1. First-Year/Sophomore Health Professions Info Session Center for Careers & Internships Spring 2016

2. Opportunities in Healthcare: There are hundreds of different careers in healthcare to choose from. Explore our website and www.ExploreHealthCareers.org for more information!websitewww.ExploreHealthCareers.org

3. By the Numbers: (2015 data)

4. Top 10 School Acceptances: (last 5 yrs) The University of Vermont College of Medicine Tufts University School of Medicine The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Boston University School of Medicine Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York University School of Medicine Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

5. Five Most Commonly Asked Questions: 1.Which courses do I need to complete in order to qualify for admission? 2.Is it possible to complete the medical school prerequisites if I don’t major in science or if I want to study abroad? 3.What is the cycle for completing requirements and applying to medical school? 4.Besides taking premedical courses, what else should I do to make myself a strong applicant for medical school? 5.What additional resources should I be aware of?

6. 1. Which courses must I complete in order to qualify for admission to medical, dental, and veterinary school? Biology (one year+) Chemistry (two years, including Biochemistry) Physics (one year) Math (Statistics and Calculus) Behavioral Science (minimum Introduction to Psychology)

7. 2. Is it possible to complete the medical school prerequisites if I don’t major in science or if I want to study abroad? Yes! Plan your course sequences thoughtfully (particularly chemistry) You may want to consider: studying abroad for one semester or a summer rather than the whole year planning to matriculate to medical school one year after graduating from Middlebury completing additional coursework through a continuing education or post baccalaureate program

8. 3. What is the cycle for completing requirements and applying to medical/dental/veterinary school? HP website has complete timelines available, working backwards from the year you’d like to matriculate into medical school. Application Process The Association of American Medical Colleges also has helpful resources. AAMC Timeline for Application/Admission to Medical School

9. 4. Besides taking prerequisite courses, what else should I do to make myself a strong applicant? Take courses that truly interest you. Be a happy, active and fulfilled liberal arts student. Test your interest in healthcare through research and clinical experiences. Pursue internships during Winter Term or summer – applicants who are really committed tend to have a series of pertinent experiences.

10. 5. What additional resources should I be aware of ? HP Student Handbook Details ins and outs of preparation for, and application to, a medical program. HP Newsletter Blog Has up-to-date listings of events and opportunities for health professions students.

11. Tips for Finding & Creating Internship Opportunities: Set up a meeting with Hannah Benz to discuss health professions internship opportunities. Email hbenz@middlebury.edu to schedule an appointment.hbenz@middlebury.edu In the meeting you’ll discuss: Your goals for the internship Where you want to be geographically Different options you’re considering for summer Anything else you’ll be doing during the internship (courses, work, etc.) After the meeting you’ll work together to: Update your resume Identify people with whom you might like to work Draft a cover letter

12. Sample Cover Letter: Dear Dr. Jones, My name is Jane Doe and I am a junior at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont. I am a Molecular Biology and Biochemistry major who is especially fascinated with reproductive biology. I have taken an introductory seminar focused on the scientific, societal, legal and ethical issues surrounding reproductive medicine, an upper level seminar on “Topics in Reproductive Medicine,” and an upper level biology course in developmental biology. I have also conducted research with Professor Catherine Combelles, a reproductive biologist, using the bovine ovary as a model for human ovarian function. I am hoping to gain real world experience in what I have been studying and am interested in working with a reproductive endocrinologist. I have strong laboratory skills, and my minor in English has honed by writing and critical reasoning skills. I am wondering if you might have a project that I would be able to work on this summer? While I am comfortable in the lab, I also have experience in analyzing data sets and performing literature searches. I attach my resume for your review. If you have a moment, could you kindly let me know if you are open to having a student intern for the summer, or if you know of a colleague who is? Sincerely Jane Doe

13. Tips for Health Professions Students: Take advantage of all that Middlebury has to offer. Follow your passions. Stay abreast of issues in the field. Volunteer in the community. Read articles, journals, and books related to the field. Attend presentations by health professionals and medical schools that visit campus. Get involved with student organizations on campus.

14. Student Orgs w/ Pre-Health Focus: Active Minds Cases in Biomedical Ethics Club (CBME) Middlebury GlobeMed Middlebury Unite for Sight (MUFS) Middlebury College Emergency Medical Services (MCEMS) Pre-Medical Society Psychology Club Complete list of all student orgs: https://middlebury.collegiatelink.net/Organizations

15. Medical March Madness Events Friday, March 4 th Dr. Eliza Menninger, ‘82 and P ’18 Saturday, March 5 th Multiple Mini Interview Sessions (limited space, RSVP required) Saturday, March 5 th Hemorrhage Clinic Tuesday, March 8 th Personal Statement Workshop Upcoming events can always be found on our website: http://sites.middlebury.edu/hpandstem/ http://sites.middlebury.edu/hpandstem/

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