Students can offer a great window into what a health professional program is all about.
Read some of the student blogs from University of Minnesota School of Public Health graduate students and learn more about life as a graduate student in that program.
Attend this lecture and listen to Janis C. Amatuzio, MD, one of the most recognized experts in forsensic pathology. Learn more about her work as a coroner and have an opportunity to purchase her book at this lecture.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Mayo Memorial Auditorium
5:30 pm reception
6:00 pm lecture
Open and free to the public. Look here for more information about this event.
The annual Health Careers Fair is coming up soon and you are invited to attend!
This is the once-a-year opportunity to see what academic programs the University has to offer in the area of health professional programs. Find out more about programs you might already know a little about; learn about programs you hadn't thought about!
Meet and greet admissions professionals from the different areas and get your questions answered.
Health Careers Fair 2009
Tuesday, October 13
2:00 - 5:00pm
Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall
Minneapolis Campus
Open to all students
Learn about the different health professional programs that the University of Minnesota has to offer...all on the same day in the same place. Don't miss it!
Here's a great opportunity to present your research!
Present you poster at the First Annual University of Minnesota Student Scholar and Public Engagement Showcase.
The event will be held in the new TCF Bank Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Current U undergraduate and graduate students, along with 2009 graduates, are welcome to present.
Register by Sept 18: http://www.academic.umn.edu/provost/osa/expo2009.html
The popular annual "Etiquette Dinner" is back again this fall!
If you have ever wondered about which fork is for your salad, whether or not you should tell someone if they have something in their teeth, or where to place your napkin when you're finished, then this event is for you!
Look here for more information on the Etiquette Dinner. Register early...this event will fill up quickly!
6th Annual Women's Health Research Conference
A Focus on Women's Mental Health and Neurosciences
Hosted by: Deborah E. Powell Center for Women's Health
Monday, September 21, 2009
McNamara Alumni Center
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Students welcome! RSVP required.
Volunteering is a great way to discover what you like (and dislike) about different health professions. Plus, volunteering and/or work experience is also often a major element in your application when applying to a health professional program.
Check out the http://serve.gov/ website for ideas...all you need to do is put in your zip code. Get started on your health career by volunteering in your area today!
Rural health is a big issue in health care today, both for people and animals. Learn more about initiatives and incentives for those interested in rural health in the August 2009 edition of the Minnesota Department of Health's Office of Rural Health & Primary Care's monthly update.
The September IEM Innovation Showcase at the University of Minnesota will present interdisciplinary research between engineering and medical fields using a broad spectrum of resources available at the University. Attendees will include local industry representatives, faculty, graduate students, alumni, students working on research projects. Learn more here: IEM Innovation Showcase
Like many health professional programs, the School of Dentistry is hosting advising and information sessions throughout the summer.
The University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine is treating the Como Zoo's new baby giraffe at the St. Paul Campus. Look here for a video on this unique patient.
The summer workshop schedule is now available if you are planning on exploring a health professional program or are interested in taking steps towards applying to one. Look here for a list of upcoming workshops and information sessions.
Maybe you've heard about public health, but have you really stopped to think about what IS public health?
Are you planning on applying to medical school? This workshop is designed to help you plan and prepare.
Complete the workshop on your time, at your own pace…from home or school. The workshop is customizable depending on what stage you are at in the preparation process. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. You can start it today and finish it later. With continual access, the time you take to complete it depends on you and your schedule.
Video explaining how public health affects each of our lives.
Generation Public Health