Category: Explore

Go Dental! Discover Dentistry

Posted on by Wraegen Williams

You’ve chosen dentistry as your career path, but how do you know which school can help you achieve your dream?

The free Go Dental! Discover Dentistry Virtual Event on May 24, 2023 from 2-5 PM EST is designed to help you determine which schools are the best match for you. Register now for this free event connecting you, a prospective dental student, with dental school representatives.

You can expect to gain insight into 50+ dental schools, their environment and curriculum, student experience and mission. With this information, you can better determine which schools are the best fit for your goals. Plus, learn about ADEA AADSAS® (ADEA Associated American Dental School Application Service) and top tips for the application process!

Health Professions Week

Posted on by Wraegen Williams

What is Health Professions Week (HPW)? HPW is a series of events designed to help you explore healthcare careers.

During the month of March for free career quizzes, live webinars, and an epic online career scavenger hunt. Events start March 1 and run through March 31. Select just one day to register and get access to all of SpringHPW. Even if you have attended before, you should plan to come to the spring event! New live events, games, and more inspiration! And it’s all free.

There will be panels to “Meet the Physicians” hosted by our partners at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) and “Explore the Diverse World of Pharmacy” with our partners at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). Want to increase your “Situational Judgement” prowess? We’re proud to have Health Professional Student Association (HPSA) join us for this interactive talk.

There are many events during each week of spring HPW – so you can choose which activities interest you the most. These events are 100% virtual, and a lot is on-demand. Some webinars will be live, so watch for some events to be listed with a specific date and time. Don’t miss out! To see what all of the buzz is about, visit our website for details and event descriptions. 

Register now by clicking bit.ly/HPWSp2023.

A Day In The Life of a Physician-Scientist

Posted on by Wraegen Williams

If you are considering pursuing a career as a physician-scientist or applying to MD/DO-PhD programs, the American Physician Scientists Association is supporting you with an interactive panel session occurring on February 23, 2023, at 7PM Eastern. This Q&A session is geared toward individuals curious to learn more about what a career as a physician-scientist looks like. A panel of physician-scientists (bios here!) will be available to share their experiences about their day-to-day work, training, and career pathways, and answer your questions. Anyone can join! 

Register for FREE at tinyurl.com/02-23-2023. 

For more information about our sessions and an application FAQ document, please visit: www.physicianscientists.org/page/interactive-series.

2023 Veterinary Education Day

Posted on by Wraegen Williams

The College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting their annual Veterinary Education Day on March 25, 2023 from Noon to 4:00PM.  Attendees may attend in person or virtually.  This is a fantastic opportunity for prospective veterinary students to learn more about MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine’s educational programs and to chat with current Veterinary Students.  

Click here to learn more information about Veterinary Education Day may be found on our website. 

Registration is required.  

Allied Health Career Exploration

Posted on by Wraegen Williams

AHCE (Allied Health Career Exploration) is a two-week summer residential exploration program that provides interactive experiences in any of the nine health career programs offered by the VCU College of Health Professions! Participants meet throughout the week for full-day department/degree program admissions information, hands-on and immersive activities within each discipline, workshops on current healthcare topics, interviewing skills, resume development, and more. Additionally, AHCE participants receive the necessary information to pursue a VCU College of Health Professions application process.

This program is open to any rising or current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are interested in patient counseling, medical laboratory sciences, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, rehabilitation counseling, radiation sciences, health administration, and gerontology as a potential healthcare career are eligible to participate.

Participants Receive:

  • A stipend of $300
  • Free VCU housing for the duration of the program*

Please see promotional video here: AHCE Promotional Video

Want to know more, please visit the Allied Health Career Exploration Program website to read more about the requirements and to apply!

Biomedical Graduate and MD-PhD Programs – Learn More

Posted on by Wraegen Williams

The AAMC GREAT Outreach Committee will host a Virtual Q&A session focused on biomedical graduate and MD-PhD programs/careers on Oct. 13, 4 p.m. (ET). 

This will be an opportunity for your advisees to:

  • interact directly with faculty and administrators from around the country
  • hear directly from program directors during interactive sessions
  • practice networking skills

Topics for discussion include: 

  • Writing strong personal statements
  • Obtaining great letters of recommendation letters
  • What makes a school/program the best fit for YOU? 
  • What is best for you – a direct path to graduate school or a gap year? Direct to grad school or gap years?
  • Tips for acing your interview skills
  • MD-PhD programs

Registration is now open at aamc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/….

OU’s – Master of Public Health

Posted on by Wraegen Williams

OU’s MPH is currently receiving applications for our Fall 2022 cohort until July 1, 2022.  This program offers hybrid, evening (classes begin at 5:30 pm) program to allow students to work while completing their degree.

Admissions Criteria:

  • Official transcripts indicating baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution
  • Three (3) recommendation forms from faculty members, supervisors, or professional mentors. Actual letters of support are optional.
  • Personal Statement of no more than 1000 words describing the applicant’s reasons for seeking an MPH degree, rationale for choosing OU’s MPH program, related public health experiences, and long-term professional goals
  • The GRE and/or an undergraduate degree in public health are NOT required.

Want to Learn More? Visit the OU MPH website at https://www.oakland.edu/shs/public-and-environmental-wellness/master-of-public-health/

Interested in Applying? Please apply at https://gradapply.oakland.edu/apply/

Have Questions?

Feel free to contact Dr. Caress Dean via email at caressdean@oakland.edu

Explore Public Health during National Public Health Week!

Posted on by Wraegen Williams

During National Public Health Week, April 4-10, ASPPH’s will be hosting opportunities to Explore Public Health!

Event Schedule

Monday, April 4, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

  • Applying to Schools and Programs of Public Health
    Interested in pursuing a graduate degree in public health? Join us to learn about the resources available to you to find your fit, the process for applying, and tips to strengthen your application. The presentation will include time for Q&A.
    Register

Tuesday, April 5, 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET

  • The Public Health Life
    Public health is a field with a variety of entry points and career paths. So what is it like to be practicing in the profession? Join us as we chat with alumni This Is Public Health Ambassadors to hear about their path to public health, their current role, and their career goals. The panel will include a Q&A portion from the audience, so bring all your questions about what it’s like to work in public health!
    Register

Wednesday, April 6, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

  • NPHW Twitter Chat: Join This Is Public Health at APHA’s annual #NPHWChat! Follow along on Twitter: @TIPHtweets and #ThisIsPublic Health

Wednesday, April 6, 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET

  • Opportunities to Explore Public Health
    Having the opportunity to gain exposure to a career field is invaluable experience – not just for your resume or graduate school application, but to help you gain clarity in your interests. This webinar will feature four opportunities to gain that experience as an undergraduate or recent alumni. Hear from CDC Undergraduate Public Health Scholars (CUPS), Health Career Connection, Public Health Associate Program (CDC PHAP) and Summer Health Professions Education Program. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions during the session.
    Register

Thursday, April 7

  • Public Health Careers: How Do You Want to Make Your Impact?
    If you’re unsure what a public health career looks like, or if it might be the path for you, you don’t want to miss this webinar. Join the authors of 101+ Careers in Public Health, Beth Seltzer and Heather Krasna, as they discuss the field of public health and the types of opportunities available within the field. Bring all of your questions about practicing public health!
    Register

Healthcare Hornet Huddles

Posted on by Wraegen Williams

A 20 minute conversation could change your life!

From 4-6 PM EST on Wednesday, April 6th via Zoom, the Careers in Health and Medicine Office in collaboration with the Center for Career and Professional Development will be connecting K students with alumni that have elected to pursue a number of different health careers during Healthcare Hornet Huddles.

Take this opportunity to ask questions and get advice about health careers you are considering or explore ones that you may not have considered!

Click here to register for the spring Healthcare Hornet Huddles via handshake!

Detroit Mercy’s MEAGN Program

Posted on by Wraegen Williams

Considering a career in health care? Ever think about earning a Master of Science in Nursing while studying to become a Registered Nurse! The Master’s Entry Advanced Generalist Nursing (MEAGN) program at Detroit Mercy’s is a unique course of study that gives students who have completed a Bachelor’s degree this opportunity.  The MSN provides the graduate opportunities for excellence at the bedside, facilitates a career in health care leadership, and accelerates entry into advanced practice through certificate or Doctor of Nursing Practice programs.


In just four and a half semesters – less than 17 months – graduates of the Master’s Entry Advanced Generalist Nursing program qualify to be a registered nurse and earn a Master of Science degree in Nursing. Our website provides helpful information including the “Admission Criteria”, prerequisite courses, and the application process.


Zoom with us to learn more about MEAGN and meet faculty and staff. To register and obtain the Zoom link, please click the Information Session link here.

Join us for an information session on:

  • Monday, March 28 at 7 p.m.
  • Monday, April 4 at 7 p.m.