how to succeed by really trying! 2014 preview day pre-health professions

How to Succeed by REALLY Trying!

2014 Preview DayPre-Health Professions

General Academic Building, Room 220

940-565-2051

Email: healthprofessions@unt.edu

Contact Information

Debrah A. Beck, Ph.D.JAMP Faculty Director

Assistant Dean of Health Professions Programs

Patavia Whaley, M.H.R.Academic CounselorAssistant Director of

Health Professions Programs

Madalyn SmithAcademic Advisor

Integrative Studies (BA & BS)Tailor the degree plan to your unique goals!

Use your time in college to study what is going to make you as marketable as possible!

• College of Arts and Sciences

• College of Education• College of Public Affairs

and Community Service• College of Business• College of Engineering

• College of Information• College of

Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism

• College of Music• Mayborn School of

Journalism

Choose 3 fields of study with 12 hours each.

What happens in the UNT CAS Advising Offices?

• Academic Advising (major advising)

• Health Professions Advising (in CAS)

• Core and degree plan Advising (in CAS)

What do advisors do?

• Help students choose a major

• Help students find tutors

• Help students choose classes

• Help students choose a career

• Help students stay on track

• Help students get back on track

Advising Office & AdvisorsOur Primary Goal: Student Success AND Graduation!

Health Professions

Physician Dentist Veterinarian

Optometrist Podiatrist

Health Professions

Pharmacist Chiropractor

Physician AssistantOccupational

Therapist Physical Therapist

Anesthesiologist Assistant

Clinical Lab Scientist

Cardiopulmonary Rehab Specialist

Cardiovascular Rehab Specialist

Cytotechnologist

Diagnostic medical sonographer

Acupuncturist

Athletic Trainer

Audiologist

Medical Assistant

Prosthetics & Orthotics

Recreational Therapist

Psychologist

Mortuary Scientist

Social Worker

Counselors

Rehab Counselor

Respiratory Therapist

Speech-Language Pathologist

Phlebotomist

Dental Assistant

Dental Hygienist

Registered Dietitian

EMS personnel

Health Care Services Administrator

Health Information Manager/Administrator

Medical Illustrator

Medical Interpreter

Medical Librarian

Radiation Therapy Technologist

Health Professions

Explore Health Careers

www.ExploreHealthCareers.org

AHEC’s Texas H.O.T. Jobs

www.TexasHOTJobs.org

Occupational Outlook Handbook

www.bls.gov/oco

American Association of Medical Colleges

www.AspiringDocs.org

Virtual Mentor and AMA Journal of Ethics

http://virtualmentor.ama-assn.org/

Explore Health Professions

• Take chemistry, biology, and mathematics courses

• Take Algebra as dual credit, AP credit, or as college credit before arriving at UNT

• Earn AP credit and/or dual credit

• Get a solid foundation in English composition or technical writing

• Take Spanish or other foreign languages

• Ongoing volunteer & community service

• Participate in Health Tech programs

• Participate in HOSA activities

• Participate in summer programs

• Read books, newspapers, magazines

Tips for High School Students

State-wide Scholarship & Mentoring Program

Only for pre-medical students

www.TexasJAMP.org

Joint Admission Medical Program

In High School• Apply to a college or university• Take the SAT or ACT – must score no less than the

mean for the state of Texas:• SAT in 2013: 1437• ACT in 2013: 20.9

• Apply for Financial Aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)• Must qualify for a Pell Grants or• Have an Estimate Family Contribution (EFC) rating of

$8000.00 or less

Qualifications for JAMP

• Good grades

• Good entrance test scores

• Shadowing

• Community service and medically-related experience

Important Tips for ALL

These things matter!!!

• Leadership skills• Get involved!

• Summer internships and enrichment programs

• Become a member of AED and other health professions clubs

• Join service organizations – become an officer

• Research, Honors College

Health Organizations at UNT• Alpha Epsilon Delta• Alpha Delta • Medically Dedicated Students Organization• Eagles Pre-Pharmacy Association• Pre-Dental Society• Future Dental Professionals• Pre-Vet Club• Pre-PT Club• Pre-PA Club• Pre-Optometry Club

Residents Engaged in Academic Living (REAL)−We unite students, faculty, and staff by bridging in-class learning with out-of-class experience to achieve intellectually engaged communities

REAL Community Learning Outcomes− Increase confidence in choice of major− Increase awareness of career opportunities− Increase confidence in ability to talk with faculty and staff

Living Learning Communities

Health Professions CommunityLocated in Maple Hall

Sophomore Science CommunityLocated in Santa Fe Square

Questions

2014 Preview DayPre-Health Professions