Periodic Ponderings Line Up
Periodic Ponderings: Dental School Showcase
Monday, October 3rd
Location: Ocoee Room, UC, 5:00-6:00p EST
Are you considering going to dental school, but not sure what you need to do? Join us to learn about the requirements and what it takes to go to dental school as well as dental schools in the region. We will also hear from local dentist Dr. Taylor Blaylock, about his journey to dental school and what its like owing your own practice
Periodic Ponderings: Now What? Getting Started in Pre-Health at UTC
Tuesday, October 4th
Location: Chickamauga Room, UC, 12:00-1:00p EST
You have decided to pursue a career in healthcare, now what? Figuring out what to do next can feel very overwhelming and can cause you to stall out. Regardless of where you are in your college journey join in for this workshop that will help you identify where you need to start, as well as prepare you for your first meeting with the pre-health advisor
Periodic Ponderings: MCAT 2023 Overview
Friday, October 7th
Virtual Event, 11:00a-12:00p EST
Zoom Link: https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/95127055255
If you were planning to take the MCAT in 2023, or think you might take the MCAT in 2023, join us to learn all about registration, fees and fee assistance, what to expect on test day, and more. Those in attendance will be entered to win Kaplan MCAT test prep course for free!
Periodic Ponderings: Physician Assistant School Showcase
Thursday, October 13th
Location: Signal Mountain Room, UC, 3:30-4:30p EST
Are you considering going to PA school, but not sure what you need to do? Join us to learn about the requirements and what it takes to go to PA school as well as PA programs in the region
Guest Speaker:
William Watson, MPA
Program Coordinator
UTC Center for Professional Education
Periodic Ponderings: Now What? Getting Started in Pre-Health at UTC
Thursday, October 20th
Location: Chickamauga Room, UC, 3:30-4:30 EST
You have decided to pursue a career in healthcare, now what? Figuring out what to do next can feel very overwhelming and can cause you to stall out. Regardless of where you are in your college journey join in for this workshop that will help you identify where you need to start, as well as prepare you for your first meeting with the pre-health advisor
Periodic Ponderings: Pre-Health Checkup
Tuesday, October 25th
Location: Signal Mountain Room, UC, 4:30-5:30p EST
You have navigated your first year of college, now what? How and when do you shadow? What sort of volunteer and leadership experience do you need? What is research and should you be doing it? Your second year of college can be intimidating, you are in more advanced science coursework and applying is not too far away. Join us to connect with other students on your timeline and learn what you need to be doing as a sophomore or new transfer student. This event is open to students pursuing all types of healthcare careers
Macabre Medical History
Monday, October 31st
Co-Sponsored: UTC Department of History
Location: Chattanooga Room A, UC, 4:00-5:00p EST
Welcome foolish mortals to our Halloween event! Come dressed as your favorite ghost or ghoul and enjoy snacks and treats as we discover the more macabre side of medical history. Learn all about grave robbing, body snatching, and more as we delve into the oddities of medicine from our very own department of history. There will even be prizes for the best dressed and dare we say most historically accurate? Enter if you dare…we hope you will join us
Periodic Ponderings: Now What? Getting Started in Pre-Health at UTC
Wednesday, November 2nd
Location: Signal Mountain Room, UC, 1:00-2:00p EST
You have decided to pursue a career in healthcare, now what? Figuring out what to do next can feel very overwhelming and can cause you to stall out. Regardless of where you are in your college journey join in for this workshop that will help you identify where you need to start, as well as prepare you for your first meeting with the pre-health advisor
Periodic Ponderings: Physician Assistant School Showcase
Monday, November 14th
Location: Signal Mountain Room, UC, 4:00-5:00p EST
Are you considering going to PA school, but not sure what you need to do? Join us to learn about the requirements and what it takes to go to PA school as well as PA programs in the region
Guest Speaker:
William Watson, MPA
Program Coordinator
UTC Center for Professional Education
Periodic Ponderings: Assessing Your Application: A Workshop for Students Planning to Submit Applications to Professional School
Wednesday, November 16th
Location: Signal Mountain Room, UC, 2:30-4:00p EST
Knowing when you want to apply to professional school and when you are ready to apply can sometimes be tricky. Join us to review all the components of a professional application, as well as confirm you are on the right track for application. This workshop will be especially relevant for students planning to submit their application in Spring/Summer of 2023 for professional healthcare programs