[bioundgrd] FW: Please Pass on these Fall 2018 Prehealth Events to Interested Members!

[Joshua Stone]

From: Meaghan Shea <meshea at mit.edu>
Subject: Please Pass on these Fall 2018 Prehealth Events to Interested Members!


MIT Prehealth Advising is offering a number of unique events including medical/public health graduate school information sessions, workshops to help those in the application cycle, and even more events to help students find research and shadowing experiences! We thought these events might be of interest to your members—please spread the word by sharing the email below! I have also attached flyers for our September events!


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Greetings from MIT Prehealth Advising!

Hope your school year is staring out well! We wanted to share with the MIT Prehealth Community some exciting events that we have planned for the fall semester, including medical/public health school information sessions, great preparatory workshops for those in the application cycle, and even more programs to help students explore prehealth resources and opportunities! You can register for all these events on Career Bridge or just stop by!

We also offer individual advising and drop-ins throughout the year in our E17-294<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E17> space within the newly named MIT Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD)<https://capd.mit.edu/> office. We look forward to seeing you all this semester!

School Info Sessions (These sessions are open at to undergrads and grads and can be especially helpful for those thinking of applying in the upcoming cycle!)
Ivy+ Public Health Programs: Info Session<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=76410>, 9/18
Interested in a career in Public Health? Meet with representatives from Harvard<https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/>, Yale<https://publichealth.yale.edu/>, Johns Hopkins<https://www.jhsph.edu/> and Columbia’s<https://www.mailman.columbia.edu/> Graduate Schools of Public Health and learn about the many career pathways in public health.  Representatives will also discuss the dual MD/MPH options.
Tuesday 9/18           12:00-1:00PM        4-145

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine: Info Session<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=76974>, 9/24
Ever heard of doctors who DO<https://doctorsthatdo.org/>? Come hear from one of the nation’s most respected osteopathic medical schools, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).<https://www.pcom.edu/> They will explain the difference between MD and DO and why osteopathic medicine might be the right career path for you!  Come to this info session and learn more about PCOM!
Monday 9/24       12:00-1:00PM        66-160

Harvard Medical School MD-PhD Program: Info Session<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=76539>, 10/3
Join Amy Cohen, Director of Administration for HMS’ MD-PhD Program, for an information session on the benefits of completing your MD-PhD at either one of HMS’ premier programs<https://www.hms.harvard.edu/md_phd/>, Pathways or HST!
Wednesday   10/3   12:00-1:00 PM    3-133

Columbia University - Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons: Info Session<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=76985>, 10/12
P&S<https://www.ps.columbia.edu/education/academic-programs/md-program/admissions> provides international leadership in educating physicians, physician-scientists, and research scientists; in caring for patients ranging from those who can select any physician in the world to our neighborhood's most vulnerable residents; and in conducting basic, translational, and population-based research to improve human health. Join us in learning more about their programs and impact in the world.
Friday 10/12          12:00-1:00PM            3-442

Duke Medical School Info Session<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=76546>, 10/16
Join Dr. Brenda Armstrong, Associate Dean of Medical Education and Director of Admissions at Duke University School of Medicine, for an Admissions Information session. Registration requested, walk-ins welcome provided there is space.
Tuesday  10/16    12:00-1:00PM         4-145

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For Current Applicants (2019 and 2020 Cohorts—students who already applied or plan to apply this year!)
Medical School Mock Interview Night<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=76521>, 10/11
This workshop that will feature MIT alumni attending local medical schools discussing their experience interviewing, opportunities to practice answering questions with alumni and your premed peers, and receive feedback from Prehealth Advising, alumni attending medical school, and one another! Food will be served.
Monday 10/11                6:00-7:30 PM                W20-303

AAMC Competencies Overview<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=76547>, 10/17
Are you planning on applying to medical school? If so, do you know what the Association of American Medical Colleges Competencies<https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/article/core-competencies/> are? Medical schools want to see that you have all of these competencies before entering medical school. Come learn about how you can work on these competencies and how you can demonstrate to medical schools that you are ready to succeed.
Wednesday 10/17       12:00-1:00 PM                  5-234

COPA Letter Process Overview: A Group Advising Session<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=76685>, 11/5
COPA is the Committee on Prehealth Advising and is composed of MIT faculty who have volunteered to write a letter of support for your application to medical/dental/veterinary school! This session is highly recommended for those considering applying to medical school this summer!
Monday 11/5                1:00-2:00 PM                66-160

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Exploration Workshops (These are open to both undergrads and grads, but can be especially helpful for freshmen & sophomores just starting out on the prehealth track!)
Prehealth Orientation: Planning Your Career in Medicine & Health Professions<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=76413>, 9/26
MD, MD-Phd, DO, MPH, DDS, DVM, PA, NP--if you are considering one or more of these amazing health careers for your future, then come see us!
MIT Prehealth Advising will help you:

  *   Find opportunities to explore these career paths
  *   Develop the competencies medical schools are looking for in competitive applicants
  *   Plan for the intensive application process.
Come to this workshop to learn how to navigate the prehealth path at MIT! Food will be provided ☺
Wednesday 9/26           6:00-7:30PM        W20-201

Finding the Right UROP<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=76541>, 10/10
Looking for a UROP to explore the world of research at MIT? Want to know how this fits into your future plans to become an MD or MD-PhD? Not sure which lab would be right for you? Come hear from Sarah Nelon from the UROP office<http://uaap.mit.edu/research-exploration/urop>, and other Prehealth students to learn how to reach out to Professors, and design your ideal UROP experience.
Wednesday  10/10     4:00-5:30 PM    W20-303

Find a Mentor/Find Shadowing Opportunities<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=76548>, 10/24
Are you looking to Shadow a Physician?  Do you want to find a physician mentor to help navigate the premed process?
Learn about strategies and resources on campus that can help you find short term and long term physician shadowing & mentoring opportunities.  Participants attending this event will receive special consideration for the Physician Shadow Program which opens in December.  Please email Akunna Rosser at arosser at mit.edu<mailto:arosser at mit.edu> with any questions.
Wednesday 10/24        12:00-1:00PM      W20-301

Group Advising: Explore Prehealth<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=76419>, 11/14
Would you like to explore a career in healthcare/medicine? Not sure where to start? Grab your lunch and drop by this group advising session where you can ask advisors & other prehealth students about prerequisites, physician shadowing, UROPs and various other things you need to get you on the right track to pursue a career in medicine.  Snacks provided! ☺
Monday 11/14     12:00-1:00               Location TBD

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Drop-ins! (Open to all undergrads and grads--Great for quick questions, & making a first connection with prehealth advising staff!)
SPXCE Hang Out Session, 10/24
Prehealth Advising is partnering with LGBTQ Services and the Office of Multicultural Programming to bring you this Prehealth Drop In session at the SPXCE<https://spxce.mit.edu/about-us>. The SPXCE (pronounced “space”) is the Social Justice Programming & Cross Cultural Engagement Intercultural Center which works to foster a more inclusive, equitable, and affirming MIT campus climate. Don't hesitate to stop by any time 2:00-4:00 PM to join an on-going and open conversation about Prehealth. - ALL questions welcome!
Wednesday 10/24    2:00-4:00 PM       W31-110         No registration needed. Just drop by and hang out!

Prehealth Advising Drop In sessions take place Tuesdays 11:00AM-1:00PM in E17-294<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E17>. These sessions are great for 15 minutes worth of questions. For longer sessions, we invite you to schedule an appointment with one of our advisors! To schedule appointments, please log on to careerbridge.mit.edu.<http://careerbridge.mit.edu/> If you have any questions, please email apickett at mit.edu<mailto:apickett at mit.edu> and/or call us at 617-715-5328.

Best,
Meaghan & the Prehealth Advising Team

Meaghan Shea | Prehealth Advisor
MIT Career Advising & Professional Development | Bldg. E17-294<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E17> | P 617-715-5328 | capd.mit.edu<https://gecd.mit.edu/grad-and-med-school/prepare-medical-school>
Pronouns<http://web.mit.edu/trans/GenderNeutralPronouns.pdfC:/Users/trmenghi/My%20Documents/20120119-F_ASIP%20Orientation%20Webinar(641760907)>: She, her and hers


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