Fall 2024 Seminar & Workshop Schedule
How to Become a Competitive Applicant Seminar
Attendees will learn about what health professional schools look for in an applicant and create an action plan to become a competitive applicant. This seminar is useful for any student interested in a health profession career but is particularly useful for those early in their undergraduate career.
Wednesday, September 4 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm in SC-North, Room 1909
Tuesday, October 1 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm in Ming Hsieh Hall, Room 126
Interviewing for Health Professional Programs Workshop
Attendees will learn what to expect and how to prepare for professional work and graduate admissions interviews, both in-person and virtually. This workshop is useful for any student looking to improve their interviewing skills.
Thursday, September 12 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in HSC-North, Room 1909
Wednesday, October 12 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in Ming Hsieh Hall, Room 126
Resume Building Workshop
Attendees will learn how to create an effective resume or improve the one they already have. This workshop teaches students how to prepare a professional resume to use for graduate school applications, letter of recommendation requests, work or research positions, and more.
Wednesday, September 18 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in HSC-North, Room 1909
Monday, October 14 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in Ming Hsieh Hall, Room 126
Planning to Apply to Health Professional Programs Seminar
Attendees will learn what to expect and how to prepare for the application process for health professional schools (e.g. Medical, Dental, PA, PT, etc.).
Monday, September 9 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm in Ming Hsieh Hall, Room 126
Tuesday, October 22 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm in HSC-North, Room 1909
Personal Statement Writing Workshop
Attendees will learn how to develop a well-written personal statement for health professional schools (e.g. Medical, Dental, PA, PT, Nursing, etc.). We will also cover the difference between a personal statement, statement of purpose, and a diversity statement. This workshop is recommended for students who are beginning their application to health professional programs in 2025.
Thursday, September 26 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in HSC-North, Room 1909
Monday, October 28 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in Ming Hsieh Hall, Room 126
Writing About Your Experiences Workshop
Attendees will learn how to develop well-written experience descriptions for their application to health professional programs. This workshop teaches students how to present their extracurricular experiences efficiently and effectively on their applications.
Wednesday, October 9 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in HSC-North, Room 1909
Thursday, November 7 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in Ming Hsieh Hall, Room 126