Title: New York City Fire Department CPR Training

Description: The FDNY Free CPR Program offers New Yorkers a 30-minute class on compressions-only CPR (please note, this program does not offer CPR certification at this time). The free classes are taught throughout the year by certified FDNY EMS personnel at various locations. To date, the program has successfully trained thousands of New Yorkers in this lifesaving technique. The course offers the following: • Basic instruction on performing hands-only CPR • Basic instruction on how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) • Practice mannequins for use during class and take-home instruction for follow-up practice. Medical Trauma First Aid Training The presentation will focus on how to respond when someone presents to a medical organization following a sexual assault or domestic violence incident. I will discuss the health-related options, including timeframes for forensic exams and prophylaxis. This will include a discussion on what trauma-informed care entails and how to use it in your practice. This will allow a deeper understanding of the existing resources, as well as allow one to be more confident that they can respond and engage in a way that is helpful and empathic.

Title: College of Optometry at Western University of Health Science Information Session

Description: Join the Pre-Optometry Society of Hunter College to learn more about: - optometry school admission requirements - tips on how to become a competitive applicant - network with admission representative and other optometry applicants - explore the opportunities a career in optometry has to offer This will be a great opportunity to network with admission representative and to ask any personal questions regarding your transcripts.

Title: Mental Health: The Unspoken Pre-Health Requirement

Description: This event is an interactive talk given by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on Campus at Hunter College. Following our mission of establishing a supportive community on campus and destigmatizing mental illness, we are going to talk about major issues a typical college student may be dealing with: depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. By discussing situations and stories that may sound way too familiar to students, particularly in Pre-Health field, we are hoping to communicate a better understanding of importance of one’s mental health, and increase one’s knowledge on things one can do to help themselves. We will be discussing these topics in the context of the environment a Pre-Health student would usually find themselves to be in, and will touch upon some specific examples such as starting school as a Pre-Health student; stigma in minority communities, as well as medical fields; self-medication; and others.

Title: Medical Trauma First Aid Training

Description: Immediate Response of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence & Trauma-Informed Care for Health Providers The presentation will focus on how to respond when someone presents to a medical organization following a sexual assault or domestic violence incident. I will discuss the health-related options, including timeframes for forensic exams and prophylaxis. This will include a discussion on what trauma-informed care entails and how to use it in your practice. This will provide a deeper understanding of the existing resources, as well as allow one to be more confident that they can respond and engage in a way that is helpful and empathic.

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!

Title: Naloxone Training

Description: Naloxone training & advocacy for widespread access to overdose education and training in how to administer naloxone, the life-saving antidote for opioid-associated overdose. Naloxone training seeks to increase the number of lives saved by bystanders and professional first responders (police officers, firefighters, and EMTs).

Title: Trauma First Aid Training

Description: We will discuss the main causes of death in emergency care and learn how to manage the three preventable causes of death; which are hemorrhaging, airway compromise, and tension pneumothorax. In addition, we will go over the different phases of initial care from point of injury through medical evacuation. We will have demonstrations of some medical equipment and hands on skills.

Title: Suturing Clinic

Description: Come and learn how to suture. The term “suture” is used to refer both to a specific technique for closing a wound, in which the sides of the wound are stitched together, and to the individual stitches involved in the wound closure. This is a hands-on workshop. You will be given the opportunity to practice suturing. Start perfecting your suturing skills today! Seats are limited. RSVP TODAY.

Title: Hunter Health Professions Day Allied Health Professions Panel Speaker Session

Description: The Allied Health Professions Panel Speaker Session will feature health professionals in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic Medicine, Creative Arts/Music Therapy and more. Immediately following the Panel Speaker Sessions you are invited to join us for a Health Professions Luncheon from 2:10 pm to 3:00 pm.

Title: Hunter Health Professions Day Medical Professions Panel Speaker Session

Description: The Medical Professions Panel Speaker Session will feature health professionals in Dentistry, Podiatry, Pharmacy, MD/ Ph.D., Physician Assistant and more. Immediately following the Panel Speaker Sessions you are invited to join us for a Health Professions Luncheon from 2:10 pm to 3:00 pm.

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: Pre-Health Discussion Forum: Public Health; why is it important?

Description: Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing and responding to infectious diseases. Overall, public health is concerned with protecting the health of entire populations. These populations can be as small as a local neighborhood, or as big as an entire country or region of the world. Public health professionals try to prevent problems from happening or recurring through implementing educational programs, recommending policies, administering services and conducting research—in contrast to clinical professionals like doctors and nurses, who focus primarily on treating individuals after they become sick or injured. Public health also works to limit health disparities. A large part of public health is promoting healthcare equity, quality, and accessibility. Join us for a discussion on why public health practice is important and how it can influence a physicians clinical practice. Please read the attached article.

Title: Gatekeeper Training

Description: Gatekeeper training is a workshop that is meant to help members of the Hunter College community be able to better identify signs of emotional distress in other students and once these signs have been identified, to learn ways in order to best approach conversations with students to support them and connect them to supportive resources available to them here on campus. The major goals of this training are the following; · Increase competence and confidence in knowing when and how to: identify at-risk/struggling students, effectively engage them in discussion and refer them for additional support/help · Increase knowledge of support resources available to all students at Hunter College including those who have identified students who are at-risk/struggling ( CWS, BRT, Public Safety), when it’s appropriate to reach out to each and how to do so · Raise awareness of the valuable and unique position gatekeepers are in to connect students to needed help and support.

Title: 2019-2020 Committee Letter Application Workshop for Post Bacc Certificate Students

Description: THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR STUDENTS IN THE POST-BACC CERTIFICATE PROGRAM ONLY. The Committee Letter workshop organized by the Pre-Health Post Bacc advisor to provide each applicant or reapplicant with valuable information about preparing your Committee Letter Application and your medical, dental 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 a committee letter you must attend this workshop. This is MANDATORY Post Bacc certificate program students.

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: Prestigious Scholarships Information Session for Pre-Health Freshmen & Sophomores

Description: Come and hear about fellowship opportunities and why they are important to your future as a scientist and health professional. Stephen Lassonde, Director of Hunter’s Office of Prestigious Scholarships & Fellowships will discuss individual fellowships, internships, and the elements of the application process.

Title: Community Service for Pre-Health Students

Description: The Senior Director for Community Health at the American Heart Association’s will conduct a community service workshop. This presentation will also provide a walk-through of the American Heart Association’s mission, programs, volunteer opportunities and community events. It will include a discussion of the role of the volunteer in efforts to improve the heart health for all communities. The objective this event is also to deepen your understanding of the American Heart Association and to share how your involvement will have a significant impact in saving lives! This is a required workshop for Pre-Health students.

Title: Update Letters & Letters of Intent Workshop

Description: Just when you thought you were done with applications, there is still more to do! Come to this workshop to learn when it is appropriate to inform health professional schools of new information that may enhance your chances for admission. This workshop will also cover when to send a letter of intent to the school that is your top choice. We will review how to write update letters and letters of intent and sample letters will be provided. This workshop is highly recommended for students who are applying to health professions schools in the 2018-2019 cycle.

Title: Hunter Pre-Health Student Organization Open House

Description: Pre Health Organization presents their Open House. Come by and meet with the entire e-board. We will discuss the pre-health track, pre-health file, upcoming events, weekly mentoring among many other things. This will be a great opportunity for new pre-health students to get to know the e-board better and build connections.

Title: SNMA MAPS-Minority Association of Pre-medical Students Open House

Description: Join Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) for its first official event of the semester. Learn about shadowing, mentoring, research, and academic opportunities that will benefit you greatly as pre-medical students.As the oldest and largest pre-medical club, our events will provide you the support you need to get through the four long years at Hunter, and attendance of our events will give you credit and hours that are required. We will be serving a continental breakfast.

Title: Prestigious Scholarships Information Session for Pre-Health Juniors & Seniors

Description: Come to hear about fellowship opportunities and why they are important to your future as a scientist and health professional. Stephen Lassonde, Director of Hunter’s Office of Prestigious Scholarships & Fellowships will discuss individual fellowships, internships, and the elements of the application process.

Title: SUNY College of Optometry Information Session

Description: Join the Pre-Optometry Society of Hunter College to learn more about: - optometry school admission requirements - tips on how to become a competitive applicant - network with admission representative and other optometry applicants - explore the opportunities a career in optometry has to offer This will be a great opportunity to network with admission representative and to ask any personal questions regarding your transcripts.

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!

Title: 4th Annual Pre-Health Summer Enrichment, Internships and Research Programs Fair

Description: Programs Represented Include: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Diversity Student Summer Research Opportunity Program Columbia University - Mailman School of Public Health Biostatistics Epidemiology Summer Training (BEST) Program Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Summer Health Professions Education Program Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SHPEP) Emergency Medical Associates Gateways to Laboratory summer program HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Summer Undergraduate Research Program Mentoring In Medicine Emergency Department Clinical Exposure & Mentoring Program NERA MedPrep New York University Langone Health Project Healthcare New York University Langone Health Research Associates New York University Langone Health Patient Advocacy Volunteers in Emergency Research Services (PAVERS) PrIMER - Program to inspire minority undergraduate students in environmental health research at Columbia University - Mailman School of Public Health Scribe America SHIP - Summer Health Internship Program/ Health Career Summer Club Summer Clinical Oncology Research Experience (SCORE) SUNY College of Optometry CSTEP Summer Academic Program Weill Cornell Medical College ACCESS Summer Research Program Weill Cornell Medical College Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program for Premedical Students

Title: Clinical Volunteering 101 for Pre-Health Students

Description: Shari Sirkin Kaplan, the Volunteer Program Director 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: FlexMed Early Assurance Program Application Preparation Workshop

Description: This workshop will review the requirements for application to the FlexMed Early Assurance Program of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS). This workshop will specifically focus on how to write the FlexMed essays. A step-by-step analysis of what to discuss in each essay response and how to organize your essay responses will be reviewed. The workshop will also prepare you for the interview. The types of questions you should be prepared to answer and how to be a strong applicant will be covered. Hunter College sophomores who are currently applying or are planning to apply to the Flex-Med Program at ISMMS are strongly encouraged to attend. You will also have the opportunity to speak with successful FlexMed applicant Christina Marshall. This workshop is a collaboration between Hunter College Macaulay Honors College and the Pre-Health Professions Advising Office.

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: New York Institute of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions Presentation

Description: David C. Oroza, Assistant Director of Admissions at New York Institute of Osteopathic Medicine will give an admissions presentation that will cover topics such as; the Osteopathic medical school admissions process. He will also discuss the early interview option for Hunter College students applying in the upcoming application cycle.

Title: Chiropractic Medicine 101:New York Chiropractic College Information Session

Description: What is Chiropractic Medicine? Chiropractic focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Join us for an informative presentation by Bri Printup from the Admissions Office at New York Chiropractic College.

Title: 2019-2020 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 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. This is MANDATORY for all first-time applicants as well as re-applicants who would like to have previously submitted Committee Letters updated. Committee Letter Document Requirement 1. 8-10 course evaluations- You must have at least 3 course evaluations from science courses (one from Biology, one from Chemistry, and one from Physics preferred). 2. 6 letters of recommendation- You must have one letter from a Hunter science (biology, chemistry or physics) faculty member, one letter from a clinical supervisor/doctor and, one from a research supervisor. 3. The 8-10 course evaluations and 6 letters of recommendation must all be submitted by February 1st, 2019.