Pre-Health Conference @ Cornell
Join us for first annual Pre-Health Fair & Conference @ Cornell!
October 23, 2024
The Pre-Health Conference @ Cornell offers students the opportunity to talk informally with and learn from representatives from health professions schools and programs from around the country.
There will also be several concurrent sessions that students may attend to learn more about specific topics or programs.
Students should make every effort to attend this unique conference opportunity. It is not necessary to dress up; school attire is fine for this event.
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Event Agenda
October 23, 2024
The Pre-Health Fair
1:30 pm-4:30 pm, Statler Hotel Ballroom
Concurrent Sessions- Please note that these sessions require pre-registration
| Wednesday, October 23 | Medical School Admissions Panel 11:30pm- 12:45pm IRL CC 225This panel is all about medical school admissions! Come learn what medical schools are looking for in their applicants and how you can stand out. Our panelists will share insights having reviewed thousands of medical school applicants. Speakers:
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Wednesday, October 23 Concurrent Sessions #1 1:00pm-1:50pm | Therapy Careers 1:00pm-1:50pm ILR CC 225In this session, students will learn about career pathways in occupational therapy and physical therapy Come learn more about these professions and the role they play on the healthcare team! Speakers:
Prepping for your Medical School Interview Are you in the current application cycle anticipating interviews or thinking about applying in a future cycle? This session will provide valuable insights on how to prepare and ace your medical school interview. You will learn more about why schools interview and what they are looking for. Speaker:
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Wednesday, October 23 Concurrent Sessions #2 2:00pm-2:50pm | Patients are Whole People: The Osteopathic Approach to Medicine 2:00pm-2:50pm ILR CC 225In this session for future doctors, participants will learn about osteopathic medicine’s whole-person approach to healthcare with an emphasis on prevention and wellness. The session will include an overview of free resources available for pre-med students as well as a detailed overview of the medical school application process. Speaker:
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Feet First- The Option of Podiatry Did you know doctors of podiatric medicine specialize in the health of feet, ankles and toes? These specialists can treat a variety of patients and even perform surgeries! Come hear from Cornell Alumni, Dr. Daniel Smith about the pathway from Cornell to podiatry school and what his “day in the life of” looks like now as a practicing podiatrist in Syracuse, NY! Speaker: Daniel Smith, DPM is a native of East Syracuse, and a graduate of East Syracuse-Minoa High School. He attended Cornell University, where he received a B.A. in Biology. He also attended the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, in Chicago, Illinois, where he received his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine, Magna Cum Laude. He completed his podiatric residency at Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham, Massachusetts, and returned home to Central New York to begin practicing in 2002. Dr. Smith is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS). He is on staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, University Hospital, as well as several CNY surgical centers including Camillus Surgery Center. |
Wednesday, October 23 Concurrent Sessions #3 3:00pm-3:50pm
| The Medical School Personal Statement 3:00pm-3:50pm ILR CC 225The personal statement is an important piece of your application and opportunity to share “why medicine” with the schools you apply to. This session will provide students tips and insights for writing their personal statement. If you are thinking about applying in the upcoming application cycle, this session is for you and will help you get a jumpstart on your personal statement. Speaker: Dr. Leila Amiri, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine Register“Growth Year” After College: A Planned, Preferential Option 3:00pm-3:50pm ILR CC 229Are you thinking about taking a gap/growth year? Come learn about one potential option and the opportunities the National Alliance of Research Associates offers students to engage in clinical research before starting medical/dental or other health profession programs. Speaker:
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Wednesday, October 23 | Building Strong Relationships with Cornell Faculty Are you unsure about how to best connect with Cornell faculty? Have you wondered about the best way to approach a faculty for a letter of recommendation? In this panel, we will ask faculty to share how they hope students connect with them and what they expect from students who want to request a letter of recommendation. Come and hear the “behind the scenes” expectations Cornell faculty have of students. Attendees will learn ways to connect with faculty and how to nurture those relationships. Speakers:
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| Thursday, October 24 | Ivy Public Health Programs Info Session 212:00pm-1:00pm This session will provide more insights into public health professions. Come learn about the MPH programs across the Ivy Institutions! Speakers:
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