Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. Health Careers Center
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Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. Come Visit Us! 2-565 Moos Tower Academic Health
Center
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Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. Health Careers Fair! Wednesday, Sept. 28 th 12:30 to 3:30
pm Coffman Union Great Hall
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The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. Credit Courses AHS 1101 & 1102: Orientation to Health
Careers Explore different health careers. Learn about your values,
skills and interests. Create an action plan to get started toward
your health career goal. AHS 2300: Orientation to Clinical Research
Discover the field of clinical research. Learn about ethical
conduct, professionalism, and clinical research methods. Put
together a proposal for the UROP program. AHS 2707 Global Health
Challenges for Future Health Professionals Learn about challenges
you will face as a future health professional. Hear from health
professionals involved in both cutting edge research and innovative
programs.
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The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. Credit Courses (medical doctor) AHS 1600: The Future
Physician I: Medicine in the 21 st Century Learn about the
multi-disciplinary field of medicine and the challenges shaping the
work of health professionals in the healthcare field. AHS 1601: The
Future Physician II: The Life and Work of a Physician Explore the
field of medicine by interacting with guest speakers from the
university of Minnesota Medical School and the community. Think
critically about the challenges and opportunities of a medical
career. AHS 1602: The Future Physician III: Experiences in Medicine
Customized volunteer experience in a setting that employs
physicians and serves patients.
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The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. Information Sessions For almost every health program in
the Academic Health Center@ www.healthcareers.umn.edu
www.healthcareers.umn.edu
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The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. HCC Application Essentials Online Workshops Pre-Health
Online Workshops: Personal Statements for a Health Program
Interviewing Skills for a Health Program Planning for Medical
School Pre-Health Online Workshops: Personal Statements for a
Health Program Interviewing Skills for a Health Program Planning
for Medical School Student Output: Draft personal statement review
Mock Interview Feedback (InterviewStream) Medical School Action
Plan Meeting Student Output: Draft personal statement review Mock
Interview Feedback (InterviewStream) Medical School Action Plan
Meeting How do you get a 1-on-1 appointment with a career counselor
at the Health Careers Center? Complete one of the online workshops
+ work product! Call / email / drop in to make an appointment.
Otherwise just stop in with your questions! We are always open for
walk in questions.
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Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. BSE A good major to pursue health Admission committees:
There is no preferred or best major. Keep in mind: Many of the
health professional program prerequisite courses start with similar
science sequences Prerequisite information: Your academic advisor,
the HCC, & the website of programs you are interested in.
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Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. Health Professional Programs U of M Academic Health
Center
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The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. Medical School Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) 4 yr undergrad
degree4 yrs Medical School M.D. 3 - 5 yrs Residency 2 years
sciences 2 years rotations Many different specialties! Specialty
Prerequisites and recommended courses (with your BA/BS) Ideal
qualities of a medical student Commitment to improving human
condition Professional conduct Outstanding interpersonal skills
Dedication to lifelong learning Class Snapshot: 241 students (UMD
and UMTC) 3,200+ applicants (approx.) 11% have advanced degrees 16%
first to graduate from college 36 different majors 26% from U of M
46% female, 54% male Majority of matriculating students to UMTC
were MN residents (72%) College GPA average: 3.74
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The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. Class Snapshot: 844 applicants 167 students admitted 3.52
average GPA ~92% completed bachelors degree (by Sept) School ranked
3 rd in nation by U.S. News & World Report College of Pharmacy
Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) This program Educates students to become
pharmacists who are generalist pharmacy practitioners, researchers,
and educators. 2-4 yrs prereqs, other* 4 yr program PharmD degree *
Most applicants have their 4 year degree
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The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. Admissions considerations: Dexterity Personal service to
one-on-one basis Interest in the U of MN Class Snapshot (2010): 98
students 60% men, 40% women 19% ethnically diverse 57% MN
residents, 22% regional residents (MT, ND, SD, WI) 3.62 average GPA
/ approx. 125 admitted from 955 applicants School of Dentistry
Dentistry (D.D.S.) What is dentistry? Detection of disease,
diagnosis, aesthetic improvement, surgical restoration, and public
education. Creative individuals who are artists as well as
scientists. 3 years prereqs 4 year program D.D.S. degree
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The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. Class Snapshot 100 Students Avg. GPA 3.71 (3.58 prereq
GPA) 1,030 applicants; 55% residents; 73% female College of
Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) Highlights One of
the largest small animal hospitals in the country Large/small
animal health, raptor center, equine center 3 years prerequisites +
4 years DVM program Can combine with public health (DVM/MPH) Early
admission for Food-Animal Medicine = VetFAST program 2-4 yrs
prereqs, other* 4 yr program D.V.M. degree * Most applicants have
their 4 year degree
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Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. Class Snapshot: Class size: 50 Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
What is this physical therapy? Physical therapists evaluate,
diagnose and manage movement impairment and enhance physical and
functional performance in all age populations. The program: 9
semesters spanning 3 years (summers incl.) Includes 40 weeks of
clinical internship final year 4 yr undergrad degree3 yr program
D.P.T. degree
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Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. Class Snapshot: Class size: 25 (Twin Cities), 20
(Rochester) The curriculum uses both distance technologies and
on-site classes Avg. GPA 3.39 / 39 admitted Center for Allied
Health Programs Occupational Therapy (M.OT.) What is occupational
therapy? Occupational therapists help people who have physical,
mental, or developmental injuries, or illnesses They focus on the
skills and abilities needed for independent and satisfying lives
Services include improving abilities to carry out the activities of
daily living, evaluation and adaptation of home and job
environment, training in the use of adaptive equipment, educating
family members and caregivers 4 yr undergrad degree2 yr program
M.O.T. degree
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Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. School of Public Health Public Health (M.P.H.) What is
public health? Public health is the prevention of illness and
injury to entire populations at a time. It is a field seeking to
improve health and extend life community by community. School of
Public Health Ranked in top 10 in nation Programs include:
Biostatistics Community Health Education Nutrition Maternal and
Child Health Environmental Health Sciences Epidemiology Public
Health Administration and Policy Healthcare Administration Career
examples: Epidemiologist HIV Advisor Nutrition & Obesity
Researcher Adolescent Health Promotion Food Safety and Inspection
Industrial Hygienist Emergency Preparedness & Response
Biostatistician 4 yr undergrad degree2 yr program
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The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. Health Professional Programs U of M Academic Health
Center: Bachelors Level Programs: Clinical Lab Science (B.S.)
Dental Hygiene (B.S.) Dental Therapy (B.S. / M.S.) Nursing (B.S.N.)
Mortuary Science (B.S.)
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Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. Additional health-related programs at the U Biomedical
Engineering Complementary Therapies Food Science Genetic Counseling
Health Journalism and Communication Health and Wellness
Neuroscience Nutrition Music Therapy Speech-Language-Hearing
Sciences Scientific and Technical Communication Rehabilitation
Science
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Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. What YOU can do. Sign up for a class! Talk with your
adviser about which course might a good fit. Stop into our office
anytime, or visit our website! www.healthcareers.umn.edu Attend an
information session or do an online workshop! Most sessions are
monthly. Check our website for the schedule. Stay connected!!
