Health Professions Advisory Office

General Information

AnnouncementS

 

WELCOME BACK ALL RETURNING STUDENTS AND FRESHMAN

The HPAO office is here to assist Vanderbilt undergraduate students interested in the health care professions. The HPAO office meets with students interested in medicine (both allopathic and osteopathic), dentistry, veteniary medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, podiatric, etc. Students interested in an advanced career in nursing are encouraged to contact the School of Nursing for advise and counseling. We are here to answer questions that you might have during the coming year. Please call the HPAO office and Karen Laws will be happy to schedule you a meeting to discuss your questions.

 

 

FUTURE MEETINGS AND EVENTS:

 

............AED MEETINGS..........

 

 

Thursday, November 19: Kaplan vs. Princeton Review Head-to-Head Meeting. Kaplan and Princeton Review test prep agencies will be presenting both of their programs for preparing for the MCAT. Following their presentation, a panel of Vanderbilt students will talk and answer quetions regarding their MCAT experience. Students on the panel will have prepared with Kaplan, with Princeton Review, or without the aid of a test-prep company. The meeting will take place at 5:00pm.....in SC4327. YOU WILL RECEIVE A POINT FOR THIS EVENT.

 

 

 

HELPFUL AID FOR YOUR MEDICAL SCHOOL INTERVIEW PROCESS

Ever wonder how you come across during an interview? Are you afraid to schedule that medical school application interview for fear of saying the wrong thing? Below you will find a web address for a new system you can use. Just log onto the system, create your own password, listen to the demo and you're on your way. There is one piece of important equipment that you will need in addition to your computer. You must have a camera of some sort hooked up to your computer. The system will allow you to customize our interview questions. An interactive interviewer will ask you the question and you will be be given enough time to answer the question. You will be filmed during your response. You will then be given an opportunity to watch your portion of the interview...owww...don't be scared. It will be a great learning tool to guide you to be a great interviewee. If you do not have a camera for you to use, don't worry. Just down the hall from our office is the Vanderbilt Career Center. They have an office with a computer and camera dedicated for students to use. You just need to contact them at least a day in advance to schedule time for "your interview." You can contact Joy Nobles at 322-2750 at the Career Center.

So, here's your web access address for this exciting new tool:

http://www.vanderbilt.edu/career/resources.php.

Junior Honors Medical Program - University of Florida College of Medicine (UFCOM) (7 year BS/MD porgram - does not accept high school students) This program is intended for current undergraduate university students who have demonstrated superior scholastic ability and personal development during their first two academic years of college enrolement. Applications are taken during the second full-time year of college enrollment at a major university. If accepted, they spend their Junior year of undergraduate studies on a research thesis. Once completed, they are guaranteed direct admission into the College of Medicine; essentially skipping their senior year of undergraduate studies. Typically, sutdents accepted in the past have had an average college GPA of 3.94, and an average SAT of 1469. There are usually only 12 students accepted each year. For more information, please visit http://jhmp.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/ U.S. Citizens and Residents only

 

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 Michelle Shepard at her e-mail address michelle.e.shepard@vanderbilt.edu .

To All Students Applying to Medical AND DENTAL SchoolS in 2010:

The Advisor's Student Applicant Portfolio (ASAP) 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.