Category: Prepare

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! 

MV3 is Calling all Freshman

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MV3 is currently accepting applications for Freshman scholars!

MV3 was founded by Harvard Medical School students and stands for  Mobilizing Voices through Education, Service, and Advocacy.

Our mission at the MV3 Foundation is to invest in the personal, academic, and professional growth of the next generation of Black professionals in healthcare and health sciences so that they are poised to make a positive impact in the health of communities of color. The MV3 Foundation is a community of scholars, graduate students, and health/ biomedical science professionals who are working to create a more diverse and equitable health/ biomedical science workforce. We believe that in order to do this, we must invest in the personal and professional growth of our future leaders in health and biomedical science. Our community will serve as a catalyst for the mobilization of MV3 Scholars’ voices, inspiring and empowering them to positively impact their communities through our 3 Pillars: Education, Service, and Advocacy. It takes a village to invoke positive change in our communities, and at the MV3 Foundation we are doing just that.

  • Link to application: https://bit.ly/MV3App2023 
  • Deadline to submit application: November 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM PST 
  • Students notified of admissions decision: mid-late November 2023 
  • Freshman onboarding for accepted Freshman: December 2023  

Accepted scholars will participate in the program throughout the duration of their undergraduate careers. 

Interested students can reach out to admissions@mv3foundation.org with any questions. 

Sophomores and juniors interested in joining the MV3 Foundation should check our website and instagram for when we are accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. 

Applying to Graduate School?

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Are you thinking of pursuing graduate school as your next step? If so, this session is right for you!

October 10, 5 – 6 p.m. ET

Applying to graduate school can be an exciting opportunity to grow scientifically and professionally and take that next step in your career. With so many important factors to consider when thinking about the BEST program for YOU, the application process can also feel daunting. As you start this journey, join the AAMC Group on Research, Education, and Training Outreach Committee to learn strategies and tips on choosing where to apply and how to prepare a strong application. 

Our panel of experts will provide an overview of the application process including factors to consider when choosing your list of programs, strategies for approaching personal statements, letters of recommendation, and general tips for success. 

Questions? Contact GREAT@aamc.org.

Register Now for Applying to Graduate School

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!

Go Dental! Discover Dentistry

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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

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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

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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.