Pre-Health Events
January 2018
Pre-Health Interviewing Workshop
Looking to prepare for an upcoming interview with a health professional school? Attend this workshop to learn practical techniques and preparation strategies to succeed in an interview. You'll leave with a list of interviewing skills to work on and knowledge to gain prior to your interview and, hopefully, with a higher level of confidence that you'll succeed in your interview. No pre-registration is required.
Individual Mock Interviews
Emory School of Medicine Visit
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 | 4:00pm | MLC 213
June Eddingfield, Director of Admissions, and Dr. Ira Schwartz, Dean of Admissions, from Emory University School of Medicine will be giving an admissions presentation at 4:00pm in MLC 213 on January 16th.
Wake Forest 2018 Summer Scholars Research Program for Undergraduates | seeking STEM students who have completed at least two semesters, May 31-Aug 8, application deadline Jan 15; application details here.
John Hopkins Summer Institute in Anatomy | 4-week program to earn 4 credit hours for sophomores and above; application details here.
Rutgers Gateway to Dentistry | 2-week hands-on program for sophomores and above, deadline Jan 24; application details here.
Student Educational Enrichment Program (SEEP) | 7-week program to help prepare students for a career in health sciences; see specific applicant requirements/application details here.
Career Spotlight - Built Environment Specialist
They often work for government agencies to help enforce codes and standards, and they may be empowered to issue citations, assess fines and even lock down unsafe properties. Other built environment specialists focus on design and planning, applying the latest research about potential hazards, such as asbestos or mold, to improve building design and reduce risks.
Most environmental health practitioners earn a four-year college degree with a scientific major. Some states offer certification for environmental health practitioners who have a specified amount of work experience and pass an examination. Many built environment specialists have a master’s degree in environmental health science or civil engineering."
Information gathered from Explore Health Careers.
Caroline Piotrowski | Pre-Medical (3rd, 4th year students & alumni)
Jabari Robinson | Pre-Medical (1st & 2nd year students)
Mandy Skinner | Pre-Nursing & Allied Health (PT, OT, etc.)
Amanda Spohn | Pre-Dental & Pre-Optometry
Anna Williams | Pre-Physician Assistant & Allied Health (PT, OT, etc.)
Jenna Lostritto-Simmons, Career Consultant
No appointment needed for satellite or drop-in hours.
Jenna's Satellite Hours:
Driftmier 101, 3-5pm, Thursdays: January 4 & 18
Biological Sciences 402, 2-4pm, Monday: Jan 8
Memorial 130, 2-4pm, Monday: Jan 22
Career Center Drop-In Hours:
Clark Howell Hall, Second Floor, Monday-Friday, 12-2pm
To schedule an appointment, call the UGA Career Center at 706-542-3375 or schedule online through your Handshake account
Email: jenna.lostritto@uga.edu
Location: Clark Howell Hall, South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA, United States