Seminars
Contains seminars.
Effective Communication for Pre-Health Students
Effective communication is an important skill all future healthcare professionals should have.
How to Prepare and Apply to Occupational Therapy Programs
The workshop will discuss all aspects of preparing for and applying to OT programs.
How to Prepare and Apply to Dental School
This seminar will offer a step-by-step detailed action plan for students to follow with the intention of providing the framework for a strong and comprehensive dental school application.
How to Prepare and Apply to Optometry School
If you are interested in becoming a Doctor of Optometry then this seminar is a must!
Doctor Speaker Series: Dr. Nathaniel Wernick, OD
Resident optometrist at SUNY Dr. Nathaniel Wernick will discuss his experience as a resident specializing in Vision Therapy. Dr. Wernick graduated from SUNY College of Optometry.
Gap Year Discussion Panel: Post-Graduate Options for Pre-Med Students
More than 80% of applicants to health professions graduate programs take a gap for personal and professional development purposes.
Physical Therapy Student Speaker Series: Elizabeth Healy
Join us for an engaging discussion with Hunter alum and DPT student Elizabeth Healy.
Pre-Health Discussion Forum: Resource Rationing in Medicine
Please join us for a discussion on the challenges physicians face when resources become scarce but patient volume continues to rise.
Immigrant Healthcare Disparities Discussion
Join the Pre-Health Diaries and the Healthcare Literacy Initiative for our first collaboration event!
AMSA Presents: Q&A with Guest Speaker—ER Doctor James Keating
Join AMSA in their first installment in the AMSA Doctor Speaker series.
Pre-Health Purple Hawk Fall 2020 Book Club—Book #2 : The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
Join us as we discuss The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat.
Pre-Health Group Advising Online Session for Transfer Students
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.
Pre-Med Advising Online Session with Sunny Chung
Join us for a Zoom Pre-Med Advising session with Hunter alum and Harvard med student Sunny Chung.
Rehabilitation Therapy Club Mentoring Session
This will be a mentoring session where you can ask any questions regarding rehab therapy, prerequisites, or life in general as a Hunter College student. It will be a candid conversation with no questions left unanswered!
AMSA Presents: Mindfulness Matters with Dr. Nadia Sabri, MD FAAP, DipABLM
Join us for Mindfulness Matters, an event where you can relax the mind and truly focus on yourself, just in time for the stresses of finals! In addition, you will be able to interact with a doctor and discover new or additional career paths with our most amazing and famous guest speaker!
The Pre Health Organization Presents: YaFavorite Workout
Physical fitness and higher academic performance, as you may know, have been significantly associated through many previous research studies!!
Society for Bioethics & Medicine Blogger & Editor Panel Discussion
How do they find their voice through the humanities on controversial facets of healthcare? Join our Bloggers and Editors for a panelist discussion on how they read ethics issues and develop opinions on contentious topics for blog posts.
Health Literacy Initiative Speaker Series with Emelin Martinez
Hi everyone! Join the Health Literacy Initiative for a talk with Emelin Martinez on her efforts to improve health literacy with outreach at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
Time management for Applicants: from Application Submission to Applicant Interviews
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.
2021-2022 Committee Letter Application Workshop
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 optometry 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.
Pre-Health Group Advising Online
Hunter Pre-health advisors will hold an online group advising session 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!
MCAT Support Group Session #12
n this session, we will be discussing your overall progress in the group, how the last practice exam went for you and completing an assessment of the last 12 weeks.
Pre-Health Group Advising Online
Hunter Pre-health advisors will hold an online group advising session 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!
MCAT Support Group Session #12
In this session, we will be discussing your overall progress in the group, how the last practice exam went for you and completing an assessment of the last 12 weeks.
PPAP 1002—Healthcare Careers Exploration
In this seminar series, students will gain a wider and deeper understanding of the variety of health professions and how to prepare for them.
PPAP 1000—Building your Pre-Health Credentials Portfolio
In this seminar series, students learn the skills and tools needed to develop their Pre-Health credentials portfolio.
Everything You Need to Know about Being a Pre-Health Student
This seminar is geared towards students who are interested in going on to professional health care programs of medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary and podiatric medicine.
Preparing for and Applying to M.D./Ph.D. Programs
If you are considering pursuing a dual doctorate degree as a physician-scientist, you should attend this workshop. We will discuss how to decide if becoming an M.D./Ph.D. is the right path for you.
SUNY School of Optometry Admission information Session
Open house with the senior admissions officer at SUNY, Mr. Christian Alberto.
Pre-Dental Society Monthly Meeting with Pre-Dental Coach Dan Greenburg
We will have a guest speaker, Dan Greenburg, who is a Stony Brook Dental student.
Global Surgery Alliance Faculty Panel Discussion with Weill Cornell
Join Global Surgery Student Alliance on a global surgery panel session! We will be learning how to incorporate this field into global surgery-related careers, and we will be hearing from current medical students from Weill Cornell.
Ask Pre-Health Session with Nina Ledis
Have a quick Pre-Health related question? Need clarification about something you heard from another Pre-Health student? Here is your opportunity to drop-in and get answers to your burning questions answered without an appointment. Join us for Ask Pre-Health!
Global Surgery Alliance Movie Screening: The Right to Heal
Join us at the Global Surgery Student Alliance to virtually watch the documentary, The Right to Heal, which was directed by Dr. Jamie Henry who is a strong advocate and force in the field of global surgery.
Pre-Health Group Advising Online Session for Transfer Students
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.
How to Pursue Research Opportunities for Pre-Health Students
We will discuss the importance of research and how to find research opportunities.
Overcoming Procrastination for Pre-Health Students
Do you find that you are frequently procrastinating assignments, studying for MCAT, DAT, GRE, OAT, PCAT, and important tasks? Is it a challenge to manage competing academic demands, while staying on top of assignments? If so, you are not alone.
M.D./Ph.D. Speaker Series: Shanin Chowdhury
Join us for an engaging discussion with MD/Ph.D. candidate and Hunter Macaulay alum Shanin Chowdhury.
Freshman Early Assurance Program at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Info Session
Gina Granger, the Assistant Director of Pipeline Programs and Medical Science Youth Programs at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell will discuss the ZPP requirements and benefits.
Ask Pre-Health Session with Kemile Jackson
Have a quick Pre-Health related question? Need clarification about something you heard from another Pre-Health student?
Doctors Without Borders Missing Maps Event
Join MSF at Hunter College for an opportunity to map parts of the world and help responders right from your home!
Pre-Health Group Advising Online
Hunter Pre-health advisors will hold an online group advising session 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!
Ask Pre-Health Session with Veronica Mitchell
Have a quick Pre-Health related question? Need clarification about something you heard from another Pre-Health student? Here is your opportunity to drop-in and get answers to your burning questions answered without an appointment. Join us for Ask Pre-Health!
Pre-Health Group Advising Online Session for Transfer Students
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.
University of Rochester School of Medicine Early Assurance Program Application Workshop
This workshop will assist students who are interested in applying to the University of Rochester School of Medicine’s Early Assurance Program (Rochester EAP).
Pre-Health Freshman Class Meeting
This meeting is required for Pre-Health first-year/freshman students.
Ask Pre-Health Session with Nina Ledis
Have a quick Pre-Health related question? Need clarification about something you heard from another Pre-Health student? Here is your opportunity to drop-in and get answers to your burning questions answered without an appointment. Join us for Ask Pre-Health!
MSK AP3 Winter 2021 Virtual Session #1—Pediatrics: Small in Size, Big in Heart
Join us to learn more about how Advanced Practice Providers (APP) are contributing to advance the care in a team approach caring for one of the most special patient populations at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Spring 2021 Pre-Health New Student Orientation
The Pre-Health New Student Orientation is designed to provide detailed information to students who are new to Hunter College about the Pre-Health program.
Pre-Health Group Advising Online
Hunter Pre-health advisors will hold an online group advising session 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!
MSK AP3 Winter 2021 Virtual Session #2—We Run It: Specialized Oncology Services
Join us as we shift the focus on some of the most successful Advanced Practice Provider run clinics in delivering safe and high-quality care to our cancer patients.
MSK AP3 Winter 2021 Virtual Session #3—Rise Up: A Discussion on Leadership
Join us for a panel discussion with some of our APP leaders on how we are cultivating and inspiring APP talents to enhance the professional role of Advanced Practice Providers at MSKCC.
Effective Communication for Pre-Health Students
Effective communication is an important skill all future healthcare professionals should have.
Letters of Recommendation: Everything You Need To Know
This workshop will cover all aspects of letters of recommendation.
MSK AP3 Winter 2021 Virtual Session #4—Behind the OR Doors: PACU and Surgery
Join us as our panelists share their experience from the exciting world behind the Operating Room doors: from assisting in life-saving surgery to post-anesthesia recovery.
MSK AP3 Winter 2021 Virtual Session #5-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: Everything you ever wanted to know—but were afraid to ask!
Join us as our panelists discuss the exciting and rewarding role of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists—What is it? What do they do? How do you get there?
Spring 2021 Pre-Health New Student Orientation
The Pre-Health New Student Orientation is designed to provide detailed information to students who are new to Hunter College about the Pre-Health program.
How to Find Online Volunteer Opportunities During COVID-19
Are you a pre-health student struggling to find online volunteer opportunities during COVID-19?
Ask Pre-Health Session with Veronica Mitchell
Have a quick Pre-Health related question? Need clarification about something you heard from another Pre-Health student? Here is your opportunity to drop-in and get answers to your burning questions answered without an appointment. Join us for Ask Pre-Health!
Pre-Health Group Advising Online Session for Transfer Students
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.
Preparing Your Secondary Essays for Health Profession Applications
Everything You Need to Know Online Seminar
Academic Recovery 101 for Pre-Health Students: How to Come Back From a Challenging Semester
Did your Fall semester meet your expectations? If not, join us for this seminar that will help you to create a plan to become a more successful student.
PPAP 1002—Healthcare Careers Exploration: Genetic Counseling
Genetic counseling is a process to evaluate and understand a family's risk of an inherited medical condition.
Pre-Health Group Advising for 2021-2022 Committee Letter Applicants
The Pre-Health Advising Committee will hold a group advising session for 2021-2022 Committee Letter and Letter Packet applicants to discuss the application review process, practice test scores, application timeline, and Committee Letter writer assignments.
Pre-Health Group Advising Online
Hunter Pre-health advisors will hold an online group advising session 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!
Georgetown University Medical Center Biomedical Graduate Programs Information Session
Join us to learn about various gap year graduate programs that can help to increase your competitiveness for medical school and other doctoral health-related programs.
Time Management for Pre-Health Students
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.
MSK Hunter Pre-Health Faculty Seminar Series: Exploring Topics in Oncology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Seminar Series on Oncology
LMSA+ Presents: How to be Successful During an Online Semester
LMSA+ will be hosting an event to share tips on how to study and succeed this spring semester.
American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Spring 2021 Open House
We are so excited to kick off the 2021 Spring semester with our first event: Open House! In addition to getting to meet your team leaders for this year, you will learn more about the club, pre-health at Hunter, our future events, and much more! We can't wait to meet you!
Ask Pre-Health Session with Nina Ledis
Have a quick Pre-Health related question? Need clarification about something you heard from another Pre-Health student? Here is your opportunity to drop-in and get answers to your burning questions answered without an appointment. Join us for Ask Pre-Health!
Stem Study Skills for Pre-Health Students
How many times have you said, “I studied so hard for that test!”
Pre-Health Group Advising Online Session for Transfer Students
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.
NPreMa—National Pre-Medical Association Information Session
Join us to learn about the organization and how to get involved with the Hunter College chapter of NPreMa.
Rho Psi Eta Pre-Health Sorority Information Session
Join us to learn about Rho Psi Eta Pre-Health Sorority.
AMSA Presents: How to Get an A in Biology I and II
Join the Hunter College chapter of the American Medical Student Association for this presentation.
PPAP 1002—Health Careers Exploration: Nutrition
Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is related to improved infant, child, and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease), and longevity.
The COVID-19 Essay: How to Write a Strong Response to this New Prompt
AACOMAS, AADSAS, and OPTCOMCAS have all added a new prompt that asks you how your path to medical, dental, or optometry school has been impacted by COVID-19.
STEM Study Skills for Pre-Health Students
How many times have you said, “I studied so hard for that test!”
Pre-Optometry Society General Info Session
This event will focus on application deadlines and approximate timelines students should adhere to as they prepare to apply for Optometry school. During this event, we will also be discussing the plethora of resources available to prepare for the OAT exam. Each E-board member will also be discussing the resources they used personally to prepare for the exam. We will also briefly be discussing the application process on OptomCAS.
Pre-Health Organization Meet the Mentors + Speed Mentoring Event
The Student-Run Pre-Health Organization presents Meet the Mentors!
PPAP 1002—Health Careers Exploration: Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
2021-2022 Letter Packet Application Seminar
A Letter Packet is a cover letter from the Pre-Health Professions Advising Office that accompanies a Pre-Health student's application to AMCAS, AACOMAS, AADSAS, VMCAS, CASPA, PharmCAS, PTCAS, OTCAS, or OptomCAS.
MSK Hunter Pre-Health Faculty Seminar Series: Cancer Caregivers
Speaker: Allison Applebaum, PhD Director of the MSK Caregivers Clinic, Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, MSK
Personal Statement and Experiences Seminar
The experiences and personal statement sections of your common application bridge the gap between a description of you as a scientist and humanitarian and the metrics provided by your test scores and GPA.
PPAP 1002—Health Careers Exploration: Physical Therapy
Physical therapists diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to people at the end of life. Many patients have injuries, disabilities, or other health conditions that need treatment. (APTA)
Resume Writing 101 for Pre-Health Students
Resume writing and networking are vital skills for advancing your professional and academic career.
HOT TOPICS WITH THE PRE-HEALTH ORGANIZATION: WHAT TO DO DURING YOUR GAP YEAR!