Congratulations! You are considering a challenging and rewarding professional goal and we wish you every success. To help you adequately prepare for these careers, you must begin early in your UB career in order to build your record of academic and personal accomplishments.

Spring 2008 Workshops

So, You Want to Be a Doctor, Dentist, Vet, Chiropractor, Optometrist or Podiatrist?

If you are a freshmen or sophomore or perhaps just beginning to think about applying to the professional health schools (e.g., medical school, vet school, dental school), come to this workshop to learn what you can be doing NOW to prepare. Learn how you can become a competitive applicant for admission to these schools.

Date Time Location
Thurs., January 31 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. Room 145A Student Union
Wed., February 6 1:00 - 1:50 p.m. Room 145A Student Union
Thurs., February 21 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Room 145A Student Union

Financing a Medical/Dental Education

You are excited about the prospect of attending one of the professional health schools but are not sure how you will pay for it! Additionally, you need to think about budgeting and living within your means. If this describes you, be sure to attend this workshop and receive valuable information regarding financing your advanced education. Experts who specialize in medical and dental financial aid from the Office of Financial Aid Services will be speaking and detailed handouts will be distributed.

Date Time Location
Tues., February 5 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Room 145A Student Union

Take the "Prehealth Challenge"

If you are a prehealth interested student at UB, join us in this newer endeavor to help students learn about what it takes to be competitive for admisison to the professional health schools. Test your knowledge and learn from others in a fun and casual atmosphere. Be eligible to win prizes! Any one in the audience can volunteer to participate on a team. Pizza and refreshments will be served!

Date Time Location
Wed., March 5 4:45 - 6:00 p.m. 330 Student Union

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Last updated: May 09 2008 19:46:23.

Any Questions?

Please be sure to review the listing of workshops. Many of your questions will be answered at these sessions!

To set an appointment to see a prehealth advisor; please see Scheduling Prehealth Appointments. Check here first to be sure you are making an appointment with the appropriate advisor for you. Then just stop by 109 Norton Hall or call 716-645-6013 to schedule your meeting. As the appointments are generally 30 minutes in length, please think about bringing a list of questions to be sure all your concerns are covered.