Pre-Health Events
November 2017
University of Florida PA Program
November 8
MLC 250 | 5:30-7pm
Pamela Patton from the UF School of PA Studies will present information about their program and take questions from students.
Morehouse University School of Medicine
November 15
MLC 250 | 5:30-7pm
Admissions representatives from Morehouse will present information on their MD and special Master's programs and conduct Q&A session with students.
Research
STAR Augusta University- seeking undergraduate students plannning to pursue PhD or MD/PhD in biomedical sciences; application deadline February 1
Summer in Biomedical Sciences (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program at UAB- seeking sophomores/juniors for 8-week paid summer program; application deadline is February 15
US Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) Summer Internships- seeking sophomores-alumni studying in STEM majors with a 3.5 GPA or higher (only US Citizens); variety of research "task" areas; application deadline January 2
For more research opportunities, visit CURO, SURO, or directly contact a UGA faculty member doing research in your area of interest.
Shadowing/Volunteering
Volunteer with American Cancer Society
Volunteer at St. Mary's or observe at St. Mary's
Nurse Shadow Program Grady Health
Volunteer or shadow at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Quick tip: shadowing or observing is not the same as volunteering. Shadowing or observing is for you to learn about the profession and gain knowledge about the career. Volunteering is an opportunity to serve others (in OR outside of healthcare settings).
Internships
Emory Healthcare- seeking current undergraduate/graduate students interested in health care administration; can be placed in areas such as Orthopaedics and Spine, Internal Medicine, Patient Financial Services, Emory Clinic Administration, Emory School of Medicine, Surgery, Office of Quality, Otolaryngology, Patient Access, and Winship Cancer Center; applications open Jan 4
For more internship opportunities, visit Handshake.
Individual Mock Interviews
Career Spotlight - Orthotist/Prosthetist
Information gathered from Explore Health Careers.
Caroline Piotrowski | Pre-Medical
Jabari Robinson | Pre-Medical
Mandy Skinner | Nursing/Allied Health (PA, PT, OT, etc.)
Amanda Spohn | Pre-Dental/Optometry
Jenna Lostritto-Simmons, Career Consultant
No appointment needed for drop-in hours.
My Drop-In Hours: Monday November 13th & 27th, 2-4pm, Pre-Health Advising Office
Thursday November 16th, 3-5pm, Driftmier 101
Career Center Drop-In Hours: Monday-Friday, 12-2pm, Clark Howell Hall
To schedule an appointment, call the UGA Career Center at 706-542-3375
Email: jenna.lostritto@uga.edu
Location: Clark Howell Hall, South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA, United States