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2024 AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair

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The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) invites you to attend the Virtual Medical School Fair, April 10-12.

Here are five reasons to attend the fair:

  • The three-day format will feature three days of invaluable opportunities for you to connect with experts to help you prepare to apply to medical school
    • Wednesday, April 10: Attend live information sessions with Q&A’s on topics related to applying for, attending, and financing medical school
    • Thursday, April 11: Live chat with representatives from medical schools across the United States
    • Friday, April 12: Engage with representatives from post baccalaureate and special master’s programs to ask about their admission requirements, advising services, and medical school acceptance rates
  • Narrow down your list by speaking directly with medical school admissions representatives
  • Learn from the experiences of current medical students
  • Gain valuable insights into the medical school application process, financial aid, the MCAT® exam, the AMCAS® application, the SHPEP program, and more.
  • Your FREE registration includes a 15% discount* on a 1-or 2-year subscription to the Medical School Admissions Requirements™ (MSAR®) website

Click here to Register for the 2024 AAMC Virtual Fair Today

UCLA PREP PROGRAM

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The of David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Pre-medical Enrichment Program (PREP) application is open!

Program Dates: Jul. 8, 2024 – Aug. 16, 2024

Application Deadline: 3/1/24 at 11:59pm PST

Description: A 6-week intensive summer program that provides pre-med students with the means to strengthen their ability and readiness to study medicine. Full participation in the program allows participants to enhance their chances of being accepted into medical school and succeeding once there.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR UCLA PREP

Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Must be a 3rd year, 4th year, or recent college graduate
  • Applicants must come from an educationally or economically disadvantaged background
  • Applicants must be U.S citizens, hold a permanent residency or have documentation of approved eligibility for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in the State of California
  • Minimum 2.8 Cumulative GPA
  • Applicants should have not taken the MCAT before July 15, 2024
  • Demonstrated interest in addressing issues affecting underserved populations in healthcare
  • Compelling personal statement (PDF Format)

Need live assistance with your application? The team will be available via Zoom every Thursday from 1:00-2:00 pm PST during our drop-in office hour. Click this link to register for drop in hours!

Interested in pursing an MD/PhD?

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The Michigan Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP, which is an MD/PhD program) on the medical campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan will be hosting an Information Session on January 24, 2024 from 12:00pm-1:30pm EST.  This is an informal chat with program staff and current fellows to answer questions about our MD/PhD program, the admissions process, and Michigan.  Interested in learning more, click here to register for this MD/PhD chat!

Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo

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The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) will be hosting virtual Choose DO – Osteopathic Medical School Expo’s featuring panel discussions with current medical students, faculty and staff. Each of our colleges of osteopathic medicine, will also have break-out rooms where applicants can speak with Admissions staff.

All of the events will be held from 12:00 noon -6:00pm ET on the following dates.

Calling all Future Athletic Trainers!

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The Association for Athletic Training Education (AATE) is pleased to sponsor the AT each | moment Virtual Fair on October 25 from 1:00 – 6:00 pm (Eastern).

This event provides an opportunity for students to explore a career in athletic training and to connect with representatives from AT schools around the country – all in one afternoon. Attendees can access live events (All About Athletic Training, Understanding the Application Process, and AT School – The Student Perspective), get questions answered about the application process, and discover the AT school that’s the right fit. Use the attached flyer or visit ateachmoment.com to register. 

For more information on how to become an athletic trainer, career pathways in this exciting healthcare profession, and information for health professions advisors like you, please visit ateachmoment.com or contact us directly at admin@aated.org .

Do you see Optometry in your Future?

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Learn all about the great career of optometry and the Doctor of Optometry programs in one place on October 19th! !   Meet with school representatives in live chat sessions.  Have questions or need help with your 2023-2024 OptomCAS application? This would be a great time to ask!

Register for the Oprometry Virtual Fair Here! 

Check out the FutureEyeDoc website to get a head start on learning about Optometry! 

2023 Michigan Medical Education Day

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Michigan Medical Education Day is a statewide event designed to educate pre-med students about the medical school application process. The 2023 event will be held IN-PERSON on Saturday October 7 from 9:30am – 4:00pm at the MSU East Lansing campus.

The 2023 MMED will provide pre-medical students from across the state of Michigan with programs designed to help them explore medicine as a career path and make a well-prepared decision to apply to medical school. Students will get the chance to hear directly from medical school admissions representatives and Pre-Health advisors about preparing well, as they discuss topics ranging from activities, to interviews, to admission criteria.

Who can attend?

This program is designed for current (2023-24) college students who do not have an active medical school application. Michigan residents and/or those attending college in the state of Michigan are particularly encouraged to attend. Those who have already submitted or are in the process of submitting an AMCAS or AACOMAS application for the current application cycle are not eligible to attend this event.

Please click the following link to register 2023 MMED Registration Link. Seating capacity is limited so register today.

Discover Nursing!

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The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is excited to announce the Discover Nursing Virtual Fair on Tues. Oct. 3!

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Now, more than ever, the world needs nurses! Click here to register today for the FREE Discover Nursing Virtual Fair on Tues. Oct. 3 (10 a.m.-6 p.m. EST) and chat with nursing schools! This event provides you the opportunity to speak with admissions teams, faculty, nurses, and students.  

During the Fair, participant will be able to:

  • Learn about all degrees! (e.g., 2nd degree, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs)
  • Gain insight on writing personal statements and completing your application
  • Discover what makes nursing one of the top health professions
  • Explore which nursing school is the right fit for you
  • Hear from faculty about their areas of research
  • Get tips from current nursing students
  • Ask questions about the nursing profession, admission requirements, prerequisites, and elements of a robust application! 

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, “The employment of nurses is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2028.” There is an urgent need for nurses, and the nursing profession needs you! Take the next step and invest in the future of healthcare by attending the Discover Nursing Virtual Fair!

Questions? Send an email to the NursingCAS Team or events@careereco.com

PA Diversity Recruitment Virtual Fair

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The PA Education Association (PAEA) invites you and your students to join us for the PA Diversity Recruitment Virtual Fair on Saturday, July 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET. This is a free event for all students interested in exploring a career as a PA or preparing to apply in CASPA. Students will be able to:

  • Chat with representatives from over 60 PA programs, PAEA, and CASPA
  • Attend live presentations and Q&As (or access the recordings on-demand) from current students, practicing PAs, and admissions reps on topics like:
    • Financial literacy
    • Disparities in dermatology
    • Preparing to apply as an international student
    • Learning and utilizing Medical Spanish
  • And More!

Click here to Register Now for the PA Diversity Fair!