FRESHMANIA The Pre-Health Professions Advising Office Presents: Office: DM 331A
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FRESHMANIA The Pre-Health Professions Advising Office Presents: Office: DM 331A
The Pre-Health Professions Advising Office Presents: FRESHMANIA Office: DM 331A Phone: 305-348-0515 Email: [email protected] ADVISORS Dr. John T. Landrum Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Director, FIU Pre-Health Professions Advising Center Mrs. Christina Callahan Advisor, FIU Pre-Health Professions Advising Center Mr. Gregory Thomas Coordinator of Premedical Programs Advisor, FIU Pre-Health Professions Advising Center PRE-HEALTH ADVISING OFFICE Students should meet with an advisor at least TWICE A YEAR to stay on track with their professional goals. DM 331A ADVISING Freshmen should first meet with an advisor AFTER receiving their first semester grades To make an appointment please Call : (305) 348 – 0515 Email : [email protected] Visit : DM 331A SERVICES & WORKSHOPS Advisors can assist with: Planning of course schedules Admission Test Preparation Application to professional programs Workshops : Application Personal Statement Research Freshmania Multiple Mini Interview SELECTING A MAJOR Possible Majors Biological Sciences Chemistry/ Biochemistry Psychology Physics Anthropology/ Sociology Biomedical Engineering Philosophy Liberal Studies Any Major is fine. Major in a subject you enjoy! Be Excellent in ALL you do! ORIENTATION DATES Pick the EARLIEST date possible! Early Enrollment Dates : Reduce the chance of classes being full Allow students to find more sections that will fit their schedules Give students the chance to find a professor that will suit their learning style HOW TO IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A PRE-PROFESSIONAL Go to my.fiu.edu Under the “Academics” section locate the drop -down menu Select “Pre-Professional Interest” and click the go arrow On the Pre-Professional Intent screen click on Drop Down menu Select your pre -professional interest Click “Add” QUALITIES OF PRE-HEALTH STUDENTS High GPA High Exam Scores Experiences Competitive GPA Pre Med > 3.6 Pre Dent > 3.4 Pre Opt > 3.4 Pre Vet > 3.6 Pre Pharm > 3.3 Pre PA >3.5 Exams Pre Med MCAT Pre Dent DAT Pre Opt OAT Pre Vet GRE Pre Pharm PCAT Pre-PA GRE Shadowing Service Leadership Research Involvement Extracurricular Work Strong Letters Build strong relationships with your professors STRENGTHENING YOUR APPLICATION Social Service/ Leadership Experience Clubs and Honor Societies Fraternities & Sororities Student Government Visit OrgSync.com for more information! JOIN PRE-HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS • Visit www.prehealthadvise.fiu.edu • Select Student Societies • Select your Pre-Health Track • Find a list of organizations with website and Facebook information STRENGTHENING YOUR APPLICATION Research Original Research under the direction of faculty Attend National and International Scientific Conferences Publications in Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals Develop communication and networking skills FIND RESEARCH AT FIU • Go to www.mbrs.fiu.edu • Select tab - MBRS RISE • Select from drop down menu – Faculty Mentors • Select Expand All to read about each research project STRENGTHENING YOUR APPLICATION Shadowing/ Clinical Experience All professional schools require students to have a strong record of observing their chosen profession. Shadowing a Physician or Dentist for 150 -200 hours is typical of the experience of most applicants . STRENGTHENING YOUR APPLICATION Application Assistance Pre-Professional Evaluation and Advising Committee (PPAEC) Interviews all eligible applicants and writes a letter of recommendation Requires minimum GPA and Professional Exam Scores Requires faculty letters/evaluations COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS Exam Scores Evaluation Forms Letters GPA 4 Science 2 Science Pre Med > 3.3 MCAT > 26* 1 Non-Science 1 Non-Science Pre Dental > 3.0 DAT > 18/18 1 Science or NonScience Highly Recommended: Letter from Professional Pre-Opt > 3.0 OAT > 300 Total 6 Total 3-5 Pre-Vet > 3.0 GRE > 302 EVALUATION FORM This evaluation form can be found on our website: www.prehealthadvise.fiu.edu SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON Accepted Not Accepted GPA 3.98 3.88 MCAT 29 32 Research Yes No Shadowing • Cardiologist – 100 Hours Service/Involvement • • PLTL Leader & Supervisor • ChemPAL Tutoring Instructor • Volunteer at Senior Center in Sweetwater Volunteer at UM/Sylvester Treatment Unit Volunteer at Miami Children’s Hospital Peer Advisor • • • Observership at UM – 83 hours Work Experience • MBRS Rise Researcher • One time seasonal employment Extracurricular • • • Golden Key Phi Beta Kappa Pre-Med AMSA • • • Phi Delta Epsilon Intramural Sports Tri Beta VIDEO So you think you want to be a doctor? FUTURE PROFESSIONALS Cheryl Garcia Western University of Health Sciences Veterinary Andrew Mancia University of Pennsylvania Dentistry Dean’s Scholarship Carolina Chiou Harvard University Medicine 95% Tuition Scholarship Efren Diaz FIU HWCOM Medicine 50% Tuition Scholarship FUTURE PROFESSIONALS Jovani Gonzalez University of Detroit Mercy Dentistry Baha Kablawi University of Florida Dentistry Ivonne Lollet UM Miller Medicine Karla Lorente Boston University Medicine FUTURE PROFESSIONALS Carla Migliaccio, B.S. in Biological Sciences FIU class of 2013, Summa Cum Laude and elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Carla was accepted at a number of dental schools including the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, the University of Detroit, and Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. She has chosen to attend the University of Florida’s College of Dentistry. Daniel Gonzalez, B.S. in Biological Sciences FIU class of 2014, Cum Laude, Honors College, and member of the FIU MARC U*STAR Program. Daniel was accepted at a number of optometry schools including Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry and the Illinois College of Optometry. He intends to matriculate at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. FUTURE PROFESSIONALS Sandra Lopez, B.S. FIU class of 2011, Summa Cum Laude, Biological Sciences major and elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Sandra was accepted at a number of medical schools including Florida International University, University of Central Florida, Boston University, and Johns Hopkins University. She intends to matriculate at Johns Hopkins University. Sergio Hernandez, B. S. FIU class of 2011, Summa Cum Laude, Biological Sciences major, Chemistry minor. He served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps and is veteran of the Iraq War. Sergio was accepted at several medical schools including FIU, UCF, Boston University, and Georgetown University. He intends to matriculate at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. FIU PRE-HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS Health Pre-Professional Honor Society The largest pre-health honor society in the world. Shadowing & Clinical Experience Affiliations with Baptist Hospital Professional School Presentations Meet representatives from different programs Volunteer Opportunities Project Downtown, Relay for Life, etc. Pre-Medical Mentoring Networking AMSA involves its members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the medical profession, assisting in the improvement and understanding of world health problems and contributing to the welfare of medical students, premedical students, interns, residents and post-MD/DO trainees. • Medical School Presentations • Physician Shadowing • Community Service Projects • Medical Mission Program • Social Events • CPR Classes Lectures Seminars Shadowing The purpose of this organization shall be to offer advancement in clinically relevant education, research and skills for pre-medical and nursing students, to better prepare us in the understanding of the technical points of health care, and to offer practical experience in safe manner alongside their constantly evolving practices. Research CPR Certification Hands-On Learning Community Service Leadership Positions Facta Non Verba, Deeds Not Words Member Opportunities: • • • • • • • • Shadowing – Doctors and FIU Medical Students Research Community Service and Philanthropy Retreats and Medical School Tours Guest Speakers National Conventions and Networking Leadership Positions Lifetime of Friendships Phi Delta Epsilon PhiDEFLAlphaChapter PhiDE_FLAlpha PhiDE_FLAlpha Our mission is to help families achieve greater freedom from the constraints of poverty, empowering them to live healthier lives. We aim to achieve this goal through partnering with motivated individuals in poor communities working to improve their access to MEDs: Medicine, Education and community Development. What our organization does is two-fold: • Yearly trips to Ecuador, Peru, and the Amazon to provide primary care in temporary clinics • Build schools and clinics in Ecuador, Peru, and the Amazon Thank you! The Office of Pre-Health Professions Advising FIU Pre-Health Advising Group @PreHealthFIU @PreHealthFIU http://prehealthadvise.fiu.edu