This past week I attended the virtual National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions national conference. I am sharing a lot of information, but read to the end, especially if you need to take the MCAT, DAT, OAT, or PCAT.<\/p>\n
One theme that resonated throughout presentations is the broad and deep\u00a0impact of COVID-19. Schools are forced to do a more holistic review of\u00a0applications because of the impact on academics and experiences. Be prepared to speak to those impacts and what you have done to address those impacts.<\/p>\n
In addition to COVID-19, I would argue that the death of George Floyd has helped to raise awareness of the systemic racism that exists. Many cities and counties across the country, including Hennepin County,\u00a0now recognize racism as a public health crisis. Be aware and informed, especially if you want to work with underserved populations, about\u00a0social determinants of health.<\/p>\n
Please note, I am on an 11-month contract so\u00a0I will be out of the office from July 20 – August 14.<\/strong><\/p>\n Here are some conference highlights:<\/p>\n Spanish\u00a0for Health Care Professionals – This intermediate course is designed for students in the health care fields who seek to develop strong speaking and oral comprehension skills in Spanish with a focus on the vocabulary and grammar relevant to their intended professions. Content will include common scenarios and practice cases from the different health care fields as well as an introduction to the Mexican cultural context in which health care services are provided.<\/p>\n Pre-req:\u00a0SPA212 – Intermediate Spanish II<\/p>\n More info on COVID-19 MCAT changes<\/p>\n Altius offers the following free resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n Exam Krackers\u00a0also offers a free MCAT coaching session as well as online classes.<\/p>\n On May 12, ADEA AADSAS FAP became completely electronic<\/strong>. Applicants are required to submit their requests for fee assistance and supporting documents electronically using a secure email server. Paper documents will no longer be processed, and if received by ADEA AADSAS FAP will be destroyed and not returned to the applicant.<\/p>\n Applicants should read and follow the\u00a0FAP Instructions\u00a0carefully to ensure they understand what is required for submission. Applicants requesting fee assistance will only have one opportunity to submit their request and all supporting documents.<\/p>\n Join the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in the\u00a0This is Public Health Virtual Fair\u00a0on\u00a0July 8, 2020<\/strong>. Admissions Representatives will be available between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern time) to chat about their School and programs. The MPH Program Office will be available from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern time) to chat about the MPH program, the formats of the program, and the dual degree options for the MPH program.<\/p>\n Through this virtual fair, you will be able to connect with school representatives from Public Health Schools & Programs in a live virtual setting.<\/p>\n Learn more and register!<\/p>\n The University of Massachusetts Medical School is hosting a virtual info session for their School of Medicine on\u00a0Thursday, July 9th from 5-6 p.m. ET.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n They will\u00a0share information about the\u00a0School of Medicine\u00a0at UMMS as well as provide an overview of their admissions processes. They will also talk about\u00a0the upcoming admissions cycle in the context of\u00a0the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n Curious about their healthcare offerings?\u00a0NWHSU is hosting a variety of\u00a0virtual webinars on a variety of careers including chiropractic, medical assisting, massage therapy, radiologic technology, Chinese medicine,\u00a0and more.<\/p>\n Meet faculty, students, and admissions staff during these 60 to 90 minute live webinars.<\/p>\n Reserve your seat today!<\/p>\n The University of Minnesota Medical School Offices of Admissions on the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses are once again hosting joint virtual information sessions this summer.<\/p>\n Join a webinar and Q&A session for info on the application, evaluation, and interview process for the Twin Cities and Duluth MD programs.<\/p>\n When:<\/p>\n When: Thursday, August 6th, 2020 |\u00a06:30 \u2013 8:30 pm MST<\/p>\n Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah is excited to present this opportunity to students who are preparing to take or retake the GRE. This event is optional for those who want to attend in person as well as online! Students will get answers to frequently asked questions about the GRE, learn tips and tricks to being successful on the test, as well as having questions answered live, and learn test strategies. Students will also have the opportunity to have free practice tests!<\/p>\n For any questions please reach out to\u00a0kaylee.ockey@rm.edu!<\/p>\n Register here!<\/p>\n AACP is excited to announce a series of monthly\u00a0Virtual Pharmacy School Fairs!\u00a0<\/strong>Join us for one or more events between May and September to learn more about Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree programs and master’s & Ph.D. programs in the pharmacy sciences. The virtual fairs are free and offer attendees a unique opportunity to chat online with pharmacy schools across the country. Student attendees will also have a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card! Winners will be randomly selected.<\/p>\n Virtual Pharmacy School Fairs:<\/strong>\u00a0Click the links below to register for free!<\/p>\n Learn<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n What is Health Professions Week (HPW2020)? HPW2020 is a series of events\u00a0woven together to give you meaningful insight into a path in a\u00a0healthcare profession. There are many events during HPW \u2013 so you can choose what content matters to you. HPW is on-demand, so come back later when you have\u00a0new<\/em>\u00a0questions.<\/p>\n When: November 14-19, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Register Now<\/p>\n Impact health inequities in the Twin Cities! Build structures, programming and connect resources to increase collaboration between U of M students, healthcare centers, and underserved populations.<\/p>\n The Center for Health Interprofessional Programs (CHIP) and the Community University Healthcare Center (CUHCC) are currently seeking applicants for a 1-year, full-time Americorps VISTA. Learn more and apply\u00a0here.<\/p>\n Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.<\/p>\n AAMC hosted a webinar\u00a0on May 22, 2020 entitled\u00a0Demonstrating Competence in an Unconventional Application Year<\/em>.<\/p>\n By listening to the recording, you\u00a0will:<\/p>\n Find Recording Here<\/p>\n Due to the uncertainty surrounding PCAT testing availability and safety,\u00a0PCAT scores will be optional for most* Fall 2021 applications<\/strong>\u00a0to the University of Minnesota PharmD program. Here are more details for specific situations:<\/p>\n Furthermore, the Admissions Committee has announced it will accept S\/N (pass\/fail) grades for Spring semester 2020 courses.<\/p>\n For more information on Fall 2021 admission,\u00a0visit their website.<\/p>\n Here are some ongoing learning opportunities related to the health professions.<\/p>\n Podcasts: Osterholm and Public Health<\/strong> Pandemic Dialogues<\/strong><\/p>\n Arizona State University offers the\u00a0Pandemic Dialogues\u00a0to provide perspective on the current civic crisis through conversations. The Dialogues are offered in two modes: a series of live webinars, each discussing a great work of philosophy or literature on pandemics and civic crisis; and, a podcast series, discussing Camus\u2019s novel The Plague.<\/p>\n Johns Hopkins University dashboard of COVID-19 infections<\/strong> St. George’s University Webinars<\/p>\n Learn more about the School of Medicine as well as interact with one of over 1,050 newly matched SGU students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Pre-Health Advising Updates This past week I attended the virtual National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions national conference. I am sharing a lot of information, but read to the end, especially if you need to take the MCAT, DAT, OAT, or PCAT. 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MCAT Program Updates<\/h3>\n
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This is Public Health Virtual Fair<\/h3>\n
UMASS Medical School Info Session<\/h3>\n
Northwestern Health Sciences University Healthcare Careers<\/h3>\n
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GRE Prep Night from Rocky Mountain University<\/h3>\n
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Health Professions Week<\/h3>\n
Americorps VISTA Opportunity<\/h3>\n
Demonstrating Competence in an Unconventional Application Year<\/h3>\n
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Changes to Fall 2021 Minnesota PharmD Application Requirements<\/h3>\n
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\nOsterholm Update\u00a0is a new podcast featuring U of M professor and infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm. The first two episodes cover\u00a0how we got here, what to expect in the weeks to come,\u00a0the global response\u00a0and more. The newest Heath in All Matters podcast from the School of Public Health examines\u00a0Settling in for the Long Haul.<\/p>\n
\nThis is the definitive source for following global cases of COVID-19 (2019-nCoV) and monitoring trends.<\/p>\n