Spring 2024
MCAT Workshop
The MCAT is an important piece of your application to medical school. We’ll review the content of the exam, discuss considerations for when to take it, and share preparation strategies and resources.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 4-5 p.m. | Love Library South 221
Applying to Health Schools 101
Are you planning to apply to a professional health school in the next couple of years? Even if you are in your first or second year of college, it is important that you learn about the steps in the application process and what you can do now to prepare to submit your best application. This workshop will not cover information about applying to nursing school, radiography programs, or dental hygiene programs.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 4-5 p.m. | Love Library South 221
Gap Year for Pre-Health Students
If you have considered taking a gap year before starting your professional health program but have questions, this workshop is for you. At this workshop, we will discuss many aspects of the gap year, including what to do during your gap year(s), why you might consider taking a gap year, and what important questions you may want to start researching now to make sure your gap year helps you accomplish your career goals.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 4-5 p.m. | Love Library South 221
Pre-Health Opportunities Info Fair
Are you a Pre-Health student looking for more experience in healthcare, or wanting to boost your professional school application during your time at UNL? Join us at the Pre-Health Opportunities Info Fair to learn more about ways you can get involved with shadowing, volunteering, research, and patient contact hours as an undergraduate student. More information available at https://unl.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1485314 (registration is optional).
Thursday, Feb. 29, 3-4:30 p.m. | Nebraska Union, Regency Suite
Essays for Health Schools
What are professional school admissions committees looking for in your application essay? Learn how to write a strong application essay for health schools and, with help from the UNL Writing Center, start drafting some ideas to get started on your essay. This workshop will be offered twice this semester. Choose the time below that works the best for you.
Wednesday, Mar. 20, 4-5 p.m. | Love Library South 221
Tuesday, Apr. 16, 4-5 p.m. | Love Library South 221
GRE Preparation for Health School Applications
If the GRE is required for admission to your professional health program, join us for a one-hour overview of the exam. We will cover the format of the GRE, outline timelines for studying for and taking the exam, and share helpful resources and advice on preparing to take the GRE.
Thursday, Mar. 21, 4-5 p.m. | Love Library South 221
Researching, Budgeting, & Financing Your Health School Education
Deciding where to go for your health professions education and how much you would like to spend on that education is a process that requires time and research. Jump start your planning efforts by attending this workshop to gain valuable tools and insight you can use to strategize where to apply to professional school and how to apply efficiently and save money in the process. This session will also help you to start thinking about how you can prepare financially for your advanced education and learn about programs available to help you pay for your health school educational costs.
Thursday, Apr. 11, 4-5 p.m. | Love Library South 221
AMCAS Application Info Session
If you will be applying to medical school this summer or fall, this workshop will cover all of the aspects of your AMCAS application. We will have plenty of time for your questions so that you can hit the ground running when you start your application.
Wednesday, May 1, 4-6 p.m. | Love Library South 221