Title: Pre-Health Group Advising for Transfer Student

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: Fall 2019 Pre-Health Clubs and Organizations Fair

Description: The Pre-Health Club fair is an opportunity for Hunter students to learn about all the Pre-Health clubs and organizations that exist on campus. Representatives from each of the clubs will be on hand to offer information about their organization. Boost your Pre-Health portfolio by joining a Pre-Health club today!

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. Learn to study “creatively” for your STEM classes from a panel of high performing Hunter STEM students who will give you their strategies to earn top grades. Learn how to turn your memorized “facts” into the basis of your critical thinking strategies that lead to a better understanding of the material and how to fully form complete answers to exam questions. This is a required workshop for first-year or freshmen 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. While it may seem simple, it can be challenging to gather all the necessary materials and obtain the minimum scores and grades you need to gain admission to health professions graduate program of your choice. This workshop will teach you effective time management techniques for the application cycle.

Title: Doctor Speaker Series: Hunter College Alum Dr. Joanna Ayoung

Description: Join us for our first Doctor Speaker Series talk of the semester with Hunter alum Joanna Ayoung. Dr. Joanna Ayoung is an obstetrician/gynecologist. She attended Weill Cornell and is a 2006 graduate of Hunter College. Dr. Ayoung will discuss her path to medicine and answer any questions you may have.

Title: How to Prepare and Apply to Optometry School

Description: If you are interested in becoming a Doctor of Optometry then this workshop is a must! We will cover everything you need to know in order to be a strong applicant to Doctor of Optometry programs. The workshop will discuss all aspects of preparing for and applying to Optometry Schools---there are 20 programs in total---including pre-requisite coursework in science and math, and the necessary types of clinical, volunteer service, and extracurricular experiences. We will also discuss the importance of your GPA and OAT score as well as getting strong course evaluations and letters of recommendations. The workshop will also provide an Application Timeline and review how to navigate the OptomCAS application site. It is highly recommended that a Committee Letter accompany your application to Optometry School. This workshop is required for all Pre-Health students who are considering a professional career in optometry.

Title: Chiropractic Medicine 101: New York Chiropractic College Information Session

Description: What is Chiropractic Medicine? Chiropractic focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Join us for an informative presentation by Bri Printup from the Admissions Office at New York Chiropractic College.

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 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.

Title: Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Linkage Visit (For Post Bacc certificate students only)

Description: Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell will host Hunter Post Bacc certificate program students for a linkage information session and campus tour on Saturday, September 21st. To qualify or be considered for the Hofstra linkage program, you must have a 3. 5 undergraduate GPA and maintain a 3.75 GPA or higher while enrolled in the Hunter College Post Bacc program. If you are interested in attending you must RSVP by September 10th.