Workshops & Info Sessions

Attend an Upcoming Event

The Health Careers Center calendar includes workshops, information sessions, and fairs, to help students like you put your best foot forward when gearing up for a health professional program. These activities are designed for undergraduate students, to help with career exploration in health sciences careers. Partners across the Academic Health Center and the University of Minnesota undergraduate colleges design these programs based on students' needs. These activities provide access to the information for students, like you, to make an informed decision regarding your future health career path.

Workshops
Gaining Experience for a Health Career
Interviewing for Health Professional School
Personal Statement Workshops
   Writing a Personal Statement for Health Professional School
   Personal Statement Clinic
Medicine-Specific Workshops
   A Physician's Life
   Preparing for Medical School
   AMCAS: Applying to Medical School
   Online Workshop: Planning for Medical School
   (U of M Twin Cities students only)

Online Workshop
NEW! Planning for Medical School online workshop,
with the follow-up Action Plan Clinics (U of M Twin Cities students only)

Information Sessions
Dental Hygiene
Dentistry
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Nursing (BSN)
Nursing (MN)
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Public Health
Respiratory Care
Scientific and Technical Communication

Outside of the Health Careers Center
Campus Career Events
AHC Calendar

WORKSHOPS

Gaining Experience for a Health Career 
Learn about health-related volunteer, research, and other opportunities which will help you get ready for 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!
Thursday, August 7, at 1:00pm

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Interviewing for Health Professional School
We will discuss what role the interview plays in admissions decisions and what the interview day is like. Learn about the interview process and how to prepare for a successful experience. We will discuss topics such as what to bring along, questions to ask, as well as questions to expect. Dates to be announced.

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Personal Statement Workshops

Writing a Personal Statement for Health Professional School
Learn general strategies (and do's and don’ts) for writing a personal statement. This workshop is tailored for students applying to any health professional program. We will cover the topics generally included in personal statements, why they are used by selection committees and strategies for presenting yourself and your experience in the best light. Several examples will be provided and discussed.
Thursday, July 17, at 3:00pm
Wednesday, August 20, at 10:30am

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Personal Statement Clinic
Seeking help with your personal statement? Are you applying to a health program at the professional or graduate school level? Receive feedback on your personal statement during a half-hour consultation with a Health Careers Center staff member. Attendees need to submit a draft of their statement, at least three business days prior to the Clinic. The draft you submit should be reviewed in advance for grammatical and spelling errors. Future dates to be announced.


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Medicine-Specific Workshops

A Physician's Life 
This is where to start the exploration and decision-making process. We will discuss the role of physicians and changes ahead in the field of medicine, characteristics needed to be successful in medicine, the kind of commitment that's needed to be a doctor, the importance of teamwork in health care, and how to explore your interests in medicine. An overview of medical school and the training process will also be discussed. (More specifics on how to prepare for medical school are covered in Pre Med II). Future dates to be announced.

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Preparing for Medical School
We begin with an overview of the kinds of candidates sought by medical schools, followed by an in-depth discussion of prerequisite courses, the MCAT, each of the components of the medical school application and how to prepare to be a strong applicant. (For more focused information on parts of the application process, please also see our additional specialized sessions on personal statements, interviewing for health professions, and applying to medical school).
NOTE:  In this session, we will assume knowledge of the topics addressed in "A Physician's Life". The knowledge base it provides is an essential part of your preparation for medical school!
Wednesday, July 16, at 1:30pm
Thursday, August 21, at 3:30pm

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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. Future dates to be announced.
 
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ONLINE WORKSHOP

NEW! Planning for Medical School
Are you 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 new online workshop can help. You can complete the workshop individually from campus or home, and at your own pace, in approximately 2 - 3 hours. The workshop is customizable depending on what stage you are at in the preparation process.

After you complete the "Planning for Medical School" online workshop, you are eligible to attend the "Action Plan Clinic", where you will receive coaching and tips from a Health Careers Center career consultant, in a small group format.

Note: This workshop is currently available only to U of M Twin Cities students as a pilot project. Our pilot period is expected to end in September 2008. We anticipate that this online workshop will be offered to non-UMTC students after this date.

Step 1: Planning for Medical School (online workshop)
Register here for the Planning for Medical School online workshop and complete the workshop.

Step 2: Action Plan Clinic (small group, in-person consultation)
Register for an "Action Plan Clinic". Bring a printed copy of your completed action plan to this small-group session. Advance registration for this session and completion of the Planning for Medical School workshop are required. (Currently available only to U of M Twin Cities students.)

Action Plan Clinics
Monday, July 14, at 10:00am
Thursday, July 24, at 3:00pm
Wednesday, August 6, at 9:30am
Thursday, August 14, at 2:00pm
Tuesday, August 19, at 1:30pm
Thursday, August 28, at 10:00am
Wednesday, September 10, at 2:30pm
Tuesday, September 16, at 12:30pm
Thursday, September 25, at 9:30am

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.
Future dates to be announced.

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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.
Monday, July 14, 2008 at 3:00pm
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 3:00pm

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Dental School Advising Sessions
Learn about the Dentistry program at the University at this advising session. Receive individualized advising on getting started towards this career path. Bring a copy of your transcripts with you!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 1:00pm
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 1:00pm

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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.

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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!
Friday, July 11, from 9:30am-11:30am
Tuesday, August 19, from 1:30pm-3:30pm

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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 to register. MN information session dates for 2008 are:
Friday, September 26, at 9:00am
Wednesday, October 22, at 2:30pm
Thursday, November 13, at 1:00pm

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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 register for a session below, contact Beverly at 612-626-5887, otprog@umn.edu or visit the Occupational Therapy site.

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus
Sessions on the Twin Cities campus are held from 3:30 - 5:30pm in room 516 of the Children's Rehabilitation Center.

• Future dates to be announced.

University of Minnesota - Rochester campus
Sessions on the Rochester campus are from 3:30 - 5:00pm, in room 388 University Square (formerly the Galleria Mall), at 111 South Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904.

• Future dates to be announced.

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Pharmacy Information Sessions
Learn strategies for preparing to be a pharmacist, including:
• Admissions requirements
• Desired qualifications for admissions to Pharmacy School
• Application process
Time is set aside for individual questions.
Thursday, July 17, at 12:30pm
Wednesday, August 13, at 3:00pm

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Physical Therapy Information Nights
Learn about the opportunities in Physical Therapy and the U of M program in Physical Therapy. Email ptquest@umn.edu or contact Daire Frank at 612-626-5303 for information. Future dates to be announced.

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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.

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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. Future session dates to be announced. More information about Respiratory Care is available at www.r.umn.edu/healthsciences.

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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! Future dates to be announced.

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