Health Professions Newsletter: 11/21/25

JOB POSTINGS | PRE-HEALTH | STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS | DENTAL | MEDICINE | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | OPTOMETRY | PHARMACY | PHYSICAL THERAPY | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT | PODIATRY | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY | VETERINARY | OTHER PROFESSIONS | SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES | TESTING RESOURCES*

PRE-HEALTH	GeorgeSquared Virtual Information Sessions & In-Person Open House (upcoming dates: 12/2) NEW! OSCAR Virtual Fall Celebration of Student Scholarship and Impact (12/9) NEW! OSCAR: Get Funding for Your Experiential Learning Project! NEW! Inova OB/GYN Research Opportunity For Pre-Health Students NEW! Present Your Humanities Research at Johns Hopkins NEW! OSCAR: Share Your Research at NCUR! NEW! GMU University Studies Peer Adviser Opportunity NEW! Yale Undergraduate Research Conference Pre-Health Shadowing Opportunity Free Knack Tutoring For Select Courses Finally! A Pre-Health Checkbox!
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS	MEDLIFE: First Aid Kit Packing & General Meeting (11/21) NEW! Pre-Pharmacy Society: Meet Howard’s Director of Admissions (11/24) NEW! Pre-Dental Society: Tooth’s Giving Event (11/25) NEW! EMS Club: Fall End-of-Semester Social (12/1) NEW! Pre-Dental Society: End of Semester Destressor (12/2) NEW! Pre-Medical Society: General Body Meeting (12/3) NEW! Pre-Pharmacy Society: Last Meeting of Semester (12/8)
DENTAL	University of Minnesota School of Dentistry: Mini Dental School 2026 Program
MEDICINE	NEW! Pre-Med Senior Researcher Position Available NEW! Guide to Doing Med School Podcast NEW! Joel Schwab, MD “On Being a Doctor” Lecture Series – Certificate Program NEW! Charting a Nontraditional Path to Medicine Webinar (11/21) NEW! Standford Med Admissions Demystified Webinar (11/22) Georgetown School of Medicine Information Sessions (upcoming dates: 12/4 & 12/9) NEW! AAMC Preparing for the MCAT Exam Webinar (12/9) AACOM Osteopathic Medical College Recruiting Events
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY	More to come soon!
OPTOMETRY	UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry Information Sessions (upcoming dates: 11/25 & 12/19) NEW! Eye Opener Program – Optometry Shadowing
PHARMACY	VCU School of Pharmacy Open Houses (upcoming date: 11/21 & 12/12) NEW! Funding Your Pharmacy Education Webinar (12/4) Pharmacy4Me Events Calendar
PHYSICAL THERAPY	NEW! Old Dominion University DPT Q&A Sessions (upcoming date: 11/21) University of Pittsburgh DPT Virtual Information Sessions (upcoming dates: 12/3 & 12/4) Thomas Jefferson University DPT Virtual Information Sessions (upcoming dates: 12/3)
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT	Shenandoah University MS PA Studies Health Professions Building Tour (upcoming date: 11/25) NEW! James Madison University PA Virtual Information Session (upcoming dates: 12/16)
PODIATRY	More to come soon!
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY	University of Virginia M.Ed. in Communication Sciences and Disorders Virtual Visit Event (upcoming dates: 11/21 & 12/12) UVA Undergraduate Leading with Heart: Exploring Careers in Human Development (upcoming dates: 12/2) NEW! GW Speech-Language Pathology Virtual Open House (12/5)
VETERINARY	Middleburg Humane Foundation Volunteer Opportunity NEW! Veterinary Professions Virtual Fair (1/6)
OTHER PROFESSIONS	NEW! Virginia Tech Master’s of Public Health Virtual Information Session (12/9) Tulane University School of Public Health Virtual Seminar Series upcoming dates: (12/9 & 12/15) NEW! Shenandoah University Education Counseling: MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (12/11)
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES	Georgetown University Academy for Research, Clinical and Health Equity Scholarship (ARCHES) Smithsonian Mason: Summer Research Experience in Conservation Biology UVA Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP) + Info Sessions GW Summer Program Advancing Research on Cancer (GW-SPARC) VCU Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP) VCU Allied Health Career Exploration (AHCE) Weill Cornell Medicine Summer Research Fellowship (SRF) 2026 Harvard/MIT Equitable Access to Research Training: MD-PhD Summer Program Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) MU Alcohol Research Training Summer School & Internship (MU-ARTSS) AAMC Pre-Health Summer Opportunities Databases Optometry Summer Programs

Featured Opportunities

• Dermatology 2026 Gap Year Experience – ADCS Clinics

The Advanced Dermatology/Capital Dermatology BY Program is entering its 22nd year this coming May 2026. The program has been impactful for over 200 students since its inception in 2005. 95% of the BY students go on to further education in Medical and PA schools after graduating from the program. The benefits of the program are extraordinary and endless but it is worthy to list a few of the attributes below:

• • • Mentoring by a team of Physicians and PA’s all committed to furthering the education of the BY student
    • Cohort of over 25 students working together throughout the year 
    • Hands-on surgical experience with multiple providers
    • Extensive patient connections with hundreds of interactions per week
    • Education sessions with the providers after patient hours to understand the day’s encounters
    • Electronic Medical Records exposure and fluency
    • Outside office activities with the providers and peers including book groups, hiking, and pickleball, just to name a few. All of these activities serve to foster a strong team experience.

The program leads to a lifetime of memories, educational experiences, and a set of friends for years to come. We appreciate you recommending the program to your gap year students. We will begin the hiring process in early January. If you have any questions about the program, feel free to reach out or look at our website, adcsbridgeyear.com

• Receptionist Medical Assistant – Norvinia Health

  • Dr. Mamta Ojha, a local physician in Fairfax who is seeking GMU students to join her practice! We are seeking a Receptionist / Medical Assistant to join our medical practice in Fairfax, VA. This position can be full-time or part-time, with office hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Hours can be flexible depending on availability of the student’s schedule. This is an excellent opportunity for a premedical student or anyone interested in gaining hands-on experience in a clinical setting.

1. Medical Assistant – Allergy and Asthma Care Center, P.C
2. Medical Assistant or Nurse – Harmony in Health, Primary Care and Wellness
3. Pharmacy Technician – Children’s National Hospital
4. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) – Growth Opportunities! – Positive Behavior Supports Corporation
5. Full Time Dental Assistant – Woodbridge Comfort Dental Care
6. Gap Year Pre-Med Medical Assistant – Stone Ridge Dermatology
7. Phlebotomist – Rockville Internal Medicine Group
8. Medical Assistant – Virginia Heart
9. Medical Assistant – Alexandria Associates In Dermatology
10. Physical Therapy Aide – APT Healthcare (Active/Alliance Physical Therapy)

• GeorgeSquared Virtual Information Sessions & In-Person Open House (upcoming dates: 11/20 & 12/2)

In-Person Open House: 

Please complete this survey if you want to participate in an In-Person Open House.

Virtual Information Session:

• • Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 5pm ET

The Virtual Information Session will include a presentation/webinar about the program and the opportunity to chat with program staff and alumni. Please complete the survey below if you want to participate in an Online Information Session.

• OSCAR Virtual Fall Celebration of Student Scholarship and Impact (12/9)

Complete this form to present a poster at the OSCAR Highlights event during the Celebration of Student Scholarship and Impact on December 9, 2025. The deadline for submissions is 12/5/2025

The event will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 virtually throughout the day.

There will be events and prizes that happen at celebration.oscar.gmu.edu all day. Please check the main page for the schedule closer to the event.

Register here!

• OSCAR: Get Funding for Your Experiential Learning Project!

  George Mason’s Mason Impact program offers Mini Grants (up to $500) for undergraduate students who are working on a course-based project, student org initiative, or any experiential learning activity. These grants help cover costs like lab supplies, travel, art materials, participant stipends, and more. To be eligible, you must:

  • Be an enrolled undergraduate at Mason

  • Complete a Mason Impact Project during the semester you receive funding

  • Be part of a Mason Impact + course, or work with a faculty/staff mentor

Applications are open on a rolling basis from July 28 to April 13. Projects funded through the grant should be completed within the semester and, once done, students can have the project designated on their transcript. To learn more, please visit the website.

• Inova OB/GYN Research Opportunity For Pre-Health Students

I am reaching out to share a research opportunity that may be of interest to our pre-health students, especially those interested in clinical research, women’s health, ultrasound, or OB/GYN. Dr. S. Abbas Shobeiri (MD, MBA), who previously taught BENG 314/514 as adjunct faculty in our department, is seeking undergraduate, Master’s, or medical students to assist with an ongoing IRB-approved project at Inova:

Project PI: S. Abbas Shobeiri, MD, MBA
Department: OB/GYN
Contact: [email protected]
Project Title: Ultrasound Database and Symptom Inventory (UDSI)
Project Description: We are seeking undergraduate, Masters, or medical students who can perform data entry throughout the year.  The students who perform the data entry will have the opportunity to be involved in formal studies driven from the database.  In this IRB approved database, the main objective is to utilize our blinded HIPPA compliant database to investigate various pelvic floor pathologies seen on ultrasound and establish the correlation between different ultrasound measurements and pelvic floor symptoms.

Is this project available for Summer 2026 (for students between M1 and M2): 

__X_ Yes          ____ No

**Is this project available beyond Summer 2026 (or beforehand) for longitudinal student volunteers (Class of 2026 and 2027):

__X_ Yes          ___ No

If interested, please email Dr. Shobeiri at [email protected].

• Present Your Humanities Research at Johns Hopkins

Undergraduate students from two- and four-year institutions are invited to submit original humanities or interdisciplinary research to the Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium at Johns Hopkins University.The 2026 symposium will be held March 19–21 in Baltimore. Submissions (title + abstract) are due by December 1, 2025.

As a participant, you’ll:

• • Present your research in small, discussion-focused panels

  • Hear a keynote from a leading humanities scholar

  • Attend sessions on graduate school and research opportunities in the humanities

  • Optionally revise your presentation into a journal-length article for The Macksey Journal, a peer-reviewed undergraduate journal

This is a great opportunity to showcase your work, build your academic profile, and engage with a national community of humanities scholars. For more information, visit our website: https://krieger.jhu.edu/ursca/macksey-symposium/

• GMU University Studies Peer Advisor Opportunity

It’s that time of year! University Studies is seeking eligible undergraduate students to apply for the role of Peer Advisor to serve as a junior instructor in UNIV 100 – ‘Introduction to George Mason’ in Fall 2026. This is a paid, on-campus position.

Applicants must be in good standing with the Student Code of Conduct, have a 2.5 GPA or higher, and be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student. More information and the application can be found here: University Studies Peer Advisor

Applications to teach Fall 2026 will close December 19, 2025

All applicants are required to attend a 30-minute information session. Sessions can be found on  Mason360. Simply sign in, search “University Studies,” and register for the session of your choice.

Please encourage interested students to reach out to me or email [email protected] with any questions.

• Yale Undergraduate Research Conference

Undergraduate students from across the country are invited to present their original research at the Yale Undergraduate Research Conference (YURC), one of the largest student-run conferences in the U.S. This will be hosted on February 20-22 2026 in New Haven, CT.

As a participant, you’ll:

• • Share your research with a national audience across disciplines, from the sciences to the humanities

  • Attend panels and sessions designed for in-depth discussion and feedback

  • Network with other student researchers and faculty mentors

  • Gain experience presenting your work and building your academic profile

This Conference features keynote addresses across all disciplines of research as well as over $10,000 in prize money to presenters. This is a great opportunity to showcase your research, connect with peers, and engage in a vibrant national community of undergraduate scholars. For more information, please visit https://www.yura.yale.edu/yurc.

Key Dates/Deadlines:

• • Application Opens: September 1st
  • Application Deadline: January 1st
  • Late Registration Deadline: February 1st

• Pre-Health Shadowing Opportunity

Are you looking to gain shadowing experience, explore different healthcare careers, and strengthen your application for graduate programs — all from the comfort of your own home?

Pre-Health Shadowing is a free, student-led virtual platform designed to help pre-health students like you get the experience and exposure you need to succeed in your healthcare journey.

Note: While virtual shadowing may be beneficial to explore professions, it is not a substitute for in-person shadowing. GMU Health Professions Advising encourages Pre-Health students to seek local opportunities and to only use virtual shadowing as a supplement.

What we Offer:

• • Live Virtual Shadowing Sessions
    Interact with healthcare professionals from a wide range of fields in real time.

  • On-Demand Access & Certificates
    Watch recorded sessions at your convenience and earn certificates of completion.

  • Free Educational Resources
    Enhance your knowledge with curated materials and insights from experts.

  • Networking Opportunities
    Connect with a global community of students and mentors in healthcare.

  • Ultimate Flexibility
    Join from anywhere and fit sessions into your busy schedule.

Whether you’re pre-med, pre-dental, pre-PA, or exploring other healthcare careers, Pre-Health Shadowing offers a unique and accessible way to build your experience and confidence.

Sign up and learn more at: https://www.prehealthshadowing.com

If you have any questions or want help getting started, feel free to reach out!

Wishing you success on your journey to a healthcare career,
Praneetha Thutika
On behalf of the Pre-Health Shadowing Team
[email protected]
www.prehealthshadowing.com

• Free Knack Tutoring For Select Courses

• Finally! A Pre-Health Checkbox!

In case you missed it, we now have a Pre-Health Checkbox in Patriot Connect! While this is not an official designation (because Pre-Health is not a major or minor at George Mason University), selecting this lets your support team know of your interest in a health profession and helps us understand the size of our Pre-Health population. Instructions for students are below:

Note: Currently, the Pre-Health checkbox does not automatically subscribe you to the Pre-Health Listserv. To receive emails for our monthly newsletter and opportunities, subscribe here: https://prehealth.gmu.edu/listserv/.

Student Instructions

After logging into Patriot Connect (connect.gmu.edu),

1. Click My Academic Profile
2. Check the Interested in Pre-Health box
3. Click Update Pre-Health Designation

If career plans change, follow the same steps to uncheck the box at any time.

• MEDLIFE: First Aid Kit Packing & General Meeting (11/21)

Join MEDLIFE for our first aid kit–making event and general meeting! We’ll be putting together essential kits while also discussing details about the upcoming SLT trip. This is a great chance to learn, get involved, and connect with fellow members.

• • Date: Fri, Nov 21, 2025
  • Time: 4 PM – 6 PM EST
  • Location: The HUB, Meeting Room VIP II, Fairfax Campus

Registration: https://cglink.me/2d7/r2287443

• Pre-Pharmacy Society: Meet Howard’s Director of Admissions (11/24)

We will invite the Director of Admissions of Howard University’s School of Pharmacy, Mr. Marlon Prince, to talk more about its Admissions Process and its Unique Features, including the School of Pharmacy’s upcoming Online Doctor of Pharmacy Programme!

• • Date: Monday, 24 November
  • Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
  • Location: Horizon Hall, Room 1011

Event Details: https://cglink.me/2d7/r869500

• Pre-Dental Society: Tooth’s Giving Event (11/25)

Join the Pre-Dental Society for a fun and festive cookie decorating session while learning valuable tips about the dental school application process! Our executive board will be sharing insights on AADSAS applications, personal statements, interviews, and timelines, along with their own experiences. This is a great opportunity to get creative, ask questions, and connect with other pre-dental students in a relaxed setting. All decorating supplies will be provided—just bring your curiosity and sweet tooth!

• • Date: Tue, Nov 25, 2025
  • Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM EST
  • Location: JC Gold Room, Fairfax Campus

Event Details: https://mason360.gmu.edu/rsvp?id=2290594

• EMS Club: Fall End-of-Semester Social (12/1)

Join us for the **EMS Club – Fall End-of-Semester Social** to wrap up an awesome semester with good friends, great food, and even better memories! This laid-back event is all about celebrating everything we’ve accomplished together while having fun and relaxing after a busy few months. Whether you’ve been to every meeting or just joined us this semester, we’d love to have you there to mingle, reflect on our favorite moments, and look ahead to what’s coming next. Expect tasty snacks, fun games, and a chance to chat with fellow EMS enthusiasts. It’s the perfect way to unwind, catch up, and build connections with the club. So come celebrate the end of the semester, make some new friends, and enjoy a great time with the EMS Club crew! We can’t wait to see you there!

• • Date: Mon, Dec 1, 2025
  • Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM EST
  • Location: SUB1-3A, Fairfax Campus

Event Details: https://mason360.gmu.edu/rsvp?id=2286858

• Pre-Dental Society: End of Semester Destressor (12/2)

Take a break from studying and join the Pre-Dental Society for our End-of-Semester Destressor in the Hub Game Room! Come hang out, play some games, and enjoy free pizza as we celebrate the end of another amazing semester. It’s the perfect chance to relax, unwind, and connect with fellow members before finals week hits.

• • Date: Tue, Dec 2, 2025
  • Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST
  • Location: Hub Corner and Side Pocket, Fairfax Campus

Event Details: https://mason360.gmu.edu/rsvp?id=2290097

• Pre-Medical Society: General Body Meeting (12/3)

Join us for the Pre-Medical Society’s General Body Meeting! This meeting will provide important updates on upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and new initiatives for the semester. Attendees will learn how to get more involved in the organization, connect with other pre-med students, and gain valuable insight into the resources available at Mason to support their journey to medical school.

• • Date: Wed, Dec 3, 2025
  • Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM EST
  • Location: JC georges, Fairfax Campus

Event Details: https://mason360.gmu.edu/rsvp?id=2290907

• Pre-Pharmacy Society: Last Meeting of Semester (12/8)

Our Last Meeting for the Semester is Monday, 8 December, from 17:00 to 18:45 in Planetary Hall, Room 224. To destress, we will compound Gel Hand Sanitiser. 

• • Date: Monday, 8 December
  • Time: 17:00 to 18:45
  • Location: Planetary Hall, Room 224

• University of Minnesota School of Dentistry: Mini Dental School 2026 Program

Mini Dental School is a free annual event put together by dental students and the admissions committee at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. This event includes 7 online lecture series that are held over Zoom, as well an one in-person session held at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry where you will get to speak with current dental students and the admissions committee. Completing this application will enroll you in the Zoom lecture series and participant selection for the in-person series will be based on responses through this form as well as attendance. If you attend 6 of the 7 online lectures, you will receive an ASDA Certificate of Completion! We are so excited for this years event and we can’t wait to see your applications! Please refer to our official flyer for more information!

• Pre-Med Senior Researcher Position Available

• Guide to DOing Med School Podcast

• Joel Schwab, MD “On Being a Doctor” Lecture Series – Certificate Program

The Bucksbaum‑Siegler Institute for Clinical Excellence at the University of Chicago offers a monthly lecture series exploring the human side of medicine—how doctors communicate, empathize, and build relationships with patients. The series is named in honor of Dr. Joel Schwab, a beloved pediatrician and mentor, and features experts from UChicago and around the country presenting on topics like clinical care, ethics, empathy, and decision-making.

Students interested in the OBD Certificate must:

1. Use this form to sign-up for the Certificate Program
2. Register for each lecture using the Zoom links below
3. Attend a minimum of 4 of the 5 scheduled OBD Lectures
4. Submit a 500 word reflection of your learning outcomes from the lectures

Participants can:

• • Attend lectures online, open to students nationwide

  • Earn a certificate of completion by attending at least four lectures and submitting a reflection

  • Receive special recognition for attending all lectures, including an invitation to a session with the Director of Admissions at UChicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine

This series provides an opportunity to deepen understanding of the interpersonal side of healthcare, enhance professional development, and showcase commitment to patient-centered care on resumes or health-professions applications.

For more information, visit us here!

• Charting a Nontraditional Path to Medicine Webinar (11/21)

Premeds at community colleges, universities, and post-baccs—come hear it directly from the source. Dr. Deena Shin McRae, MD (Associate VP, Academic Health Sciences, UC Health; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, UCI School of Medicine) will share how nontraditional choices, leadership, and service shaped her journey—and how you can build yours.

️ Friday, Nov 21, 2025
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM PST
Online via Zoom
Free & Open to All

What you’ll gain:
• Practical strategies for nontraditional & first-gen routes
• How to translate campus, work, and community impact into admissions-ready leadership
• Live Q&A—bring your questions

✅ RSVP at PreMedCC.org (or scan the QR in the flyer)

• Stanford Med Admissions Demystified Webinar (11/22)

Ready to get clear, first-hand guidance on Stanford Med? Join Vinicio A. de Jesus Perez, MD, Associate Dean of MD Admissions; Professor of Medicine, PACCM) for an inside look at what competitive applicants do—and the myths you can ignore.

Date/Time: Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 • 10:00–11:30 AM PT
Format: Online (Zoom)
Who: Community college & university pre-meds, post-baccs, career-changers—ALL welcome
Cost: FREE & open to ALL

RSVP at PreMedCC.org or scan the QR on the flyer to save your spot and bring your questions!

• Military Medical Community Events (upcoming date: 12/1)

The Military Medical Community invites your students to join us! Each event features presentations from tri-service physicians followed by breakout rooms for networking and building your Military Medical Community. All events start at 6:30 PM Eastern | 3:30 PM Pacific. Build community in the second hour (7:30 PM Eastern | 4:30 PM Pacific) after presentations by featured speakers by joining your preferred room. Talk to program directors, physicians, students, and recruiters. For more information, please visit our website: https://medschool.usuhs.edu/resources/military-medical-communities

Upcoming Events

• • Internal Medicine December 1st, 2025
  • Amputee Care: Plastics, PM&R, Dermatology January 12th, 2026
  • Surgery February 2nd, 2026
  • Critical Care, Pulmonary, Anesthesia March 2nd, 2026
  • Ophthalmology, ENT, Neurosurgery April 13th, 2026
  • Psychiatry and Neurology May 4th, 2026
  • Pediatrics June 1st, 2026
  • Gynecologic Surgery & Obstetrics July 13th, 2026

Meeting Links

Main Presentation | 413-438-3993; PIN: 817 389 975#

Break out rooms

Specialties
Preventive Medicine | 747-236-1735 PIN: 894 307 809#
Aerospace Medicine | 414-439-0579 PIN: 516 818 861#
Occupational Medicine | 812-777-5602 PIN: 708 357 190#
Tropical Medicine | 413-327-2274 PIN: 523 075 693#

Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)
Air Force HPSP | 470-326-0109 PIN: 827 099 891#
Army HPSP | 575-914-2320 PIN: 722 267 124#
Navy HPSP | 570-818-2249 PIN: 419 085 795#

Uniformed Services University (USU)
Medical School Admissions | 224-215-0110 PIN: 799 542 011#
USU Student Life | 413-752-0017 PIN: 219 317 758#
USU MD/PhD | 628-888-1619 PIN: 137 016 021#

• Georgetown School of Medicine Information Sessions (upcoming dates: 12/4 & 12/9)

Register Here! If you run into any problems or extra questions, please reach out to [email protected].

• AAMC Preparing for the MCAT Exam Webinar (12/9)

Preparing for the MCAT® Exam? Join us at our next webinar for an overview of the AAMC MCAT Official Prep resources and get tips on how to use them to create an effective study plan. Sign up to kickstart your exam preparation today!

• • Date: Tue Dec 9 2025
  • Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM 

Register: https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/p/251209_MCAT?referral=Website

• AACOM Osteopathic Medical College Recruiting Events

Come take a look at our events calendar to learn about osteopathic medicine-related events: https://www.aacom.org/become-a-doctor/prepare-for-medical-school/com-recruiting-events.    

More to come soon!

• UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry Information Sessions (upcoming dates: 11/25 & 12/19)

Presenting: So You Want to Apply to the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science? This 45 minute to 1 hour webinar will cover:

• • • Why Berkeley Optometry
    • How to Prepare for Admissions
    • Updates on our Application Process
    • Discussions on Application Strategy
    • Time for Q&A at the End

Upcoming Sessions: 

• • • Tuesday, November 25th at 5:00pm REGISTER
    • Friday, December 19th at 1:00pm REGISTER

Email [email protected] for questions!

• Eye Opener Program – Optometry Shadowing

The Eye Opener Session program (eyeopenersession.org) is a matching service for potential and future optometry students who are looking for a Doctor of Optometry to shadow, via in person or virtually, to learn more about a day-in-the-life of an optometrist (OD). Communication can also be done via chat and/or email. Students will be matched with an OD based on geographical information, common interests, and goals.

Website: https://www.eyeopenersession.org/

• VCU School of Pharmacy Open Houses (upcoming date: 11/21 & 12/12)

Open Houses are open to anyone interested in the VCU School of Pharmacy. Attending an open house gives you the opportunity to:

• • Learn more about our programs
  • Ask questions about the admissions process
  • Tour the MCV campus
  • Get a sense of student life from current students

Select a date from our calendar and register for an Open House today! For more information, please visit: https://pharmacy.vcu.edu/programs/pharmd/program-overview/

Come take a look at our events calendar to learn about pharmacy-related events: https://pharmacyforme.org/events/list/

• University of Pittsburgh DPT Virtual Information Sessions (upcoming dates: 12/3 & 12/4)

Meet faculty and learn more about our DPT program! You will hear faculty discuss the student experience and admissions. Bring your questions for an interactive Q&A.

Hybrid Only Sessions

• • Wednesday, December 3, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Registration: https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/doctor-of-physical-therapy-virtual-information-session-hybrid-only?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=University+of+Pittsburgh

 

Residential and Hybrid Sessions

• • Thursday, December 4, 2025 10:30am to 11:30am
  • Monday, December 15, 2025 3:00pm to 4:00pm
  • December 17, 2025 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Registration: https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/doctor-of-physical-therapy-virtual-information-session?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=University+of+Pittsburgh

 

Questions? Email [email protected]

• Thomas Jefferson University DPT Virtual Information Sessions (upcoming dates: 12/3)

Join our Admissions team and faculty to learn more about your program of interest.

 

• • Doctor of Physical Therapy Virtual Information Session
    • Wednesday, December 3 at 06:00 PM
    • Virtual Event

• • Doctor of Physical Therapy Virtual Information Session
    • Tuesday, January 13 at 06:00 PM
    • Virtual Event

• • Doctor of Physical Therapy Virtual Information Session
    • Wednesday, February 4 at 12:00 PM
    • Virtual Event

Campus Tours: Our campuses feature cutting-edge simulation labs, design studios, athletic centers, research libraries and much more. During your visit, you will spend approximately 1 hour with a current student to hear about their experiences and take a walking tour of campus. Our admissions team will be available for questions at the conclusion of your tour. Choose a date on the calendar here to learn more about opportunities to connect with us. Interested in speaking with an Admissions representative about our visit opportunities to determine which is best for you? Contact us at 215-951-2800 or [email protected] to learn more.

• Shenandoah University MS PA Studies Health Professions Building Tour (upcoming date: 11/25)

Our Health Professions Building Tour offers you a graduate services tour and a meeting with an our staff.

Dates:

• • Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM Register
  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM Register

Location:  Shenandoah University Health Professions Building 1775 N Sector Ct Winchester, VA 22601 United States Additional questions? Contact us at [email protected], call: 540-665-4581, or text: 540-546-6029.  

• James Madison University PA Virtual Information Session (upcoming dates: 12/16)

During a Physician Assistant (PA) Program Info Session, a PA Program faculty member will be on-hand to present some basic Program information and answer any questions that applicants may have about the admissions process, the Program’s curriculum, or other Program details. Sessions can last anywhere from 60-90 minutes depending on how many people attend and how many questions are asked.    

• • Dec 16, 2025 at 1:00PM EST
  • Jan 15, 2026 at 3:00PM EST
  • Feb 9, 2026 at 10:00AM EST

Register for your information session today!

Directions on how to join the virtual session will come in an email before the session.
email: [email protected] with any questions.

More to come soon!

• University of Virginia M.Ed. in Communication Sciences and Disorders Virtual Visit Event (upcoming dates: 11/21 & 12/12)

The communication sciences and disorders program hosts scheduled virtual visits during the academic year for individuals who cannot travel to Charlottesville in person. After you register for a session, you will receive a follow-up email with a link to the Zoom room for your virtual visit. Upcoming Sessions:

• • November 21, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Virtual – Zoom
  • December 12, 2025 11:00 AM -12:00 PM Virtual – Zoom
  • February 6, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Virtual – Zoom 
  • February 27, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Virtual – Zoom

• UVA Undergraduate Leading with Heart: Exploring Careers in Human Development (upcoming dates: 12/2)

Join Admission staff and EDHS faculty to learn more about careers in Communication and Speech Disorders, Kinesiology, and Athletic Training. Upcoming Information Sessions:

• • December 2, 2025, 5:00 – 6:00 PM Virtual – Zoom
  • December 18, 2025, 7:00 – 8:00 PM Virtual – Zoom*

If you have any questions, email [email protected]

• GW Speech-Language Pathology Virtual Open House (12/5)

Discover what makes our post-baccalaureate and graduate programs in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences unique by joining us for a virtual Open House. You’ll explore our academic and clinical schedules, learn how to navigate the admissions process and find out about scholarships, research opportunities and thesis options. Plus, you’ll get to meet our CCAS faculty and current graduate students, who are excited to share their experiences and answer your questions.

Date: Friday, December 5, 2025

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

To attend virtual open house please register.

• Middleburg Humane Foundation Volunteer Opportunity

I would like to pass on information about volunteering with the Middleburg Humane Foundation to pre-veterinary students at George Mason University. We are a 501(c)3 private animal welfare facility with a full service veterinary clinic and we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help our organization carry out our mission. We have numerous potential opportunities for pre-vet students depending on their interest and availability,  but what we’re specifically targeting is help in the veterinary clinic.

The clinic performs all of the spay/neuter surgery for the dogs, cats and rabbits that come through MHF, as well as assisting numerous other non-profits in our area to meet the surgical and medical needs of their animals. We also perform dentistry,  soft tissue procedures and some orthopedic procedures as necessary to improve the health and wellbeing of the animals. We are looking for students to help with clinic operations, which would include assisting with patient preparation,  learning basic anesthesia monitoring,  aiding in recovery, proper cleaning and sterilization of surgical tools, disinfection protocols, standard vaccination protocols and other aspects of high volume veterinary care. This would be a valuable and unique experience that would help these students applying to veterinary school and it is extremely rewarding work. We aim to take more of an educational focus in our work and have hosted DVM candidates from Virginia Tech, interns from the nearby specialty hospitals, LVT students from NVCC and Penn Foster and we would love the chance to work with GMU students considering a career in this field.

If you could please pass on my contact information and direct students to the volunteer section of our website at https://www.middleburghumane.org/volunteer, I would very much appreciate it.

Thank you,

• • Matt Galati, DVM Medical Director [email protected]

• Veterinary Professions Virtual Fair (1/6)

Explore a world of career and academic opportunities in animal health and veterinary sciences at the Veterinary Professions Virtual Fair! This national event connects students, alumni, and early-career professionals with graduate programs, employers, and organizations across the veterinary field.

Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Register Now!

• Virginia Tech Master’s of Public Health Virtual Information Session (12/9)

Learn more about Virginia Tech’s Master of Public Health program in this virtual information session.
Participants will get an overview of the MPH curriculum, admission requirements, faculty and student opportunities, and the hands-on experiences offered through the program. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and hear directly from program representatives to help determine if the MPH at Virginia Tech aligns with your goals.

• • Tuesday, December 9, 2025 MPH Virtual Information Session I 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

You can contact the Virginia Tech MPH program via email at [email protected]

• Tulane University School of Public Health Virtual Seminar Series upcoming dates: (12/9 & 12/15)

I hope your semester is off to a great start! Please consider joining our virtual seminar series featuring faculty (and one PhD student!) this fall to learn more about ongoing research and hot topics in a wide variety of public health disciplines.

Our seminar website will be updated as new programming is added. You can check our previous seminars on our YouTube Playlist.

Here’s the lineup for this fall:

• • Practicing Humility and Decolonialism in Global Public Health Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM central time Dr. Kristefer Stojanovski, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Behavioral and Population Sciences and Research Director, Partners for Advancing Health Equity Dr. Stojanovski is a global health population scientist. In this seminar, he will discuss his global research portfolio, which includes projects in Serbia, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya. Dr. Stojanovski will discuss issues of the continued colonization in global health. He will also discuss what it means to practice and work in global health as a white-presenting scholar from the Global North, guide the conversation on the practice of humility, and share his approach to combating colonization in the world of global health and development. Register here
  • Understanding Suicide: What the Science Tells Us and Why That Matters in Public Health Monday, December 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM central time Dr. Breanna Banks, Assistant Professor of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences Despite rising suicide rates and growing public concern, suicide prevention efforts often remain siloed in clinical care. This seminar explores how public health can play a transformative role in suicide prevention by integrating foundational theories of suicide with a critical understanding of the social and structural determinants that shape risk and recovery. Drawing from both empirical research and implementation practice, this presentation highlights how social inequities—such as housing instability, discrimination, and poverty—interact with psychological drivers of suicide. Register here

For questions, email [email protected] | sph.tulane.edu

• Shenandoah University Education Counseling: MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (12/11)

Information at this event will focus on the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Science in School Counseling, and the Master of Arts in Music Therapy and Professional Counseling programs.

Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025 

Time: 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM

Register Now!

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

• Georgetown University Academy for Research, Clinical and Health Equity Scholarship (ARCHES)

  • Application Deadline: January 20, 2026
  • Program Dates: June 10, 2026 – July 24, 2026
    • Paid Opportunity/Stipend Amount: $4,000
    • Housing Provided

Thank you for your interest in the Academy for Research, Clinical and Health Equity Scholarship (ARCHES) Program. The 2026 ARCHES Program Application is open November 5, 2025, through January 20, 2026. You can find more information about the ARCHES program in our Program Overview section.

Program Eligibility, Dates and Benefits

Eligibility

Sophomores and Juniors who are currently enrolled in U.S. accredited colleges/universities and are authorized to work in the U.S. are eligible for the program. We consider all applicants regardless of race, sex, age, disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic background, or other protected characteristics.

Students who identify with the following categories are also eligible for the program:

• • DACA/TPS recipients
  • International students who have been issued an F-1 or J-1 visa

To be eligible for the program, applicants are required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Program dates

June 10, 2026 – July 24, 2026

Benefits

Stipend: $4,000

Travel: Up to $250 per student on a case-by-case basis to be determined by the Georgetown Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Meals: Students are responsible for their own meal expenses (except meals provided by the program during special events).

The 2026 ARCHES Program Application is open November 5, 2025, through January 20, 2026.

• Smithsonian Mason: Summer Research Experience in Conservation Biology

  • Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
  • Program Dates: June 1 to August 7, 2026
    • Paid Opportunity/Stipend Amount: $7,000
    • Housing provided

Why Apply?

• Gain career-ready skills and grow professional networks.
• Learn how to conduct research and communicate findings.
• Work with renowned scientists and conservation professionals.
• Create impact by contributing to the conservation of global biodiversity.

• UVA Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP) + Info Sessions

  • Application Deadline: February 1st, 11:59 PM
  • Program Dates: May 24th, – July 31st. 
    • Paid Opportunity/Stipend Amount: $6,000 
    • Housing provided

Please join one of our upcoming virtual information sessions to learn more about SRIP and the application and admission process by registering through one of the links below. SRIP is an immersive, ten-week, hands-on research experience investigating current problems in biomedical research under the guidance of a faculty member.

• • UVA SRIP Virtual Information Session, December 4, 2025, 6pm-7pm EST 
  • UVA SRIP Virtual Information Session, January 6, 2026, 12pm-1pm EST
    
    

SRIP Offers:

To be eligible for consideration for SRIP, an applicant must:

Deadline: February 1st, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)

• GW Summer Program Advancing Research on Cancer (GW-SPARC)

• • Application Deadline: Monday, February 1, 2026
  • Program Dates: May 24, 2026 – August 1, 2026
    • Paid Opportunity/Stipend Amount: $5,000
    • Housing Provided

View the 2025 SPARC Abstract Book here.

The George Washington Summer Program Advancing Research on Cancer (GW-SPARC) engages undergraduates who will form the next generation of scientific leaders in a mentored summer research experience at the George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center. This program is intended for undergraduates considering Ph.D. training and a career in research. 

This summer program fosters active engagement in cutting-edge research, exposure to contemporary cancer research techniques, the impact of cancer in different communities, and preparation for research careers. There will be no opportunities for clinical shadowing. Students will live and work in the heart of D.C., just blocks from national monuments, museums, and entertainment. At the end of the summer, all students participate in a poster session with other undergraduate researchers.

Stipend

The program will provide $5,000 for 10 weeks participation, paid in two installments upon arrival. Additional funds up to $500 will be provided for travel to/from GW. Students are encouraged to stay in GW housing which will be provided by the program at no cost to the student.

Eligible applicants meet the following criteria:

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• Rising juniors and seniors. Seniors graduating in 2026 are not eligible for this program..
• GPA  ≥3.3
• Complete applications, including two Faculty Letters of Recommendation, by deadline (February 1, 2026)

Applications from ineligible students will not be considered for the program.

SPARC is partly supported by a grant from the American Cancer Society Center for Innovation in Cancer Research Training (DICR INTR-24-1297242-01-DICR INTR)

The application period for SPARC 2026 is open until February 1, 2026.

• VCU Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP)

  • Early decision deadline: Feb 1, 2026
  • Regular decision deadline: Mar 15, 2026
  • Program Dates: May 19 – June 26, 2026
    • Paid Opportunity/Stipend Provided
    • Housing provided

Requirements: Online application, personal statement, two letters of recommendation and official transcript. Any current college juniors, seniors, graduates and post-baccalaureate students who are preparing to apply to a dentistry, medicine, pharmacy or physical therapy health professional school or program. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and have completed three years of college coursework, including organic chemistry I and II, (note; organic chemistry not required for physical therapy track). All applicants must have U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident status.

Program description SAEP is a six-week summer program that simulates the first-year of dentistry, medicine, pharmacy or physical therapy professional school instruction. Participants take academically intensive instruction in each of their chosen tracks in addition to non-credit core-coursework in anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology. SAEP participants attend learning skills and test-taking workshops, mock interviews, professionalism seminars, current health care topics, coaching and community service activities in an interprofessional framework. At the conclusion of the program, participants receive an assessment of their readiness to attend professional school. A modest stipend is provided to participants. Upon acceptance to SAEP, participants must agree to the following:

Dates

• • May 19 – June 26, 2026

Location

• • VCU Health Campus

Contact information VCU P.A.T.H.S. Team at (804) 827-0982 or [email protected]. Website https://dsei.vcu.edu/paths/programs/college/summer-academic-enrichment-program-saep/

• • Early decision deadline: Feb 1, 2026
  • Regular decision deadline: Apr 1, 2026

Requirements: Online application, personal statement, 1 required letter of recommendation (1 optional additional letter maybe added) and official transcript. Preference is given to students from under-represented backgrounds (educational, social, or economic). Allied Health Career Exploration Flyer

Eligibility requirements Any rising and current college freshmen, sophomores and juniors, and rising seniors who are interested in patient counseling, medical laboratory sciences, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, rehabilitation counseling, radiation sciences, health administration and gerontology as health careers.

Program description AHCE is a two-week residential summer program for students interested in any of the nine health career programs offered by the VCU College of Health Professions. Participants meet weekdays for full-day department/degree program admissions information, hands-on and interactive activities within each discipline, workshops on current healthcare topics, interviewing skills, resume development and more. AHCE participants receive the necessary information to pursue a College of Health Professions application process. Lunch and any resource materials required to participate in the program will be provided at no cost to participants. Commitment to full attendance, including an orientation session and closing event, is required to participate. Dates

• • June 8 – 19, 2026

Location

• • VCU Health Campus.

Contact information VCU P.A.T.H.S. Team at (804) 827-0982 or [email protected].  

• Weill Cornell Medicine Summer Research Fellowship (SRF) 2026 

  • Application Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026
  • Program Dates: June 15, 2026 – August 1, 2026
    • Paid Opportunity/Stipend Amount: $3,000
    • Housing Provided

The Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program is designed to provide 25-27 premedical students with experiential research training, meaningful insights into the field of medicine, and enhanced knowledge of the conditions and policies impacting the health of traditionally underserved populations. By engaging in laboratory or clinical research, under the supervision of a faculty member, the T-SRF participants learn how to investigate a specific research question. Participants are thereby provided with a research training experience allowing them to acquire investigative techniques that can be later applied as they pursue their medical education. The didactic curriculum has several themes. There are content delivery around common public health issues including healthcare for the under and uninsured; healthcare disparities; research basics; a financial aid presentation and practical advice from medical students on the medical school application process and preparing for the MCAT. In addition to these, participants engage with a wide variety of physicians in career panel discussions including primary care, pediatrics, neurology, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, radiology, emergency medicine, and internal medicine. The highlight of the curriculum is a panel discussion populated by diversity and admissions deans from NY medical schools addressing the question “What are medical schools looking for?” With the resumption of in-person program in 2022, the program also provides each participant with an opportunity to shadow a physician. As research training is the primary mission of the program, shadowing opportunities are limited. 

This program is intended for junior and senior students planning to apply to medical school after May 2026. 

• • Check out the FAQ Reference
  • For more information,  view the program brochure
  • Click here for the online application!

For further information, please contact [email protected].  

• Harvard/MIT Equitable Access to Research Training: MD-PhD Summer Program

  • Application Deadline: February 3rd, 2026
  • Program Dates: June 8 to Saturday, August 9. 
    • Paid Opportunity/Stipend Amount: typically $5,000
    • Housing provided

About HEART: The Harvard/MIT Equitable Access to Research Training (HEART) MD-PhD Summer Program was established by Harvard/MIT MD-PhD students in 2022 in response to a need for increased diversity in the physician-scientist career path. The HEART Program is a fully-funded summer program for undergraduate students interested in pursuing MD-PhD training. It is a track of the Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program. Students from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine—broadly defined—are especially encouraged to apply. Program Highlights Over the course of ten weeks, HEART Scholars will:

• Live with other HEART/SHURP Scholars in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston, MA
• Work on a research project under the mentorship of a Harvard faculty member
• Learn how to prepare oral, written, and poster presentations of their research
• Present a poster at the Leadership Alliance National Symposium
• Present an oral presentation at the Annual SHURP Symposium
• Gain longitudinal mentorship with HEART Program leadership and a current MD-PhD student mentor
• Participate in weekly seminars and workshops
• Shadow clinicians at Harvard teaching hospitals
• Gain hands-on experience in clinical simulations and skills workshops

Financial Support: HEART Scholars receive a competitive stipend (typically $5,000), housing near the Harvard Medical School campus, and reimbursement for travel expenses to/from Boston. 

You must submit an application through the Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) and designate Harvard University Division of Medical Sciences as one of your application recipients. Required SR-EIP application materials include the following:

1. A personal statement explaining your goals, research interest and experience and why you want to participate in the summer program (no more than 1,000 words)
2. Two strong letters of recommendation that speak to your work in the lab and in the classroom
3. A demonstrated commitment to scientific research, as shown by coursework, research, and recommendations
4. Unofficial transcript(s) in PDF format

Link to SR-EIP application: https://theleadershipalliance.org/summer-research-early-identification-program. 

In addition to the SR-EIP application, you must complete a HEART supplementary application.

Link to HEART application: https://hms.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_87U0XEo8whsMTLE.

For additional questions regarding the admissions process, please see the SHURP and SR-EIP websites or e-mail us at [email protected].

The HEART Summer Program welcomes applications from all students who meet the eligibility criteria for participation in our program (see FAQs).

Important Dates: 

• • Applications for the HEART Summer Program must be submitted before February 3, 2026, at 11:59 PT. (2:59AM EST)
  • The 2025 program will be 9 weeks and run from Sunday, June 8 to Saturday, August 9. 

Deadline: February 3rd, 2026

• Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)

  • Application Deadline: February 5th, 2026
  • Program Dates: generally June through July, varies by host institution
    • Paid Opportunity/Stipend Amount: typically $1,000
    • Housing Provided

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free summer program for students to explore their interests in medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health, and more. The program takes place at our 11 partner institutions and offers students a chance to develop competencies for becoming successful applicants to health profession programs, plan academic journeys, get clinical exposure, and network. If you are interested or have any questions, please reach out to our ambassador, Kalkidan Negussie ([email protected]), who completed SHPEP in a previous summer at Howard University. Flyer: SHPEP Ambassador Flyer

• AAMC Pre-Health Summer Opportunities Databases

Research: Check out our listing of summer programs for undergraduates interested in pursuing careers in medical research: https://students-residents.aamc.org/phd-biomedical-science/summer-undergraduate-research-programs. Please contact programs directly regarding summer research opportunities.

Enrichment: This database (https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/medical-pathways-enrichment-opportunities) is provided to help students (Pre-K to pre-matriculation) who are interested in locating opportunities and programs in medicine or other health professions that will strengthen their pathway to the career of their choice.

• Optometry Summer Programs

If you’re looking to build experience and explore optometry in a practical setting, check out these summer programs that offer hands‑on exposure, mentorship, and professional networking opportunities: They’re a great way to see what optometry is like in a real professional context: you’ll get to observe clinics, assist with research or patient care, and interact with practicing optometrists and students.

• Pre-Health Test Prep Borrowing Program

Interested in borrowing MCAT or DAT prep books completely free? George Mason University Health Professions Advising is excited to offer free MCAT or DAT prep books from our library to current students that apply to our borrowing program!

Our Test Prep Borrowing Program operates on an rolling-based system. This means that applications can be submitted at any time and are processed continuously. There are a limited number of books available; thus, all applicants may not be awarded books.

These books are primarily useful for content review; therefore, we strongly suggest incorporating additional resources (see Test Prep Resources) in your study plan to gain more question exposure and strengthen testing stamina.

Eligibility:

1. Must be a current George Mason University student or graduate at the time of application.
2. Must have a scheduled MCAT or DAT within 6 months (confirmation is required).
3. Demonstrate financial need

There are a limited number of books available; thus, all applicants may not be awarded books. Other factors such as GPA, number of prerequisite courses completed at the time of application, etc may also be considered. For more information, please visit our website: go.gmu.edu/prehealthprep. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

If you would like to donate your gently used books to our program, please drop them off at the Undergraduate Education office (Johnson Center, Room 228) during business hours (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) or email [email protected].

*Posting the test prep resources below is for information purposes only and does not imply endorsements by GMU Health Professions Advising.

• MCAT Bootcamp Resources*

• Kaplan Resources*

The best way to jumpstart your MCAT prep? Finding your strengths and weaknesses right off the bat. With our free starter pack, you’ll be able to determine the areas where you need the most practice in order to achieve your goal score.

Click Here To Start For Free!

What’s Included:

• One realistic, full-length MCAT practice test
• A personalized study calendar preview
• A Qbank with 230 questions
• Learning modules with video lessons and quizzes
• New: Instantly receive personalized study tips, content explanation breakdowns, and resource recommendations—whenever you need them—with Kaplan’s AI tutor
  
  

• Erudition’s PAT (Perceptual Ability Test) Prep for the DAT*

  • I wanted to reach out and share some super helpful free PAT resources with pre-dental students in Pre-Health Advising. We’d love for students at George Mason University to be aware of these amazing study materials when preparing for their DAT, as we’re sure they will make learning the perceptual ability problems a lot easier! These free materials, like all of Erudition’s materials, provide lots of clear graphics and visual aids, which have helped our students get the hang of PAT problems more quickly and effectively. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@eruditionpat Our information pages go over the rules of PAT problems, example problems, and tips and strategies for each type of PAT problem: PAT overview 
  • Intro to Keyhole problems
  • Intro to Top-front-end problems
  • Intro to Angle ranking problems
  • Intro to Hole punching problems
  • Intro to Cube counting problems
  • Intro to Pattern folding problems Students can sign up for a free account at eruditionprep.com/pat and start studying using our free access question banks (select question banks from our course) and free ADA explanations (detailed explanations for ADA sample items).

• Altius Resources*

Check out these free resources on our website: https://altiustestprep.com/resources/

• • Free MCAT Course
    • A free 60-day MCAT course with all the perks and benefits of the MCAT Mentor program. LEARN MORE
  • Free MCAT Practice Exam
    • A free, half-length, and near perfect match to the MCAT. LEARN MORE
  • Quick Reference Study Chart
    • Download a free copy of the Quick Reference Study Chart.

• DAT Destroyer*

Dr. Jim Romano’s DAT Destroyer has been a trusted study guide that has been helping students prepare for the DAT for over 35 years. DAT Destroyer Study Guide: https://orgoman.com/products/dat-destroyer DAT Blog: https://orgoman.com/blogs/dental-admissions-test-and-road-to-dental-school-acceptance In addition to the books, Dr. Romano leads an active DAT Study Group where new questions and material are added daily, and he also provides his Biology Review PDF free to members. We also maintain a free YouTube library with hundreds of videos covering Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Math for the DAT exam.

• MedSchoolCoach*

Hi Current applicant, Life as a pre-med is full of challenges: from grueling MCAT prep to crafting a compelling application. At MedSchoolCoach, we’re here to support you every step of the way with powerful and free resources designed to simplify the journey to med school. Struggling to memorize facts, formulas, and pathways for the MCAT? Our 50 MCAT Mnemonics Guide will help you effortlessly recall information and make your studying more effective. Working on Secondary Essays? Get instant access to 84 real-life secondary essays that got students accepted in this handy guide. No matter where you are on your path to medicine, we’re here to help you succeed. Best of luck, Sahil Mehta, MD Founder & CEO, MedSchoolCoach

• Blueprint Resources*

·  Free Books and Guides ·  Free Sample MCAT Account ·  MCAT Flashcards ·  Content Checklist

• The Princeton Review Resources*

Student success is at the heart of everything we do. Get your prep on! For MCAT and Admission Resources, please visit https://linktr.ee/tprevents. *Posting these test prep resources is for information purposes only and does not imply endorsements by GMU Health Professions.