Health Professions Advisory Office

General Information

AnnouncementS

The Health Professions Advisory Office "WALK IN" hours, with Dr. Baum, on Fridays are being suspended for the next two months as that time block is needed for scheduling ASAP interviews. If you need an appointment to discuss issues not related to the ASAP process, please call Karen Laws at 322-2446 and she will be happy to arrange a 30 minute meeting for you as the schedule permits. You can always feel free to come by the office, send us an e-mail, or address your question to Karen and she will be happy to assist you in getting an answer to your question. A notice of the continuance of the program will be posted as the ASAP process draws to a close and the new school year draws near.

 

FUTURE AED MEETINGS AND EVENTS:

SHADOWING: The AED shadowing program will be continuing next semester!  It presents a great opportunity to experience what physicians do, while gaining a mentor in the process.  If you are interested in shadowing a physician next semester OR if you are currently shadowing a physician, please fill out the attached form and return to Chelsea Samson at chelsea.r.samson@vanderbilt.edu by the end of April! See Attached:

AED members are reminded to e-mail the community service projects they have been involved in this semester to kelsey.p.pendleton@vanderbilt.edu in order to receive community service points.

 

PACERS Residential Summer Camp - University of South Carolina: The Pre-medical Academic and Career Exploration Regional Series (PACERS) summer residential program is an intensive five-day programdesigned to assist upperclass pre-med students prepare for their application. Focusing on career exploration in the hospitals, personal statements, med school interviews, and the transition to medical school, this opportunity will help highly-moptivated students learn how to be the most competitive applicants they cn be. STUDENTS MUST HAVE 60 HOURS OF EARNED COLLEGE CREDIT TO ATTEND. Applications and more information can be downloaded at www.sc.edu/oppa.

Junior Honors Medical Program - University of Florida The Junior Honors Medical program (JHMP) is a combined (seven year) B.S./M.D. program offered by the University of Florida. State of Florida residents enrolled at U.F. or who are attending other institutions nationwide are welcome to apply. This program is intended for undergratuate students who have demonstrated superior scholastic ability and personal development during their first two academic years of college enrollment, and who are dedicated to pursuing medicine as a career. In addition, as the JHMP requires a year of Honors Thesis research, students who are interested in the possibility of pursuing research in medical school and who are considering physician scientist track are encouraged to apply. If accepted into this program, a student secures a place in medical school at the University of Florida College of Medicine as long as the JHMP requirements are completed and academic standards are maintained. Appliccations to the JHMP is made during the spring of the students's second year of college (sophomore) enrollment. While this program is at present limited to 12 students per year, expansion of the program is planned over the next two years. For more information, please contact: http://medinfo.ufl.edu/students/jhmp/

TYLENOL SCHOLARSHIP Education cost are rising steeply, making it increasingly difficult for students and parents to keep up. In that interest, in 2009, TYLENOLwill be awarding a total of $250,000 in scholarship money to outstanding students who are pursuing health-related studies. Training qualified people to work in health-related fields is critical to achieving America's high standards of healthcare. They take education seriously, and their program is just one of the ways they support America's next generation of healthcare providers. They understand that medicine may treat the condition, but it takes dedicated people to treat the patient. The deadline to submit an application for the scholarship is May 15, 2008. Applicants should apply online at www.tylenol.com/scholarship usint the key TYNL.

 

Vanderbilt Medical School Early Admissions processes

Veterinary Medical Career Fair and Information Sessions - hosted by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

Federal Work Study positions: CASTLES program.

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry: Saturday Morning Clinics.

Specialized Volunteer/Clinical Opportunity

Shade Tree Clinic, a free medical clinic run by Vanderbilt medical students, in East Nashville (www.shadetreeclinic.org) is seeking volunteer interpreters proficient in Spanish to work with physicians and medical students while they interview and examine patients. Those interested in interpreting will need to attend a brief training and orientation session at the clinic prior to their first time volunteering. Clinic sessions run from 6-9 pm on Tuesdays and 12-4 pm on Saturdays throughout the year, and interested Vanderbilt undergraduate students should contact Sara Tedeschi. Undergraduate volunteers generally meet by Light Hall to carpool.

To All Students Applying to Medical School in 2009:

The Advisor's Student Applicant Portfolio (ASAPPDF file) is a document helpful to the Health Professions Advisor in creating meaningful recommendations highlighting information important to the students. Completing the ASAP is required if you wish to receive a composite letter (Earlier is better). Students are also advised to start thinking about which faculty members to approach for letters of recommendation.

Since the begining of 2007, the MCAT has been administered by computer. There are fewer seats per testing date and site than under the previous system, but there are also more testing dates. It is still not clear how many seats are actually available at each testing site. In order to help insure that you get your desired site and date you will need to sign up as soon as registration opens. See the MCAT information in the Testing Services section of the Applications page for details.

Information for International students applying to U.S. Medical Schools

US Medical school Contact Points

Caribbean Medical School Contact Points

AADSAS Participating Dental Schools

HPAO Documents

 

Suggested Reading for Premedical Students

Medical School Admission Requirements. By the AAMC
-A must have! Tells you exactly what courses are required for each medical school.

Suggested Reading for PRE-DENTAL Students

Dental School Admission Requirements. By the ADEA

-The must have for Dental applicants! Tells you the exact course requirements for each dental school.