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.

Title: The New York Academy of Sciences Volunteering Opportunities Information Session

Description: Alex Orak of the New York Academy of Sciences will recruit Hunter College students to volunteer. This is a great opportunity for pre-health students to give back to their communities by volunteering their time and giving back to NYC’s underserved communities in a meaningful manner. Additionally, this are opportunities for professional development, improvement of communication skills, and to expand networking capital. Tentative outline: - Introduction (about the Academy, mission/history/200th anniversary, importance of STEM) - AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate Position - AmeriCorps VISTA – 1 year full-term position - Afterschool STEM Mentoring Program Brief list of benefits: - AmeriCorps VISTA members will receive education award or an end of service cash stipend, orientation and training, living allowance, AmeriCorps Network participation - The Academy will additionally cover transportation expenses, phone service bill, all individuals who participate will receive The New York Academy of Sciences membership that will allow students to attend events and conferences

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 and transfer students!

Title: Pre-Health Clubs and Organizations Fair

Description: This is an opportunity for Hunter College students to learn about all the Pre-Health clubs and organizations that are active on campus. Representatives from each of the clubs will be on hand to offer information about their organization. Get involved in the Pre-Health community and boost your applicant profile by joining a Pre-Health club today!

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 us for this workshop that will help you to maximize your time. This workshop is strongly recommended for students who are strongly recommended for all Pre-Health students.

Title: Interviewing 101 for Pre-Health Students: Applicant Interviews

Description: This workshop will help you prepare for the admissions interview process for Dental, Medical, Optometry, Podiatry and Veterinary schools. The target audience for this workshop are students currently applying to medical, dental, veterinary and other graduate level health related programs. Topics will include: What Interviewers are looking for Attitude and Effort Body Language Research The Mock Interview Types of Interviews Thank You Notes We will address your concerns about the nature of med, dental, and vet school interviews. Included will be a review of common mistakes and tips on how best to prepare.

Title: Spanish and Community Health in Latin America Study Abroad Information Session

Description: Dr. Jorge Nowalski will discuss the Spanish and Community Health summer program in Costa Rica. Hunter College joins forces with the International Center for Development Studies (ICDS) and Hospital Clinica Biblica to offer students planning to enter health professions a six-week program, which will provide them the opportunity to explore health care issues in a developing country while furthering their Spanish language skills and gaining an understanding of the life and culture of Costa Rica. The Spanish for Health Sciences offers two levels of Spanish language instruction, intermediate and advanced. Students will be placed in the appropriate level based on an oral placement exam taken upon arrival. The course will prepare students to interview patients, complete patients' files and medical reports, and read texts of medical relevance effectively. The Health Care in Latin America course is intended to create a unique experience for students interested in Latin American and Caribbean Health issues. The course will focus on public health assessment strategies. Through the course, students will be exposed to current challenges facing Latin America and the Caribbean and reach an understanding of the way global public health issues unfold in the region. As part of the program students will visit various types of clinics, as well as other points of medical service.

Title: Pre-Health Discussion Forum: Health Insurance and Paying for Healthcare

Description: American healthcare system has some of the most advanced interventions and state of the art care that translates into better treatment of chronic disease and improved cancer outcomes, yet among developed countries it has greatest health care spending along with poorest health system performance. In the inaugural club meeting, participants are invited to discuss the state of American healthcare and potential solutions in the context of accessibility, insurance, and policy. Discussion Questions: Although a majority do, why don’t ALL physicians support a single-payer healthcare system? Take an evidence-based stand for or against a single-payer healthcare system. Given that the US healthcare system ranks very high for costs and very low for health outcomes, propose beneficial alternatives to the current systems. Join us for an in-depth discussion. The discussion is strongly recommended for all Pre-Health students.

Title: The National University of Natural Medicine Information Session

Description: Amber Timm will discuss graduate programs at the National University of Natural Medicine. The university is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and offers a number of graduate and professional programs focused in integrative medicine, including Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Master of Science in Oriental Medicine, Master of Science in Integrative Medicine Research, Master of Science in Integrative Mental Health, Master of Science in Sports Medicine, Master of Science in Global Health, and Master of Science in Nutrition.

Title: Pre-Health Group Advising

Description: Hunter Pre-Health advisers will hold 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!

Title: Stress management for Pre-Health Students

Description: As a premed 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 current applicants to medical, dental and optometry school.

Title: Application Planning 101

Description: This workshop will offer a step-by-step detailed action plan for students to follow with the intention of providing them with the framework for a strong and comprehensive application. The workshop will break down the students’ responsibilities as an applicant by year, and provide different scenarios and paths that perhaps they haven’t considered but that will lead to a more competitive application.

Title: Information Sessions for Prospective Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Students

Description: Fall 2018 Pre-Health Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program Application