Events Calendar

Join us for a series of sessions that will help you better understand the various aspects of becoming a competitive health professional school applicant, as well as exploring healthcare opportunities!

Monday, April 9, 2012

Writing Effective Personal Statements

Erika Nanes, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Writing at USC, will provide key tips on writing an effective personal statement.

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location: Waite Phillips Hall (WPH) 206

The Joys of Medicine

Kenneth Geller, M.D., Director of the Office of Pre-Health Advisement, presents aspects of medicine and the rewards of pursuing a career in medicine.

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Waite Phillips Hall (WPH) 102

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Interviewing for Health Professional Schools

Sandra Bolivar, J.D., Assistant Dean of Admissions, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, together with Erin Quinn, Ph.D., former Associate Dean of Admissions, Keck School of Medicine, provide insight into the interview process and helpful tips to prepare you for a successful interview.

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Zumberge Hall of Science (ZHS) 159

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Prep for Entrance Exams: MCAT, DAT, etc.

Kaplan will discuss entrance exams for health professional schools and provide test taking strategies for success on exams. Upcoming changes in the MCAT will also be discussed.

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Waite Phillips Hall (WPH) 106

Considering a Post Bacc or Gap Year?

Many students decide to take some time off before entering graduate programs. Come hear about the various pathways into health professional schools from: Neal Schiller, Ph. D—Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs, UC Riverside; Rigved Tadwalker, M.D.—Resident Physician PGY-2, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; and Elizabeth Yzquierdo, M.P.H.—Office of Academic Enrichment and Outreach, UCLA.

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Waite Phillips Hall (WPH) B27

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Health Professions Fair

Meet with representatives from various health professional schools, as well as campus organizations, to learn about programs and involvement opportunities.

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Von KleinSmid Center (VKC) Courtyard

Friday, April 13, 2012

Medical Student Discussion Panel

Meet with current medical students willing to share their experience in medical school and how they made decisions along the way.

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Taper Hall of Humanities (THH) 210