Health Careers Center tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2010-11-23:/hcc/healthcareers//6844 2012-12-27T19:12:31Z Careers in Health Movable Type Enterprise 4.31-en MCAT 2015 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.381461 2012-12-27T19:02:33Z 2012-12-27T19:12:31Z The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is changing for 2015. Students preparing for medical school now need to be aware of the changes and how may impact their preparation to medical school. Jennifer Rosand The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is changing for 2015. Students preparing for medical school now need to be aware of the changes and how may impact their preparation to medical school.

Sections on the 2015 exam include:
- Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- Biological & Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Solutions
- Critical Analysis & Reasoning Skills

Read this article by the Minnesota Medical Foundation and learn more: New MCAT Looks for Heart, Soul, and Brains

Still want to learn more? Look here for short presentations on each section of the new MCAT by Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

]]> It's BioEthics Week! Come and and listen to these thought-provoking presentations. tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.370971 2012-10-11T21:14:41Z 2012-10-11T21:24:44Z Have you heard about bioethics and want to know more? It's BioEthics week from 10/15 - 10/19. Learn more about a topic of interest to you on the topic of BioEthics! Jennifer Rosand Have you heard about bioethics and want to know more? It's BioEthics week from 10/15 - 10/19. Learn more about a topic of interest to you on the topic of BioEthics!

Monday, October 15th
Ways of Thinking about Health and Science, Role of Different World Views
Craig Hassel, Ph.D.
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Akerman 209
Host: Undergraduate Physiology Society

Tuesday, October 16th
Ethical Issues Concerning Genetic Counseling
Bonnie LeRoy, M.S., C.G.C
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: STSS 312
Host: Biology Without Borders

Wednesday, October 17th
Ethics of Healthcare Laws and Patient Treatment
Pre-Med AMSA
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: STSS 320
Host: Pre-Med American Medical Student Association

Thursday, October 18th
Personal Reflections on Testifying Against a Physician for War Crimes
Steven Miles, MD
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Location: MCB 2-122
Host: Future Leaders Aspiring in Science and Healthcare

Friday, October 19th
Ethics Concerning Pharmaceuticals in Medicine
Steven Miles, MD
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Location: STSS 312
Host: Minnesota Medical Leaders/Pre-Pharmacy Club

]]> Minnesota Medical Leaders presents Med Fair: A Week Focusing on Primary Care tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.367524 2012-10-02T14:18:59Z 2012-10-02T14:26:55Z Wondering about different aspects of medicine? Thinking about becoming a physician and want to learn from the professionals? The student group, Minnesota Medical Leaders, presents Med Fair: A Week Focusing on Primary Care Jennifer Rosand Wondering about different aspects of medicine? Thinking about becoming a physician and want to learn from the professionals? The student group, Minnesota Medical Leaders, presents Med Fair: A Week Focusing on Primary Care

Check out this week-long event, filled with speakers, students and more!


Speakers and Events:

Monday 10/15 @ 6:00pm:
Dr. Grant Morrison on Sports Medicine

Tuesday 10/16 @ 1:00pm:
Dr. Laura Sisson on Behavioral Health

Wednesday 10/17 @ 1:00pm:
Dr. Stewart Speedie on Telemedicine

Thursday 10/18 from 10:00am-2:00pm:
FAIR on the front lawn of Coffman: attend and get a chance to win a FREE Kaplan course!
&
@ 5:00pm:
Michael Pipestone on Family Medicine Practitioners

For more information, visit: www.mnmedleaders.org

]]> Computer Games to Learn Nursing Skills? tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.365402 2012-09-14T15:54:01Z 2012-09-14T15:58:07Z More and more, technology is becoming apart of education and entering into the classroom in new ways. Maybe you've noticed it happening for you during the years you've spent being a student. Health professional schools are also embracing technology to help their students learn. Check out this story on how the University of Minnesota's School of Nursing is employing the use of computer games when it comes to helping teach their students. UMNews: The Serious Side of Gaming... Jennifer Rosand More and more, technology is becoming apart of education and entering into the classroom in new ways. Maybe you've noticed it happening for you during the years you've spent being a student.

Health professional schools are also embracing technology to help their students learn.

Check out this story on how the University of Minnesota's School of Nursing is employing the use of computer games when it comes to helping teach their students.

UMNews: The Serious Side of Gaming

]]> Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Campus Visit tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.363997 2012-08-30T13:59:42Z 2012-08-30T14:15:31Z The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) coming to campus and is bringing seven national D.O. Medical Schools with them. Staff from AACOM will host an a information session and give students the opportunity to learn more about Osteopathic Medicine. - Meet with (DO) Medical School Admissions Officers - Learn about osteopathic medicine and medical schools - Discover the best ways to prepare for medical schools Thursday, Oct 18 4:30 - 7:00pm 2-620 Moos Tower Open to all - no reservations required There will be a general information session, followed by a resource fair with different Osteopathic Medical Schools from around the country, including: - American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine - AT Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Kirksville - AT Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University - Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University - Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia & Carolinas - Kansas City Univ. of Med. & Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA & Bradenton, FL - Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk... Jennifer Rosand The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) coming to campus and is bringing seven national D.O. Medical Schools with them. Staff from AACOM will host an a information session and give students the opportunity to learn more about Osteopathic Medicine.

- Meet with (DO) Medical School Admissions Officers
- Learn about osteopathic medicine and medical schools
- Discover the best ways to prepare for medical schools

Thursday, Oct 18
4:30 - 7:00pm
2-620 Moos Tower
Open to all - no reservations required

There will be a general information session, followed by a resource fair with different Osteopathic Medical Schools from around the country, including:

- American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
- AT Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Kirksville
- AT Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
- Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
- Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
- Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia & Carolinas
- Kansas City Univ. of Med. & Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA & Bradenton, FL
- Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
- West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

This is one of the only on campus opportunities that U of M students will have to connect with this many different colleges of osteopathic medicine! Open to all - no reservations required! Don't miss it!

Sponsored by AACOMand the Health Careers Center at the University of Minnesota.

]]> Health Careers Center Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.360865 2012-07-19T15:56:13Z 2012-07-19T21:46:01Z The Health Careers Center is celebrating 10 years of working with pre-health students and we would like to thank you! Jennifer Rosand Celebrating 10 Years Dedicated to Excellence!
The Health Careers Center, under the direction of Dr. Judy Beniak, has grown into a national model for pre-health advising. The Health Careers Center serves University of Minnesota undergraduates, career shifters, high school students and other college students from throughout the state and across the country who are exploring a future as a health professional.

Over the years, we have worked with so many wonderful people...students, University members, and professionals from the community. We would like to say "Thank You" to everyone as we celebrate the past 10 years and look forward to the next 10.

Please join us at our open house!

Health Careers Center
10 Year Anniversary Open House
Friday, August 10, 2012
2:00 - 3:30pm
2-565 Moos Tower

]]> Studying for the MCAT? Here's a new resource tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.358405 2012-06-14T17:10:30Z 2012-06-14T18:04:52Z If you are a student who has not yet taken the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), here is a new resource available which might interest you. Jennifer Rosand Spring is here, AMCAS is open, and pre-med students across the country are getting ready to apply to medical school for fall 2013 or beyond.

If you are a student who has not yet taken the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), here is a new resource available which might interest you.

For a fee, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is now offering "Self-Assessment Packages" to help you prepare for the MCAT. Different package levels can include self-assessments (to help you determine your strengths and weaknesses on the MCAT), practice tests (including an online format), the Official Guide to the MCAT Exam, and more.

Sound interesting? Look here for details:
The Official MCAT Self-Assessment Packages

]]> Advice: Do's and Don'ts for Letters of Recommendation tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.353590 2012-04-27T14:50:46Z 2012-04-27T16:34:19Z If you are applying to a health professional program, you will likely need letters of recommendation from people who know you well. So what's in a letter? A lot. Read here to learn more. Jennifer Rosand If you are applying to a health professional program, you will likely need letters of recommendation from people who know you well.

So what's in a letter? A lot.

An admissions committee can determine a great deal about an applicant by what other people say in a letter. Through letters of recommendation, they can determine if you are the kind of student who can handle the academic rigor of the program or the kind of student what would excel in a chosen health profession. Good letters of recommendation will add depth to your application.

Do not under-estimate the importance of the letter of recommendation (a.k.a. the "letter of evaluation"). Here are some do's and don't for this critical part of your application:

DO:

Identify relevant people to write your letters. This is your opportunity to shine. Obtain letters from people who can attest to your ability in the classroom, work ethic, level of engagement, and more. Ask only those who know you well, understand your motivations, and can speak to your abilities as a professional or as a student.

Your homework. Learn when the deadlines are for the letters to be received, whether they can be sent in through an application system (such as AMCAS when applying to medical school) or hard copy, etc. Make sure you read through ALL of the information provided regarding letters of recommendation.

Understand how letters can be sent/received and inform those who are writing your letters. Frequently, application systems will generate a link to your letter writers, so that they can submit their letters electronically. Be knowledgeable about this process. Inform your letter writers well in advance. When you sit down to do your application, it is a good practice to have the contact information for your letter writers on hand.

Send a thank you note. Even in our busy world, this is still an important element in maintaining a positive relationship. Make sure you take the time to thank the letter writer. Remember, they took a significant amount of time to do YOU a favor!


DON'T:

Get letters from family or friends. Admissions committees are looking for evidence of your capacity to perform well in an academic and professional setting. While family and friends can reflect on your character, they can't objectively reflect on your professional character. So stick to those letter writers who are faculty, supervisors, or other relevant professionals, unless otherwise directed in your application.

Assume that your letter writer knows your deadline. Remember, this is YOUR job to know the deadlines and manage them. Instead, inform your letter writer of the deadline...even giving them a deadline earlier than the actual deadline is a good practice, as it ideally gives you a little extra time.

Ask for a letter last minute. Would you like it if someone asked you to do a favor and then gave you a short window of time in which to do it? Think about your letter writers. They have busy lives too with many demands for their time. Respect that. Give them enough advance notice, so that they can give it the attention you would like them to. Also, remember that faculty sometimes are on leave during the school year, so if you are asking a faculty member now about a letter in the future, be sure to inform them of your time-frame.

Write your own letter of recommendation. This is a bad practice all around, even if your letter writer asks you to do it and approves it. Remember that the members of admissions committees are smart...if they don't already identify it through the writing style, they can contact the letter writer for verification.


Look here for more about letters of recommendation tips and tricks. Download the Health Careers Center's Guide for Students and Letter Writers here.
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]]> Don't Sit in Silence: Raising Awareness About Mental Health Issues tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.353166 2012-04-25T13:53:49Z 2012-04-25T13:58:10Z One thousand, 100 empty chairs will dot Coffman's Front Plaza serving as a stark reminder of how many college students in the United States die from suicide every year. The "Don't Sit in Silence" display aims to draw attention to mental health issues college students face as part of the university's student-organized Mental Health Awareness Day (MHAD) 2012. Student organizers will have information to share about mental health resources available on campus. What: Don't Sit in Silence: a Mental Health Awareness Day display When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a program from 12:15 to 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 25 Where: Front Plaza, Coffman Union 300 Washington Ave., S.E. Minneapolis To learn more, read the full press release here.... Jennifer Rosand One thousand, 100 empty chairs will dot Coffman's Front Plaza serving as a stark reminder of how many college students in the United States die from suicide every year.

The "Don't Sit in Silence" display aims to draw attention to mental health issues college students face as part of the university's student-organized Mental Health Awareness Day (MHAD) 2012. Student organizers will have information to share about mental health resources available on campus.

What: Don't Sit in Silence: a Mental Health Awareness Day display
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a program from 12:15 to 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 25
Where: Front Plaza, Coffman Union 300 Washington Ave., S.E. Minneapolis

To learn more, read the full press release here.

]]> Healing Spaces: The Science of Place and Well-Being tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.351284 2012-04-16T14:29:54Z 2012-04-16T14:39:49Z The 21st Annual Ruth Stricker Mind-Body Lecture Healing Spaces: The Science and Place of Well-Being with Esther Sternberg, MD Monday, April 30, 2012 4:00 pm followed by book-signing and refreshments McNamara Center, Memorial Hall The presentation will address how the science of the mind-body connection explains how stress can make one sick, how belief can help healing, how the social world affects health, and how the physical environment can affect the emotions, in turn helping or potentially harming healing. Understanding these concepts will allow healthcare providers to judge how and when to judiciously apply mind-body therapies in conjunction with classical therapeutic approaches to maintain health. This lecture is co-sponsored by the Henry L. Taylor Professorship in Exercise Science and Health Enhancement, and the University of Minnesota s School of Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development and The Marsh: A Center for Balance and Fitness. This lecture goes from 4 - 5:30 pm followed by a book-signing and refreshments at McNamara Center Memorial Hall. Cost $20/FREE for UMN students, 10% discount for UMAA/UMRA members. To register visit www.tickets.umn.edu and click on the logo. A Community Presentation: The Science of Well-Being with Esther Sternberg, MD Tuesday, May 1, 2012... Jennifer Rosand The 21st Annual Ruth Stricker Mind-Body Lecture Healing Spaces:

The Science and Place of Well-Being
with Esther Sternberg, MD

Monday, April 30, 2012
4:00 pm followed by book-signing and refreshments
McNamara Center, Memorial Hall

The presentation will address how the science of the mind-body connection explains how stress can make one sick, how belief can help healing, how the social world affects health, and how the physical environment can affect the emotions, in turn helping or potentially harming healing. Understanding these concepts will allow healthcare providers to judge how and when to judiciously apply mind-body therapies in conjunction with classical therapeutic approaches to maintain health. This lecture is co-sponsored by the Henry L. Taylor Professorship in Exercise Science and Health Enhancement, and the University of Minnesota s School of Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development and The Marsh: A Center for Balance and Fitness.

This lecture goes from 4 - 5:30 pm followed by a book-signing and refreshments at McNamara Center Memorial Hall. Cost $20/FREE for UMN students, 10% discount for UMAA/UMRA members. To register visit www.tickets.umn.edu and click on the logo.

A Community Presentation:
The Science of Well-Being with Esther Sternberg, MD

Tuesday, May 1, 2012
7:00 pm followed by book signing and reception
The Marsh: A Center for Balance and Fitness in Minnetonka

From the spiritual to the psychosocial, how we feel is affected by everything from our surroundings to our diet to our relationships and stress levels. Drawing upon personal stories, scientific data and innovative research, Dr. Sternberg will deliver an eye-opening presentation about the role of mind-body therapies and lifestyle choices in our personal well-being.To register for this community gathering, please call The Marsh at 952-935-2202 and go to www.themarsh.com for more information.

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Esther Sternberg, MD is internationally recognized for her discoveries of the science of the mind-body interaction in illness and healing, Dr. Esther M. Sternberg is a major force in mind-body-stress-wellness and environment inter-relationships. Author of best-selling Healing Spaces: The Science of Place and Well-Being (2009) and The Balance Within: The Science Connecting Health and Emotions (2000), creator and host of PBS television's The Science of Healing, Dr. Sternberg is recognized by the National Library of Medicine as one of 300 women physicians who changed the face of medicine. In 2011, Trinity College, Dublin awarded her a Doctorate Honoris Causa (Honorary Doctorate) in Medicine for her contributions to medicine, on the occasion of the 300th Anniversary of the founding of Trinity College School of Medicine.


]]> MCAT Changes...Views from a Physician tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.350927 2012-04-13T13:58:11Z 2012-04-13T14:03:05Z As we've already discussed on this blog, the MCAT is undergoing some changes. Here's a very timely article found on Minnesota Public Radio, which gives the transcript of an interview by a well-known physician. Read Dr. Hallberg's story here: Dr. Hallberg: New Sections Added to the MCAT (from Minnesota Public Radio)... Jennifer Rosand As we've already discussed on this blog, the MCAT is undergoing some changes. Here's a very timely article found on Minnesota Public Radio, which gives the transcript of an interview by a well-known physician.

Read Dr. Hallberg's story here:
Dr. Hallberg: New Sections Added to the MCAT

(from Minnesota Public Radio)

]]> Graduate School Tests...Get Ready, Study, Get Set...Go! tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.349471 2012-04-04T18:11:00Z 2012-04-04T18:30:03Z Contributed by Mera Kachgal, PhD, LP and Jennifer Rosand, M.Ed. of the Health Careers Center. ___________________________________________________________________ Students applying to a health professional program at the graduate level often need to take a graduate level entrance exam as part of their application. Which test the student takes depends on the program and the school they are applying to. To stay in line with the times, these entrance exams change from time to time as well. Following is a general guideline of recent changes for selected tests. You should still do your homework though on the test that you are planning to take, to ensure that you have the correct information for that exam! Medical College Admission Test ® (MCAT) Thinking of medical school? Then the MCAT is in your future. This test is defined as "a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess the examinee's problem solving, critical thinking, writing skills, and knowledge of science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine." To help this test stay in line with medical school requirements, this test is under pretty big renovation at this time, with changes starting in 2015. For the most part, the new changes will impact traditionally-aged college students... Jennifer Rosand Contributed by Mera Kachgal, PhD, LP and Jennifer Rosand, M.Ed. of the Health Careers Center.
___________________________________________________________________

Students applying to a health professional program at the graduate level often need to take a graduate level entrance exam as part of their application. Which test the student takes depends on the program and the school they are applying to.

To stay in line with the times, these entrance exams change from time to time as well. Following is a general guideline of recent changes for selected tests. You should still do your homework though on the test that you are planning to take, to ensure that you have the correct information for that exam!

Medical College Admission Test ® (MCAT)

Thinking of medical school? Then the MCAT is in your future. This test is defined as "a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess the examinee's problem solving, critical thinking, writing skills, and knowledge of science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine."

To help this test stay in line with medical school requirements, this test is under pretty big renovation at this time, with changes starting in 2015. For the most part, the new changes will impact traditionally-aged college students who are entering college as freshmen in fall 2012 and plan to take the test as juniors in 2015, with the goal of entering medical school in fall 2016.

Many changes are happening to the MCAT exam. According to AAMC.org, those changes for 2015 include:
• Natural sciences section
• Social and behavioral sciences section, psychological, social and biological foundations of behavior
• Critical analysis and reasoning skills section
However, if you are taking the MCAT in 2013 or 2014, there are going to be changes in preparation for this coming change in 2015. For example, according to AAMC.org, changes for 2013 and 2014 include - but may not be limited to - this information:
• The Writing Sample section will not there, but a voluntary, unscored trial section will be (starting in January 2013).

Learn more about changes during the 2013-2014 time-frame at the AAMC website.

Read more about the MCAT® through its official source online:
https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat/



Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)

The PCAT "measures general academic ability and scientific knowledge necessary for the commencement of pharmaceutical education". This is the test that those who are applying to pharmacy school take as part of their application. The PCAT consists of 240 multiple-choice items and two Writing topics.

Changes effective in July 2011, include the following:
• New test offered in computer-based format at Pearson Vue testing centers
• 240 multiple-choice items and two essays
• Test is offered on specific days in three months (January, July, September) instead of four months as in the past
• 4 hours allowed

And effective for July 2012, per Pearson's website (http://pcatweb.info/PCAT-Updates.php):
• Changes have been made on the subtests in Biology and Chemistry
• A single earned Writing score will be reported along with the mean writing score earned by all candidates during that testing.

Official PCAT information and registration:
http://pcatweb.info/


Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test

This test is required for most PhD and MBA programs, and it is also required for several University of Minnesota health professional programs, including the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and Master of Public Health concentrations.

The GRE General Test includes four subtests that measure general skills needed for graduate study. These subtests include verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical thinking. (Note that some academic programs also require a GRE Subject Test).

The revised version of the GRE General Test was launched in August 2011. The changes are substantial and include the following:

• No analogy or antonym questions in the Verbal Reasoning subtest. Instead, there will be more reading comprehension questions in this subtest.
• More specific scoring scale for each subtest: 130-170 compared to the previous 200-800.
• Ability to go back and review questions and revise answers within the same section of the test.
• 4 hours allowed instead of 3.5 hours.

Learn more information and register here:
http://www.ets.org/gre/

Additional details can be found here.

Additional Sources:

About the Revised Tests
http://chronicle.com/article/Aspiring-Graduate-Students/49363/
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/17/education/edlife/edl-17popquiz-t.html?pagewanted=all

]]> Mental Health Careers Panel tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.348175 2012-03-28T18:48:15Z 2012-03-28T18:50:24Z If you're thinking about careers in mental health, don't miss the Mental Health Careers Panel where you can hear from current graduate students in mental health programs Augsburg (Social Work), St. Thomas (Counseling), University of Minnesota Department of Psychology (Counseling) and Department of Educational Psychology (School Psychology) about their experiences from a graduate student perspective on mental health programs and careers. Friday, March 30th 2:00pm - 3:30 pm Elliot Hall - Room N639 At the end of the session, panelists will entertain any questions you may have. Please RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu.... Jennifer Rosand If you're thinking about careers in mental health, don't miss the Mental Health Careers Panel where you can hear from current graduate students in mental health programs Augsburg (Social Work), St. Thomas (Counseling), University of Minnesota Department of Psychology (Counseling) and Department of Educational Psychology (School Psychology) about their experiences from a graduate student perspective on mental health programs and careers.

Friday, March 30th
2:00pm - 3:30 pm
Elliot Hall - Room N639

At the end of the session, panelists will entertain any questions you may have. Please RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu.

]]> Careers in Aging Week Events tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.348150 2012-03-28T17:21:03Z 2012-03-28T17:33:12Z Thinking of a career working with the elderly? The "Careers in Aging" week will include two events. Check these out! ______________________________________________________________ The first, an informal discussion on the opportunities in nursing focused on the care of older adults, will include practicing nurses, faculty, and graduate student panelists. April 4, 2012 3 - 5 p.m. 4-180 Weaver-Densford Hall (and via videolink to the School of Nursing's Rochester campus, 419 University Square) ______________________________________________________________ The second event is an interdisciplinary informational and networking event featuring a panel of professionals working in a diverse range of aging-related fields including policy, advocacy, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, housing and design, social work, and more. April 5, 2012 5 - 6:45 p.m. 1-425 Moos Tower ______________________________________________________________ Register by Mar. 30 and Apr. 2, respectively. For more information, see the Center on Aging (http://www.coa.umn.edu/) .... Jennifer Rosand Thinking of a career working with the elderly? The "Careers in Aging" week will include two events. Check these out!
______________________________________________________________

The first, an informal discussion on the opportunities in nursing focused on the care of older adults, will include practicing nurses, faculty, and graduate student panelists.

April 4, 2012
3 - 5 p.m.
4-180 Weaver-Densford Hall (and via videolink to the School of Nursing's Rochester campus, 419 University Square)
______________________________________________________________

The second event is an interdisciplinary informational and networking event featuring a panel of professionals working in a diverse range of aging-related fields including policy, advocacy, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, housing and design, social work, and more.

April 5, 2012
5 - 6:45 p.m.
1-425 Moos Tower
______________________________________________________________

Register by Mar. 30 and Apr. 2, respectively. For more information, see the Center on Aging (http://www.coa.umn.edu/) .

]]> Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) - Prep Course Offered at the U of M tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.347712 2012-03-26T18:40:42Z 2012-03-26T18:42:00Z The University of Minnesota offers a PCAT prep course taught by two current pharmacy students who did well on the PCAT. According to the pharmacy program, many students who took the prep course last year have been admitted into the program! • Saturdays at 8:30-12:30 on July 21-August 25 • Course fee $580 includes all materials Look here to read more: PCAT Prep Course... Jennifer Rosand The University of Minnesota offers a PCAT prep course taught by two current pharmacy students who did well on the PCAT. According to the pharmacy program, many students who took the prep course last year have been admitted into the program!

• Saturdays at 8:30-12:30 on July 21-August 25
• Course fee $580 includes all materials

Look here to read more:
PCAT Prep Course

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