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Health Professions Exposed
Monday, March 6, 2023 - Friday, March 10, 2023

HPE consists of a series of workshops designed to inform students about preparing, engaging, and succeeding in the health professions field. 

 

Sessions:


How to be a Competitive Applicant

  • Monday, March 6, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Workshop format:  In person (limited spots available:  first come, first serve basis) and online via Zoom
  • Register Here
  • Presented by: Elisabeth Bobadilla, CSUF Career Center
  • Do you want to go to health professions school but unsure of the process or requirements and how to stand out?  Attend this workshop to learn about being a prepared and competitive applicant for health profession programs.


Interviewing Strategies for Health Profession Schools

    • Tuesday, March 7, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    • Workshop format: In person (limited spots available:  first come, first serve basis) and online via Zoom
    • Register Here
    • Presented by: Diana Curtis, CSUF Career Center
    • Why do you want to pursue a health profession and why should we accept you into our program? These are questions you need to be prepared to answer and this workshop will help you conquer the health professions school interview process. The workshop will discuss tips and strategies on how to prepare and what to expect from the interview process.

 

Hear it From Your Peers: How to get into Health Professional School

    • Tuesday, March 7, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
    • Online via Zoom
    • Register Here
    • Presented by: Chanda Ishisaka & Elisabeth Bobadilla, CSUF Career Center
    • Are you thinking about applying to medical school, pharmacy school, or other health professions?  Learn advice, insights and knowledge from students who have been through the process and have been accepted into health professions programs.
    • Panelists: 

      Kristy Nguyen - Medicine - The Ohio State University College of Medicine

      Aida Dadashzadeh - Dental - USC

      Erika McCracken - PA - Marshall B Ketchum University


Writing a Health Professions Statement of Purpose

    • Wednesday, March 8, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    • Workshop format:  In person (limited spots available:  first come, first serve basis) and online via Zoom
    • Register Here
    • Presented by:  Emily Jung, CSUF Career Center
    • As you begin the application process to a program in the health professions field, preparation is key!  This workshop will help you begin the writing process and give you a step-by-step guide of what to do and what not to do when writing this significant statement.

 

Get Involved with COPE Health Scholars

    • Thursday, March 9, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    • Workshop format:  In person (limited spots available:  first come, first serve basis) and online via Zoom
    • Register Here
    • Presented by:  COPE Admissions Representative
    • The COPE Scholars Programs give students firsthand experience in health care. Join this workshop to hear from a COPE representative about the programs they offer and how to apply.


Visiting Marshall B. Ketchum University

    • Friday, March 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    • Must apply in advance
    • Register Here
    • Presented by: Marshall B. Ketchum Staff
    • Join us on a visit to Marshall B. Ketchum university across the street from Cal State Fullerton. We will get to hear from admissions representatives from their Physician Assistant program, Pharmacy, and Optometry.