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Here you will find a collection of updates regarding information sessions available to CBS students.

Virtual CBS Gap Year Panel & Networking

Are you thinking about a gap year before health professional school? Hear from recent alumni about their gap year experiences prior to starting health professional school.
 

Attendees will:

  • Identify post-graduation gap year experiences.
  • Determine whether a gap year would be valuable in becoming more competitive for health professional school.
  • Enhance networking skills.
  • Identify resources and support CBS can provide.

Details:

Date: Thursday, April 2

EPPA Scribes and Ethics Event

Undergraduate Surgery Interest Group (USIG) is working in collaboration with Emergency Physicians Professional Association (EPPA) Scribes to present several complex ethical situations involving surgical care and attendees will have the opportunity to develop responses and consider the actions they would take when faced with these types of dilemmas. In addition to the small group discussions, USIG members will have the opportunity to network with members of the EPPA team along with university physicians.

CBS Bio-Science Networking Event

Looking for an internship? A full-time job? Attend the third annual CBS Bio-Science Networking Event to meet potential employers who are looking to hire CBS students and recent alumni.

Attend the 30-minute Networking Practice Session to get some pointers before you dive in! Sectors include microbiology, biotechnology, food science, agriculture, animal science, environmental science and more. 

International STEM Alumni Connections Networking Event

Meet international alumni from the U who graduated with STEM majors. We welcome all undergraduate international students to join us for networking with a panel of international STEM alumni, and a Q&A discussion.

Wednesday, November 20, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
Tate Room 120

Pre-Health Transfer Student Application Prep Workshops

Transfer students interested in pre-health are encouraged connect with the Pre-Health Student Resource Center during two workshops. 

Transfer students will work with PHSRC counselors to:

  • Review our action plan tool and how to use it to get organized.
  • Talk about short term and longer term goals for their application portfolio. 
  • Review strategies to get connected to valuable experiences.

Where: 2-565 Moos Tower

Cost of Medical School: An Open Discussion

It is no secret that medical school comes with a high price tag. Come join the Minnesota Medical Leaders (MML) student group for an open discussion on how the cost of applying and attending medical school is a barrier to increasing diversity in the field. Following the discussion, there will be time to ask questions about our student group and learn a little about what we do. We will also be providing pizza!  

Event: MML Open House: Discussing the Cost of Medical School

When: Monday, October 28 from 6 - 7 p.m.

CBS Pre-Health Opportunities Fair

Connect with representatives from multiple local and on-campus organizations to explore opportunities and programs related to becoming a competitive applicant for health professional school. Explore opportunities for volunteering, clinical experiences, internships, research, study abroad trips, and gap year opportunities.This is an open house event, open to all CBS students. Hosted by CBS Career Services in collaboration with Nature of Life.