Fall 2023 Upcoming Workshops
Academic and Trasnfer Advising (ATAS) is hosting upcoming events for all students to attend. Pleae make sure you RSVP!
Series 1: Beginning Stages of Your Pre-Health Journey
Series 1 is for anyone who is in their early stages of figuring out their pre-health path. These workshops/events are targeted toward students who are still deciding which area in healthcare they are interested in. In this series, you will learn about different programs offered at SBU and the general information of what it means to be pre-health at SBU.
Explore Undergraduate Healthcare Programs
Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 1pm - 2pm | RSVP Here
Location: Melville Library W-4550
Description: Healthcare is a vast field with many different occupations. Here at Stony Brook University, we offer many undergraduate programs that align with different occupations in the healthcare industry. This panel will talk about admission requirements and how students can be a competitive applicant. This is a great way for students to explore different academic majors within the healthcare field. Panelists include the Clinical Laboratory Sciences, School of Nursing, and Respiratory Care.
Secrets to Being a Competitive Pre-Health Student
Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 1pm - 2pm | RSVP Here
Location: Zoom
Description: Thinking about applying to health graduate programs in the future (ie. medical, dental, vet, PA, nursing, etc.)? This workshop will review the components of what makes a competitive applicant for graduate school and the timeline when students will start the application process. Advisors will review topics including:
- Sample timeline for academic requirements (ie, when to take pre-reqs, when do applications open, when do students typically take admissions test)
- Picking a major, review of GPNC option, academic policies
- What tools and resources you can use to stay on track (and staying ahead of the game)
Series 2:Getting Ready to Apply To Health Graduate Programs
Series 2 is focused on preparing for future application cycles. Understanding how and when to apply is important and requires a lot of planning and preparation. This series will focus not only on the logistics of sending in applications to your desired program but also how to make a memorable impression to admission committees.
Fall 2023 Virtual Mock Interviews: Medical & Health Graduate Programs
Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | RSVP Here
Description: Applying to health-related professional/graduate programs like medical or dental school? Practice and improve your interviewing skills with professionals and/or current doctoral students in the field.
Seating is limited! Participants must fill this out by October 6th, 2023 at 11:59pm.
**To accommodate the growing number of mock interview requests for health-related professional/graduate programs it is highly encouraging that you attend Mock Interview Day. If you can not make this event, you must email kaitlyn.seitz@stonybrook.edu to deregister in order to give others a chance to attend the event.**
Open Q&A: Debunking Pre-Health Myths
Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 1 pm - 2 pm | RSVP Here
Description: Come ask any question you have regarding your pre-health aspiration. Advisors will address common misconceptions that pre-health students have.
** These workshops are only open to Stony Brook students and alumni.**
Stony Brook University is an excellent place to prepare for a future in medicine, dental medicine, and other health professions. Students pursuing health careers can major in many different disciplines, and work closely with Academic Advisors to complete the best courses in preparation for a future in healthcare.
Students are encouraged to explore academic interests in and out of the sciences, engaging in intellectual inquiry, independent study, and disciplined research. Stony Brook applicants who have been successful gaining acceptances into some of the top schools in their field, are well rounded individuals with strong health related experiences and other diverse activities.
We invite you to explore the links in the side menu, featuring a comprehensive collection of information and materials relevant to pursing a career in healthcare.
If you have any questions, please feel free to schedule an appointment with a pre-health advisor.