######################################################################## Pre-Health Action! - A Newsletter that provides updates to Pre-Health students at Hunter. ######################################################################## To view this newsletter in a browser, visit: http://hunter.listserv.cuny.edu/scriptshc/wa-hc.exe?A2=PREMEDINFO-L;1334e2e4.1209p To ensure that this newsletter is delivered to your inbox, add [log in to unmask] to your address book. ######################################################################## In this Newsletter: * REMINDER: We’ve Moved! * Committee Letters * The University of Queensland Ochsner * Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Pre-Health Advising Office * Events on the Hunter Campus * Off Campus Events * Subscription Details ######################################################################## * REMINDER: We’ve Moved! * The Pre-Health Advising Offices are now located on the 12th Floor of the East Building. Walk-in advising is cancelled on Wednesday, September 26. We are excited about our new space, but the same old rules apply: -Students are seen by appointment only. -Walk-ins are only on Wednesday from 4-6pm. There is no other time when we see students without an appointment. * Whenever hours are canceled or changed the information is posted here: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth/advisement/walk-in-advising no later than the early afternoon hours are to be held. Always check the website before coming to Hunter. Also remember that the sign-in sheet goes up at 3:45 and is usually full by 4pm. If you want to guarantee yourself a 15 minute spot during walk-ins arrive by 3:30-3:45 and plan on waiting until your walk-in appointment. -Checks and other documents are still to be left in the Pre-Health mail box in 812 East. New Locations: Kelly Gentry: 1207 East Dr. Phillips: 1210 East Tiffany Morrison-College Assistant: 1208 East Please be quiet when waiting for your appointment or walk-in session. * Committee Letters * A few notes: -Once your letter writer submits his/her finished product to our office the letter is then reviewed and edited by the committee. There are a lot of students and therefore a lot of letters, so please be patient. Your letter cannot/will not be submitted immediately after it is sent to our office. We are working diligently to finalize and upload letters. Remember, it takes several weeks for your application to be verified so DO NOT wait for your committee letter to be complete to submit your application. Once finalized your committee letter can be uploaded very quickly and does not require verification. Submit your applications—do not wait for the committee letter. In order to upload your finalized letter you must: -Release your test scores (MCAT/DAT) -Submit, via e-mail, the AMCAS letter request form and/or the Dental School application request form (this is an e-mail generated from the AADSAS application) -Submit, via e-mail, a PDF of your submitted AMCAS, AACOMAS and/or AADSAS application -AMCAS/AACOMAS applicants must submit check or money order made out to Hunter College: $10 for AMCAS and/or $10 for AACOMAS. Checks can be left in the Pre-Health mailbox in East 812. Make sure they are in an envelope labeled with your name. Please remember the information in your Pre-Health file is confidential; students cannot view the documents in their personal file. You will receive an e-mail when your letter upload has been completed. You do not need to e-mail the office to ask if your letter has been submitted. We are working diligently on letters and getting them out as quickly as possible based on application verification and MCAT/DAT score release dates. * The University of Queensland Ochsner * January 2013 Start Date The University of Queensland Ochsner offers a January 2013 start date — the beginning of the Australian academic year. They are looking for a “B” average and MCAT’s of 8, 8, M, 8. US Federal financial aid is available to eligible students. The University of Queensland Ochsner medical school offers US students the opportunity to obtain a world-class education in an internationally recognized biomedical powerhouse, ranked #38 by “US News,” while providing clinical training in the equally highly regarded, and highly ranked, Ochsner Health System in New Orleans. They are available to help students determine if this is a good fit and to assist those who would like to apply to enter in January 2013. To find out more information please contact: Thea Volpe, Ph.D., Vice President, Enrollment Management Tel: 877.777.0155 ext 104 [log in to unmask] OR Whitney Bennett, Director of Enrollment Management Tel: 877.777. 0155, Ext 106 [log in to unmask] Website: http://www.mededpath.org/ * Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Pre-Health Advising Office * Please note the DATE CHANGE below Interviewing Skills for Current Applicants –DATE CHANGED October 3 @ 1pm Location: 1036 Hunter North The Assistant Dean of Admissions from Weill Cornell Medical College will be reviewing interview techniques and strategies for students who are currently in the process of applying to medical school. * 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. Undergraduate Nursing Program Open House Thursday October 4, 2012 @ 4 PM Location: Auditorium – Brookdale Campus (425 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010) For More Information or to RSVP: [log in to unmask] For students who are interested in nursing or unsure if medicine is right for them attend the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing Open House. Undergraduate programs: Accelerated Second-Degree Pathway, Generic Pathway and RN Pathway programs. *Remember: the Pre-Health Advising Office DOES NOT advise students interested in pursuing nursing. 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. Dental School Panel Discussion Thursday, September 27 from 12-2pm Location: City College of New York (Room To be Announced) For more information: 212-650-6622 or [log in to unmask] Students will have the opportunity to learn more about careers in dental medicine, dental school admissions do’s and don’ts, as well as other resources. 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. ######################################################################## * Subscription Details * You are subscribed to Pre-Health Action!. To unsubscribe, visit: https://HUNTER.LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU/scriptshc/wa-hc.exe?SUBED1=PREMEDINFO-L&A=1 12th Floor East Building www.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth