Law School Fair
UGA Law School Fair Monday, September 30, 2024, 10 am – 2 pm
Law schools and legal education vendors from around the country will participate in
the 2024 UGA Law School Fair. We welcome all UGA students and alumni to join us in
person for this free event. The Law School Fair will take place in the Grand Hall
at Tate Student Center (5th Floor) located on 45 Baxter Street in Athens. Drop by
in between classes to check it out! You can find out more about the Fair and see the
list of participating law schools on our Law School Fair website: https://ppao.uga.edu/2024-law-fair/
Business casual dress is preferred, but not required. You do not need a copy of your
resume.
UGA Alumni & M1 at Emory University School of Medicine Instagram Takeover
Nina Bhatikar, UGA alum and current M1 at Emory School of Medicine will be taking
over our Instagram (Instagram: instagram.com/ugaprehealth) all day Tuesday, September 17th. She will be replying to all your questions/comments throughout the day about her experience
as a medical student and how to make the most of your Gap year.
Pre-Health Resume Workshop
Want to apply for shadowing, volunteering or job opportunities with confidence? Grab
attention with a polished resume! Pre-health advisors Casey Ellis and Lise Kalla will
review resources and tips to get you started Tuesday, September 17th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91098047338
Meeting ID: 910 9804 7338
Be sure to have your resume reviewed at the Career Center’s Resume Days at the Tate
Student Center Reception Hall, starting September 17th! Click HERE for details and registration.
Georgetown University Law Center Info Session
Georgetown University School of Law will host an info session for interest students
from 5 pm to 6pm on Tuesday, September 17th.. Haer from the Dean of Admissions and current GULC students!
Register Here for the Zoom link.
Mercer University College of Nursing Information Session
Are you interested in obtaining your BSN or ABSN? Come learn about the oldest college
of Nursing in Georgia, their tracks, and partnerships with the top hospitals and clinics
in the metro-Atlanta area. We will hear from Jordan Kelly, Director of Admissions
and Lyric Ford, admissions counselor on Wednesday, September 18th from 5:30-6:30 P.M. in room 248 of the Miller Learning Center. See you there!
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Information Session
The Pre-Professional Advising Office is excited to host Michelle Baldwin- Advising
and Recruitment Coordinator for University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 5pm via Zoom. University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has been ranked # 7 in the
US by U.S. News & World Report. If you are interested in applying to a vet program
where biomedical research advances the science of animal, human and environmental
health, then join us for this presentation. Ms. Baldwin 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/98744113246
Meeting ID: 987 4411 3246
University of Virginia Info Session and Q&A
Assistant Dean for Admissions Natalie Blazer will host an information session from
5 pm to 6pm on Thursday, September 19th, in MLC 348. Get all your questions about UVA Law answered!
MedTalk
Do you have a premed intent? Do you want to talk to other students about the highs
and lows of the pathway? If so, join us for MedTalk. This group allows you to talk to other students experiencing the same things as
you are. We will meet once a month to commiserate and share what is challenging and
what is going well.
We are following a cohort model. If you sign up, you are expected to attend the monthly meetings this fall. The first twenty people who sign up will receive an email. A waitlist
will be maintained if someone drops out before the first meeting.
First meeting will be held on Thursday, September 19th in 116 Memorial Hall at 5:30pm.
Please note: We do not claim to be therapists or counselors. We want this group to spark conversation and collegiality. If you need additional
support services, please get in touch with CAPS or Student Care and Outreach.
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/x9z1khNHozPGnwVm6
University of Louisville School of Dentistry Instagram Takeover
Experience University of Louisville School of Dentistry hosted by UGA graduates Lindsay
Caudell, D2 ('22 Biology), and Truman Wright, D1 ('20 Biology). This is your chance
to view aspects of their program and ask questions in real time as dental students
go about their day on Instagram, @ugaprehealth, Wednesday, September 25th from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
NYU School of Law Info Session
Assistant Director of Admissions Michael Ramos will host an in-person information
session from 5 pm to 6pm on Wednesday, September 25th. in MLC 248. Get all your questions about NYU School of Law answered!
Piedmont University Nursing Program Tour & Info Session
Do you want to pursue a career in nursing? Would you like to stay in Athens, GA? Join
us at Piedmont University on Thursday, September 26th 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 are looking forward to seeing you there!
Harvard Law School Info Session
Mark Richter from Harvard Law School will host an in-person information session from
5 pm to 6pm on Thursday, September 26th. in MLC 248. Learn more about HLS and the application process.
Register Here today!
Navy Virtual Drop-ins
A Recruiter for the US Navy will hold drop-ins on Friday, September 27th from 11:30AM – 1:00PM. They will discuss the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), a program designed to assist students with paying for medical, dental, PA,
nursing school, etc., while also training to become a commissioned officer in the
US Navy.
Microsoft Teams Link:Join the Drop-In Meeting
MCAT Panel
Are you applying to medical school in the next application cycle? Are you studying
or planning to begin studying for the MCAT? Join us for an MCAT Panel via Zoom on Monday, September 30th, from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Current UGA students applying to medical school during the 2024-2025 cycle will
offer tips and answer questions regarding the MCAT. All the panelists scored in the
85th percentile or higher. Registration for the 2025 MCAT begins on Wednesday, October
2nd. If you plan on taking the MCAT next year, this event offers an opportunity to
ask questions that may help you improve your score.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/98867975235
Meeting ID: 988 6797 5235
Yale Law School Info Session
Yale Law School will host an information session for UGA studentson Tuesday, October 1st from 5 pm to 6:30 pm in MLC 248. Learn more about the law school and get all your questions about YLS answered.
Sign Up Here
US Army Presentation and Suture Clinic
The US Army will present “The Forefront of Medicine: Life as an Army Physician” on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm in MLC Room 0213. The presentation will provide a behind-the-scenes look at a career in Army medicine. An
Army recruiter will also be onsite to discuss the benefits of choosing the Army as
you begin your career, including the Health Professions Scholarship Program. After
the presentation will be a hands-on suture clinic.
Registration now open. Space is limited, and seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
You will receive an email confirmation if you have secured a seat or placed on the
waiting list.
Pre-Health Journal Workshop
Are you a pre-health student looking to enhance your journey through professional
school applications and beyond? Dive into the art of reflective writing with our Pre-Health
Journal Workshop! Whether you’re just starting your journey or gearing up for applications,
this workshop is designed to support and inspire you.
This workshop is on Thursday, October 3rd, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM in MLC 268. The event is also hybrid and the link is below. Please RSVP to reserve your spot
and take the first step towards a more insightful and organized prehealth experience.
The first 20 in-person registrants will receive a free premed journal. We look forward
to seeing you there!
Please register here: https://forms.gle/PDimFWccha3ZKxJR7.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94494698595
Meeting ID: 944 9469 8595
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.
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