Periodic Ponderings Events
Introduction to Pre-Health at UTC: What You Need to Know Starting Out in Pre-Health
Co Hosted by: Donna Cooper, Associate Director for Career Development Center for Career and Leadership Development
August 20th
Location Zoom, 2p-4p
Join us as we explore the variety of services and resources UTC offers for students considering a career in healthcare. Attend this event to learn all about how UTC can support you on your healthcare path
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Program Showcase
August 25th
Location Zoom, 3pm-5pm
Join us as we explore the different PT and OT Programs in the region and their requirements
Guest Speaker: Rebecca Littleton, MPA
Program Coordinator, UTC PT and OT Programs
Medical School Showcase
September 1st
Location: Zoom, 3pm-5pm
Join us as we explore the different Medical schools and their requirements in Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia
Undergraduate Research 101: What it takes to be an Undergraduate Researcher
Co Hosted by: Dr. Gretchen Potts, UC Foundation Professor of Chemistry, Director,
Integrated Studies and Co-Director, School of Professional Studies
September 2nd
Location, Zoom, 3pm-4pm
Learn what qualities faculty members look for in a undergraduate research assistant
Virtual Interview 101: How to Conduct a Virtual Interview Professionally
September 10th
Location Zoom, 2p-4p
Co Hosted by: Donna Cooper, Associate Director for Career Development Center for Career and Leadership Development
With the ever changing world, virtual interview skills are becoming a norm for healthcare professional programs. Learn about how to conduct a professional virtual interview for your admissions interviews
Preparing to Apply to a Professional Program Information Session
Co Hosted by: Donna Cooper, Associate Director for Career Development Center for Career and Leadership Development
September 23rd
Location Zoom, 2p-4p
We will review all the components of a strong application to: medical school, dental school, PA/ PT/OT Programs and more. Attend this co-sponsored event with Career and Leadership Development to learn how to craft a competitive application.
Virtual Interviews 201: Mock Virtual Interviews
September 29th
Location Zoom, 2pm-4pm
Co Hosted by: The Center for Career and Leadership Development
Practice the skills you have learned on how to interview virtually in a real world scenario. Participants will be paired with faculty and staff familiar with virtual interviews to provide feedback to students preparing for virtual admissions interviews
Pharmacy School Showcase
October 1st
Location Zoom, 3pm-5pm
Join us as we explore the different Pharmacy schools and their requirements in Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia
Physician Assistant Program Showcase
October 6th
Location Zoom, 2pm-4pm
Join us as we explore the different Physician Assistant Programs and their requirements in Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia
Guest Speaker: William Watson
Program Coordinator
Center for Professional Education
Biomechatronics: Interdisciplinary Education for Engineering and Medicine
October 8th
Location Zoom, 2pm-4pm
Join us as we explore the different Physician Assistant Programs and their requirements in Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia
Guest Speaker Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu
Associate Professor – Mechatronics
UTC Engineering Management & Technology
Dental School Showcase
October 15th
Location Zoom, 3pm-5pm
Join us as we explore the different Dental schools and their requirements in Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia
Undergraduate Research 102: What do Researchers Look for in a Research Assistant?
October 19th
Location, Zoom, 3:30pm- 5pm
Join a panel discussion of faculty members across the disciplines, to learn about
research opportunities at UTC
Crafting the Perfect Resume for Healthcare Program Admission
Co Hosted by: Donna Cooper, Associate Director for Career Development Center for Career and Leadership Development
October 22nd
Location Zoom, 2p-4p
It’s sometimes a challenge to know what format to use for a healthcare program or school resume, it can be even harder to determine what to include on it. Join Pre-Health Professions Advising and The Center for Career and Leadership Development for a resume workshop. Attendees will receive aid on crafting competitive resumes
Oddities in Medical History
Co Hosted by: the UTC Department of History
October 29th
Location Zoom, 3p-5p
Join us for a macabre walk through medical history as we explore some of the interesting and odd events in the history of medicine
Guest Speaker: Dr. Kira Robinson, PhD
Assistant Professor, UTC History Department