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Contains all seminars for February 2018.
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Master of Science Information Session
The Master of Science program in Interdisciplinary Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences has been carefully designed for students who have the strong ambition to complete a medical education. The program is intended to immerse students in the Medical College curriculum so that candidates can determine whether the content satisfies their academic curiosity while the Medical College evaluates their potential for professional success. Student performance will be closely followed with frequent evaluations and advising throughout each term. Admission to the DO Program at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine is an important feature. Typically, 30-35 MS students are offered direct admission to TouroCOM each year.
Keck School of Medicine Global Medicine Information Session
The Keck School of Medicine Global Medicine program aims to answer the urgent, worldwide need for professional training in concepts of global health. The Global Medicine program provides a foundation in medical science that is needed to analyze, understand and solve worldwide health issues. Students have the opportunity to take courses abroad to learn about health policy, healthcare delivery systems and gain clinical experience. It’s a great gap year option for pre-med/pre-health students, and can also help those who need to enhance their academics before applying to health professional schools. Many students go on to professional schools after completing this program, with the majority going on to medical school.
Doctor Speakers Series: Dr. Camari H. Wallace
Join us for an engaging discussion with Dr. Camari H. Wallace, an Anesthesiologist and Interventional Pain Management Fellow at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. He attained his Medical Degree from The Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Montefiore. Dr. Wallace started his academic journey at New York University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and East Asian Studies. While in college, he took an interest in Chinese language and decided to live abroad and study at Peking University. He later enrolled at Columbia University, where he completed his Post Baccalaureate in Pre-Medical Studies as a gateway to entering medical school. Born, raised, and educated in New York City, Dr. Wallace enjoys working in the community that has shaped his life and career.
Latino Medical Student Association Bridge Program Information Session
The mission of the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) is to create a LMSA bridge program with students at Hunter College. Essentially it is a program at Hunter for Latino students interested in going into medicine that would have a direct line of communication with LMSA students at Weill Cornell. Students at Hunter will have access to resources, enrichment opportunities, counseling and mentorship. The goal is to foster the growth and pave the path to a career in medicine not only for Latino students but for students in the CUNY system.
2018 Annual CUNY in Medicine Symposium
The 2018 Annual CUNY in Medicine Symposium at Hunter College will feature workshops on the MCAT, application planning, extracurriculars, DACA, MD/PhD, non-traditional paths to medical school and a panel discussion with medical students who are CUNY alumni.
Preparing and Applying to Pharmacy School
Join us for an engaging talk with Dr. Thomas TenHoeve, Associate Dean at The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy. Topics to be covered include: • Top 10 reasons to pursue a PharmD career • Careers options and earnings potential for PharmD • Prerequisite courses and admissions requirements • Pharmacy school interview process
Hunter Pre-Veterinary Club Open House
Come and learn about the Hunter College Pre-Vet club and Pre-Veterinary course requirements. Learn about the many different fields of veterinary medicine and much more.
Hunter College Pre-Optometry Society Open House
The Hunter College Pre-Optometry Society executive board will provide more information about the club and its mission. This will be a great chance for you to network and meet other students considering optometry school. We will be providing information on shadowing, and other important information about optometry schools admissions.
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Information Session
Join us for an admissions presentation on Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine with John Nwafor, Associate Director of Admissions. Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) proudly accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA-COE) offers you much more than a path to animal practice. It unlocks a much larger world of far-reaching career opportunities in veterinary medicine, from companion and exotic animal care, to research that could affect animal and human health on a global scale. From general practitioners, to researchers, and more, there's a world of possibilities out there to explore.
Pre-Health Research Initiative Seminar Series:
Join us for our second seminar of the semester. We will go over how to write a proper email to a lab or clinic of interest. The event will be structured in a workshop style focusing on your personal needs. Make sure to bring a laptop so you can take part. Refreshments will be served.”
Chiropractic Medicine 101:New York Chiropractic College Information Session
What is Chiropractic Medicine? Chiropractic medicine 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.
Spanish and Community Health in Latin America Study Abroad Information Session
Dr. Jorge Nowalski will discuss the Spanish and Community Health summer program in Costa Rica. Hunter College joins forces with the International Center for Development Studies (ICDS) and Hospital Clinica Biblica to offer students planning to enter health professions a six-week program, which will provide them the opportunity to explore health care issues in a developing country while furthering their Spanish language skills and gaining an understanding of the life and culture of Costa Rica. The Spanish for Health Sciences offers two levels of Spanish language instruction, intermediate and advanced. Students will be placed in the appropriate level based on an oral placement exam taken upon arrival. The course will prepare students to interview patients, complete patients' files and medical reports, and read texts of medical relevance effectively. The Health Care in Latin America course is intended to create a unique experience for students interested in Latin American and Caribbean Health issues. The course will focus on public health assessment strategies. Through the course, students will be exposed to current challenges facing Latin America and the Caribbean and reach an understanding of the way global public health issues unfold in the region. As part of the program students will visit various types of clinics, as well as other points of medical service.
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