[bioundgrd] March Prehealth Events

[Joyce Roberge]

Register for these Prehealth Advising workshops on CareerBridge at https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/

For individuals starting to explore the path to medical, dental, or other health profession schools.  (Freshmen, Sophomores, as well as upperclassmen and alumni are encouraged to attend)
Prehealth Orientation
Monday March 5, 2012
7-8:00 p.m.
Room 4-163
Thinking about applying to medical, dental, or another health profession school? Learn how to prepare for application to medical/health profession school, and about the resources available through MIT Prehealth Advising.

For 2013 Applicants:  (2013 Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the following session.  If you attended these workshop in February you are not expected to attend.)
Get in Gear for the 2013 Prehealth Application Cycle
Thursday, March 15, 2012
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Room 4-237
This workshop will provide instruction on centralized application services such as AMCAS, AADSAS, etc. as well as guidance on the MIT Prehealth Credential Service.  We will review all necessary application materials (MCAT, letters of recommendation, etc.) and the 2013 Application timeline.

For 2013 Applicants:  (2013 Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the following sessions.  If you attended this workshop in February you are not expected to attend.)
Prehealth Essay Writing Workshop
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Room 2-142
This workshop will discuss the elements of a successful application essay and will provide tips and strategies to get you started writing. Time will be provided in the workshop for participants to review sample professional school essays.

An additional event sponsored by Presented by the MIT American Medical Student Association and MCATalyst Prep:
MCAT Information Session
Tuesday, March 6
7:30 pm
Room: 66-144
Food will be provided!
Taking the MCAT soon? Unsure about how to prepare for the MCAT? Come to this MCAT information session, presented by MCATalyst Prep!
MCATalyst Prep is an organization run by current medical students that provides personalized programs to individuals studying for the MCAT and applying to medical schools.
David Miranda, a representative from MCATalyst Prep and a member of Harvard Medical School Class of 2015, will provide information about the MCAT, the AMCAS application, advice for applying and interviewing, how MCATalyst Prep can help you, and more!  Questions on this MCAT Information Session?  Email amsa-exec at mit.edu<mailto:amsa-exec at mit.edu>
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Prehealth Drop-ins (no appointment needed): Tuesdays 3:00-4:00 p.m in 12-185.

To schedule in-person or phone appointments: Please call 617-715-5328 and a front desk staff member will assist you with making an appointment.

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Prehealth Advising
Global Education & Career Development
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Ave, 12-170
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-253-4733, 617-715-5328
http://gecd.mit.edu/grad_school/health
<http://web.mit.edu/career/www/preprof/>






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