Pre-Health

News & Events

Read about all the health related events: information sessions, open houses, volunteer opportunities and opportunities to increase your medical knowledge. Also, read about what our students have been up to. 



 

Pre-Health News

AAMC has a new FREE MCAT practice exam coming in October!

The new practice exam includes 230-questions that have the same look, feel, and functionality of the actual exam and gives you scaled scores and percentile ranks.

Sign up to receive updates on when the practice exam is available!

 

Are you registered for the AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair?

AAMC’s Virtual Medical School Fair is October 12th & 13th. The event is free and a great opportunity to interact with other medical students, admissions officers, and experts in the premed world. Register here.

Add these premed podcasts to your daily class commute.

Whether you’re commuting to work, walking to class, or working out, listen to these 5 podcasts that are geared towards premeds.

Fall 2022 Information Sessions:

Medical/Dental/Vet School Current Applicant Interview Prep Session

All students applying to medical or dental school in  this current cycle 2022 for admission in Fall 2023 should attend this session. Hear from faculty pre-med advisor Dr. Maria Cuevas about tips for this year’s interview process. Additional updates and data about the 2022 application process will also be shared. Co-sponsored by the CCPD and the Pre-Med Committee.

Date: Friday, September 2, 2022                                                               

Time: 12:30-1:50

Mandatory Information Meeting for Applicants:                        

If you are considering applying to medical/dental/veterinary school in this coming cycle (opens May 2023) for admission in the fall 2024 and want a committee letter/packet you need to attend this session. 

Date: Friday, September 23, 2022                                                               

Time: 12:30-1:50

Mandatory Workshop for Applicants:

This workshop is mandatory for all students considering applying to medical/dental/veterinary school in the coming cycle and want a committee letter. 

Date: Friday September 30, 2022                                                                

Time: 12:30-1:50

Pre-Health Preview

This information session is for first year students that are exploring medical, dental, veterinary school paths

Date: Friday, October 21, 2022 

Time: 12:30-1:30                                                                 

Pre-Health ‘Check-Up”

This sessions is for second year students to review the Pre-Health path to success. An opportunity for students to confirm they are on course to meet all the requirements to apply the following year.

Date: Friday, November 12, 2022                                                         

Time: 12:30-1:30

Please check out the CCPD Events page to sign-up for all these events  https://www.southwestern.edu/center-for-career-and-professional-development/events

 Events Sponsored by Career Services

Writing Personal Statements

Writing Personal Statements

Learn to write compelling personal statements for graduate and professional school. Bring your laptop and begin workshopping your statement!

Location

McCombs Campus Center, Lynda Ballroom

Date & Time

September 27 - 12:30pm-1:30pm

Register

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Healthcare Shadowing / Volunteering Opportunities Information Session

Healthcare Experience Information Session

Learn about shadowing, volunteer and part-time job opportunities to gain exposure to healthcare occupations. Co-sponsored by the Center for Career & Professional Development and the Internship Office.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, 244

Date & Time

October 3 - 12:30pm-1:30pm
Practice MCAT by Princeton Review

Practice MCAT by Princeton Review

Try out the medical school entrance exam, the MCAT, in a free, full-length, live online setting, courtesy of test-prep provider Princeton Review. Results available online after the exam (directions provided at event). *Sign up by Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 11:59 p.m.

Location

Virtual (sign up for link)

Date & Time

October 15 - 9:00am-5:00pm
 
Medical School Insider: The Application

Medical School Insider: The Application

Learn about the medical school application process from SU alumna Dr. Jennifer Peel and her colleague pediatrician Dr. Bob Nolan of UT Health San Antonio.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, 147

Date & Time

November 7 - 12:30pm-1:30pm
MCAT Strategy Session by Princeton Review

MCAT Strategy Session by Princeton Review

If you’re applying to medical school in the future, you’ll need to take the MCAT. Learn strategies for preparing for and succeeding on the exam and understand test structure, content, and scoring during this live online session. *Sign up by Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 11:59 p.m.

Location

Virtual (sign up for link)

Date & Time

November 13 - 12:30pm-2:00pm

FUNDED INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSIONS

In order to access the funding application, students must attend an information session. 

Fall 2022 Information Sessions (sessions are located in Prothro 233)

  • Monday, August 22, 4:00 - 4:45 PM - Prothro 233
  • Tuesday, August 23, 12:15 - 1:00 PM - Prothro 233

 

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