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Pre-Health Action! - October 5, 2012
A Newsletter that provides updates to Pre-Health students at Hunter.
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* Changes in the Pre-Health Advising Office *
Pre-Health Coordinator and Advisor, Kelly Gentry will no longer be on
campus as of Friday, October 12. She WILL be reachable by e-mail for an
undetermined amount of time. Students will be notified of any changes.
Currently, there are no available advising appointments. Advising will
occur during walk-in hours on Wednesday’s, unless otherwise noted on the
website and/or listserv. Website link: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth/advisement/walk-in-advising
The new Pre-Health Advisor is expected to be in her office on October 22.
We are excited to welcome her! As soon as she gets settled in, there
will be updates sent regarding her advising hours.
* GLOBAL DENTAL BRIGADE
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See attached document
Join Columbia University’s Dental Brigade to Honduras, January 9-15,
2013 to bring access to dentists and dental care to in-need communities.
Get hands on experience in the field, shadowing licensed dentists as
they perform fluoride treatments, teeth fillings, and teeth extractions
to community members who don’t have access to dental care. Student
volunteers also have the opportunity to teach preventative dental care
workshops to adults and children. For every 1 volunteer, an additional
111 patients are provided with preventative dental treatment!
Speaking Spanish is not mandatory and translators will be provided
during the brigade.
TO APPLY: Please contact Michelle Ynsinare at [log in to unmask] or 516.468.1161
* SUNY College of Optometry is proud to offer the Collegiate Science and
Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) *
The SUNY College of Optometry is proud to offer the Collegiate Science
and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) for underrepresented and/or
economically disadvantaged college students (freshman to seniors). This
great opportunity allows students to experience and learn about the
field of Optometry while shadowing optometrists at our University Eye
Center. Students receive a stipend and make great connections with
optometrists, residents and students.
Winter Program Dates: Students can apply for our Winter Session taking
place from January 2, 2013 to January 11, 2013.
Deadline: The deadline to apply is December 7, 2012
Contact and Application information: Students can learn more about the
program and apply online at http://www.sunyopt.edu/education/admissions/cstep
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* Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Pre-Health Advising Office
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Committee Letter Application Workshop
October 31 @ 1pm
Location: 1036 Hunter North
Dr. Phillips, the Director of the Pre-Health Advising Office, will be
reviewing the process for receiving a committee letter and what the
letter incorporates. The workshop will include a review of the
committee letter application and a sample committee letter. This
workshop is intended for students who will be applying in Spring/summer
2013 for entrance in Fall 2014.
* Events on the Hunter Campus *
These events are not sponsored by the Pre-Health Advising Office but may
be of interest to students interested in careers in healthcare.
Physical Therapy Open House/Information Session for Future Applicants
Thursday, October 18 @ 5pm
Location: Brookdale Campus
425 East 25th Street, Room E 002
Contact Information: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/pt/pressroom/events/information-session-for-potential-applicants/view
Informational session events consist of a formal presentation about
pursuing a career in Physical Therapy at Hunter College/Graduate Center
of CUNY, followed by a question and answer session. For optimal benefit
to those attending, please arrive by the starting time. Detailed
information is provided about the curriculum, the application process,
prerequisite requirements, and outcomes of recent graduates. There will
be adequate time for answering questions during this session, which is
located in one of the PT classrooms. Current students may be available
to speak with you. You should review the very detailed information on
the PT website (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/pt) prior to attending.
Free Practice Exams at Hunter
Sponsored by Kaplan
Want to take a free practice GRE or MCAT? Register at this site www.bit.ly/nycnpt2012
to take a free practice test either online or at one of our live events
now through the end of October.
Free Exams on the Hunter Campus
MCAT: October 21 @ 9am
GRE: October 20 @ 9am
* Off Campus Events *
Please do not contact the Pre-Health Advising Office with questions
about Off Campus Events. Use the contact information provided.
SUNY Downstate Open House
Tuesday, October 16 from 5:30-8pm
For more information or to register: http://sls.downstate.edu/admissions/open_house/index.html
Learn about Downstate’s nursing, midwife, medical informatics,
occupational therapy and public health graduate programs.
Fall Open House West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM)
See Attached flyer
Saturday, November 10, 2012.
8:30-1:30
For more information: 1-888-276-7836
NYU Center for Bioethics Open House Mixer
You will get a chance to meet Bioethics faculty, administration, current
and former students in the Program, and learn about Bioethics at NYU and
how you can contribute to it. Food and drinks will be provided.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
5:00-6:30 PM
285 Mercer Street, 10th floor
(Between Waverly and Washington Pl.)
RSVP required.
For more information: http://bioethics.as.nyu.edu/page/events
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