Announcements

Pre-Medical Scholars Program: The Pre-Medical Scholars Program will not be accepting applications for 2008-2009. They will decide whether to continue the program after a complete evaluation and analysis.

Information Sessions Scheduled: The Medical School Office of Admissions will offer information sessions this summer on the following dates:

Tuesday, June 3, 2008 2-3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 2-3:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 10, 2008 2-3:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 24, 2008 2-3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 2-3:00 p.m.

Registration and more details will be available in a few weeks on the University of Minnesota Medical School web site at: http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/.

Finally, the University of Minnesota Medical School is making efforts to update their web site with relevant and current information including audio and slides from the recent Pre-Med Day event held on April 5. Students should refer to the Medical School Admissions website for information concerning programs offered, the requirements for admission, and the reasons why current medical students chose the U of M.

Don't miss a last-minute chance of a lifetime! The Institute of Technology was recently notified of several paid internship openings at Rolls-Royce Motorcars in Chichester, England and Mini-Cooper in Oxford, England. These positions would start in summer 2008 and continue for six months. Since these positions extend into fall semester, they would be perfect for a graduating student who is looking for something special to cap-off their studies.

Preferred Qualifications: Mechanical engineering major, graduating at the end of Spring 2008

Required Qualification: Due to hiring regulations, interns must be U.S. citizens.

Contact Adam Pagel at pagel@umn.edu right away if you are interested to discuss the application process.

The NACE International Student Virtual Career Fair is open to both international students and employers that have global recruiting needs. Students will have the opportunity to gain access to current full-time and internship opportunities with employers targeting international students for opportunities in the United States and abroad. In addition, students can enjoy quick and easy access to international employers with current job openings in May/June 2008, resulting in a quick response turnaround time.

For more information, visit: http://asp.symplicity.com/nacelinkvcf/

The Health Careers Center is pleased to announce a new online workshop Planning for Medical School, now being offered to UMTC students.

Students can use this online workshop in different ways, depending on where they are in the process of applying to medical school: whether they are at the initial stages of exploration, in the process of completing prerequisites, or planning to apply to medical school in the next year. This workshop is offered in WebVista and can be completed by students individually and at their own pace. Students can register at any time.

WORKSHOP CONTENT

Developed by the Health Careers Center and the University of Minnesota Medical School, this workshop gives useful information on the career of medicine and the experience of being in medical school. The workshop includes video interviews with Medical School faculty, clinical researchers, students, and other members of the health care team, who will provide insight on the qualities of successful physicians. They also offer advice for mastering all parts of the admissions process, such as personal statements, interviewing, the MCAT, gaining experience, academic planning, and the AMCAS.

After completing the workshop, students are eligible to receive additional consultation on their Action Plan from the Health Careers Center or the Career Center for Science and Engineering.

To Register: visit http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/ and click on "Workshops and Info Sessions" in the left-hand navigation. (You must be a current UMTC student to register. There is no charge.)

InterviewStream is a virtual mock interview tool that lets you practice your interviewing skills, watch expert interview tips, and even create a video for prospective employers that you can link to on your resume.

http://www.ccse.umn.edu/interviewing.html

To get started, log in to Interviewing Stream by clicking the link above. Do not have a web cam? We have a one available for you in the Career Center for Science and Engineering. This service is for CCSE students only.