Lori Provost, Director of the Health Professions Office, was recently elected President of the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions, Inc. (NAAHP).  Ms. Provost has been President-Elect of the Association for the past two years, will serve two years as President, followed by two years as Past-President.   Ms. Provost was elected at the organization's 18th National Meeting in Chicago in June 2008.  The NAAHP is an organization of 1300+ members representing colleges, universities, professional schools and associations throughout the United States.

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APPLICATION ADVANTAGE MEETING

Juniors and Seniors Applying to Medical School

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Seegers Union, Room 113

This meeting is for juniors and seniors who plan on applying to medical school. 

Come learn about taking the final steps toward successful admission.  Mrs. Provost, Director of Health Professions, will discuss the MCAT’s, letters of evaluation, your interview with her, and any other pertinent information  to your medical school application.  You will also be given a time line to follow to help make the application process run smoothly.

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APPLICATION ADVANTAGE MEETING

Juniors and Seniors Applying to Dental School

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Seegers Union, Room 110

This meeting is for juniors and seniors who plan on applying to dental school. 

Mrs. Lori Provost, Director of Health Professions, will discuss the timeline to help make the application process run smoothly.  Also discussed will be the DAT's, letters of evaluation and any other pertinent information to your dental school application.

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JEFFERSON COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY WORKSHOPS

Occupational Therapy is treatment that gives people skills they need to lead an independent and satisfying life.  The main goal of an OT is to teach the "skills for the job of living".

At the workshop, you will learn about fieldwork, clinical affiliations, curriculum, graduate assistantships, and the career of an occupational therapist.  The admissions staff will guide you through the application process and answer your questions.

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JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE
OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND MINORITY AFFAIRS

Friday, December 12, 2008
10:00-4:00 p.m.

Jefferson Medical College will be hosting it's 7th Annual Open House for Underrepresented Minorities.

Registration must be received by Wednesday, December 10th.  For further information, contact the HPO.

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