Title: Choosing The Right Major for Pre-Health Students-Human Bio, Psychology, Community Health & Nutrition

Description: Choosing the right major is an important part of the academic process. Join us as Dr. Michael Steiper, Chair of the Human Biology program, Dr. Khursheed Navder, the Campus Director for the School of Urban Public Health and Maria-Helena Reis, the Director of Student Academic Advising for the Psychology Program will discuss their respective programs and the health related fields you can pursue with a degree in these areas. Freshmen Pre-Health students are strongly encouraged to attend.

Title: Pharmacy School Planning 101- How to become a Pharmacist

Description: Join us for a pharmacy information session. Come and learn about Touro College Of Pharmacy. Topics to be covered include: • Top 10 reasons to pursue a PharmD career • Careers options and earnings potential for PharmD • Touro College of Pharmacy’s unique 2+2 program • Pre-requisite courses and admissions requirements

Title: Suturing 101 for Pre-Health Students

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: Pre-Health Discussion Forum: Patents & Pills, Prices & Profits

Description: Discussion Questions: 1. Should the US introduce some form of price regulation for medicines? If so, how? 2. Intellectual property protections - mainly in the form of patents - are supposed to create incentives for innovation - including drug development. How well do you think this is working? Are there any possible alternatives to the current model? Readings: a. Scannell J. Four Reasons Drugs Are Expensive, Of Which Two Are False. Forbes.com October 13, 2015. https://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2015/10/13/four-reasons-drugs-are-expensive-of-which-two-are-false/#767128974c3b b. Light D, Lexchin J. Foreign free riders and the high price of US medicines BMJ 2005:331:958-60. http://www.bmj.com/content/331/7522/958.full.pdf c. Schrag D. The Price Tag on Progress — Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer. N Engl J Med 2004;351(4):317-319. http://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMp048143 d. Lakdawalla DN,Goldman DP,Michaud PC, Sood N. US Pharmaceutical Policy In A Global Marketplace. Health Affairs 2009;28(1):w138- w150. http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/28/1/w138.long

Title: Immigrant Health with Dr. Abraham Aragones

Description: The Pre-Health Organization presents Immigration Workshop with Dr. Abraham Aragones from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Join us in an engaging conversation with Dr. Aragones whose areas of expertise include working with primary care provider to address barriers for cancer screening and prevention among minority and immigrant populations, specifically among the Latino population. Dr. Aragones is currently working in the areas of HPV vaccine practices among providers serving large minority populations; developing an intervention to promote the utilization of the HPV vaccine among children of Latino immigrants; and investigating a new model to disseminate and implement evidence-based practices to community physicians serving large Latino populations. Refreshments will be served.

Title: Preparing for and Applying to MD/PhD Programs

Description: The MD-PhD dual career is busy, challenging, and rewarding, and it offers opportunities to do good for many people by advancing knowledge, developing new treatments for diseases, and pushing back the boundaries of the unknown. Ruth Gotian, the Administrative Director of the Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program will discuss all you need to know about becoming an ideal applicant to MD/PhD Programs.

Title: SUNY College of Optometry Admissions Presentation

Description: Join the Pre-Optometry Society of Hunter College to learn more about: -The Requirements for Optometry School Admission -Tips on Becoming a Competitive Applicant This will be a great opportunity to meet and network with a SUNY Admission Representative and ask any questions you may have! Refreshments will be served!!

Title: Bioethics talk with Dr. Matthew McCarthy

Description: Join the Society of Bioethics and Dr. Matthew McCarthy for an engaging discussion about Bioethics and how it is applied in modern medicine! Refreshments will be served!!

Title: The Doctor Speaker Series-Dr. John Paul Sanchez

Description: oin us for an engaging discussion with John Paul Sanchez. Dr. Sanchez is the Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein college of medicine, completed his residency training at Jacobi/Montefiore, and is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. He also holds a Masters of Public Health, with a concentration in the epidemiology of infectious diseases, from the Yale School of Public Health.

Title: Physical Therapist Talk- Dr. Alan Ho

Description: Pre-Health Organization presents Physical Therapy Speaker Session with Dr. Alan Ho. Dr. Ho completed his undergraduate degree at SUNY Buffalo in Business Management and went on to complete his doctorate in Physical Therapy at NYU. He has worked at MSK for 8 years and has worked in Acute care (adults and pediatrics) and Outpatient (adults and pediatrics). He is Lymphedema certified as well as Kinesio Tape practitioner certified. In addition, he is currently involved in HRSA funded Geriatric Program for clinical education to underserved populations.

Title: Hunter College Health Professions Graduate Schools Fair

Description: Join us for Hunter's first Health Professions Schools Fair. Meet with Admission Officers Learn about the different health professions programs Schools attending the fair include: Ben-Gurion University's Medical School for International Health Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine Columbia University - Institute of Human Nutrition Examkrackers MCAT Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University Hunter College Hunter College Kaplan Test Prep Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine New York University College of Dentistry Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Saba University School of Medicine Salus University St Georges University of London - Cyprus program Stony Brook School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences SUNY Downstate Medical Center-Office of Admissions The Princeton Review The University of Queensland School of Medicine Ochsner Clinical School Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Touro College of Pharmacy U.S. Army Health Care Team University of Medicine and Health Sciences University of Medicine and Health Sciences University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy US NAVY HEALTHCARE SCHOLARSHIP Utica College

Title: Flex Med-Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Description: FlexMed allows college sophomores in any major to apply for early assurance to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Once accepted, students will be free to pursue their area of study, unencumbered by the traditional science requirements and MCAT.

Title: Ohio State University College of Optometry Admissions Presentation

Description: Join us for admissions talk with Justin Griest, the Director of Admissions, Recruitment & Financial Aid at The Ohio State University College of Optometry.

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: Hunter College Pre-Dental Society Presents: The Life of a Dental Student

Description: Special Guest Speaker: Sabina Korman We are pleased to invite all students interested in dentistry to our monthly meeting with guest speaker Sabina Korman – 2015 Macaulay Hunter graduate and current D3 student at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Sabina will tell us more about her journey to dental school, as well as her experience as a dental student. She will also be happy to answer any of our questions! Refreshments will be served.

Title: Hunter Pre-Health Student Organization Monthly Meeting

Description: The Pre-Health Organization will be hosting a general meeting. Come out and talk with our E-board and learn about various ways to help become a stronger applicant for Medical school, whether it be learning on where to apply for volunteering, research, what classes to take, when to take the MCAT, and so much more. We will also be discussing our goals and future events for the semester. Everyone is welcome to attend, freshman are especially encouraged to attend since we have specific opportunities for you to get involved with us.

Title: University of Medicine and Health Sciences Information Session

Description: Shyam Dharia, Associate Director of Admissions for the University of Medicine and Health Sciences will discuss the curriculum and answer any questions you may have. UMHS has a 93% First-time pass rate on the USMLE.

Title: Multiple Mini Interviews: How to Prepare for the MMI

Description: Over forty medical, dental, and osteopathic schools of medicine use the Multiple Mini Interview method of selecting applicants to their program. This workshop will explain the goal of the interview format, what you can expect, what you need to know to be successful, what to do when the scenario goes wrong, as well as offer a practice scenario, and resources for further exploration.

Title: Student Doctor Speaker Series-Francesca Voza

Description: Join us for an engaging discussion with Hunter College alum Francesca Voza. Francesca is currently a second-year medical student at the Weill Cornell Medical College.

Title: How to Write a Great Personal Statement

Description: This Personal Statement workshop offers students an opportunity to learn how to present your experiences and personal statement as a cohesive and self-reflective document. Attention will be given to strategies you can use to present yourself as the resilient, compassionate clinical scientist you strive to be.” Required for Committee Letter applicants.

Title: SPURS-Columbia University Biomedical Summer Research Program

Description: The SPURS program provides intense research fellowship experiences on the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons campus to undergraduate students from Universities in the City of Greater New York. The experience is intended to (a) provide meaningful training in biomedical research, and (b) enhance the students’ ability to achieve a career in biomedical research and/or medicine by pursuing an advanced degree (either Ph.D., M.D./ Ph.D. or M.D.). In addition to specific training in the indicated research area, the students receive in-depth training in biomedical research methodology, including: (a) the design and analysis of experiments, (b) a critical reading of the scientific literature, through journal clubs, (c) the presentation of scientific results at laboratory meetings, (d) attendance at convened poster sessions, (e) the preparation of abstracts and manuscripts describing the results of experiments, and (f) career counseling and research ethics.

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. The event will provide information on opportunities for community outreach. You will receive Red Cross volunteer hours for attending this meeting, Information to register with us will be included below. It is recommended to complete registration as soon as possible to begin accumulating hours. The registration includes an online orientation where you will learn about the Red Cross mission and some information on some of volunteers opportunities. We will have plenty of these opportunities available for you to RSVP to for the weeks following the meeting. These opportunities include; Volunteer work in Disaster Services, Home Fire Preparedness training, Psychological First Aid, Soup Kitchens, Blood Drives, Mass Care and Sheltering. We will explain how each of these events helps in the betterment of those in our communities. We're looking forward to meeting you!

Title: Trauma Management and Point of Injury Care

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 have demonstrations of some medical equipment and hands on skills.

Title: AHHE Healthcare Leadership Mentorship Program Information Session

Description: AHHE Mentorship program, is seeking undergraduate and graduate students interested in healthcare leadership for their 2018 program. Promising students are matched with executive mentors dedicated to promoting access to healthcare underrepresented communities. Applications are being accepted until December 17th, 2017.

Title: Society of Bioethics and Medicine Debate on Euthanasia

Description: Join the Society of Bioethics and Medicine for our first debate of the semester! Take part in an engaging discussion on the principles of bioethics and how we can apply that to euthanasia.

Title: Let's Get Ready Volunteer Information Session

Description: Volunteer as a Coach with Let’s Get Ready! Work with local high school students for 3 hours per week. Tutor in SAT prep, college essay writing, and the application process. Make a difference in your community. Let's Get Ready is an educational non-profit offering SAT preparation and application counseling to high school students from underrepresented backgrounds. Join the Let's Get Ready team today and make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

Title: Information Sessions for Prospective Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Students

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

Title: Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) Application Workshop

Description: The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) formerly known as SMDEP is a free summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions. SHPEP’s goal is to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of students interested in the health professions and prepare them for a successful application and matriculation to health professions schools. This workshop will include: - Information about the benefits of SHPEP - Meet past SHPEP participants - A walk-through the application process.

Title: Committee Letter Workshop: 2018-2019 Committee Letter Application Cycle

Description: The Committee Letter workshop organized by the Pre-Health Office to provide each 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 and already have a Pre-Health file. This is MANDATORY for all first-time applicants as well as Re-Applicants who would like to have previously submitted Committee Letters updated. This workshop is for students applying in the summer 2018 to medical, dental, optometry, podiatry and veterinary school.

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: Examkrackers MCAT Biology Review

Description: Join for a MCAT biology review from Examkrackers. Many students struggle with this section on the exam and studying tips/strategies to do well, are essential to succeeded. Hunter SNMA-MAPS will provide refreshments.

Title: Spring 2018 Pre-Health New Student Orientation

Description: 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. This orientation is intended for new students who will enter Hunter College in Spring 2018 and are planning to apply to Medical, Dental, Optometry, Podiatry or Veterinary school. Join us to meet the Pre-Health advising staff and learn what you need to do NOW to start building a strong application to professional school. Please plan to arrive 20 minutes prior to the start of the session. We look forward to meeting you!

Title: Internship and Research Resume Workshop

Description: The Pre-Health Professions Advising office will be hosting a resume workshop for students applying to summer internships and research programs. Bring your laptop.

Title: Becoming a Competitive Applicant

Description: Dr. Elizabeth Wilson-Anstey, Assistant Dean at Weill Cornell Medicine and Hunter College alum, will give an admissions presentation that will cover topics such as; the medical school admissions process, being a competitive applicant and personal statement. We strongly recommend that students who are planning to apply in the upcoming application cycle attend this event.

Title: Princeton Review CARS MCAT Review Session

Description: Join us for a CARS review session. There are many myths about the Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) section, one of which is that your score depends on luck. If you happen to get “good” passages, all is well, but if you don’t, you are in trouble. It’s practice not luck that will help you conquer the MCAT CARS section. Hunter SNMA-MAPS will provide refreshments.

Title: Application Planning 101

Description: