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Page 1: How to Succeed by REALLY Trying! 2014 Preview Day Pre-Health Professions

How to Succeed by REALLY Trying!

2014 Preview DayPre-Health Professions

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General Academic Building, Room 220

940-565-2051

Email: [email protected]

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

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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.

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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!

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Health Professions

Physician Dentist Veterinarian

Optometrist Podiatrist

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Health Professions

Pharmacist Chiropractor

Physician AssistantOccupational

Therapist Physical Therapist

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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

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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

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• 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

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State-wide Scholarship & Mentoring Program

Only for pre-medical students

www.TexasJAMP.org

Joint Admission Medical Program

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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

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• 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

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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

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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

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Questions

2014 Preview DayPre-Health Professions