Bucknell University Pre-Health Blog

Colleagues: Today is the first day of Health Professions Week and you are invited! High school students, undergrads, advisors and parents are all invited to participate for free. 19 health professions are represented. Monday, September 26 TODAY HPW Virtual Fair until 9:00 p.m. ET Tuesday, September 27 Treasure Hunt Tuesday Participants are entered to win prizes! Wednesday, September 28 Community Connect Day Find a local event near you. Thursday, September 29 Interview a Health Professional Day Is a student struggling to find a health professional to interview? Email healthprofessionsweek@gmail. com to get connected with someone. Friday, September 30 HPW Virtual Fair #2 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET Thank you for sharing this event with your advisees. Registration will remain open through Friday . “See” you there! -        HPW Team healthprofessionsweek@gmail. com Thank you, NAAHP, for sponsoring Health Professions Week.

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Dear Premed Students:   The Altius Test Prep  Fall Long-Track MCAT Course  is starting this week, on  Sept. 19th . If you're planning on getting involved, you'll need to contact Altius this week. You can visit  here  to enroll, or to gather more information. There is also additional info included in this  flyer .   For students who are planing to self-study for the MCAT,  Altius has offered an exclusive discount to our premeds who purchase the Altius Full-Length Practice Exams . If you plan to enroll in any of the Altius MCAT Programs, these tests will be included in your mentoring program. However, for self-study students who would just like the exams, you can click here  and call your Regional Enrollment Director at 435-671-5783 to get a coupon code that will save you $45.00 off our set of ten practice exams.    If you have specific questions about Altius, or these practice tests, your Enrollment Director assigned to your University can be reached at 435-6

Do you know students who want to develop innovative solutions to complex problems facing society?  Issues like attacks on our digital infrastructure to the rearranging of the healthcare system . From the future of cities to the theft of our privacy .  From the digital theft of movies and music to harnessing data for the good of citizens .  If so, please share this message with those individuals because these are the problems on our minds.  The co-location of the School of Information Systems & Management and the School of Public Policy & Management within the Heinz College enables us to attack the most challenging problems of our age in ways that few others could imagine.  If you know someone who would benefit by learning more about the master’s degree programs offered by Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College, p lease share this message so they can: 1.    Join us for our on-campus open house November 11-12, 2016 2.    Join us online for LIVE and/or

Next week, third and fourth year medical students at The University of Queensland School of Medicine Ochsner Clinical School in New Orleans will join me in a live discussion about their educational and personal experiences in the program. Students, alumni and advisors are all welcome to participate. Live Webinar – Meet the Students Monday, September 26 th , 2016, 7pm Eastern/6pm Central/4pm Pacific RSVP: http://eventservices.cloudapp. net/?OrgName=MedEdPath& CategoryName=Admissions& EventId=71B9DECB-7A10-E611- 8BDE-00155DCE1A15 If you are unable to participate and have questions about the program, I am available by phone and email and would be delighted to hear from you. Regards, Whitney Whitney Bennett, MA Director, Enrollment Management Mededpath 77 Water Street 8th Floor NY NY 10005 P: 877.777.0155 Ext. 106 wbennett@mededpath.org You can view all of our upcoming events on the home page of our website: http://www.mede

Greetings from VCOM! Here on the VCOM Virginia Campus we are excited to announce our Fall 2016 Open House! On Saturday, November 5, 2016 we would like to welcome prospective students and guests to our campus to explore all that VCOM has to offer.  There will be opportunities to tour our campus including our Anatomy lab, meet current students, see osteopathic manipulative treatment in action, and more! 11/5 More information and registration can be found here: http://www.vcom.edu/ admissions/virginia-campus- open-house We hope that you and your students will consider joining us.  Please forward this on to your students whom may be interested in attending!  Do not hesitate to reach out should you have any questions! All the best, Shannon Shannon ……………………….. Shannon C. Sampson, MPH Director of Admissions, Virginia Campus Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine 2265 Kraft Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 Office: 540-231-5909 | Fax: 540-231-5252

The Penn State Department of Public Health Sciences is pleased to announce the date for our fall open house.   This event will provide a chance to learn about our Master of Public Health (MPH), Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Master of Science (MS) in Public Health Sciences, and PhD in Biostatistics as well as career opportunities in the field of public health. Location: Penn State College of Medicine Academic Support Building 90 Hope Drive, Room 1101 Hershey, PA 17033 To register for the open house: https://t.e2ma.net/click/hbtwk/hjn98wc/h3qpbc  To learn more about Penn State's graduate programs in public health,  visit: med.psu.edu/publichealth   

I have amazing news to share with you: HealthTap is now inviting people around the world to act as volunteer translators and help us in our mission to democratize access to health information and save lives everyday. I started Healthtap with the belief that healthcare was a fundamental human right. However, high-quality care hasn’t been available in every language––until now. Under the supervision of doctors, we’re enlisting thousands of volunteers to help us translate the world’s largest online library of doctor knowledge. HealthTap is changing the way healthcare is delivered, and now you can join our movement to help people live happier, healthier lives. You can help by spreading the word and by forwarding this email to potential volunteers and doctors who can join us in bringing unprecedented access to high quality doctor knowledge to billions everywhere. Wishing you good health and smiles, Ron Gutman, CEO & Founder HealthTap

Penn's Pre-Health Core Studies program gives students with a limited science background the individual guidance needed to thrive. With a 92% placement rate, our formula for success is proven. So how do we do it? Our courses go beyond checking off boxes. Situated in one of the nation's most acclaimed medical institutions, the Core Studies program benefits from Penn's extensive academic and research opportunities.  To build a strong foundation for a future in the healthcare field, biochemistry is fully integrated in our core curriculum. We offer evening classes as well as the flexibility to complete the program over a span of two years, which allows students to: Take advantage of Penn's superb research facilities Gain clinical experience Volunteer within the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Health System Go beyond the basic academic requirements and take extra classes Have more MCAT, DAT and GRE test preparation and get a discount via our

Fall is slowly starting to make an appearance once again on the campus of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) in Lewisburg, WV!  Our annual Fall Open House is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 2016 .  We would greatly appreciate your assistance in helping us advertise this event. An Open House flyer is attached for your convenience in sharing information about this event. On-line registration may be accessed at WVSOM Fall Open House . If you have questions about Open House, please feel free to contact us at the toll free number and e-mail addresses listed below.  Again, your assistance is greatly appreciated! Sincerely, Julian Arbaugh, MBA Admissions Counselor, Sr. West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine P. (888) 276.7836 ; (304) 793.6827 F. (304) 647.6384 jarbaugh@osteo.wvsom.edu www.wvsom.edu Pat Cruse Records Officer for Recruitment Services West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine P. (888) 276.7836 ; (304

An FYI about this winter break's JanPlan Program, scheduled to run between Jan. 2 and Jan. 13, 2017 . The following hospitals are participating this year: Evangelical Community Hospital - 3 students, Jan. 9-13 Geisinger Medical Center - 3 students, Jan. 4-13 Penn State Hershey - 2 students, Jan. 9-13 The Rothman Institute - 5 students, Jan. 2 or 3-13 Information Sessions for students are as follows, and are on the Bridge: Oct. 3 @ Noon in BIO 101 Oct. 13  @ Noon in BIO 101 Oct. 17 @ Noon in BIO 101 Oct. 25 @ Noon in BIO 101 I am also willing to meet with students individually if they are not able to attend an info session. JanPlan Deadline:  Tuesday, Nov. 1st on the Bridge - will be live for application by the end of August. Resume, Statement of Interest & Participation Agreement required for application Selection Committee meets on Nov. 4th and students will be notified Nov. 7th .  Selected students will have to attend an Prep Session after being notif

Below are the webinars we will be hosting for National Predental Week . I would appreciate you circulating this to your students interested in pursuing dental school. We also are holding a webinar for those interested in an advanced standing program. Thank you! So You Think You Know Dentistry? Monday, Oct. 3, 2016 7:00–8:30 p.m. CDT Register now   Everyone has their preconceived notions about what dentistry is. General dentists drill and fill, endodontists work under high magnification and “tinker” all day, orthodontists straighten teeth and OMFS operate. Well, similar to other professions, dentistry is constantly adapting, developing and advancing. This webinar will discuss some of the ways dentistry is evolving in scope with the help of technology to provide better oral health care to patients. This promises to be a very informative session and one that will enlighten attendees on trending and niche aspects of dentistry just in time for interview season. The

Students interested in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, and dental medicine are cordially invited to attend an Open House at one of the three locations of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM):  Erie, Pennsylvania; Greensburg, Pennsylvania; and Bradenton, Florida.  The event will take place on Friday, November 11 , at our Seton Hill site in Greensburg, PA, and Saturday, November 12 , at our campuses in Erie, PA, and in Bradenton, FL. At this event you will have the opportunity to learn more about LECOM and all that it has to offer.  In addition to demonstrations and tours, there will be plenty of time to speak directly with our students, faculty, and staff.  Families and friends are welcome.  We ask that you choose a location and then RSVP as instructed through the link below: http://lecom.edu/open-house/ If you have any questions or cannot attend the event but would still like information regarding LECOM, please contact me or visit our website at

Fulfilling Your Dream to Become a Physician Begins at GW!     The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is pleased to offer a  Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medicine Certificate Program for career-changers who want to apply to medical school but have not yet taken the science courses necessary for admission. Please register to join us for an online information session on Wednesday, September 28,2016 at 6:00 PM EST .   Highlights of the program include: Prerequisite coursework for allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, including: Biology I and II, with laboratory General Chemistry I and II, with laboratory Physics I and II, with laboratory Organic Chemistry I and II, with laboratory Biochemistry  All courses restricted to only Post-bac cohort students A professional development seminar focused on medical school application, writing a personal statement, interview skills, and current issues in healthcare On-campus MCAT

b. Your U.S. Army Health Care Team Back to School 2016 Edition The U.S. Army Medical Department e-newsletter is dedicated to bringing you the latest news about U.S. Army Medicine and health care careers. In this issue, you will see two videos focusing on advanced medical technologies and Army career opportunities. High-Tech, High-Touch Cancer Care In this video, U.S. Army Maj. Nicholas Cahanding, Chief of Interventional Radiology at the Brooke Army Medical Center, shares his passion for using the latest health care technology to provide high-quality patient care. He demonstrates a proce

SOMOS HERMANOS GAP YEAR Spanish Immersion Program We seek to increase the number of bilingual, culturally competent health care providers who can effectively communicate with Latino patients; improving the quality of and access to health care in the US and Canada through our language and cultural im