Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Announcement: Pre-Health Pre-Registration Q&A on April 13

Dean Cohen will be hosting two events on April 13th

The Q&A is an Open Forum which provides the opportunity to ask any questions regarding pre-requisites for health professional programs as they relate to Barnard or Columbia curriculum. Additionally, students are encouraged to share their own advice with peers about their respective 'course routes' and experiences!

Please RSVP via AdviseStream

Announcement: Final Pre-Health Overview Sessions in April



Are you considering a career in the health profession? 
Do you have questions about being a pre-health student at Barnard and want to learn more? 
Are you interested in learning about the resources and advising support our office provides?
Whether you are a first-year or a senior, it's never too late to start exploring the health professions.

We invite you to come to a Pre-Health Overview Session! 
These small group sessions will serve to provide you with an overview of:
  • Academic Preparation 
  • Gaining Experience
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Committee Letter of Evaluation
  • Resources and more!
Sessions will be held in the Dean of Studies Office, Conference Room, 105 Milbank Hall
These sessions are intended to serve as your "first" pre-health advising appointment. We ask that you attend an overview session prior to scheduling an individual advising appointment with Dean Cohen, Associate Dean for Pre-Health Professions Advising.

RSVP required via AdviseStream, to create an account please click here

Spring '17 Sessions: Tue April 4th at 3pm and Fri Apr 21st at 12pm

Events this Friday 3/31 at CU: Registration Links below!

Fri., March 3110 – 11:30 a.m.
Medical school admissions deans will discuss the application process and answer questions about applying to medical school.
Fri., March 31, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Students are invited to meet with a representative from the AAMC's FIRST program who will discuss the task of financing their medical educations and steps they can begin taking as they prepare to apply.
Fri., March 313 – 4 p.m.
Students are invited to meet with a representative from the Army Health Professions Scholarship Program to discuss Army medicine, residency programs, and scholarships.
Fri., March 313 – 4 p.m.
Students are invited to learn about the NHSC Scholarship and Loan Repayment programs, which award scholarships or loan forgiveness to students pursuing primary health care professions training in NHSC-eligible disciplines in return for a commitment to provide health care to communities in need, upon graduation and the completion of training.

Opportunity: Rutgers Medical School Admissions Information Session

Wed., April 12, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Students are invited to meet with Dr. George Heinrich, Dean of Admissions at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, who will speak with premeds about the admissions process to the school with special attention to early decisions.