art, etc. with patients),
enable “life review” projects for patients who are interested, and a host of other creative activities. Of course, hospice services are rendered amidst a clinical setting – in a home, an IPU in a hospital, a nursing home or a hospice residence. An initial screening process is required, followed by 15 hours of training which is mandated by the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). Becoming a hospice volunteer is an effective way for pre-health students to gain exposure to the profound experiences of end-of-life care for patients – emotionally, medically, spiritually and psycho-socially.
Title: Exploring Careers in Behavioral Health Panel Discussion
Description: From direct patient care and one-on-one counseling to research-driven psychology, many fields offer an opportunity to provide valuable care to those suffering from mental disorders. Join us for a discussion with health practitioners who work in various areas of behavioral health.
Panelists include:
Dr. Anne Ganzer (PhD, PMH-NP) is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing. She holds a PhD in Nursing Research, an MS in Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, and an MA in Psychology.
Dr. April Kisamore completed her Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis at Western New England University and her M.A. in Behavior Analysis at Western Michigan University. April has worked in the field of behavior analysis over 15 years.
Valerie Lyons (MSEd, CRC, LMHC) has worked as a Rehabilitation Professional for over 20 years. She began her career at Samaritan Village, Inc. where she served as the Director of Vocational Educational Services. Upon leaving Samaritan Village, Valerie worked as the Assistant Project Director of the Hunter College/OASAS Work-Study Project. Valerie received her Master of Science Degree in Education from Hunter College and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Valerie also received certification from the International Life Coach Academy as a Life Coach.
Dr. Kenneth M. Fifer, MD, is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Fifer received his undergraduate degree from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. He went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA, and subsequently completed Internal Medicine Residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. He is also the assistant director of the Collaborative Care Program at Mount Sinai.
Title: Alternative Careers In Medicine Panel
Description: Choosing a road less traveled does not in any way reflect your knowledge and skills, but rather, your interests and values. A small but growing number of students are now reshaping their views and choosing alternative careers in medicine. Please join us as we host 3 panelists who will share their experiences on choosing an alternative career in medicine.
Panel Speakers:
Samantha Berry:
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Adjunct faculty at Pace University for Physician Assistant Studies
Chong Gao, Ph.D.
Ph.D. with extensive experience in oncology research. Skilled in Molecular and Cell Biology, Data Mining and Microsoft Office Suite. Outstanding teaching professional at Hunter College. Exposure in business development and market research through consulting competitions and internship.
Anastasia Martinova:
Current student in the Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel pursuing an accelerated second Bachelor’s Degree and will graduate with BSN this December.
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Title: The Medicine Business Panel Discussion
Description: For anyone who is thinking of having a medical practice -- it is like starting a business. The same way a hospital would look at where to locate their facilities in terms of demographics, competition, convenience for patients, drawing in top clinicians -- these things can come into play for a smaller practice. Also understanding from an entrepreneur both what it takes to start a business, how medical technology gets launched and how it may affect patient care, or how health data can be used for good care (or misused) are all valuable. So it's not just relevant to "Business" but it is relevant to clinical practice too.
Join us for an engaging discussion featuring panelists:
Marcel Botha is Founder & CEO of 10XBeta , a product development and engineering firm working in consumer and enterprise electronics, medical devices, and specialized robotics.
Margaret Burke is the Senior Vice President of Ambulatory Care and Hospital Operations, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Peter Shanley is a co-founder, investor, and strategic advisor to CoverUS Health.
Mark Shankar, MD is an Emergency Medicine Physician on faculty at Columbia University and currently in his second year at Harvard Business School.
Thomas C. Ahn is the System Vice President for the Real Estate Division of the Mount Sinai Health System (Mount Sinai, St. Luke’s, Mount Sinai West - formerly Roosevelt Hospital, Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Mount Sinai Queens Hospital and The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai) a Seven hospital healthcare network with over 37,000 employees.
THERE WILL BE FOOD – AND NETWORKING
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Title: Asian Americans in Medicine Panel Discussion
Description: This event features a panel of Asian American doctors and medical school students from New York City, who will be sharing their personal experiences in the medical field and giving insight into their specialties. Topics that will be discussed include different paths in medicine, immigrant experiences, and racial/ethnic identity. Our notable speakers are Dr. Tipsuda Bahri MD, Dr. Christine M. Lomiguen MD, and Dr. Sushama Rich MD of Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers.
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Title: Sackler School of Medicine Admissions Presentation
Description: Join us for an admissions presentation from Sackler School of Medicine with Barbara Kugel, Director of Academic & Alumni Affairs.
The Sackler School of Medicine New York State/American Program of Tel Aviv University is a partnership between the United States and Israel that has existed since 1976. The program has trained approximately two thousand talented men and women who have become some of the finest physicians in the world.
The program, which is a four-year course of study, is chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York State and accredited by the State of Israel.
It welcomes qualified citizens or permanent residents of the United States and Canada.
Students are taught in English, and class size is limited to 63 students per class.
Topics include:
1. Sackler SOM history
2. Program specifics – admissions, FA, curriculum, schedule
3. Electives in the US
4. The Match and Residency in the US
5. Q&A
Title: Bioethics Debate: Vaccine Hesitancy and Morality Debate + Pizza Party
Description: We will be discussing controversial issues and moral implications involved in the refusal or reluctance of one to be vaccinated or to have one's children vaccinated. Join the Society of Bioethics and Medicine to present your viewpoints and hear those of researchers, doctors, patients, family members, and others involved in the field. Food will be served!
Title: IV Training for Pre-Health Students
Description: Come and learn how to administer an IV. IV stands for intravenous that is giving medicines or fluids through a needle or tube, which directly goes into a vein. Proper and successful insertion of IV places its own importance as it can even cause discomfort to the patient.
This is a hands-on workshop. You will be given the opportunity to practice administering an IV. Seats are limited. RSVP TODAY.
Title: Doctor Speaker Series: Dr. Syed Haider
Description: Dr. Syed Haider will be speaking about his journey to Medical School and beyond.
Syed Haider is a fourth-year medical student at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai who will be starting General Surgery residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Syed was born and raised in Pakistan and immigrated to the United States in 2007. He studied biology at City College of New York where he was a Colin Powell Health Scholar, CCNY-Memorial Sloan Kettering Research Fellow, and CUNY Jonas Salk Scholar. As a medical student at ISMMS, he was selected as Mount Sinai-GLG Global Health Scholar and where he co-founded Mount Sinai Human Rights Student Leadership Program that provides educational, research, and advocacy opportunities for students interested in working with refugees, asylum seekers and survivors of torture. He organized a school-wide conference on Islamophobia and Racism in the Healthcare System and has shared his work on Human Rights at several national meetings, including at the Consortium of Universities for Global Health. Syed has held several leadership roles at ISMMS. He served as the President of Student Council and was a member of the Student Council Board of Trustees Committee, LCME Accreditation Task Force Committee, and Muslim Students Association at ISMMS. In addition, he has conducted extensive research on sports-related traumatic brain injuries, bibliometrics, and surgical disparities in healthcare. He has additionally co-founded Global Surgery Student Alliance Group at Mount Sinai and is involved in a new curriculum for Global Surgery at ISMMS medical students. Syed intends to combine his clinical interest in General Surgery with his interests in human rights education and refugee healthcare. Outside of academics, Syed has a strong interest in soccer, photo-journalism and traveling.
Title: Weill Cornell Medical College’s Research Associate Program Information Session
Description: Billie Johnsson will discuss Weill Cornell Medical College’s Research Associate Program. The Weill Cornell Medical College’s Research Associate Program (RAP) exposes college and post-baccalaureate students to research activities within the emergency department setting, specifically at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine (NYP/WCM). Program participants work in the Emergency Department between 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 7 days a week, to recruit patients for participation in research studies.
The Research Associate Program is a research program that occurs in a clinical setting. The program is designed to involve Research Associates in many elements of the performance of research while providing opportunities for observing clinical practice in the NYP/WCM emergency department and for extended interaction with clinical providers and patients. The program provides educational and practical experiences that increase knowledge about research methodology and clinical care and may enhance participant’s application to medical or graduate school.
Title: Clinical Volunteering 101 for Pre-Health Students
Description: Patricia Cusack, Ed.D., Director of Volunteer Services at MJHS (Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Hospice and Palliative Care,) will conduct an Information Session for students interested in learning about the details of the enrollment process for becoming a hospice volunteer. MJHS is one of the largest hospices in the tri-state area. Once the details are presented, there will be a QA segment so that participants will leave with a solid understanding of 1) the services that are rendered to persons who qualify for the end-of-life hospice support; 2) how volunteers fit into the clinical Interdisciplinary Team work that is unique to the hospice model; 3) what, exactly, volunteers are trained to do and, by contrast, what they are not permitted to do.
Hospice volunteers are a vital part of the Interdisciplinary Team and are under the guidance and supervision of a paid Volunteer Coordinator. Hospice volunteers provide companionship for patients and families, engage in leisure activities (reading, music, games, art, etc. with patients),
enable “life review” projects for patients who are interested, and a host of other creative activities. Of course, hospice services are rendered amidst a clinical setting – in a home, an IPU in a hospital, a nursing home or a hospice residence. An initial screening process is required, followed by 15 hours of training which is mandated by the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). Becoming a hospice volunteer is an effective way for pre-health students to gain exposure to the profound experiences of end-of-life care for patients – emotionally, medically, spiritually and psycho-socially.
Title: Exploring Careers in Behavioral Health Panel Discussion
Description: From direct patient care and one-on-one counseling to research-driven psychology, many fields offer an opportunity to provide valuable care to those suffering from mental disorders. Join us for a discussion with health practitioners who work in various areas of behavioral health.
Panelists include:
Dr. Anne Ganzer (PhD, PMH-NP) is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing. She holds a PhD in Nursing Research, an MS in Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, and an MA in Psychology.
Dr. April Kisamore completed her Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis at Western New England University and her M.A. in Behavior Analysis at Western Michigan University. April has worked in the field of behavior analysis over 15 years.
Valerie Lyons (MSEd, CRC, LMHC) has worked as a Rehabilitation Professional for over 20 years. She began her career at Samaritan Village, Inc. where she served as the Director of Vocational Educational Services. Upon leaving Samaritan Village, Valerie worked as the Assistant Project Director of the Hunter College/OASAS Work-Study Project. Valerie received her Master of Science Degree in Education from Hunter College and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Valerie also received certification from the International Life Coach Academy as a Life Coach.
Dr. Kenneth M. Fifer, MD, is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Fifer received his undergraduate degree from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. He went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA, and subsequently completed Internal Medicine Residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. He is also the assistant director of the Collaborative Care Program at Mount Sinai.
Title: Alternative Careers In Medicine Panel
Description: Choosing a road less traveled does not in any way reflect your knowledge and skills, but rather, your interests and values. A small but growing number of students are now reshaping their views and choosing alternative careers in medicine. Please join us as we host 3 panelists who will share their experiences on choosing an alternative career in medicine.
Panel Speakers:
Samantha Berry:
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Adjunct faculty at Pace University for Physician Assistant Studies
Chong Gao, Ph.D.
Ph.D. with extensive experience in oncology research. Skilled in Molecular and Cell Biology, Data Mining and Microsoft Office Suite. Outstanding teaching professional at Hunter College. Exposure in business development and market research through consulting competitions and internship.
Anastasia Martinova:
Current student in the Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel pursuing an accelerated second Bachelor’s Degree and will graduate with BSN this December.
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Title: The Medicine Business Panel Discussion
Description: For anyone who is thinking of having a medical practice -- it is like starting a business. The same way a hospital would look at where to locate their facilities in terms of demographics, competition, convenience for patients, drawing in top clinicians -- these things can come into play for a smaller practice. Also understanding from an entrepreneur both what it takes to start a business, how medical technology gets launched and how it may affect patient care, or how health data can be used for good care (or misused) are all valuable. So it's not just relevant to "Business" but it is relevant to clinical practice too.
Join us for an engaging discussion featuring panelists:
Marcel Botha is Founder & CEO of 10XBeta , a product development and engineering firm working in consumer and enterprise electronics, medical devices, and specialized robotics.
Margaret Burke is the Senior Vice President of Ambulatory Care and Hospital Operations, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Peter Shanley is a co-founder, investor, and strategic advisor to CoverUS Health.
Mark Shankar, MD is an Emergency Medicine Physician on faculty at Columbia University and currently in his second year at Harvard Business School.
Thomas C. Ahn is the System Vice President for the Real Estate Division of the Mount Sinai Health System (Mount Sinai, St. Luke’s, Mount Sinai West - formerly Roosevelt Hospital, Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Mount Sinai Queens Hospital and The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai) a Seven hospital healthcare network with over 37,000 employees.
THERE WILL BE FOOD – AND NETWORKING
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Title: Asian Americans in Medicine Panel Discussion
Description: This event features a panel of Asian American doctors and medical school students from New York City, who will be sharing their personal experiences in the medical field and giving insight into their specialties. Topics that will be discussed include different paths in medicine, immigrant experiences, and racial/ethnic identity. Our notable speakers are Dr. Tipsuda Bahri MD, Dr. Christine M. Lomiguen MD, and Dr. Sushama Rich MD of Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers.
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Title: Pre-Optometry Successful Applicant Q&A Session
Description: Please join the Pre-Optometry Club for a Q&A session with Hunter alum and successful optometry applicant Katherine Su. Katherine will begin her first year at SUNY Optometry this summer.
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
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Title: Association for Women in Science Networking with Dr. Carmen Melendez-Vasquez
Description: We will be hosting our most requested event (and our final event of the semester)- a personal lunch with a female Hunter College faculty member. This will be held on Wednesday, May 8 in room West 214, with Dr. Carmen Melendez-Vasquez. Lunch and refreshments will be served!
This is a great opportunity for students who are looking to learn about how to find research positions with faculty members, students interested in Professor Melendez-Vasquez's specific research, and students interested in Biology research at Hunter. This is also great for those of you interested in learning about the path to a PhD or an MD-PhD, what being a Post-Doc is like, and what the experience as a woman in STEM is like.
Dr. Melendez-Vasquez has studied at the New York University School of Medicine, London University, the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research, and the Central University of Venezuela. Her research focuses on cytoskeletal regulation of myelin formation and repair. Myelin is a specialized membrane, which wraps around axons in the peripheral (PNS) and central (CNS) nervous systems. In diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis (CNS) and Guillain-Barre Syndrome (PNS), loss of myelin around the nerve cells results in conduction block and underlies the clinical deficit characteristic of these disorders. The long-term goal of her research is to help with the development of novel therapeutic tools to treat human demyelinating diseases.
Title: PRE-HEALTH MENTORING INITIATIVE (PHMI) Information Session
Description: SEEKING A MENTOR TO GUIDE YOU AS A PRE-HEALTH STUDENT?
Learn about opportunities to become both a MENTOR and a MENTEE as part of the PRE-HEALTH MENTORING INITIATIVE (PHMI)
Join us at a PHMI Information Session to hear about the value of mentorship from the PHMI Board members, Mentors, and Mentees. Discover what it means to be a Mentor and how YOU can help others succeed!
PHMI is a community of upperclassmen who have been through the stressful process of being a Pre-Health student, and want to use their knowledge and experiences to help new students navigate their Pre-Health track.
If you are seeking a Mentor, you can apply to be a Mentee!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THIS EVENT!
You will receive credit for attending a Pre-Health Event. There will be snacks and water too!
Title: Social Justice, Medicine, and Public Health Discussion
Description: Speakers will discuss topics including community health, sexual assault, BLM, LGBTQ, homelessness and MORE! Pizza will be served
Title: Doctor Speaker Series: Dr Salome Maswime
Description: Dr Salome Maswime is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Lecturer at Wits University, and Director of the Wits Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Research Division in South Africa. She is currently a research fellow at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard University Center for Global Health, as the recipient of the prestigious Discovery Foundation MGH Award. She is also the President and founder of the South African Clinician Scientists Society.
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Title: Successful Applicants Panel
Description: Are you a Pre-Med, Pre-Veterinary or Pre-Dental student? Are you wondering what it takes to get into medical, veterinary or dental school? Come and join us at our next panel discussion featuring Hunter College alums and current students who have been accepted into medical, veterinary and dental school! These speakers applied this cycle and they are ready to share their experiences. Listen and learn from their journey (and also score some insider tips)!
Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to meet applicants who have been accepted to top-tier schools such as Weill Cornell, NYU, Duke, Mount Sinai, Columbia and UPenn!
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Title: Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking in Healthcare Settings
Description: Please join us as we welcome Restore NYC, a nonprofit organization working to end sex trafficking in New York. They will be giving a presentation about learning the indicators of human trafficking so that you can help identify a potential trafficking victim, especially as future healthcare providers. Despite the high number of human trafficking victims that seek healthcare treatment, many hospitals and clinics lack formal training for healthcare professionals. Recognizing common signs that a person is possibly a victim of human trafficking can potentially save someone’s life. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED.
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Title: Pre-Health Group Advising
Description: Hunter Pre-Health advisers will hold a group advising sessions for students with Pre-Health questions. This session will be held in a classroom setting and will allow students to collectively ask questions of the Pre-Health advising team and to learn from their Pre-Health peers. All are welcome, especially first-year students!
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Title: Organizing and Writing About Your Experiences
Description: The experiences and personal statement sections bridge the gap between a description of you as a scientist-humanitarian and the analytics provided by the admission test and academic institutions. Your target institution needs to affirm your intellectual and temperament preparedness for the investment that they will make in you. Your academics tell the story of your intellectual journey. Your experiences and personal essay are a window into your non-academic mindset. This workshop aims to help you to organize, write and present your many achievements, your reason for pursuing a career in healthcare and to explain and minimize any flaws that may exist in your applicant profile. This workshop is required for Committee Letter and Letter Packet applicants.
Title: Dentist Speaker Series: Dr. Ethan Moskovic, DDS
Description: Hey, pre-dents! Please join us as Dr. Ethan Moskovic, DDS will provide us with an introduction to dentistry. In this workshop, he will discuss the bases of restorative dentistry with some fun hands-on exercise and exhibits! He will be bringing real dental handpieces for everyone to practice on.
Hale & hearty will be provided
Title: Preparing Your Secondary Essays for Health Profession Applications
Description: This workshop will cover everything you need to know about writing your secondary essays for medical, dental, vet, or other health profession applications, including:
Why secondary essays are a critical component of your health profession application,
•A review of common secondary essay questions,
• Tips for how to write effective secondary essays,
•Tips for what to avoid in writing your secondary essays,
•Organizing the completion of your secondary essays, and
•The timing for submitting your secondary essays.
Sample secondary essays will be reviewed and copies will be available.
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Title: Hunter College Pre-Dental Society Annual Banquet
Description: Joins us for the annual Pre-Dental society dinner. We will also announce the new PDS e-board.
The Hunter College Pre-Dental Society is excited to announce the following speakers for the 2018-2019 End-Of-Year Banquet. We will be welcoming:
Dr. Rose Amable is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, who was born and raised in Lima, Peru. She is a pediatric dentist and a full-time faculty at NYU College of Dentistry. Dr. Rose completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry at Fordham University. Before pursuing her dental education, she conducted stem cell research at the National Institute of Health (NIH) and co-author multiple publications. Dr. Rose received her Doctor in Dental Surgery degree from New York University, where she enjoyed providing dental services and promoting oral health to underserved communities locally and internationally. After graduating, she completed a one-year residency program at Bronx Lebanon Hospital in the Bronx, where she received training in management of dental and facial trauma, as well as in general dentistry. Dr. Rose completed her pediatric dental training at New York University and Bellevue Hospital, where she received extensive training in the treatment of medically compromised children, trauma, orthodontics, craniofacial anomalies and pediatric medicine.Her main goal as a pediatric dentist is to provide her patients with the best care available in a warm, friendly and fun environment.
Dr. Michelle Goldstein: Dr. Goldstein is a pediatric dentist and a full-time faculty at NYU College of Dentistry. Dr. Michelle, as she prefers her patients to call her, received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Brandeis University and completed her dental education at Boston University School of Dental Medicine where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree. In recognition of her outstanding performance throughout her dental education, she was awarded the 2012 Academic Excellence Award at Boston University School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Michelle then left Massachusetts for New York in order to complete specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at NYU College of Dentistry. Throughout her post-graduate education, Dr. Michelle developed a love of outreach dentistry and has traveled both internationally and domestically to provide dental care to children in need. In addition, Dr. Michelle is currently clinical faculty in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at NYU College of Dentistry where she trains future generations of Pediatric Dentists.
She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, is an active American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry member, and is certified in CPR and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) by the American Heart Association. Dr. Michelle’s goal is for every child to have positive and fun experiences at the dentist. In her free time, she enjoys Barre and going to the beach.
Mariya Lelikova is a first year dental student at Touro College of Dental Medicine. She is a Hunter College alumnus, and was the the secretary of the Pre-Dental Society for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Andriy Yusvyak is a first year dental student at Touro College of Dental Medicine. He is a Hunter College alumnus, and was the treasurer of the Pre-Dental Society for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Dress code: Formal
(If you are not dressed appropriately you will not be allowed to enter this event.)
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Title: Creating Your Application School List
Description: Each applicant's medical or dental school list will be different. Creating one goes beyond metrics. As a prospective student, you should take into account the location, the programs they offer, tuition cost as well as their mission statement. Learn how to construct your school list when the time comes to make your school selections.
Target audience: 2019-2020 applicants
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Title: AMCAS 101 – Everything You Need to Know About AMCAS
Description: Join us for a session hosted by the AAMC to have all your AMCAS related questions answered. Students applying in the upcoming cycle are strongly encouraged to attend.
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Title: Dissecting the AMCAS Application of A Successful Applicant: Packaging Yourself For Success
Description: This presentation will cover the anatomy of an AMCAS application. You will receive insights on the application process from a successful 2018-2019 applicant to medical school who has been accepted to several medical schools which include, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Renaissance SOM at Stony Brook University and SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Target audience: 2019-2020 applicants
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Title: Multiple Mini and CASPer Interviews: How to Prepare
Description: A growing number of medical, dental, pharmacy and osteopathic schools of medicine use the Multiple Mini Interview or CASPer methods of selecting applicants to their program. This workshop will explain the goal of the interview formats, what you can expect, what you need to know to be successful, as well as offer a practice scenario, and resources for further exploration. This is a required application planning workshop.
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Title: Multiple Mini and CASPer Interviews: How to Prepare
Description: A growing number of medical, dental, pharmacy and osteopathic schools of medicine use the Multiple Mini Interview or CASPer methods of selecting applicants to their program. This workshop will explain the goal of the interview formats, what you can expect, what you need to know to be successful, as well as offer a practice scenario, and resources for further exploration. This is a required application planning workshop.
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Title: Pre-Health Group Advising for Transfer Students
Description: The Pre-Health Advising Office will hold a group advising session for transfer students. This session will cover the requirements for a Pre-Health file, Committee Letter and address any other questions or concerns you may have. Many successful Pre-Health students begin their careers at community or other colleges and universities. We strongly encourage you to get involved in the Hunter College Pre-Health community.
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Title: Multiple Mini and CASPer Interviews: How to Prepare
Description: A growing number of medical, dental, pharmacy and osteopathic schools of medicine use the Multiple Mini Interview or CASPer methods of selecting applicants to their program. This workshop will explain the goal of the interview formats, what you can expect, what you need to know to be successful, as well as offer a practice scenario, and resources for further exploration. This is a required application planning workshop for Committee Letter and Letter Packet recipients.
Title: Time management for Pre-Health Students
Description: Learning how to effectively manage your time will be one of the most important skills you will need to acquire in order to be successful. Reducing anxiety and procrastination, eliminating cramming, increasing motivation, and gaining extra time are a few of the many advantages of learning how to effectively manage time. Join for this workshop that will help you to maximize your time. This is a required workshop for Pre-Health students. It is also strongly recommended for students who are preparing to apply to professional schools in the upcoming cycle.
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Title: Pre-Health Group Advising
Description: Hunter Pre-health advisers will hold a group advising sessions for students with pre-health questions. This session will be held in a classroom setting and will allow students to collectively ask questions of the pre-health advising team and to learn from their pre-health peers. All are welcome, especially first-year students!
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Title: Preparing Your Secondary Essays for Health Profession Applications
Description: This workshop will cover everything you need to know about writing your secondary essays for medical, dental, vet, or other health profession applications, including:
Why secondary essays are a critical component of your health profession application,
•A review of common secondary essay questions,
• Tips for how to write effective secondary essays,
•Tips for what to avoid in writing your secondary essays,
•Organizing the completion of your secondary essays, and
•The timing for submitting your secondary essays.
Sample secondary essays will be reviewed and copies will be available.
Title: Community Service Volunteering for Pre-Health Students
Description: Jordan Wesley, the Let's Get Ready College Access Managing Director will discuss the importance of community service and will be recruiting volunteers for the program. Let's Get Ready is an educational non-profit offering SAT preparation and application counseling to high school students from underrepresented backgrounds. Volunteers will be trained to serve as tutors and mentors.
This is a required workshop for Pre-Health students.
Title: Effective Communication for Pre-Health Students
Description: Effective communication is an important skill all future healthcare professionals should have.
Effective communication is a key interpersonal skill and learning how we can improve our communication has many benefits. Learn how to communicate more effectively, and how to improve your written and oral communication skills.
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Title: Pre-Health Group Advising for Transfer Students
Description: The Pre-Health Advising Office will hold a group advising session for transfer students. This session will cover the requirements for a Pre-Health file, Committee Letter and address any other questions or concerns you may have. Many successful Pre-Health students begin their careers at community or other colleges and universities. We strongly encourage you to get involved in the Hunter College Pre-Health community.
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Title: Naloxone Training for Pre-Health Students
Description: Naloxone administration is an emergency intervention to prevent opioid overdose. Pre-Health students will get hands-on experience, gain some knowledge about the current opioid crisis and learn how they may help people in their communities. It is also a great experience to include on your health professions graduate school applications.
This training will be conducted by the Manhattan Staten Island Area Health Education Center.
Title: Stress Management for Pre-Health Students
Description: As a pre-med student, stress is an unavoidable part of life. Academics, volunteer hours, extracurricular activities—it all adds up. Unfortunately, many students don’t manage stress well—and struggle as a result. While stress can’t be completely avoided, this workshop will teach you how to reduce stress and anxiety. This workshop is a required workshop for new Pre-Health students. This workshop is also strongly recommended for students who are struggling academically or who are applicants in the current health professions graduate school admissions cycle.
Title: The Medical School Interview
Description: Congratulations! The hard part of the medical school admission process is over. Now, you just have to take advantage of the opportunity and secure your seat in medical school. We believe that preparation is Everything. Our workshop is geared to prepare you for your mock interview with a Pre-Health Advisor and the Big Day at the medical school interview. Our workshop will address the kinds of interviews, what medical schools want, how to prepare for the myriad of questions that may be asked of you, what to wear, and interview preparation strategies.
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Title: Resume Writing and Networking 101 for Pre-Health Students
Description: Resume writing and networking are vital skills for advancing your professional and academic career. Learn how to show off your experience and connect with people who can guide you on your professional path.
If you are planning to apply for volunteering, internships and research opportunities, this workshop is for you.
This is a required workshop for Pre-Health students.
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PPAP 1000-Mentoring 101 for Pre-Health Students
Zoom Video Conference,
Oct 22, 2024
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PPAP 1000-How to Conduct a Systematic Review
Zoom Video Conference,
Oct 23, 2024
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Pre-Health Study Abroad Virtual Advising Sessions
Zoom Video Conference,
Oct 23, 2024
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PPAP 1000- Stress Management for Pre-Health Students
Zoom Video Conference,
Oct 29, 2024
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PPAP 1000—Community Service 101 for Pre-Health Students—Matriculate & DOROT
Zoom Video Conference,
Oct 30, 2024
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