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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
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Title: Everything You Need to Know about Being a Pre-Health Student
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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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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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Title: Clinical Volunteering 101 for Pre-Health Students
Description: Carley Howay, CARE Volunteer Coordinator at Mount Sinai Hospital will be conducting a workshop about clinical volunteering and will also recruit students to serve as volunteers in the Emergency Department. This is a highly sought after placement for anyone interested in pursuing an education and career in health. This is a required workshop for Pre-Health students.
Title: Stop the Bleed training for Pre-Health Students
Description: The ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding in someone who is injured and effectively assist that person can save a life. A person can bleed to death in under five minutes, and it often takes longer than that for medical personnel to arrive. Members of the public can be the difference between life and death in a trauma situation if they know what to do. STOP THE BLEED is a program that teaches basic bleeding-control techniques including wound packing and tourniquet applications. This program is usually taught to medical students however we have the opportunity for Hunter College students to learn these techniques in classes taught by physicians from Weill Cornell Medicine. There is also the option to receive a certificate at the end of the training.
During Stop the Bleed training, you will learn how to:
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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: Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Admissions Presentation
Description: John Nwafor, Associate Director of Admissions at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine will give an admissions presentation that will cover topics such as; the veterinary school admissions process, being a competitive applicant and personal statement.
The Mission of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, an AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) accredited school is to provide the best learning environment to prepare students to become members and leaders of the worldwide public and professional healthcare team, advancing human and animal health (One Health) through research and knowledge exchange.
To provide a relevant and stimulating learning environment to equip veterinary students to become practice- and career-ready graduates
To embrace diversity and offer students from a wide range of backgrounds the opportunity to follow their chosen career in veterinary medicine
To serve society through strategic and impactful research into safe food production and control of emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases in developing countries and beyond
To involve students in the work of our Research Centers, to foster a thirst for knowledge to improve the health and welfare of humans and animals through observation, investigation, and research
To educate graduate students to become successful contributors to the knowledge economy, through advanced training in areas strategically important to global health
The Hunter Pre-Vet Club will provide refreshments.
Title: Becoming a Competitive Applicant
Description: Dr. Elizabeth Wilson-Anstey, Assistant Dean at Weill Cornell Medicine and Hunter College alum, will give an admissions presentation that will cover topics such as; the medical school admissions process, being a competitive applicant and personal statement. We strongly recommend that students who are planning to apply in the upcoming application cycle attend this event.
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Title: Professionalism 101 for Pre-Health Students
Description: This workshop teaches you professional etiquette that will help you to be successful in your academic and professional life. Topics include:
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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: Networking 101 for Pre-Health Students
Description: The ability to network effectively is key to your success as a Pre-Health student. Networking 101 will help you to learn how to present yourself effectively in classes, in interviews, business/social settings or simply when you walk into a room.
You will learn:
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
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: Networking 101 for Pre-Health Students
Description: The ability to network effectively is key to your success as a Pre-Health student. Networking 101 will help you to learn how to present yourself effectively in classes, in interviews, business/social settings or simply when you walk into a room.
You will learn:
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: 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.
Title: The MCAT: what to expect and how to prepare for it
Description: So, you've gone through your premed courses, taken your prereqs, done clinical volunteering and research, and are now eyeing your future career as a physician. There's just one problem. You still have to take your MCATs... This Pre-Health event, presented by a Hunter College student who scored a 520+ on the MCAT, is designed to help you figure out how you can structure your own prep so you can score your target scores on the MCAT.
Title: Student Doctor Speaker Series-Sharon Pang
Description: Join us for an engaging discussion with Sharon Pang. Sharon is currently a second-year medical student at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She graduated from the Macaulay Honors program at Hunter College in 2017 with a major in Biochemistry and Religion, and a minor in Human Rights.
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Title: How To Get An A In Organic Chemistry
Description: This workshop will give a brief overview of Organic Chemistry I & II. What to expect and how to study for these courses.
Students who will be taking Organic Chemistry I & II in the upcoming 2019-2020 academic year are encouraged to attend.
Title: Stop the Bleed training for Pre-Health Students
Description: The ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding in someone who is injured and effectively assist that person can save a life. A person can bleed to death in under five minutes, and it often takes longer than that for medical personnel to arrive. Members of the public can be the difference between life and death in a trauma situation if they know what to do. STOP THE BLEED is a program that teaches basic bleeding-control techniques including wound packing and tourniquet applications. This program is usually taught to medical students however we have the opportunity for Hunter College students to learn these techniques in classes taught by physicians from Weill Cornell Medicine. There is also the option to receive a certificate at the end of the training.
During Stop the Bleed training, you will learn how to:
Determine if an area is safe for you to proceed toward a victim to provide assistance
Identify any nearby tools to assist you such as a publicly placed bleeding control kit or everyday items that can be used to control bleeding.
Use your hands to apply direct pressure at the site of the wound to stop bleeding
Pack a deep wound with cloth or gauze to control bleeding
Correctly apply a tourniquet to an injured limb to stop bleeding
Keep the victim calm until help arrives
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Title: Fall 2019 Pre-Health Transfer Student Orientation
Description: The Pre-Health Transfer Student Orientation is designed to provide detailed information to transfer students who are new to Hunter College about the Pre-Health program.
The path of a Pre-Health undergraduate can be challenging, and being an incoming transfer student can make it even more challenging. This is why we're here to help!
Topics to be covered include:
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Title: How To Get An A In General Chemistry
Description: This workshop will give a brief overview of General Chemistry I & II. What to expect and how to study for these courses.
Students who will be taking General Chemistry I & II in the upcoming 2019-2020 academic year are encouraged to attend.
Title: How To succeed in Biochemistry
Description: This workshop will give a brief overview of Biochemistry I and II (CHEM 376/377) and Biological Chemistry (Bio 300/301). What to expect and how to study for these courses.
This workshop will be presented by Rana Mekawy (Previous Biochemistry I & II Tutor and TA) and Besmira Alija (Biology Tutor and TA) who succeeded in BIO 300/301.
Students who will be taking Biochemistry (CHEM 376/377) & Biological Chemistry (BIO 300/301) in the upcoming 2019-2020 academic year are encouraged to attend.
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Title: Fall 2019 Pre-Health Freshmen Orientation
Description: The Pre-Health Freshmen Orientation for students entering Hunter College in Fall 2019, is designed to provide detailed information to students who are new to Hunter College about the Pre-Health Professions Program.
Topics to be covered include:
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Title: How To Get An A In General Biology
Description: This workshop will give a brief overview of General Biology I & II. What to expect and how to study for these courses.
Students who will be taking General Biology I & II in the upcoming 2019-2020 academic year are encouraged to attend.
Title: How to succeed as a Pre-Health student at Hunter College Panel Discussion
Description: Join us for a panel discussion with current undergraduates and Post Bacc students who will share tips and techniques on how to succeed as a Pre-Health student. Pre-Health students must achieve a grade of B or better in all science courses, engage in research and gain clinical exposure in order to be considered competitive applicants. Come and hear how other Pre-Health students balance these commitments while juggling their academic and extracurricular activities.
This panel discussion is strongly recommended for new freshmen, transfer and Post Baccs students.
Title: Fall 2019 Pre-Med Parents' Orientation
Description: Pre-Med parents want what is best for their children, our students. This workshop is geared to help students and parents understand the deferred gratification entailed in obtaining a degree in the health professions and to bridge the gap between parents’ desire for a better life for their offspring and the student’s desire to pursue their passion. This workshop will be split between two panels: a panel of students will share their experiences and the second panel of admissions professionals and academic advisors will help to guide parents through the maze called the Pre-Med Journey.
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Title: Fall 2019 Pre-Health Freshmen Make-up Orientation
Description: The Pre-Health Freshmen Orientation is for students entering Hunter College in fall 2019, is designed to provide detailed information to students who are new to Hunter College about the Pre-Health Professions Program.
Topics to be covered include:
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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.
Title: 2020-2021 Committee Letter Application Workshop
Description: The Committee Letter workshop organized by the Pre-Health Office to provide each undergraduate applicant or re-applicant with valuable information about preparing your Committee Letter Application and your medical, dental, optometry, podiatry or veterinary school application. This includes guidelines for preparing personal statements and other parts of the application. These guidelines are presented to help applicants to craft their personal statements and other parts of their Committee Letter Application.
In order to submit a Committee Letter Application and receive either a committee letter or letter packet, you must attend one of the workshops.
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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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