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The Committee Letter Application is now available on our website: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth/committee-letters

Please review all instructions very carefully!

We do not review personal statements for the Committee Letter application. The purpose of the application is for us to review your first draft.

For more information about the MCAT please view the document located here: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth/repository/files/FromTheDirectorsDesk_MCAT_Timing_KP31.30.12.pdf

New Students please view the attached documents about the Pre-Health Advising Office and course requirements.

Advising

-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.

If you are interested in finding out about our Advising services please visit our website at: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth/advisement/advising-appointments

Appointments are made online only. This link provides detailed information about our student advising availability and procedures. The procedure for making an appointment has changed so please review the information on the website. Please review this section before scheduling an appointment or coming during walk-in hours.

Note: If you decide to come during the scheduled walk-in hours, you do not need to notify us via phone or e-mail. Just come to the 12th floor of the East Building, sign-up and have a seat! Remember, always check the website before coming for walk-in hours to make sure they have not been cancelled or re-scheduled.

More changes are to come. As always, check our website frequently for updates, changes and special events!

Students new to Hunter and New to the Pre-Health Advising Office: Please start educating yourself by reviewing the information about the Pre-Health File on our website and viewing the attached documents.

The Pre-Health Advising Offices are located on the 12th Floor of the East Building.
Dr. Phillips: 1210 East
Kelly Gentry: 1207 East
Taryn Weinstein: 1209 East
Tiffany Morrison-College Assistant: 1208 East

The Pre-Health Advising Office event calendar will be available shortly.

The Pre-Health Advising Office event calendar will be available shortly.

These events are not sponsored by the Pre-Health Advising Office but may be of interest to students interested in careers in healthcare.

The Pre-health Organization presents "Weill Cornell Medical Student Panel"

Are you interested in finding out more about the medical school experience and the road to medical school? Join us in our conversation with several amazing medical students who attend Weill Cornell Medical College.
*The event is particularly geared towards juniors and seniors, and others who are interested in applying soon, but anyone is welcome to attend.

The date for the event is either Thursday, February 21st 4-6PM or Tuesday, February 26th 4-6PM. Please visit the following link (http://doodle.com/b98b6gbuscfzdsin) and check off which date you prefer (if you can make either Tuesday or Thursday, please check off both boxes).
Hope to see you there!

Please do not contact the Pre-Health Advising Office with questions about Off Campus Events. Use the contact information provided.

Nutrition and Food Science Information Session
2180 Third Ave. Silberman Building, Room 201
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013,
1 – 3PM
RSVP HERE: HTTPS://DOCS.GOOGLE.COM/SPREADSHEET/VIEWFORM?FORMKEY=DFHHAG5QEMZ4CEJ3QNZSRWHXBVGZUMC6MA..#GID=0

This session provides an overview of the admission requirements and coursework for the Undergraduate Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nutrition and Food Science.
The BS NFS program offers general study in nutrition. It does not offer the theoretical coursework (DP) toward the Registered Dietitian exam (RD). Faculty representatives will be available to answer your questions. Please RSVP for this session using the link provided.
The Pre-Health Advising Office does not advise students interested in Nutrition, Nursing, or Public Health

Kaplan’s Free Practice Test Event
Sunday 2/24 at 10am at Hunter College
Sunday 3/3 at 10am at the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development (133 East 13th Street)

Students will have the opportunity to attend a live on-site practice test event where Kaplan will be offering the GRE, LSAT, and MCAT. If you cannot make one of these live events you can also register for one of their online practice tests through mi-March.
Space is limited for these exams so please register as early as possible to secure your seat. You can register for the exams at all locations by going to http://bit.ly/nyctests2013.
This is a great opportunity for you to see how you might score on the real thing, and also to become familiar with the kinds of questions that will be on the real test. For most students, this exam will be a more realistic test-taking experience as you can practice in the format that mirrors most graduate school exams.

Kaplan Test Prep Event
Thurs 2/14, Thurs 2/21, and Mon 2/25
Kaplan NYU Office – 16 Cooper Square – two blocks from NYU.

Prepping for the MCAT? Kaplan Teacher, Amit Raghavan, one of our "Elite" MCAT teachers presents a FREE MCAT PREP SERIES: Thurs 2/14 (Biological Sciences), Thurs 2/21 (Physical Sciences), and Mon 2/25 (Verbal Reasoning)– Kaplan NYU Office – 16 Cooper Square – two blocks from NYU.

In addition to revealing how Biological Science, Physical Science, and Verbal Reasoning are applied to the MCAT, other topics will include:
• Why the MCAT was created and what it is really designed to assess
• How much time will you need to prepare for the exam
• What are the most common mistakes students make when preparing for the MCAT
• What is Kaplan's strategy for attacking the MCAT
• What does the AAMC suggest
• Analysis of actual MCAT questions
Please feel free bring other questions regarding the MCAT or the admissions process. To sign up, please click http://bit.ly/mcat4free.


A DAY WITH PERELMAN STUDENTS UNDERREPRESENTED IN MEDICINE
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Saturday, March 23, 2013. 

Registration Required: http://www.cu2000.med.upenn.edu/hps/penndayregistration.asp

Join us for, “A Day with Penn Underrepresented in Medicine Medical Students”. This program targets premed students underrepresented in medicine and provides an opportunity to learn about our curriculum, student life, and hear first-hand about preparation for admissions to medical school. Members of the Latino Medical Student Association and the Student National Medical Association who will also be on hand to share their personal experiences and tips on how to become the best possible medical school applicant.
Registration is free and lunch is included.
Registration is required; and limited to the first 125 registrants. Registration begins today February 4 at 9am.

New York Medical College Premedical Mentoring Program Conference
Sunday, April 7, 2013
9:30am ¬-4:00pm
NYMC Medical Education Center. Registration Required.

• Day-long, student-run conference organized into panel discussions, small group sessions, and medical student mentoring opportunities.
• Presentations given by the Associate Dean of Admissions, NYMC faculty members, and NYMC medical students

*Registration required and is LIMITED TO 100 APPLICANTS! Please use
the on-line application (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CMJSZSB) by
March 1, 2013. For more information, please e-mail us at [log in to unmask]

Please use the contact information provided for each opportunity. Do not contact the Pre-Health Advising Office.

MAChO Motivating Action Through Community Health Outreach

Apply to become a part of the MAChO (Motivating Action Through Community Health Outreach) program, a collaboration between Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC) and Hunter College’s Silberman School of Social Work and Public Health. Help educate and inspire children (8-13) in East Harlem to take control of their health and begin to change these statistics!

MAChO is a holistic and innovative behavioral modification program designed to combat the childhood obesity epidemic at the grassroots level.

MAChO is currently looking for well-qualified individuals to join for the Spring 2013 semester, which will begin at the end of February. They currently have two sites in Harlem, and will be running after-school programs and weekend programs (Saturdays); they require a semester-long commitment for all applicants and most positions require a minimum of 3 hours per week. Attached is a list of open positions; the most immediate need is for teachers, mentors and exercise instructors. They also have administrative positions available for those individuals who want to take on additional leadership roles within the organization. More information about MAChO can be found at www.machoprogram.org .

If you are interested, please email [log in to unmask] with your name and contact information, indicating which position you are interested in, along with a recent resume and brief statement regarding your interest and pertinent background, if any. Also, please indicate if you are a NYS licensed EMT. Also, feel free to contact Jeffrey ([log in to unmask]), Chava ([log in to unmask]) or Hannah ([log in to unmask]) if you want to know more about the organization.

Volunteer with the Muscular Dystrophy Association

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is in search of fun and enthusiastic volunteer summer camp counselors. The MDA’s 2013 summer camp will be held August 10-16, 2013 at Camp De Wolfe in Wading River, NY. Must be 18 years or older. This is a great opportunity for students interested in Physical Therapy.
Each counselor is assigned to serve as a companion for a camper who’s affected by a neuromuscular disease. Counselors help their campers with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, bowling, swimming and fishing.
To obtain a volunteer application or learn about other ways to support MDA’s summer camp program, please contact:
Sophie Rivera: [log in to unmask] or Connie Zayas: [log in to unmask]
Phone: 212-682-5272

Chronic Pain Management Doctor’s Assistant Positions beginning in May/June 2013
Brooklyn Heights medical practice is seeking a mature and enthusiastic team player for a doctor’s assistant position in a very busy pain management practice.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who would like to gain practical experience in a medical setting and is planning to take 1-2 years off while applying to medical school. Most former assistants have gone on to medical school.

Job Description:
In this full-time job, you will work intimately with the doctor and patients. You will conduct patient interviews and assist the doctor in minor procedures (primarily spinal injections). As an assistant, you will also function as a liaison between the doctor, patients, and outside healthcare professionals. Other responsibilities include composing and editing evaluation reports and various letters to physicians on behalf of the doctor, as well as learning about running a private medical practice.

You will be joining a team of four assistants and three office staff members.
Health insurance benefits will be provided.

Candidacy:
A bachelor’s degree and the completion of premedical coursework or completion of a post-baccalaureate premedical program is required prior to beginning position.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are required.
Excellency in typing is required.

You must demonstrate the ability to learn how to use an electronic health records website quickly and efficiently.

How to Apply:
Send a copy of your resume/CV in the body of an email (i.e. not as an attachment), and include a brief letter expressing your interest and why you are the most appropriate candidate for this position to the following address: [log in to unmask]
We will conduct interviews for this position at our office in Brooklyn Heights, NY.