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), 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 by knowing the required courses, information about clinical experiences, recommendation letters and admissions' tests. You also want to begin to reflect upon 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
Thurs., Sept 17 11:30 - 12:20 p.m. 111 Norton
Wed., Sept 23 4:00 - 4:50 p.m. Meet at 17 Norton - Co-sponsored by Undergrad Academies
Thurs., Oct 1 3:00-3:50 p.m. 111 Norton
Tues., Oct 6 2:00 - 2:50 p.m. 111 Norton
Wed., Oct 14 11:00-11:50 a.m. 111 Norton
Thurs., Oct 29 3:30-4:20 p.m. 111 Norton
Mon., Nov 2 4:00-4:50 p.m. Meet at Norton 17 - Co-sponsored by Undergrad Academies
Wed., Nov 11 3:00-3:50 p.m. 111 Norton
Thurs., Nov 19 12:30-1:20 p.m. 111 Norton
Thurs., Dec 3 2:00-2:50 p.m. 111 Norton

Prehealth Committee/veCollect Information Sessions

NOTE: System will open for UB in early November 2010

 

If you are planning on using the services of the Prehealth Committee for the April 2010 deadline, you MUST attend one of the several Prehealth Committee/veCollect workshops offered from October 2009 to March 2010. Please note that only the fall semester workshop dates are noted below. After you attend, you can then become a registered veCollect user and be able to have individual letters of recommendation submitted to our office on your behalf. If you are planning on applying to the professional health schools at some later time and wish to be able to have letters submitted for you any time soon (for some later, future application), you may come to workshop as well. These sessions are not limited to juniors; freshmen and sophomore students may also attend so that recommendation letters can be submitted to our office on your behalf.

 

Date Time Location
Wed., Oct 7 4:00-5:00 p.m. 145C Student Union
Tues., Oct 13 3:30-4:30 p.m. 145D Student Union
Thurs., Oct 22 9:30-10:30 a.m. 330 Student Union
Wed., Oct 28 2:00-3:00 p.m. 330 Student Union
Tues., Nov 3 2:00-3:00 p.m. 145C Student Union
Thurs., Nov 12 3:30-4:30 p.m. 145C Student Union
Wed., Nov 18 11:00-12:00 p.m. 145D Student Union

 

Interview Like a "Pro" for the Professional Health Schools

How you interview is an important part 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., Sept 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

International Students and Professional Health School Admission

Are you an international student interested in the professional health schools of medicine, dentistry, optometry, etc? Do you know the considerations regarding admission in the US and considerations regarding financing a professional school education? Come to this workshop to be fully informed about the important issues associated with professional health school admission in the US for international applicants.

Date Time Location
Wed., Nov 4 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 145A Student Union

Preparing for Fall 2011 Application to the Professional Health Schools

Are you ready to apply for admission in Fall of 2011? Do you know what you need to do to submit a complete and competitive application? The Prehealth Committee process? The timelines? Get an overview of the APPLICATION CYCLE for ALL (medical, dental, optometry, podiatry, chiropractic, vet) the professional health schools for fall 2011. A detailed handout will be distributed describing: your responsibilities, key deadlines, information regarding your personal statement, admissions' tests, etc. Important information for ALL applicants!

Date Time Location
Thurs., Nov 19 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 145C Student Union

Last updated: November 22 2009 02:49:25.