Bucknell University Pre-Health Blog

News @ MU-COM MU-COM Announces Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences MU-COM now offers a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences. This two-track program offers individuals an opportunity to enhance their application through graduate science courses similar to the first year of medical school. It also provides an opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in the life/biomedical sciences or research laboratories to complete the entire two-year program to earn a master's degree in biomedical sciences.  All courses are taught primarily by MU-COM faculty , giving students an opportunity to build relationships with faculty who may have shared research interests and allows students to grow academically. Students who complete the fall semester with a 3.50 GPA or better , and have completed AACOMAS and MU-COM applications, will be guaranteed an interview during the spring semester. More information about the program and how to apply can be found o

We wanted to keep you informed of upcoming events.  We are conducting our annual summer information sessions for the SUNY Downstate College of Medicine M.D. program. Please see the information below and the attached flyer. Register Now! SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Information Session for College Juniors, Seniors & College Graduates interested in Medical School Wednesday, June 15 & Wednesday, July 20, 2016 RSVP today at:   http://sls.downstate.edu/ admissions/open_house/open_ house_reg.html Sincerely, SUNY Downstate Medical Center Office of Student Admissions College of Medicine

In an ideal world, you'd be able to visit every PA school you were interested in. You'd see the campus, chat with faculty, and get your questions answered. Well, we have the next best thing: virtual fairs. Not familiar with virtual fairs? They're a way to connect with programs right from your computer or phone. You can visit each program's "room" to have direct access to faculty and staff. Ask questions, get application tips, and find out about admission requirements. You'll also have access to a CASPA representative so you can get details about the application process. And it's FREE ! This year we're offering 4 virtual fairs: April 25 , April 26 , July 13 , and July 14 . Have questions? Email us at events@careereco.com . Sincerely, Danielle Di Silvestro Applicant & Student Services, Director   P.S. Check out which PA programs are participating here . 

What is Systems Engineering and what is Healthcare Systems Engineering?   Systems Engineering is a body of knowledge that originated in aerospace industry to assure perfect performance and integration of complex multi-disciplinary systems. Healthcare is among the most complex systems in our society. Healthcare Systems Engineering (HSE) is mostly a non-mathematical body of knowledge on how to manage complex programs and projects in an optimal way, although some areas use statistics, modeling and simulations, and informatics and analytics management.    U.S. President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology PCAST Report In 2014, the U.S. President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology issued the so-called PCAST report recommending that healthcare professionals should seek help from Systems Engineering when dealing with highly complex challenges in modern healthcare, stating:  "...Systems Engineering know-how must be propagated at all

Greetings from Des Moines University! We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the second annual Doctor of Physical Therapy Preview Day on Friday, June 17, 2016 . DPT preview day gives students the opportunity to learn more about the profession, clinical opportunities, research, meet current students, and discover if DMU is a good fit for their professional and educational goals. Participants are given priority consideration in the application/admission process. The event does require an application, and applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Fifteen participants will be selected for the event. Come Spend a Day with Us! Des Moines University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Visit Day: June 17, 2016 You're invited to apply to be a guest DPT student for the day! With the competitiveness of graduate health science programs increasing annually, consider gaining a leg up on the competition by visiting Des Moines University prior to applying! This day

Dear Colleagues: The University of South Florida College of Pharmacy has officially launched our first Masters of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology. This program helps students prepare and gather the skills they will need to develop technological advances in science at the nanoscale. They will be able to understand and develop new nano-materials and processes that can be applied to drug delivery, diagnosis, treatment monitoring, tissue regeneration, and personalized medicine. The USF College of Pharmacy has 4 guiding pillars, which include: This new program allows students to focus on a specialized area within our Pharmacogenomics pillar, while also exploring new areas as it relates to nanoparticles. We are accepting applications for the next class, and students can apply for the program HERE . The deadline to apply for Fall 2016 is June 1 ! More information about the College of Pharmacy can be found at http://health.usf.edu/ pha

ADEA GoDental is dedicated to providing prospective dental students the information, tips and resources to understand and navigate the dental school application process. That's why, in addition to adea.org/GoDental , we maintain an entire YouTube channel that provides video content to help you realize your dental school goals. Click here to check out our video, Apply to Dental School: You Can Do It , to hear application tips from dental school faculty and admissions experts and learn from current students about what inspired them to pursue dental school. While you're on our YouTube channel, be sure to check out our other videos and subscribe! Remember, it's never too early to start your dental school application prep so watch our video now ! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

For any students interested in studying international health and community development, the Comprehensive Rural Health Project (CRHP) is offering a three-week practicum course in Jamkhed, India from mid-June to early July. Since 1970, CRHP has catalyzed health and development programs through direct investment in local communities, leading to dramatic improvements in the health and empowerment of marginalized communities. Having trained more than 2,700 people from over 100 countries, and more than 28,000 domestic health workers within India, CRHP has rooted its community-based primary care model across the world. Through this summer practicum, students will have the opportunity to gain experience in health and development through site visits, program observation, and seminars.  For more information on the summer course, please advise interested students to visit our webpage  here  or send an email to  ravi@jamkhed.org . Sincerely, Ravi Arole Director Comprehe

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Vanderbilt University’s 10 th Annual Health Professions Graduate School Fair will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the Vanderbilt University Student Life Center (310 25 th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37240) . 6 9 institutions representing over 100 programs will be in attendance. Programs include medicine (1 7 MD, 3 MD/PhD, 7 DO, 5 international medical schools), dentistry (3), pharmacy (10), physician’s assistant (3), physical therapy (2), nurse practitioner (3), nursing (8), public health (7), optometry (3), veterinary medicine (3), chiropractic (3), and other health professions including healthcare administration, athletic training, biostatistics, healthcare informatics, social work, maternal and child health, epidemiology, environmental health, and a number of others. As always, students from any school are more than welcome to attend. There is no charge. Advisors are welcome as well and can join us for lunch to meet with the various institu

Open House Saturday, April 9, 2016 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Hosted by the School of Physician Assistant Studies at Marshall B. Ketchum University Interested in becoming a PA? Learn more about the profession, program and MBKU admission requirements from the faculty, staff and students of the first-ever PA studies program in Orange County.                                                                                                                                                                                RSVP is required. Please sign up no later than April 4, 2016 http:// spasspring2016openhouse. eventbrite.com All prospective students and families welcome!

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I'm writing on behalf of the Student National Dental Association of the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine. Each year we host an Impressions Program for undergraduate students interested in learning more about a career in Dentistry. I've attached a flyer that includes all pertinent information. Please forward this information and flyer along to members of your school's Health Professions or Pre-Dental Society. If you or interested students have any questions, feel free to contact us at  pennsnda@gmail.com . We look forward to seeing many participants from your school at this great event! Best, Bianca Dubose-Williams The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine DMD Candidate, Class of 2017 Email: bdub@dental.upenn.edu Conversation opened. 1 unread message. Penn Dental Impressions Program Inbox x Bianca Williams <bdub@den

Next Step has scheduled a series of events perfect for those pursuing careers in the Pre-Health professions.  Regardless of whether you are interested in pursuing a career as a doctor, pharmacist, speech pathologist, physicians assistant, dentist, or optometrist, we've got you covered. Check out the details on the events and prizes below and register today! Monday March 28th, 7pm ET Test Prep for the Prehealth Professions - GRE and MCAT This session will cover two tests that many people pursuing a career in the health professions will have to face. This session will cover the structure and content of both the MCAT and the GRE as well as provide insight into what it takes to conquer these challenging exams. This event is perfect for those pursuing a career as doctor, speech pathologist, vet, physician’s assistant and more.   One lucky attendee will receive a $25 Amazon gift card. Tuesday March 29th, 8pm ET CARS: Verbal Strategies for the Revised MCAT Join Bryan

New summer program offered from June 20 - July 15, 2016 to help students prepare for the revised MCAT , build clinical experience with formal shadowing and medical simulation center activities , and practice essential interviewing skills - The UVM College of Medicine Summer Medical School Prep Program (learn.uvm.edu/summermed).   This program is being offered by me and a teaching team of accomplished College of Medicine faculty . However, your students will not just learn from faculty, they also will be assigned to a current Medical Student who will serve as their personal mentor and can p r ovide them with important information on how to gain acceptance to and be successful in medical school today. Applying what they learn in this program should help your students stand-out as applicants and succeed as a medical students.   During the program stude