College of Biological Sciences

CBS students applying to medical school programs during the summer of 2019 are invited to attend this application workshop on Friday, May 17! This interactive workshop will include an overview of the medical school admissions process, a presentation about the holistic review process from the U of M Medical School, an opportunity for a mock interview practice in traditional and MMI styles, and other activities related to preparing a competitive application for medical school.

The workshop is free of charge for CBS students, and light snacks and lunch will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions.

Feel free to come for any part of the day that works with your schedule, but let us know you’re coming by Wednesday, May 15!  

Event Details

• Friday, May 17
• Time: 10:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
• Location: MCB 2-120
• Let us know you’re coming at: z.umn.edu/medschoolbootcamp2019

To pre-register, you’ll first need to activate your free GoldPASS account. Follow the prompts in the light blue boxes to sign-up, then login with your UMN x500 and password. Visit the FAQ if you have questions or contact CBS Career Coach, Luke Feuling Porter at porte257@umn.edu

Event Agenda

• 10:00-10:15 a.m.- Breakfast
• 10:15-11:45 a.m.- Application Workshop and Tips
• 11:45-12:00 p.m. - Break
• 12:00-1:15 p.m. - Lunch & Presentation from the University of Minnesota Medical School
• 1:15-1:25 p.m. - Break
• 1:25-2:30 p.m. - Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Practice

Takeaways for Students:

• Learn effective ways to answer Multiple Mini Interview and traditional style questions in medical school interviews
• Self-assess your personal statement and identify how to make improvements in new drafts
• Learn about the holistic review process of admissions committees to identify your own application strengths and weaknesses
• Create a timeline for submitting your application in the upcoming application cycles
• Reflect on and create contingency/backup/gap-year plans for health goals if timelines do not work out as intended
• Identify campus resources for further support in the application process
• Connect with the University of Minnesota Medical School

We are committed to providing a comfortable, inclusive, and respectful environment for members of all communities. If there is information you feel would be helpful for us to know, such as accommodation needs, please contact CBS Student Services at ssfrdsk@umn.edu or call 612.624.9717

CBS Career & Graduate School Planning I z.umn.edu/CBSCareerSupport I 612-624-9717