Congratulations! You are considering a challenging and rewarding professional goal and we wish you every success. To help you adequately prepare for these very competitive career fields, you must begin early in order to build your record of academic and personal accomplishments. Please consider attending any of our workshops as listed below. Workshop listings will change across fall and spring semesters, so be sure to consult this page before each fall and spring semester.
Fall 2009 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, etc.), come to this workshop to learn what you can be doing NOW to prepare. Learn how you can become a strong applicant for admission to these highly competitive schools by knowing the required courses, information about clinical experiences, recommendation letters and admissions' tests. You also want to begin to reflect on your personal characteristics and consider how these relate to being a health professional.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tues., Sept 8 | 3:30 - 4:20 p.m. | 145A Student Union |
| Wed., Sept 17 | 11:30 - 12:20 p.m. | 111 Norton |
| Wed., Sept 23 | 4:00 - 4:50 p.m. | 17 Norton - Co-sponsored by Undergrad Academies |
- Register Online
- Please go to the "Workshops" tab to see full listing of this workshop for fall 2009.
Interview Like A "Pro" for the Professional Health Schools
How you interview is an important piece of the professional health school admissions' process. Learn strategies to interview like a "pro" from UB's prehealth advisors and an interview specialist from Career Services. Hear from a panel of students who have successfully interviewed for admission to the professional health schools.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed., September 16 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | 145A Student Union |
What Are Post-bac Programs and What Do I Need to Know About them?
As admission to the professional health schools (e.g., medicine, dentistry) becomes increasingly competitive, a greater number of applicants are enrolling in post-bac (post-baccalaureate) programs to help enhance their academic credentials. Consider attending this workshop to learn about the various types of post-bac programs that exist, how to research them, and subsequently make a truly informed decision about the various ways you can increase your credentials to be a competitive applicant.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thurs., Oct 29 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | 330 Student Union |
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Last updated: November 22 2009 02:44:14.