Health-E News

Health-E News Early September 2009

Welcome to the 2008 -2009 academic year. Carol Baffi-Dugan is the Program Director and Shirley Smith is the Associate Director of the health professions advising program here at Tufts; we advise students, plan programs, and keep people informed about relevant dates, deadlines, internships, etc. This newsletter is produced at least once per month and is sent to all those who are registered for Health Professions Advising.
 

THIS IS THE LAST HEALTH-E NEWS YOU WILL RECEIVE IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED.

To register, log on to WebCenter, scroll down and check off "Register for Health Professions Advising."

In this issue:

*Big Intro Meeting for all health-related clubs
*First Year and Sophomore Class Meetings
*Medical Day on the Hill
*Lots of information on our website
*How to see the advisors



PRE-HEALTH CLUBS - GET INVOLVED

On Monday, September 14th, 9PM in Pearson 104, we will hold the joint intro meeting for the Tufts health clubs on campus. This is a one-stop shopping opportunity to learn about a variety of organizations that involve students interested in health issues. Please come and learn, and sign up for anything that interests you.
 

FIRST YEAR STUDENT MEETING

All first year students interested in the health professions should attend this year's meeting. Don't tell someone next year that you got bad advice or that you did not know how to meet the health professions advisor - SHOW UP HERE!

Wednesday Open Block 12-1, September 23, Dowling 745A&B - General info on courses, internships, Q&A, and seniors discussing their study abroad experiences. Yes, you can study abroad and still be premed.
 

SOPHOMORE CLASS MEETING

All sophomores interested in the health professions should be attending this meeting to get accurate information.

Wednesday Open Block 12-1, September 30th, Dowling 745A&B - Info on the early assurance programs, health experiences, course selection, and seniors talking about choosing a major. Yes, you can major in chemical engineering, music, biopsychology or history and still be predent.


MEDICAL DAY ON THE HILL

Tuesday, October 20 from 6 - 8 pm in Alumnae Lounge
Come and hear a panel of physicians followed by socializing and dinner with Tufts alums who are physicians.


OUR WEBSITE: http://uss.tufts.edu/hpa

Not sure what the predent requirements are, wonder how to find health-related experience, want to explore different health fields, trying to figure out when you would apply to medical school, want to put a letter of recommendation on file - these and many other questions are answered on our website. Visit it for accurate information and honest advice.

Other sites to visit include www.explorehealthcareers.org and www.aspiringdocs.org, both official websites aimed at providing accurate and thorough information to students.

HOW TO SEE THE ADVISORS

Appointments with Carol or Shirley can be made by calling 617-627-2000. Do not email them directly to schedule an appointment.

Carol has open hours on Tuesday afternoons. During busy times (such as the beginning of the year) Carol adds Friday afternoon hours and Shirley has them on Thursday afternoons. The sign-up sheet with 15 minute slots goes out on the desk at Undergraduate Education at 1:30 PM.

BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL SEMESTER.

Carol and Shirley