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Career Options and
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Directory
of Utah Health Professions Training Programs, 2010-2011 Edition
ADEA
Official Guide to Dental Schools 2011
Practice
Analysis of Chiropractic, 2010
Medical
School Admission Requirements 2012-2013
Volunteer
Opportunities
Special Olympics of Utah is often recruiting for
events. They need volunteers and
EMTs. They have a fall event (~October
12) and a spring event. Visit here for info.
Interested in study abroad? There is a Spanish Immersion + clinical Experience program offered by Ecela. Learn more here.
Additional Opportunities for Pre-Professional Health
Students
The Summer Medical and Dental Education Program
(SMDEP) is a summer enrichment program for pre-med and pre-dent students just
after their freshman or sophomore years.
It is a competitive program and a small stipend is provided for living
expenses. Application must be made by
March. Get more information from their
website. SMDEP
Exam Preparation
DISCLAIMER - No resources are endorsed
and a student should conduct their own research
To determine if a certain resource is
appropriate for their personal study.
Pre-Professional
Health (PPH) Typical 4 Year Plan
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YEAR 1 |
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Enroll in
typical 1st year courses (Algebra/Trig/Calc, General Chemistry, Intro bio courses for major) Review the
Self
Assessment provided by U of Utah SOM **if you are not planning on med
school, this is still a good assessment tool.
Substitute the word “medical” for your chosen field of study. Join the
Pre-Professional Health Society (PPHS) & attend informational events Consult
the PPH Library for info about chosen field **pre-med students should read through info at www.aspiringdocs.org
and about “How to Become a Physician” at the American
Medical Association website Get
involved in extracurricular activities (volunteering and shadowing) Do well in
classes & Develop good study habits **Grades lower than C not generally acceptable in
pre-requisite courses |
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YEAR 2 |
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Meet with
PPH Advisor Declare
major/Sketch plan for remaining pre-requisite coursework and when possible,
add classes into the schedule that help prepare for content of PCAT/MCAT/GRE exams Actively
participate in extracurricular activities Explore
opportunities for research, leadership, shadowing and patient exposure Continue
with good study habits Explore
opportunities for research (common requirement for admissions) |
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YEAR 3 |
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Fall:
Register for the Gradate Exams (MCAT/DAT/PCAT/GRE) Fall:
Explore opportunities for research Spring:
Begin studying for the Graduate Exams Spring/May/June
Take Graduate Exam Spring:
Consult School Admission Requirement Books & Advisor to develop list of
schools June:
Complete and submit applications AMCAS / AACOMAS/ OptomCAS/PTCAS /Pharmcas / AADSAS Note:
AMCAS has a fee assistance program
for low income students June:
Establish letter writer file in Career Center August
1st: Early Decision Program Deadline July-December:
Complete Secondary Applications IMMEDIATELY after receipt |
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Repeat
Application process if necessary |