Title: Pre-Health Group Advising for Transfer Students

Description: The Pre-Health Advising Office will hold a group advising session for transfer students. This session will cover the requirements for a Pre-Health file, Committee Letter and address any other questions or concerns you may have. Many successful Pre-Health students begin their careers at community or other colleges and universities. We strongly encourage you to get involved in the Hunter College Pre-Health community.

Title: The Medical School Interview

Description: Congratulations! The hard part of the medical school admission process is over. Now, you just have to take advantage of the opportunity and secure your seat in medical school. We believe that preparation is Everything. Our workshop is geared to prepare you for your mock interview with a Pre-Health Advisor and the Big Day at the medical school interview. Our workshop will address the kinds of interviews, what medical schools want, how to prepare for the myriad of questions that may be asked of you, what to wear, and interview preparation strategies.

Title: The MCAT: what to expect and how to prepare for it

Description: So, you've gone through your premed courses, taken your prereqs, done clinical volunteering and research, and are now eyeing your future career as a physician. There's just one problem. You still have to take your MCATs... This Pre-Health event, presented by a Hunter College student who scored a 520+ on the MCAT, is designed to help you figure out how you can structure your own prep so you can score your target scores on the MCAT.

Title: Student Doctor Speaker Series-Sharon Pang

Description: Join us for an engaging discussion with Sharon Pang. Sharon is currently a second-year medical student at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She graduated from the Macaulay Honors program at Hunter College in 2017 with a major in Biochemistry and Religion, and a minor in Human Rights.

Title: How To Get An A In Organic Chemistry

Description: This workshop will give a brief overview of Organic Chemistry I & II. What to expect and how to study for these courses. Students who will be taking Organic Chemistry I & II in the upcoming 2019-2020 academic year are encouraged to attend.

Title: Stop the Bleed training for Pre-Health Students

Description: The ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding in someone who is injured and effectively assist that person can save a life. A person can bleed to death in under five minutes, and it often takes longer than that for medical personnel to arrive. Members of the public can be the difference between life and death in a trauma situation if they know what to do. STOP THE BLEED is a program that teaches basic bleeding-control techniques including wound packing and tourniquet applications. This program is usually taught to medical students however we have the opportunity for Hunter College students to learn these techniques in classes taught by physicians from Weill Cornell Medicine. There is also the option to receive a certificate at the end of the training. During Stop the Bleed training, you will learn how to: Determine if an area is safe for you to proceed toward a victim to provide assistance Identify any nearby tools to assist you such as a publicly placed bleeding control kit or everyday items that can be used to control bleeding. Use your hands to apply direct pressure at the site of the wound to stop bleeding Pack a deep wound with cloth or gauze to control bleeding Correctly apply a tourniquet to an injured limb to stop bleeding Keep the victim calm until help arrives Category:

Title: Fall 2019 Pre-Health Transfer Student Orientation

Description: The Pre-Health Transfer Student Orientation is designed to provide detailed information to transfer students who are new to Hunter College about the Pre-Health program. The path of a Pre-Health undergraduate can be challenging, and being an incoming transfer student can make it even more challenging. This is why we're here to help! Topics to be covered include:

Title: How To Get An A In General Chemistry

Description: This workshop will give a brief overview of General Chemistry I & II. What to expect and how to study for these courses. Students who will be taking General Chemistry I & II in the upcoming 2019-2020 academic year are encouraged to attend.

Title: How To succeed in Biochemistry

Description: This workshop will give a brief overview of Biochemistry I and II (CHEM 376/377) and Biological Chemistry (Bio 300/301). What to expect and how to study for these courses. This workshop will be presented by Rana Mekawy (Previous Biochemistry I & II Tutor and TA) and Besmira Alija (Biology Tutor and TA) who succeeded in BIO 300/301. Students who will be taking Biochemistry (CHEM 376/377) & Biological Chemistry (BIO 300/301) in the upcoming 2019-2020 academic year are encouraged to attend.

Title: Fall 2019 Pre-Health Freshmen Orientation

Description: The Pre-Health Freshmen Orientation for students entering Hunter College in Fall 2019, is designed to provide detailed information to students who are new to Hunter College about the Pre-Health Professions Program. Topics to be covered include:

Title: How To Get An A In General Biology

Description: This workshop will give a brief overview of General Biology I & II. What to expect and how to study for these courses. Students who will be taking General Biology I & II in the upcoming 2019-2020 academic year are encouraged to attend.

Title: How to succeed as a Pre-Health student at Hunter College Panel Discussion

Description: Join us for a panel discussion with current undergraduates and Post Bacc students who will share tips and techniques on how to succeed as a Pre-Health student. Pre-Health students must achieve a grade of B or better in all science courses, engage in research and gain clinical exposure in order to be considered competitive applicants. Come and hear how other Pre-Health students balance these commitments while juggling their academic and extracurricular activities. This panel discussion is strongly recommended for new freshmen, transfer and Post Baccs students.

Title: Fall 2019 Pre-Med Parents' Orientation

Description: Pre-Med parents want what is best for their children, our students. This workshop is geared to help students and parents understand the deferred gratification entailed in obtaining a degree in the health professions and to bridge the gap between parents’ desire for a better life for their offspring and the student’s desire to pursue their passion. This workshop will be split between two panels: a panel of students will share their experiences and the second panel of admissions professionals and academic advisors will help to guide parents through the maze called the Pre-Med Journey.

Title: Fall 2019 Pre-Health Freshmen Make-up Orientation

Description: The Pre-Health Freshmen Orientation is for students entering Hunter College in fall 2019, is designed to provide detailed information to students who are new to Hunter College about the Pre-Health Professions Program. Topics to be covered include:

Title: 2020-2021 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, optometry, podiatry 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.

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 for this workshop that will help you to maximize your time. This is a required workshop for Pre-Health students.