University of Richmond Pre-health Studies

WHAT: Deconstructing Health
WHEN: Saturday, September 28, 10AM-2PM
WHERE: Alice Haynes Room in the THC
DESCRIPTION: Learn about clinical and nonclinical career paths in healthcare from UR alumni in the field. Deconstructing Health is open to students of all majors and class years who are interested in exploring clinical and nonclinical healthcare career paths. During this program, you will hear from and have the opportunity to network with alumni who work in a variety of roles in the healthcare industry and learn the skills you need to be successful in those fields. Register in Handshake.

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has developed a new infographic that looks at the accomplishments, traits, and aspirations of the graduating class of 2024 from premed through medical school. You can access the infographic here:
https://students-residents.aamc.org/data-applicants-students-and-residents/graduating-medical-school-class-statistics

WHAT: VCU Massey Cancer Center Internships information session
WHEN: Wednesday, October 16, 6:30-7:30 PM
WHERE: Zoom
Register at
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tf-qsrjksHtz7pphRlESEVepA38wYqRrv #/registration

WHAT: Radiation Oncology & Medical Physics talk
WHO: Dr. David Hoffman (UR alumnus)
WHEN: Wednesday, October 2, 4:30-5:30 PM
WHERE: Gottwald Science Center, room D209
Dr. Hoffman has experience implementing conventional external beam breast treatment strategies, and novel approaches, including electron beam therapy. Come out and learn about the field of medical physics and how it is used to treat cancer.

WHAT: Virtual Medical School Fair
WHEN: October 17-18, 2023
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) will be hosting the Fall 2023 Virtual Medical School Fair on October 17-18. Registration is free and includes a 15% discount on a 1- or 2-year subscription to the Medical School Admissions Requirements (MSAR) website. At this event, you will have opportunities to connect with representatives from medical schools across the U.S. as well as learn about financial aid, the AMCAS application, the SHPEP program, and more. Register for this event below:

AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair The AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair enables aspiring applicants and premeds like you to connect with medical schools and admissions experts from around the U.S. and Canada. In addition, you can attend information sessions led by admissions officers, current medical students, and other experts. Regi...

WHAT: Nursing School Virtual Fair
WHEN: October 3, 2023 @ 6 p.m ET
WHERE: Online
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing and NursingCAS are hosting this free event. Learn about the various kinds of nursing degrees and speak with deans, faculty, admission representatives, and current students to learn more about the nursing profession, admission requirements and elements of a robust application.

Discover Nursing Virtual Fair: October 3, 2023 Nursing CAS Discover Apply Enroll Want to start or advance your career in nursing? Meet with nursing school representatives o learn more about nursing education programs. Join this free event to learn more about the most trusted profession. Virtual Fair Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM....

WHAT: Meet the Physicians - Understanding the Application Process
WHEN: August 2, 2023 @7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Online
In this web event, panelists from Allopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine and Podiatric Medicine will discuss how students become an applicant for their programs of study. Topics will range from academic preparedness (grades, pre-reqs and tests) to personal preparedness (communication skills, volunteering/shadowing or service activities). They will take questions from the chat as well as questions submitted in advance of the session.
Registration:

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WHAT: PA School Admission Event
WHEN: July 27, 2023 @ 6:00 PM EST
WHERE: Zoom
A conversation and Q&A with Physician Assistant program admissions officers from Duke University School of Medicine, University of Lynchburg, MGH-IHP and Bryant University. The webinar will be moderated by Ashley Hughes, the Physician Assistant program director at Bryant University. Register for the event below.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: How to Get Into PA School: Insight from Admissions Officers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. A moderated Q&A with Physician Assistant Program Directors

WHAT: Health Professions Panel Discussion @ UR
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6:30 pm
WHERE: Brown-Alley Room, Weinstein Hall
DESCRIPTION: A conversation with a panel of practicing health professionals in the following fields: Dentistry, Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant.

WHAT: Pre-pharmacy Summit at UNC
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 18, 9:30 am - 4:15 pm
WHERE: Chapel Hill, NC
DESCRIPTION: This event includes information on the pharmacy school admissions process and time to network with prospective and current pharmacy students. Participants will also have the chance to learn more about the field through various breakout sessions featuring our current students and TED talks led by UNC faculty. The emphasis will be on the theme: "Propelling Pharmacy Phorward: Hot Topics in Pharmacy Practice” and will focus on current issues in pharmacy practice, including mental health, interprofessional practice, and pharmacy-related legislation. The Summit will also highlight careers in community, clinical and ambulatory care pharmacy. For more information, visit https://pharmacy.unc.edu/the-pre-pharmacy-summit/

WHAT: Open House @ Uniformed Services University
WHEN: March 3, 2023
WHERE: Bethesda, MD
DESCRIPTION: Participants will tour the facilities, attend a specialty lecture and a student panel and speak with military healthcare recruiters. For more information, visit:
https://medschool.usuhs.edu/resources/open-house

WHAT: AAMC MCAT Registration
WHEN: 2/7/23, 3:00 PM (EST)
WHERE: online webinar
DESCRIPTION: Learn about updates to the 2023 MCAT testing year, registration process, and MCAT preparation resources to help you get ready for the exam. To register, visit:

AAMC Webinars and Online Courses: 2023 MCAT February Registration Webinar for Examinees - February 7 Learn about updates to the 2023 MCAT testing year, registration process, and MCAT preparation resources to help you get ready for the exam. Please submit your questions in the registration form so we address them during the presentation.