Virtual Drop-In Hours with Medical Students (MCG)

Interested in meeting and getting advice from current medical students? Medical students from the AU/UGA Medical Partnership Campus will be holding virtual drop-ins Wednesday, November 6th from 7:00pm-8:30pm. All questions are welcome including how to build a resume, how to pursue shadowing, how to study for the MCAT, what medical school is like, etc.  (Ask the M1s about what it was like to do an MMI style interview!!) 

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more and make connections! 

Zoom Link:https://augusta-edu.zoom.us/j/98552158916?pwd=WHcmaHbGOW9SddZOVzAsT9weuLtarH.1
Meeting ID: 985 5215 8916

LSAT Diagnostic + LSAT 101 Information Session

On Saturday, November 9th, the Pre-Professional Advising Office is offering an opportunity for prelaw students to get acquainted with the LSAT. This event is ideal for those who plan to apply in the 2025-2026 application cycle. This event will take place in MLC 253. The MLC opens at 10:00 am, so we will begin shortly after 10:00 am. Pizza and drinks will be provided.

10:00 am - 12:45 pm - LSAT Diagnostic

Take a 4-section LSAT diagnostic test. You will need a personal laptop and LawHub account to complete the diagnostic. Please, make your account prior to arriving.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - LSAT 101 

Learn more about the LSAT from an expert tutor. This session will provide an overview of the test.

There is a maximum capacity for this event. Please, only sign up if you are serious about participating. Priority will be given to those that plan to attend the entire event. Space permitting, you may attend just one session.

Sign up here by Nov. 5th.

DAT Success Panel

Get tips and tricks from pre-dental students who scored on the Dental Admissions Test! A panel of pre-dental students whose impressive DAT scores have gotten interview invitations will answer your questions on how they prepared,  Monday, November 11^th from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. in MLC Room 350.

Foothills AHEC and SOWEGA Pathway to Medical School Program Presentation

 Representatives from FOOTHILLS AHEC and SOWEGA AHEC will be offering a presentation for students about their summer program, Pathway to Medical School, on Monday, November 11^th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm for Park Hall, Room 0265. Students who are looking for a summer program which provides clinical shadowing are encouraged to attend.  More information can also be found on their website. Registration required.

Registration Link:https://forms.gle/5wumhYowgGNDNmZC9

Pre-Health Curriculum Vitae Information Session

Are you applying to a program that requires a CV? Do you have so many experiences that a CV is preferred over a resume? Stand out with a impeccable CV. Casey Ellis will show you how to get started and make your CV a successful part of your application. Join us on Monday, November 11^th from 6:30-7:30 P.M. via Zoom. 

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91751635884
Meeting ID: 917 5163 5884

New England College of Optometry Information Session

New England College of Optometry will present via Zoom on Thursday, November 14^th from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Learn about NECO’s clinical training multidisciplinary model where optometry students are part of the patient’s healthcare team, collaborating with primary care doctors, ophthalmologists, and other providers; find out how to be a competitive applicant; get your questions answered!

Click HERE for Zoom link.

Meeting ID: 990 1027 2088
Passcode: 557813
 

University of South Carolina Genetic Counseling: Career and Training Info Session

University of South Carolina will give an introduction to the GC profession and Graduate School. Genetic counselors receive training in a variety of areas including medical genetics and psychosocial counseling. As a genetic counselor you can see a wide range of patients including, prenatal, pediatric, and cancer. Education is also a large part of a genetic counselor's job to help patients understand their risk and test results. If this all sounds interesting to you please come to our virtual session to learn more about the job and how to become a genetic counselor. This session will be held on Friday, November 15^th from 4-5 P.M. via Zoom. 

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91554726254
Meeting ID: 915 5472 6254

Letter of Recommendation Information Session

Join Pre-health advisors Lise Kalla & Casey Ellis for an informative session on obtaining standout letters of recommendation. Learn about how to build strong relationships, asking for letters, and how to help your recommenders craft a strong letter. You will learn strategies and tips based on experience from admission committees and successful pre-health students. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your academic and professional journey! We will see you on Monday, November 18^th from 6:30-7:30 P.M. via Zoom.

Zoom Link:https://zoom.us/j/91499336869
Meeting ID: 914 9933 6869

Pre-Professional Student Ambassador Peer Support

Would you like to meet with a student who shares your pathway and can help you navigate your journey? Complete an inquiry form and a Pre-Professional Student Ambassador will reach out to you!  Click HERE to connect with a PPSA!

Mock Interviews & MMIs

The Pre-Professional Advising Office (PPAO) and the Career Center will continue to offer Mock Interviews and Mock MMIs for students who have been invited to interview at a health professional school. The PPAO will conduct the mock MMIs, and the Career Center will conduct the mock interviews. If you have been invited to interview with a program that conducts MMIs, you can register for a mock MMI here. If you would like a mock interview, you can register here. 

UGA Pre-Professional Planner

The Pre-Professional Advising Office (PPAO) is excited to introduce the UGA Pre-Professional Planner to enable pre-health and pre-law students the ability to keep track of their co-curricular experiences for their application cycle.  Learn more about the App here. 

Download the UGA Pre-Professional Planner at the Apple Store here!