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How to Succeed by REALLY Trying!
2014 Preview DayPre-Health Professions
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
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