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University College Pre-Professional Programs
An e-newsletter developed to help navigate your journey as a Pre-Health Student
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Upcoming
Events
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Volunteer
Opportunities
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Test Prep Overview—Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:30PM in Leutze 141
for Pre-Health Students [Join Kaplan experts to learn more about preparing for entrance
exams. Free materials provided!]
HPLP Workshop: Effective Communication for Healthcare Professionals—
Thursday, November 5th from 12:30-1:30PM in the DePaolo Hall Conference Room
[Learn about interpersonal skills and communication concepts related to effective healthcare leadership.]
Drop in
Advising
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Upcoming Events:
University
College
Resource
Highlight
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HPLP Series
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Study Abroad
Opportunity
Nursing & Health Careers Fair— Monday, November 9th
from 9AM-12PM in McNeil Hall Multipurpose Room 1051
[A special job fair for Nursing, Clinical Research, and other health-related majors - featuring
hospitals and healthcare employers.]
Basics for Applying to Health Graduate Programs– Monday, November 9th from
6-7PM in CIS 1012 [Hear from an admissions representative from High Point University’s
health graduate programs about what it takes to get into a health graduate program.]
Writing a Powerful Personal Statement— Wednesday, November 11th from 4PM-5PM
in Morton Hall 209 [Get tips from writing experts for writing a powerful admissions essay or
personal statement for graduate school admission. Sponsored by the Career Center, Honors
College, Graduate School and the Writing Center.]
The Health Professions Leadership Program is an opportunity for students pursuing health careers to
develop an awareness of leadership traits essential to becoming successful health professionals in today’s
society. The program consists of 4 interactive workshops and a service requirement that can be completed
over the duration of the student’s enrollment at UNCW.
Learning Outcomes
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Develop effective communication skills favorable for the healthcare industry
Explore decision-making processes that produce quality outcomes
Identify personal values and its' impact on future leadership roles in healthcare
Apply healthcare leadership competencies to real-world examples
Sharpen their leadership traits most advantageous for successful leaders in health care
Remaining Dates:
Nov. 5
For more info,
click HERE
Study Abroad Opportunities
CELA Belize
This organization is dedicated to providing a wide
variety of experimental learning, focusing on sustainability.
Their study abroad program offers amazing life and
learning experiences that can enhance students’ potential
for advanced degrees and jobs. The current course trips
they are offering for Winter Break are below.
Click any of the links below for more information!
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Health, Belief and Ethnobotany in Belize
Global Health: Biology, Medicine and Public Health in the Tropics
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Wildlife Health, Ecology and Conservation
Drop in for a 1-on-1 advising meeting with a Pre-Professional Advisor on Mondays
& Thursdays 10AM-12PM while classes are in session. No appointment necessary.
UC Resource of the Month
Walk to End
Alzheimer's.
This is the 3rd annual
Wilmington Walk to End
Alzheimer’s. Last year,
more than $65,000 was
raised, 600 walkers came
out, and 100 people
volunteers.
Click the image below
for more information
on how to sign up or get
involved:
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Kaplan Test Prep Overview:
Worried about those upcoming
entrance exams? Take advantage of the
awesome opportunity
Pre-Professional Programs is offering.
Not only is it free, it is conveniently on
our campus! Study materials will also
be given to you, free of charge.
[Nov. 2 @ 6:30PM—Leutze 141]
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uncw.edu/preprofessional
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