The College of Science is hosting its annual Health Professions Week, a series of events to educate students interested in careers in healthcare, from Monday to Friday.
Health Professions Week began in 2023 as a way to help students connect with peers and healthcare professionals while building important skills, Health Professions director Sandy Hobart said in an email.
“I believe preparing students for long-term success goes beyond traditional academic experiences in the classroom, especially for pre-health students,” Hobart said.
Here is a list of the events.
Are You Being Replaced? How AI is Influencing Clinical Care
To begin Health Professions Week, students can hear about the effect of artificial intelligence on the field from 3 to 4:20 p.m. Monday in Room 194 of the Science and Engineering Innovation and Research Building.
Alum Career Lab: Discover Science Careers
College of Science alums will speak to students about the variety of careers they can pursue from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday in Room 294 of the SEIR Building. Students can hear from a food scientist, a microbiologist, a pharmacology research associate and an assistant director of clinical nutrition and patient services.
Focus Check: Free Vision Screenings
Prevent Blindness Texas and the Pre-Optometry Professional Society are providing free vision screenings from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Room 198 of the SEIR Building.
Terror, Tears and Triumph: Tackling High-Stakes Exams
Students can get educational tips and hear from prehealth students who have previously taken admissions tests such as the MCAT, DAT and GRE from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday in Room 294 of the SEIR Building.
Beyond ‘I Want to Help People’: Peer to Peer Interview Prep
Students preparing for graduate school or careers can practice their interviewing skills with peers, faculty and staff and get feedback from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday in Room 194 of the SEIR Building.
The event is meant to be a low-stakes practice opportunity for students.
“Interviewing for graduate school or careers is an important component to career success and this can be daunting, requiring practice,” Hobart said.
Perspectives from PA Professionals
To celebrate National Physician Assistant and Physician Associate Week, students can hear from students and professionals in the field about the career path. The event is from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday in Room 294 of the SEIR Building.
Joint Admission Medical Program Info and Networking Session
Students can learn about the steps to medical school and the Joint Admission Medical Program from scholars, alums and the program’s assistant director of student success from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Room 298 of the SEIR Building.
Future Healthcare Professionals in Action: Clinical Skills Demo
Students can see demonstrations of clinical skills such as suturing and injections from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the Social Work and Smart Hospital’s outdoor plaza.
The event is a collaboration between students taking Tracy Munk-Martin’s essential medical skills course and student organizations. An ambulance will be on site for skills demonstrations.
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