Title: The Doctor Speaker Series-Dr. Maurice Hinson

Description: Join us for an engaging discussion with Dr. Maurice Hinson. Maurice D. Hinson, MD is a Resident Physician in Internal Medicine at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Hinson received his BA in Neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University. It was there that he discovered his passion for research and mentoring- having engaged in several research projects at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institute and co-founding the Brotherhood Mentoring Program, a student run organization created to mentor African American male youth from an inner city Baltimore high school. After graduating Hopkins, He went on to perform research at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in the Department of Neonatology, where his work culminated with the publication of several peer reviewed articles and receipt of several nationally recognized awards, including the Young Investigator award from the Eastern Society of Pediatric Research. After completing a post baccalaureate at Drexel University, he received his MD from the Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM).

Title: Fall 2017 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program New Student Orientation

Description: Congratulations on your acceptance to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Health Careers Preparation. The next step is to attend our mandatory orientation session. Aim to arrive no later than 5:15PM, in order to check in before the session begins. There will be an informal gathering with current Post-Baccalaureates immediately following the official presentation. At the orientation session you will have the opportunity to meet current Post-Baccalaureates and the Pre-Health Advising office staff, learn more about registration and other Hunter procedures, and get answers to any additional questions that you may have. We look forward to meeting you, and welcome to Hunter College.

Title: MD/PhD Talk with Weill Cornell Medical Student Michelina Stoddard

Description: Join us for an engaging discussion with Michelina Stoddard. Miki is a 5th year MD/PhD student (Entering class of 2012) in the Tri-Institutional MD/PhD Program at Weill Cornell Medical College. She graduated from the University of Washington in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in neurobiology after transferring from Seattle Central Community College. Miki is the first person in her family to attend college, and having grown up in a socioeconomically disadvantaged environment, understands firsthand the challenges associated with becoming a first-generation medical student. Her professional interests include forensic pathology, inflammation and innate immunity, advocacy for students belonging to groups that are under-represented in medicine, and mentoring 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: Information Sessions for Prospective Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Students

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

Title: How to Survive The First year of Medical School Panel Discussion

Description: Join us for a discussion with Hunter Macaulay and Yalow Scholar alums, who are current medical students at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and Weill Cornell Medical College. They will talk about the first year of medical school and answer questions about the application process.

Title: Everything You Need to Know about Being a Pre-Health Student

Description: This workshop is geared towards students who are interested in going on to professional health care programs of medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary and podiatric medicine. This workshop is designed to ensure students learn the basic information and can begin meeting the requirements for competitive application. Topics include: • Academic Expectations • Prerequisite courses • How to develop your Pre-Health Portfolio • Characteristics of a Competitive Applicant To register with the Pre-Health Advising Office and to start a Pre-Health file, your attendance is REQUIRED.

Title: ScribeAmerica Information Session

Description: Marichelle Pita,Hiring Manager for ScribeAmerica (a company that hires and trains Medical Scribe for Physicians) will recruit students to work as Medical Scribes. The role of a scribe is to closely collaborate with their assigned physician by documenting the history of each patient evaluated, the doctor’s physical examination, the results of laboratory/radiological studies ordered, and the eventual diagnosis and disposition. Becoming a scribe provides the student with first rate exposure to medical terminology, disease processes, emergency procedures, medications, and the medical decision making process performed by the physicians. This job is not for everyone; the complexity of the material and fast-paced environment necessitate that only the sharpest and most motivated students succeed as a scribe. We are looking for dependable and hard working employees that have a desire for an eventual career in medicine, or are interested in learning more about careers in medicine. There are multiple shifts, both day and night and each shift consists of following a single physician, usually lasting 8-12 hours. It is expected that each scribe can commit to 2 shifts per week for at least 2 years. Paid classroom & clinical training is provided. The training is extensive and intense. Each employee will have multiple training sessions both in the classroom and the emergency department during which we teach the flow of the emergency room, extensive medical terminology, and appropriate medical/legal documentation.

Title: Clinical Volunteering 101 for Pre-Health Students

Description: Shari Sirkin Kaplan, the C.A.R.E. (Care and Respect for Elders in Emergencies) volunteer program director at Mount Sinai Hospital will be conducting 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: Pre-Health Group Advising

Description: unter 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: 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.