Bucknell University Pre-Health Blog

Why Penn's Pre-Health Core Studies Program Works for Students Flexible schedules with a depth and diversity of courses help career changer students stand out For those with a limited science background, the decision to join the health field may seem daunting. However, Penn's   Pre-Health Core Studies   program gives students the individual guidance they need to thrive. Penn's Core Studies 2-year timeline allows students to: Take advantage of Penn's superb research facilities  Gain clinical experience   Volunteer within the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Health System Expand their academic transcripts Focus on standardized test preparation Work with advisors and faculty on health professional school applications Students with some prior science coursework may qualify to start in the summer term and complete the program in one year. The fall 2018 application deadline is July 1.

Did you know? Jefferson College of Pharmacy   provides individual attention in a small class size. This unique advantage allows faculty to engage one on one with students which maximizes their learning and skill development. It also offers students time to get to know faculty personally, which helps them build a network of practicing pharmacists - another step in preparing for the future. Jefferson College of Pharmacy faculty member Gina Bellottie, PharmD, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, shares, "I love being able to observe and provide individual feedback to our students when we have classes in our Pharmacy Practice Simulation Center. Through hands-on activities and simulations, our students take what they are learning in the classroom and put that knowledge into action, ensuring they are practice ready." Our outcomes are demonstrated in our pharmacy licensing exam scores and postgraduate match rates. Learn more at   Jef...

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine will be hosting an open house on Saturday, November 17, 2018 starting at 9:00am.   Our open house will feature presentations on Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, our Curriculum and Admissions. Students will also tour our Anatomy Lab, Clinical Evaluation Center, and other student life areas. We will also be providing a light breakfast and lunch for all guests. To register for this event   bit.ly/WVSOMOpenHouse     Registration will close on Nov. 5.

Spanish & Medicine (Pre-Health Abroad) Details You can now get tuition & dates info for the   2019 Spanish & Medicine summer study abroad in Chile. Spanish & Medicine  students prepare for an afternoon of shadowing. Spanish & Medicine Abroad  prepares premed/prehealth students for America's demographic realities and modern healthcare's language gap crisis. (Did you know the USA has more Spanish speakers than Spain?)    The 4 week program provides: Rapid advanced of language skills through Spanish immersion Note: credit transfers to most American colleges Field experience via shadowing in South American clinics & hospitals Cultural empathy development by living with a local host PLUS  variable start dates  to conveniently fit semester AND quarter schedules Sessions are limited to 25 participants. Applicants must: 1) Have completed at least one collegi...

Summer in Biomedical Sciences (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program   2019, and   the   P rep ara tion for   G raduate and   M edical Education (PARAdiGM)   2019 .  Both of these programs introduce outstanding undergraduates to the exciting career options of being a scientific investigator while also being a practicing physician. Eligible students may apply to both programs. These two 8-week programs are held concurrently   from May 31-July 26, 2019   Students   will receive stipends and free on-campus housing but will be responsible for their own meals,   for travel   to and from Birmingham, and other expenses  Students in both programs will be introduced to the concept of scientific research, principles of scientific experimentation, the proper methods of data analysis, the interpretation, presentation, and translational applications of research results, and to clinicians who practice at academic me...

 Intern at Camp ENERGY!  Aug 4-10, 2018 (campers arrive on the 5 th ). 

 Join our mission to improve the health and wellness of our community. This internship is an opportunity for motivated undergraduate and graduate students to augment their education and career preparation in a variety of fields, including nutrition/dietetics, athletics/physical education, pediatrics and adolescent weight management. For example, students interested in nutrition can help campers personalize nutrition plans at camp and at home and help lead nutrition education sessions, mentored by a registered dietitian. A kinesiology major may help campers modify physical activities to their ability and set exercise goals, mentored by a collegiate swim coach. Students interested in behavioral health can learn how risk factors impact health and weight in adolescents while they work with campers individually under the mentorship of a pediatric psychologist.  Durin...