2021 Health Careers Expo
April 7, 2021 12pm-4pm
Are you a current pre-health student or considering a career in healthcare? Is graduate school on the horizon? Do you need some volunteer or work opportunities to shore up your application? Are you interested in a health career but aren't sure if it's for you? If any of those hit home, you'll definitely want to attend the Health Careers Expo.
We will be hosting some health career education sessions to help you get ready for your next steps! Whether you want to learn more about financing medical school, seeking alternative pathways, or getting valuable experience to stand out, these sessions will help you have a head start and put you in a great position to achieve your goals at the Health Careers Expo!
Agenda
Monday, April 5th 10AM: PreHealth Resources Presentation
Tracy Runck, Assistant Director of Student Systems, Career & Experiential Learning
Learn about resources available to KU students to guide you in your pre-health pathway. Whether you are searching for a job, preparing for an interview, or deciding on a career path, there are tools and systems available that can help. We will show you how to access these resources and find the information you need.
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Tuesday, April 6th 10AM: Gaining Pre-Health Experiences Presentation
Anne Palmer, Health Sciences Careers Coach, KU Edwards Campus
You know you’re supposed to have shadowing, volunteering, and direct patient care hours, but how many? Where do you find them, especially during a pandemic? How many hours do you need and why are they so important? We’ll answer these questions and help you make the most of your pre-health experiences.
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Wednesday, April 7th 12:00PM-4:00PM: Health Careers Expo
Virtual Event Site: http://app.careerfairplus.com/ku_ks
Thursday, April 8th 2:00PM: Writing Center
Personal Statements – How to start and other tips and tricks.
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Thursday, April 8th 3:00PM: Post-Bacc Student Panel
What does a nurse, physical therapist, and rehab tech all have in common? They all decided to become physicians. Students from the KU Edwards Post-Bacc in Health Sciences program will talk about their student and career pathways and answer your questions.
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Friday April 9th 1:00PM: Alternative Pathways Presentation
Symantha Dawson, Assistant Director | Health Sciences Career Coach, University Career Center
Are you interested in working in health, but not sure what careers are out there for you? Were you considering medical school, but changed your mind and aren't sure where to go next? Join us for the Alternate Pathways info session where we'll discuss how to figure out your interests, what resources are available to you, what to do for a gap year, and more!
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