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Pumpkin Painting Party with Pre-Professional Student Ambassadors

Pumpkin

If your pathway is pre-health or pre-law, permit us to persuade you to paint a pumpkin with your pre-professional peers! Drop in for a relaxing activity and refreshments, October 15th between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at MLC 275. Hosted by the Pre-Professional Student Ambassadors.

 

Arcadia University PA Program Information Session

 Arcadia

The Pre-Professional Advising Office is excited to host Erin Kardon, Director of Graduate Admissions, Professor Sophie Farley and Professor Diana Hawthorne, Co-Directors of Admissions for the PA program on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 4pm to 5pm via Zoom. Arcadia University embraces diversity, global awareness and commitment to core values needed in the healthcare field. If you are interested in applying to a PA program in picturesque Pennsylvania, then join us for this presentation.  Ms. Kardon and her team will discuss program requirements, deadlines, qualities of strong applicants and much more. Come prepared with questions. See you there!

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91524240801
Meeting ID: 915 2424 0801

 

Piedmont University Nursing Program Tour & Information Session

Piedmont 

Do you want to pursue a career in nursing? Would you like to stay in Athens, GA? Join us at Piedmont University on Thursday, October 17th from 5:30-6:30 P.M. for an info session and tour. We will hear from the dean of the college of nursing, Dr. Jamie Johnson-Huff, as well as other faculty and staff members. Afterwards we will get a tour of the classrooms, and simulation labs. Piedmont University is located at 1282 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30601 (right across the street from Piedmont Hospital). We am looking forward to seeing you there!

Pre-Health Transfer Student Resource Panel

Transfer 

Attention pre-health transfer students: if you want to hit the ground running on your track to professional school, you don’t want to miss the Pre-Health Transfer Student Resource Panel on October 21st from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in Room 480 of the Tate Student Center! Hear from the Pre-Professional Advising Office, UGA Office of Transfer Services, Franklin Office of Transfer Academic Services, Office of Student Success and Achievement, and Engagement, Leadership and Service, then mingle with their student ambassadors for peer support. Enjoy coffee and pastries! The first 20 registrants who attend will get a bag of swag!

Click HERE to register!

US Navy Lunch & Learn

Navy

Join us for an exciting Lunch and Learn on Thursday, October 24th from 11:00am - 1:30pm in MLC Room 140 to discover how the U.S. Navy can help you achieve your educational and career goals! This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the fully funded scholarship programs available to college students pursuing careers in healthcare. From 100% tuition coverage to monthly stipends, the Navy offers a range of scholarships designed to support you every step of the way as you work toward your degree and professional future.

Lunch will be provided. Register now to secure your spot and take the first step toward a fully funded future in healthcare

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/vE2syi11GoyCdaNd8

 

Art Therapy Workshop with CAPS & PPSA

Art 

Are you stressed? Want to take a break and do something fun? Join the PPSA and CAPS for an art therapy workshop in MLC 269 on Monday, October 28th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

Everyone is creative, and making art is a good way to express your creativity and can benefit your mental and physical health. This event is limited to 25 students. We will have a waitlist in case anyone is unable to attend. 

Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/TJJSJ8m5wcSJDBiH8

 

Mercer School of Medicine Information Session

Mercer

Are you applying to Mercer School of Medicine? If so, please attend an information session via Zoom on Monday, November 4th, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Attendees can speak with the admissions coordinator and ask questions about the admissions process.

 

Pre-Professional Student Ambassador Peer Support

PPSA

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

 MMI

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

App

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. 

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