Title: Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Environmental Health Research Program

Description: PrIMER trainees commit to a two-year program beginning June before their junior year through December of their senior year. Trainees are paired with a Columbia University faculty member who serves as a research and academic mentor throughout the program.

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 the community or other colleges and universities. We strongly encourage you to get involved in the Hunter College Pre-Health community.

Title: Bioethics Speaker Event: New York Times Bestselling Author Dr. Mathew McCarthy

Description: Join the Society of Bioethics and Medicine for our first event of the semester! The event will be a discussion of the ethical challenges of superbugs with Dr. Mathew McCarthy.

Title: Study Abroad 101 for Pre-Health Students

Description: As future health professionals, you will need to be broadly-educated, mature, adaptable citizens who have had significant experience in the world beyond the classroom. Study abroad is an ideal opportunity for Pre-Health students to develop some of the skills and attitudes that are necessary for the practice of medicine—adaptability, self-reliance, and sensitivity to other cultures. Study abroad offers Pre-Health students a unique chance to observe diverse health care systems, explore different cultural attitudes towards health and healing, and often, to gain volunteer experience in a unique healthcare setting while earning college credits. Join us for this information session to explore study abroad opportunities available to Hunter College Pre-Health students.

Title: Time management for Applicants: from Application Submission to Applicant Interviews

Description: The application process for medical, dental, optometry and veterinary school takes about a full year, and application planning and time management will play a key role in your success as an applicant. Staying on a schedule can increase your chances of gaining admission. One of the critical pieces of advice students should follow is to apply early.

Title: Stem Study Skills for Pre-Health Student

Description: How many times have you said, “I studied so hard for that test!” Please join us if you want to learn how to turn your hard work into stellar grades.

Title: American Red Cross at Hunter College Volunteer Orientation

Description: The American Red Cross at Hunter College will host an info-session for Pre-Health students.

Title: Methods in Narrative Medicine Workshops Series—Session #2

Description: The Pre-Health Advising Office in partnership Columbia University’s Masters Program in Narrative Medicine will be offering a Methods in Narrative Medicine workshop series.