Health Careers Center tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hcc/healthcareers//6844 2009-11-13T22:11:18Z Movable Type 4.25 Want a Student Perspective? tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.204252 2009-11-13T22:05:29Z 2009-11-13T22:11:18Z 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.... Jennifer Rosand 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.

]]> "Beyond the Threshold of Death: A Forensic Pathologist's Perspective on Living" tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.200129 2009-10-27T16:15:19Z 2009-11-13T22:05:24Z 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.... Jennifer Rosand 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.

]]> Health Careers Fair 2009 - Tues, Oct 13 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.192933 2009-09-24T03:55:19Z 2009-09-24T04:04:43Z 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!... Jennifer Rosand 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!

]]> Student Scholar Showcase 2009 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.190552 2009-09-11T03:03:37Z 2009-09-11T03:07:40Z 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... Jennifer Rosand 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

]]> Etiquette Dinner - Register Today! tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.189832 2009-09-04T18:18:58Z 2009-09-04T18:27:25Z 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!... Jennifer Rosand 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!


]]> Women's Health Research Conference tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.188611 2009-08-24T18:20:51Z 2009-08-24T18:25:00Z 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.... Jennifer Rosand 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.

]]> Summer's Not Over Yet - Volunteer Today! tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.187892 2009-08-12T16:36:42Z 2009-08-12T16:46:39Z 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!... Jennifer Rosand 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 Update tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.187891 2009-08-12T16:26:07Z 2009-08-12T16:31:53Z 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.... Jennifer Rosand 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.

]]> Engineering + Medical Fields = Interdisciplinary Research tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.187350 2009-08-04T13:51:36Z 2009-08-04T13:58:36Z 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... Jennifer Rosand 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

]]> DDS Advising Session - Thurs, July 9 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.181448 2009-05-26T14:16:06Z 2009-05-26T14:47:06Z Like many health professional programs, the School of Dentistry is hosting advising and information sessions throughout the summer.... Jennifer Rosand Like many health professional programs, the School of Dentistry is hosting advising and information sessions throughout the summer.

]]> Learn more about the dental program at University of Minnesota at this advising and information session! Learn what requirements are needed to apply to the DDS program.

This first 1 hour will include a 30-minute presentation about the DDS application process and becoming a qualified candidate, followed by 30 minutes for questions. During the final 30 minutes attendees will go on a tour of the School of Dentistry.

Thursday, July 9, 2009
1:00pm – 2:30pm
2-565 Moos Tower

Please bring a copy of your transcripts from all colleges attended for the advising portion of the session. Space is limited for each section. You must pre-register online in order to attend.

Click here to register for this Dentistry Advising Session.

]]> College of Veterinary Medicine Treating Baby Giraffe tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.180718 2009-05-18T16:28:45Z 2009-05-26T14:48:10Z 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.... Jennifer Rosand 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.

]]> Summer Workshops - Register Now tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hcc/healthcareers//6844.180105 2009-05-12T19:05:19Z 2009-05-26T14:48:33Z 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.... Jennifer Rosand 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.

]]> This is Public Health tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/rosan003/hcc//6844.177683 2009-04-23T20:26:17Z 2009-05-26T14:48:56Z Maybe you've heard about public health, but have you really stopped to think about what IS public health?... Jennifer Rosand Maybe you've heard about public health, but have you really stopped to think about what IS public health?

]]> Check out this great video done by public health students in New York City, as part of the "This is Public Health" campaign, to get an idea of what public health is and how it impacts your life.

Think you might be interested in earning a degree in public health? The University of Minnesota's School of Public Health offers many degrees in many different areas.

]]> Planning for Medical School? tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/rosan003/hcc//6844.177185 2009-04-21T02:21:34Z 2009-05-26T14:49:18Z 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.... Jennifer Rosand 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.

]]> As part of the workshop, you will complete a Pre-Med Action Plan and create a checklist to guide your preparation towards applying to medical school. Once you have completed your Pre-Med Action Plan, receive free coaching from a Health Careers Center career consultant. Coaching sessions are offered in-person or over phone/computer if you are outside of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Look here to learn more!

]]> Healthiest Nation tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/rosan003/hcc//6844.175625 2009-04-09T23:48:12Z 2009-05-26T14:49:44Z Video explaining how public health affects each of our lives. Generation Public Health... Jennifer Rosand Video explaining how public health affects each of our lives.
Generation Public Health

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