Events, Info Sessions & Workshops - AHC - Health Careers Center, University of Minnesota

The Health Careers Center offers workshops, information sessions and fairs, to help students like you put your best foot forward when gearing up for a health professional program.

These interactive activities are designed for students like you to help with career exploration in health sciences careers.

Explore the links below to find information on courses, workshops and much, much more!

ONLINE SHORT COURSES (non-credit)

Interviewing for a Health Program
Prepare for your upcoming interview with this online, non-credit short course. Learn about the interview process and how to best prepare for a successful experience. Topics covered include topics such as questions to ask, questions to expect, what to bring, and how to dress. Learn more here about Interviewing for a Health Program.

Personal Statements for a Health Program
Use this online short course to create a draft of your personal statement. Learn how to get started, what to include, and do's and don’ts. Uncover strategies for presenting yourself and your experience in the best way possible. Discover why they are used by admissions committees. Examples are provided and discussed. Complete this short course and then come to the Health Careers Center for an individual review of your work. Learn more here about Personal Statements for a Health Program

Planning for Medical School
Considering or planning on going to medical school? Whether you are still trying to decide on medical school, or even if you have made a firm decision to go for it, this online short course can help. Complete this short course individually from campus or home, at your own pace, in approximately 2 - 3 hours.

After completing the "Planning for Medical School" online short course, attend Action Plan Coaching Session where you will receive counsultation and feedback from a Health Careers Center staff member on your personalized action plan. Action Plan Coaching Sessions are held in-person or are arranged via phone/computer.

Step 1: Planning for Medical School (online short course)
Register here and begin working on the Planning for Medical School online short course.

Step 2: Action Plan Coaching Session (in-person)
Prerequisite: Completion of the Planning for Medical School workshop and completed action plan.
After completing the Planning for Medical School online short course (above), register for an Action Plan Coaching session. Bring a printed copy of your completed action plan to this session. Advance registration for this session and completion of the Planning for Medical School short course are required. These sessions are held in-person or are arranged via phone/computer.

WORKSHOPS

Gaining Experience for a Health Career
Wondering about where to start gaining experience...or how to get started? Learn about health-related volunteer, research, and other opportunities which will help you get ready for a health professional program and, ultimately, a health career. After this workshop, you will have a better idea of the kind of experience that will be best for you. Learn about great experiences in hospitals, clinics, community organizations, research labs, and even abroad. Register and get started today...why wait?

AMCAS: Applying to Medical School
Those of you submitting applications to medical school this summer may have questions about the AMCAS application process: from how to categorize your coursework on the form to establishing the best timetable for yourself and knowing how to plan for secondary (supplemental) application materials. We will review the entire application process and provide you with information on how to plan for a strong application. Date and time: Spring 2010 (TBA)

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Clinical Laboratory Sciences Information Sessions
Come to this session and have all of these questions answered:
1. What is Clinical Laboratory Sciences?
2. Why be a Clinical Laboratory Scientist?
3. Why attend the U of M?
Learn about the field of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS) and the application process for the CLS program for at the University of Minnesota.

Dental Hygiene Information Sessions
This informative session answers any questions regarding the dental hygiene program. We discuss the dental hygiene major, course pre-requisites, the program curriculum, transfer coursework, and the application process. Sessions are one hour in length.

Dental Therapy Information Sessions
Dental therapists are licensed oral health professionals who practice as part of the dental team. They provide basic preventative and restorative treatment to children and adults, under the supervision of a dentist. Learn about this emerging dental role at this information session and learn about the schooling and preparation required.

Dental School Advising Sessions
Learn about the Dentistry program at the University of Minnesota through an in-depth information and advising session. Receive individualized advising on getting started towards this career path. Sessions are approximately 1.5 hours long. The sessions include: a 30-minute presentation about the DDS application process and information on becoming a qualified candidate; a 30-minute question and answer advising session; and a 30-minute tour of the Dental School. Bring copies of your transcripts with you for the question and answer time!

Note that if you are unable to attend an in-person session for the School of Dentistry, you can learn more about their DDS program through this online presentation.

Healthcare Administration (MHA) Information Sessions
Learn more about the Master of Healthcare Administration Program at the University of Minnesota. With over 50 years of leadership in healthcare management, Minnesota’s MHA Program is one of the top-ranked programs in the country, and the only accredited MHA program in the region. Call 612-626-7378 or send an e-mail mrath@umn.edu for information on upcoming sessions.

Medical School Information Sessions
The Medical School is hosting information sessions during the summer. Look here for information on the medical school admissions. If you are considering planning for medical school, try the Planning for Medical School online short course, a resource tool to give you the information you seek about medical school and opportunity to build your next steps in the planning process.

Nursing (BSN) Information Sessions
This group information session will answer many of your questions about the nursing program. During the session, we talk about the nursing major, prerequisite courses, transfer coursework, and the application process. This session will only discuss and review the BSN program. Bring your questions!

Nursing (MN) Information Sessions
These information sesssions focus on the Master of Nursing (MN) program, which is geared for those individuals with recognized baccalaureate degrees in areas other than nursing and wish to become registered nurses. All MN Information Sessions will be held in 4-180 Weaver-Densford Hall. Contact the Office of Student and Career Advancement Services at the School of Nursing at 612-625-7980 or via e-mail at SONStudentInfo@umn.edu for upcoming times and dates.

Nutrition and Food Science (Transfer Information Sessions)
Learn about these two majors, find out about transfer admission requirements, and get answers to all of your questions about applying to these exciting programs! Look here for information session dates and registration information.

Occupational Therapy: First Steps to Occupational Therapy
Explore occupational therapy as a career choice at these sessions. The session includes a definition of occupational therapy, career outlook, career preparation, options for health careers and course planning strategies. To find out more, call 612-626-5887, email otprog@umn.edu. or visit the Occupational Therapy site.

Pharmacy Information Sessions
Learn strategies for preparing to be a pharmacist, including: admissions requirements, desired qualifications for admissions to Pharmacy School, and the application process. Time is set aside for individual questions.

Physical Therapy Information Nights
Learn about the opportunities in the field of physical therapy and the U of M program in physical therapy during this special information night called "The Education and Career of a Physical Therapist", located at 202 ChRC (Children's Rehabilitation Center, 426 Church Street SE, on the Minneapolis campus). Email ptquest@umn.edu or call 612-626-5303 for further details.

Public Health Information Sessions and Preview Days
The School of Public Health is eager to share their knowledge and excitement for public health with you. To assist you with the important decisions you will be making, hosting numerous events throughout the year for prospective students. Please visit the School of Public Health website for further details and to register for these events.

Respiratory Care Information Sessions
Learn about careers in Respiratory Care at an information session. Representatives from the U of M Rochester campus will share a presentation and answer questions regarding this career path and the application process. The Respiratory Care curriculum includes clinical experiences at Mayo Clinic Rochester and Mayo Heath System. Dates: TBD.

Scientific and Technical Communication
Scientific and technical communicators work with physicians, scientists, researchers, engineers, and other experts to gather information about a product or service. They then transform complex information into language that audiences can understand for use in brochures, web sites, online documentation, multimedia, or videos. Attend a session to learn more about Scientific and Technical Communication. Dates and times:

The information provided during these workshops and/or information sessions is provided solely for educational purposes. While every effort is made to provide accurate and current information, the Health Careers Center is not responsible for admissions or employment decisions by the University of Minnesota , other academic institutions, or outside employers. Links to external web sites are provided as a courtesy only and are not necessarily endorsed by the Health Careers Center or the University of Minnesota.