1. How to Succeed by REALLY Trying! 2014 Preview Day Pre-Health Professions

2. General Academic Building, Room 220 940-565-2051 Email: healthprofessions@unt.eduhealthprofessions@unt.edu Contact Information Debrah A. Beck, Ph.D. JAMP Faculty Director Assistant Dean of Health Professions Programs Patavia Whaley, M.H.R. Academic Counselor Assistant Director of Health Professions Programs Madalyn Smith Academic Advisor

3. Integrative Studies (BA & BS) Tailor the degree plan to your unique goals! Use your time in college to study what is going to make you as marketable as possible! College of Arts and Sciences College of Education College of Public Affairs and Community Service College of Business College of Engineering College of Information College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism College of Music Mayborn School of Journalism Choose 3 fields of study with 12 hours each.

4. What happens in the UNT CAS Advising Offices? Academic Advising (major advising) Health Professions Advising (in CAS) Core and degree plan Advising (in CAS) What do advisors do? Help students choose a major Help students find tutors Help students choose classes Help students choose a career Help students stay on track Help students get back on track Advising Office & Advisors Our Primary Goal: Student Success AND Graduation!

5. Health Professions Physician Dentist Veterinarian Optometrist Podiatrist

6. Health Professions PharmacistChiropractor Physician Assistant Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist

7. Anesthesiologist Assistant Clinical Lab Scientist Cardiopulmonary Rehab Specialist Cardiovascular Rehab Specialist Cytotechnologist Diagnostic medical sonographer Acupuncturist Athletic Trainer Audiologist Medical Assistant Prosthetics & Orthotics Recreational Therapist Psychologist Mortuary Scientist Social Worker Counselors Rehab Counselor Respiratory Therapist Speech-Language Pathologist Phlebotomist Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist Registered Dietitian EMS personnel Health Care Services Administrator Health Information Manager/Administrator Medical Illustrator Medical Interpreter Medical Librarian Radiation Therapy Technologist Health Professions

9. Explore Health Careers www.ExploreHealthCareers.org AHEC’s Texas H.O.T. Jobs www.TexasHOTJobs.org Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco American Association of Medical Colleges www.AspiringDocs.org Virtual Mentor and AMA Journal of Ethics http://virtualmentor.ama-assn.org/ Explore Health Professions

10. Take chemistry, biology, and mathematics courses Take Algebra as dual credit, AP credit, or as college credit before arriving at UNT Earn AP credit and/or dual credit Get a solid foundation in English composition or technical writing Take Spanish or other foreign languages Ongoing volunteer & community service Participate in Health Tech programs Participate in HOSA activities Participate in summer programs Read books, newspapers, magazines Tips for High School Students

12. State-wide Scholarship & Mentoring Program Only for pre-medical students www.TexasJAMP.org Joint Admission Medical Program

13. In High School Apply to a college or university Take the SAT or ACT – must score no less than the mean for the state of Texas: SAT in 2013: 1437 ACT in 2013: 20.9 Apply for Financial Aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Must qualify for a Pell Grants or Have an Estimate Family Contribution (EFC) rating of $8000.00 or less Qualifications for JAMP

14. Good grades Good entrance test scores Shadowing Community service and medically-related experience Important Tips for ALL These things matter!!! Leadership skills Get involved! Summer internships and enrichment programs Become a member of AED and other health professions clubs Join service organizations – become an officer Research, Honors College

15. Health Organizations at UNT Alpha Epsilon Delta Alpha Delta Medically Dedicated Students Organization Eagles Pre-Pharmacy Association Pre-Dental Society Future Dental Professionals Pre-Vet Club Pre-PT Club Pre-PA Club Pre-Optometry Club

16. Residents Engaged in Academic Living (REAL) − We unite students, faculty, and staff by bridging in-class learning with out-of-class experience to achieve intellectually engaged communities REAL Community Learning Outcomes − Increase confidence in choice of major − Increase awareness of career opportunities − Increase confidence in ability to talk with faculty and staff Living Learning Communities Health Professions Community Located in Maple Hall Sophomore Science Community Located in Santa Fe Square

17. Questions 2014 Preview Day Pre-Health Professions