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Contains all seminars from September 2019.
Pre-Health Discussion Forum: Regulation and Quality Assurance in Medicine
The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA also has responsibility for regulating the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of tobacco products to protect the public health and to reduce tobacco use by minors. The FDA is responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medical products more effective, safer, and more affordable and by helping the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to use medical products and foods to maintain and improve their health. The FDA also plays a significant role in the Nation's counterterrorism capability. The FDA fulfills this responsibility by ensuring the security of the food supply and by fostering the development of medical products to respond to deliberate and naturally emerging public health threats. Join us for a discussion on the role of the FDA and how a lapse in FDA regulation can lead to detrimental issues to the health of the population. Below is a reading you should skim prior to the discussion.
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.
Trauma Management and Point of Injury Care
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 will have demonstrations of some medical equipment and hands on skills.
Research Speaker Series: Sun Young (Sunny) Chung
Join us for our inaugural research speaker series. Sunny Chung is a Hunter College alumnus, working in the lab of the award-winning scientist, Dr. Lorenz Studer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She has been doing neuroscience research since high school and has worked in several labs studying neurological diseases. In her current role, she has published several papers elucidating the mechanisms of Parkinson's disease using embryonic and induced/patient-derived stem cells. Prior to working at MSKCC, she studied Alzheimer's disease at Weill Cornell and completed a summer research internship at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. This is a great networking opportunity. Bring your questions. Category:
Gap Year Information Session: Teach for America
Teach for America is a diverse network of leaders who confront educational inequality through teaching and work with an unwavering commitment from every sector of society to create a nation free from this injustice. Teach For America finds outstanding leaders who commit to expanding educational opportunity, beginning with at least two years teaching in an under-resourced public school. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with students, educators, and community members, corps members go beyond traditional expectations to support the academic and personal growth of their students. The impact corps members have in the classroom fuels a lifelong commitment to their students and shape the trajectory of their lives and careers.
Pre-Health Group Advising for Transfer Student
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.
Fall 2019 Pre-Health Clubs and Organizations Fair
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!
Stem Study Skills for Pre-Health Student
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.
Doctor Speaker Series: Hunter College Alum Dr. Joanna Ayoung
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.
How to Prepare and Apply to Optometry School
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.
Chiropractic Medicine 101: New York Chiropractic College Information Session
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.
2020-2021 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 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.
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. 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.
SNMA MAPS-Minority Association of Pre-medical Students Fall 2019 Open House
Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) First Official Event of the Semester
Hunter Pre-Health Student Organization Fall 2019 Open House
Pre Health Organization presents their Open House.
Effective Communication for Pre-Health Students
Effective communication is an important skill all future healthcare professionals should have. Effective communication is a key interpersonal skill and learning how we can improve our communication has many benefits. Learn how to communicate more effectively, and how to improve your written and oral communication skills. This is a required Pre-Health workshop.
How to Prepare and Apply to Veterinary Schools
This workshop 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 veterinary school application. The workshop will break down the students’ responsibilities as an applicant by year and consider strategies that will lead to a more competitive application. This is a required workshop for Pre-Veterinary students.
Preparing for and Applying to MD/PhD 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 MD/Ph.D. is the right path for you. We will also discuss the GPA, MCAT score, and clinical and multi-year research experience necessary to be a competitive applicant for an MD/Ph.D. program. The workshop will also cover the MD/Ph.D. application timeline and process via AMCAS, including when to take the MCAT and apply for a Committee Letter.
Study Abroad 101 for Pre-Health Students
As future health professionals, you will need to be broadly-educated, mature, adaptable citizens who have had significant experience in the world beyond the classroom. Study abroad is an ideal opportunity for Pre-Health students to develop some of the skills and attitudes that are necessary for the practice of medicine—adaptability, self-reliance, and sensitivity to other cultures. Study abroad offers Pre-Health students a unique chance to observe diverse health care systems, explore different cultural attitudes towards health and healing, and often, to gain volunteer experience in a unique healthcare setting while earning college credits. Join for this information session to explore study abroad opportunities available to Hunter College Pre-Health students.
Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA+) Mixer
Hunter College LMSA is a bridge chapter in partnership with Weill Cornell Medicine. LMSA+ is hosting a mixer to introduce the new e-board members for the 2019-2020 academic year. We will also discuss our events for the semester as well as welcoming any new members. We hope to see you there! Food will be served! Come and meet our e-board members and network.
Hunter Pre-Veterinary Club Open House
Come and learn about the Hunter College Pre-Vet club. We will be talking about opportunities we can provide students with (volunteer, job search assistance, VMCAS assistance). We will also be talking about some of the events we have planned such as a trip to the Bronx Zoo, a tour of an animal hospital, and volunteering at an animal sanctuary.
Pre-Health Group Advising
Hunter Pre-health advisers will hold a group advising sessions 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!
Medical School Application Planning 101
This workshop will offer a step-by-step detailed action plan for students to follow with the intention of providing them with the framework for a strong and comprehensive application. The workshop will break down the students’ responsibilities as an applicant by year, and provide different scenarios and paths that perhaps they haven’t considered but that will lead to a more competitive application. This a required workshop for 2020-2021 medical school applicants
American Red Cross at Hunter College Volunteer Orientation
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!
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.
Community Service Volunteering for Pre-Health Students
Neha Surender, the Let's Get Ready College Access Managing Director will discuss the importance of community service and will be recruiting volunteers for the program. Let's Get Ready is an educational non-profit offering SAT preparation and application counseling to high school students from underrepresented backgrounds. Volunteers will be trained to serve as tutors and mentors.
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Linkage Visit (For Post Bacc certificate students only)
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.
The Royal Veterinary College, University of London Information Session
The Royal Veterinary College is one of the world’s leading specialist institutions of veterinary medicine, biosciences and veterinary nursing. The College supports a practical learning experience, where students are exposed to a small animal referral hospital, a first-opinion practice, an equine hospital, a farm, diagnostic services and the opportunity to continue professional development. The small animal referrals hospital is the largest and most highly regarded teaching hospital in Europe, with Europe’s greatest concentration of 95 veterinary specialists (from over 20 countries), and treats over 7,000 cases each year. In 2013, the RVC achieved the unique distinction of being the only veterinary school in the world to hold full accreditation from American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE), Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc (AVBC).
Personal Statement and Experiences Workshop
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. Medical institutions need to affirm your temperament and commitment to your intended profession. Your experiences and personal essay are a window into your non-academic mindset. This workshop will take you from brainstorming to strategies for writing your personal statement in the most advantageous light and writing self-reflective experiences. This a required workshop for 2020-2021 Committee Letter applicants.
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PPAP 1003—Preparing and Applying To Podiatry School