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Contains all seminars for April 2017.
Tour of Hofstra School Of Medicine
Hofstra Schoool Of Medicine host a tour for Hunter students on February 4th. Must RSVP by January 28th.
Student Doctor Speaker Series-Alexandru Barbulescu
Join us for an engaging discussion with Hunter College and Macaulay Honors College alum Alexandru Barbulescu. He is currently a first year MD–PhD student at the Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD program.
Dentist Speaker Series- Dr. Theresa Mueller, DDS
Join us for an engaging discussion with Dr. Theresa Mueller. Dr. Mueller owns a very successful dental practice in the Central Park West area. She will discuss her career and offer advice to students interested in pursuing a career in dental medicine.
FREE MCAT Practice Test at Hunter College
You are cordially invited to attend a FREE MCAT Practice Test at Hunter College! YOU'LL GET: • A detailed score report! • We’ll figure out what kind of test taker you are and let you know your strengths and weaknesses! • Complete explanations to every question!
UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES: INFORMATION SESSION
USUHS is a unique medical school with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention located in Bethesda, Maryland on the grounds of the Walter Reed National Military Center. Shawntell Williams, Diversity Recruiter at USUHS will hold an information session for our Pre-Health students on the opportunities provided by “America’s Medical school.” Students attending USUHS can receive a debt-free medical school education and receive the full salary and benefits of a uniformed officer throughout their four years in exchange for a seven-year active duty service commitment. No prior service is required. These benefits include free medical care for students and dependents and 30-days paid leave annually. Opportunity for Q&A will follow the presentation.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and School of Dental Medicine Admissions
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic and Dental Medicine is looking for medical students who will excel in academics, clinical care, research and community service. The College selects applicants who show an awareness of osteopathic medicine recognizing total-person health care for the patient and for the community.
Physician Assistant Talk- Effie Michelis
PA Mihelis earned her PA degree at Touro College. She has worked as a clinical PA for the Pediatric/Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Jamaica hospital. She has also worked at North Shore Manhasset as a Surgical PA in the Adults/Peds/Trauma/Thoracic/General followed by Intensive Care Unit. PA Mihelis has also earned her MBA at Hofstra in Health Administration. She has worked at LIJ in the Cardiac Valve Clinic running a Cardiac Valve Program and currently works at Lenox Hill. She will be transitioning to a new Director role in the near future- Director Research for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Lenox Hill. She also conducts medical missions for children requiring cleft lip/palate repair.
The Rockefeller University Science Outreach Program (RockEdu) Information Session
The Rockefeller University Science Outreach Program (RockEdu) is seeking passionate Hunter College students of science to volunteer for their LAB Experience program for middle and high school students. These classes are designed to introduce young men and women to the rigors of basic and translational research science. By sharing this day with undergraduate and graduate students in our relaxed laboratory environment, students are exposed to diverse role models who help present science as an accessible path of study. Dr. Jeanne Garbarino, Director of Science Outreach will discuss the program and recruit volunteers.
University of Rochester Medical School Early Assurance Program Information Session
The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) offers an Early Assurance Program (EAP) to a select group of highly qualified college sophomores who attend Hunter College. The EAP offers a conditional acceptance to URMC following the successful completion of your four-year undergraduate degree. Academically qualified sophomore undergraduates may apply in May and June following the completion of their sophomore year and will not be required to take the MCAT exam. •Formal Clerkships begin in March of your 1st year in medical school. •Home of the Biopsychosocial model – a holistic view of the patient. •Rochester is in the top 15% of primary care schools that also rank in the top 25% of research-intensive medical schools. •Combined degree programs: MD/MBA, MD/PhD, as well as Master’s degree programs in Public Health Sciences, Neurobiology & Anatomy •5 Certificate Pathways: Medical Education, Latino Health, Clinical Ethics and/or Humanities, Deaf Health and Global Health
Medical Student Panel Discussion
Join us for an engaging discussion with Hunter College alums and third year medical students Michelle Garcia and Jonathan Jaroop. They will also be joined by fellow SUNY Downstate College of Medicine classmates Katherine Rimpel, Immanuelle Amofah, and Muhammad Yaasen Bhutta. This event is strongly recommended for current and upcoming applicants.
MCAT Chemistry Review
Come and join us for a MCAT chemistry review. We’ll be touching on high yield subjects such as acids and bases, biochemistry and the fundamentals of how to ace the Chemistry portion of the MCAT. Syllabus: 1. Electron Configurations/Periodic Trends 2. Acids/Bases 3. Types of Bonds 4. Intermolecular Forces/Effect on MP, BP, Viscosity, and VP 5. Heat Equations/Phase Transition Diagram 6. Enthalpy, Entropy, and Gibbs Free Energy 7. K (Ka. Kb, Ksp, Kw), Q, and Le’ Chat
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions Presentation
David C. Oroza, Assistant Director of Admissions at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine will give an admissions presentation that will cover topics such as; the Osteopathic medical school admissions process. He will also discuss the early interview option for Hunter College students applying in the upcoming application cycle.
Hunter College SNMA MAPS-Minority Association of Pre-medical Students Club Meeting
Join Hunter Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) for our monthly meeting. We will be giving advice on how to be successful pre-medical students at Hunter College. Our club has over two decades of experience providing important insight on how students can be successful in their academic, research, shadowing, and MCAT endeavors. We have a history of getting many MAPS students into great medical schools and can provide good advice that will likely benefit your chances of potentially getting into a great medical school." Refreshments will be served.
The Doctor Speaker Series-Dr. Erica Phillips-Caesar
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Erica Phillips, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Phillips-Caesar received her medical degree from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1998 and completed her Internal Medicine Residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 2001. She received a Masters of Science in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research in 2003 from Weill Cornell. Dr. Phillips was one of the founding physicians of the Weight Management Practice at Weill Cornell Internal Medicine Associates. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Post Bacc Speaker Series-Edgewood Warner
Join us for an engaging discussion with Hunter College Post Bacc program and Cornell University alum Edgewood Warner. He is currently a third year medical student at New York Medical College.
BUSINESS of HEALTHCARE PANEL
Join us for a round-table discussion on a variety of business careers in the healthcare industry. Panelists include: Speakers: •Lorna Friedman - Partner, Multinational Client Group Mercer Consulting •Dan Lubin Managing Partner Radius Ventures LLC •Claudia Rosen VP, Financial Planning NY Presbyterian •Mark Shankar, M.D., M.B.A. Emergency Medicine Resident New York Presbyterian Healthcare Venture Analyst •Tim Coan Executive Director, Fellow Program Deerfield Management
Student Doctor Speaker Series-Jack Liu
Join us for an engaging discussion with Hunter and Yalow Scholar alum Jack Liu. He is currently a first year medical student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Weill Cornell Heart 2 Heart Information Session
This will be an informational event about community outreach campaigns and clinical research, such as the Heart 2 Heart(H2H) program. There will be guest speakers from Weill Cornell, including MD-PhD students of various backgrounds and various personnel such as research coordinators. This event will discuss about what community outreach consists of and how these guest speakers have gotten involved in this campaign of public health. The guest speakers will talk about their specialty and their experiences in community outreach and what this will mean for the future of medicine. Speakers at this event included: Andzelika Dechnik- Hunter alum Weill Cornell MD-PhD candidate Ana Canas-Research coordinator Christina Ganzer- Professor at Hunter Bellevue Nursing School
Pre-Veterinary Panel Discussion
Are you interested in veterinary medicine but unsure of how to get started? Have you declared yourself as a Pre-Veterinary student but need guidance on what to do next? The Pre-Health Professions Advising Office and the Hunter College Pre-Vet Club invite all students interested in veterinary medicine to our Spring 2017 Pre-Vet journey panel discussion. Please join us for an engaging discussion with practicing veterinarians, admissions representatives and current veterinary students. Panelists include: Dr. Michelle Moyal- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Tianna Chin- University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Richard Hague- Associate Director of Admissions Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Carla Stoffel- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Graduate Julie Hecht- Hunter College-CUNY We look forward to seeing you there!