[bioundgrd] Fwd: Attention Pre-meds & Prehealth: Register Now for Fall 2012 Prehealth Events

[Joyce Roberge]

ATTENTION MIT PREMEDS & PREHEALTH STUDENTS!

Do you need help with:

·     Determining if the Prehealth track is right for you? (Don't miss MIT Prehealth Orientation!)

·     Applying to medical, dental, or veterinary school? (Meet Admissions folks, gain interview help, and more)

REGISTER FOR and ATTEND the following Prehealth Events for Fall 2012:

·     To register in advance, visit MIT CareerBridge at www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/<http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/>, click on the "Events" tab, and select "Workshop" from the "Category" drop-down menu. You will see a full list of Fall workshops. Click on the workshop you'd like to register for.

·     Questions? Contact Jennifer Earls: jearls at mit.edu<mailto:jearls at mit.edu>

FALL 2012 PREHEALTH EVENTS & WORKSHOPS:

Prehealth Interview Workshop (FOR 2013 APPLICANTS)
Thursday, September 13, 7-8 p.m., Room 1-135
Tips and suggestions will be provided on how to prepare for an interview, proper dress, and how to answer interview questions effectively.

School of Public Health Information Session & Fair (FOR ALL CLASS YEARS)
Wednesday, September 19, 12:30-2 p.m., Room 3-442
Connect with and learn from School of Public Health representatives from Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and Johns Hopkins.

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (FOR ALL CLASS YEARS)
Wednesday, September 19, 2-3 p.m., Room 8-119
Jennifer Mailey, Director of Admissions at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine will be on site to talk with individuals considering careers in Veterinary Medicine, and potential applicants to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.

*MIT Prehealth Orientation*
(FOR FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, INDIVIDUALS EXPLORING PREHEALTH)
*Wednesday, September 26, 7-8:30 p.m., Room 4-163
*9/26 IS PREFFERED SESSION TO ATTEND - AMSA & MUBA Student Reps will be present)
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Wednesday, November 7, 12-1 p.m., Room 4-159
Thinking about applying to medical school? Learn how to prepare for application to medical/health profession school, and about the resources available through MIT Prehealth Advising. This is a collaboration with AMSA and MUBA student organizations.

Prehealth Interview Workshop (FOR 2013 APPLICANTS)
Thursday, October 4, 12-1 p.m., Room 5-234
Tips and suggestions will be provided on how to prepare for an interview, proper dress, and how to answer interview questions effectively.

Boston University School of Medicine Information Session (FOR ALL CLASS YEARS)
Thursday, October 4, 7-8 p.m., Room 4-149
Dr. Gary Balady, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Professor of Medicine at the BU School of Medicine, will be on site to talk about BU's program, as well as the requirements and qualifications they are seeking from applicants.

Virtual Medical School Visit: Case Western Reserve University Webinar (FOR ALL CLASS YEARS)
Thursday, October 11, 7-8 p.m., https://connect.case.edu/mit/
During this webinar, Director of Admissions, Christian Essman, will introduce you to CWRU School of Medicine and discuss tips on the application process.

Duke University School of Medicine Information Session (FOR ALL CLASS YEARS)
Tuesday, October 23, 3-4 p.m., Room 4-163
Join Dr. Brenda Armstrong, Associate Dean of Medical Education and Director of Admissions at Duke University School of Medicine for an Admissions Information session.

Mastering the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) (FOR 2013 APPLICANTS)
Wednesday, October 24, 7-8 p.m., Room 1-135
Learn the details behind MMIs and why they're used for medical school interviews. We will be acting out and practicing some scenarios you may face!

University of Queensland School of Medicine Ochsner Clinical School Information Session (FOR ALL CLASS YEARS)
Thursday, October 25, 3-4 p.m., Room 5-231
Join Thea Volpe to learn more about admission to the University of Queensland School of Medicine Ochsner Clinical School.

Prehealth Academic Advising Night (FOR ALL CLASS YEARS)
Tuesday, November 6, 6-7:30 p.m., Room 4-145
15-20 minute drop-in sessions will be offered with upperclassmen and the Prehealth Advising staff to provide premed/prehealth students with guidance and assistance in selecting and incorporating prehealth courses with their major.

MIT Prehealth Orientation (FOR FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, INDIVIDUALS EXPLORING PREHEALTH)
Wednesday, November 7, 12-1 p.m., Room 4-159
Thinking about applying to medical school? Learn how to prepare for application to medical/health profession school, and about the resources available through MIT Prehealth Advising.

Prehealth Summer Options Workshop (FOR ALL CLASS YEARS)
Wednesday, November 14, 12-1 p.m., Room 4-159
This information session will discuss summer options for individuals interested in exploring careers in the health professions. We will review the benefits of participating in the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program, as well as internships, research, and volunteer opportunities. We will also discuss the application process for summer programs.

MD-PhD: Is it Right for Me? - Panel (FOR ALL CLASS YEARS)
Wednesday, November 14, 7-8 p.m., Room (TBD)
Join administrators from Harvard, Washington University, Tufts, and UMass MD-PhD programs to discover whether an MD-PhD is the right career track for you and to learn about how to be a competitive applicant.





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