Through active-learning classes, hands-on research and volunteer opportunities, many CBS graduates are well prepared to go on to programs in a variety of health-related fields. In pursuit of these advanced degrees, you can take advantage of our pre-health opportunities and resources on campus to prepare for your future in healthcare.
Hear about the qualities of a competitive medical or dental school applicant, the components of a strong application and narrow down the list of potential schools and program you may apply to. Register at z.umn.edu/meddent101.
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Learn about the Master’s of Public Health at UM, programs including community health promotion, epidemiology, maternal and child health, and public health nutrition. CBS alumni who are now faculty or current students in program will also share how their undergraduate training prepared them for their public health careers. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Register at z.umn.edu/explorepublichealth.
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What’s your major?
Biology
What year in school are you?
Senior
Where is your hometown?
Eagan, Minnesota
The Critical Care Research Center at Regions Hospital will be accepting applicants for their internship program, which runs June 2017 – June 2018. This internship provides the opportunity to become immersed in multiple aspects of clinical research ranging from NIH-funded trials to retrospective investigator-initiated trials at a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. Interns will spend the majority of time in the emergency department, allowing first-hand exposure to the medical field.
Are you interested in attending medical school? Rush Medical College from Chicago, Illinois will be hosting an information session to talk about their school and provide information about how to become a competitive applicant to their program. Rush Medical College aspires to “be the global leader in student-centered, future-oriented medical education.”
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Come network with admissions officers of health professionals schools from around the country! A mobile event app will be up and running in the next few weeks that will list all of the schools and colleges attending along with other tips for preparing for the event.
Your personal statement is your big opportunity to demonstrate your enthusiasm, potential and suitability for dental school. The more competitive the school is, the more likely your personal statement could be the deciding factor. Learn from a group of panelists on how to craft a memorable statement that is personal to you.
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The University of Minnesota Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD) is hosting an information session for CBS students. Dr. Yoji Shimizu, Director of the MD/PhD program, will share information about the MD/PhD career path and admissions requirements, and current MD/PhD students will be available to answer questions about the student experience. Free pizza will be provided. Not sure if you're interested in an MD/PhD? Learn more here!
Who are you?
Danielle Amundsen; Junior; Biochemistry major, Spanish Studies and Public Health minors
Where is your hometown?
Waunakee, WI
The Native American Research Internship is a dynamic summer research opportunity for qualified undergraduate junior and senior students who are interested in health science or biomedical careers. It is a 10-week, paid summer internship funded by the NIH. The internship focus is to provide Native American students an outstanding laboratory or clinically based research experience working alongside world-class research faculty at the University of Utah.