UC Davis Health Professions Advising

Join representatives from A.T. Still University Arizona School of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Programs and A.T. Still University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program to learn more about their OT and DPT pathways, including both master’s and doctoral options in occupational therapy. Learn about ATSU’s osteopathic philosophy of whole person healthcare, early clinical experiences, commitment to underserved communities, supportive faculty mentorship, and community clinic training opportunities.

📅 When: Thursday, May 28th from 12pm - 1pm
💻Where: Zoom
🔗 Link at hpa.ucdavis.edu/events

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Interested in gaining meaningful experiences but don’t know where to start? Join HPA and American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI) as we dive into what it means to gain meaningful experiences, different types of experiences, examples of experiences and more.

📅 When: Tuesday May 19th from 7pm - 8pm
🏠 Where: Zoom
🔗 Link at hpa.ucdavis.edu/events

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Come join an HPA peer advisor to learn about the different resources you can utilize to use your time at UCD to its fullest!

📅 When: Thursday, May 14th from 6pm - 7:30pm
🏠 Where: Green 1022

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HPA is collaborating with the Pre-PT Club and Tufts University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program to present an information session to UC Davis students. Learn more about the application processes and connect with admission officers from the Tufts DPT program.

📅 When: Tuesday, May 12th from 6pm - 7pm
💻 Where: Zoom
🔗 Link: hpa.ucdavis.edu/events

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Interviews are a crucial component of the application process and are required by the majority of health professional schools. While they can be stressful — whether due to spending long hours on screen or on campus or recalling your most significant experiences — preparation is key to success. In this presentation, you’ll learn how to effectively prepare for interviews, navigate common questions, and develop strategies to practice and build confidence.

📅 When: Tuesday, May 12th from 5pm - 6pm
💻 Where: Zoom
🔗 Register at hpa.ucdavis.edu/events

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Practice taking the MCAT, GRE, DAT, or OAT at HPA’s free Mock Exam Day! This event is held in-person to best simulate a real test day environment, which is crucial to preparing for your standardized exam. Registration is open now!

📅 When: Saturday, May 16th from 9am - 5pm
🏠 Where: Med Sci 180 C
🔗 Register at hpa.ucdavis.edu/testprep

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