2014 Preview Day
Pre-Health Professions
How to Succeed by REALLY Trying!
Contact Information
Debrah A. Beck, Ph.D.
Patavia Whaley, M.H.R.
JAMP Faculty Director
Assistant Dean of
Health Professions Programs
Academic Counselor
Assistant Director of
Health Professions Programs
Madalyn Smith
Academic Advisor
General Academic Building, Room 220
940-565-2051
Email: healthprofessions@unt.edu
Integrative Studies (BA & BS)
Tailor the degree plan to your unique goals!
Use your time in college to study what is going to make you as
marketable as possible!
Choose 3 fields of study with 12 hours each.
• College of Arts and
Sciences
• College of Education
• College of Public Affairs
and Community Service
• College of Business
• College of Engineering
• College of Information
• College of
Merchandising,
Hospitality and Tourism
• College of Music
• Mayborn School of
Journalism
Advising Office & Advisors
Our Primary Goal: Student Success AND Graduation!
What happens in the UNT CAS Advising Offices?
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Academic Advising (major advising)
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Health Professions Advising (in CAS)
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Core and degree plan Advising (in CAS)
What do advisors do?
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Help students choose a major
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Help students find tutors
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Help students choose classes
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Help students choose a career
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Help students stay on track
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Help students get back on track
Health Professions
Physician
Optometrist
Dentist
Veterinarian
Podiatrist
Health Professions
Physician Assistant
Pharmacist
Occupational
Therapist
Physical Therapist
Chiropractor
Health Professions
Anesthesiologist Assistant
Rehab Counselor
Clinical Lab Scientist
Respiratory Therapist
Cardiopulmonary Rehab Specialist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cardiovascular Rehab Specialist
Cytotechnologist
Diagnostic medical sonographer
Acupuncturist
Phlebotomist
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Athletic Trainer
Registered Dietitian
Audiologist
EMS personnel
Medical Assistant
Health Care Services Administrator
Prosthetics & Orthotics
Health Information Manager/Administrator
Recreational Therapist
Psychologist
Mortuary Scientist
Medical Illustrator
Medical Interpreter
Social Worker
Medical Librarian
Counselors
Radiation Therapy Technologist
Explore Health Professions
Explore Health Careers
www.ExploreHealthCareers.org
AHEC’s Texas H.O.T. Jobs
www.TexasHOTJobs.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.bls.gov/oco
American Association of Medical Colleges
www.AspiringDocs.org
Virtual Mentor and AMA Journal of Ethics
http://virtualmentor.ama-assn.org/
Tips for High School Students
• Take chemistry, biology, and mathematics courses
• Take Algebra as dual credit, AP credit, or as college credit before
arriving at UNT
• Earn AP credit and/or dual credit
• Get a solid foundation in English composition or technical writing
• Take Spanish or other foreign languages
• Ongoing volunteer & community service
• Participate in Health Tech programs
• Participate in HOSA activities
• Participate in summer programs
• Read books, newspapers, magazines
Joint Admission Medical Program
State-wide Scholarship & Mentoring
Program
Only for pre-medical students
www.TexasJAMP.org
Qualifications for JAMP
In High School
• Apply to a college or university
• Take the SAT or ACT – must score no less than the
mean for the state of Texas:
• SAT in 2013: 1437
• ACT in 2013: 20.9
• Apply for Financial Aid through the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Must qualify for a Pell Grants or
• Have an Estimate Family Contribution (EFC) rating of
$8000.00 or less
Important Tips for ALL
These things matter!!!
• Good grades
• Good entrance test
scores
• Shadowing
• Community service
and medically-related
experience
• Leadership skills
• Get involved!
• Summer internships and
enrichment programs
• Become a member of AED
and other health
professions clubs
• Join service organizations –
become an officer
• Research, Honors College
Health Organizations at UNT
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Alpha Epsilon Delta
Alpha Delta
Medically Dedicated Students Organization
Eagles Pre-Pharmacy Association
Pre-Dental Society
Future Dental Professionals
Pre-Vet Club
Pre-PT Club
Pre-PA Club
Pre-Optometry Club
Living Learning Communities
Residents Engaged in Academic Living (REAL)
− We unite students, faculty, and staff by bridging in-class
learning with out-of-class experience to achieve intellectually
engaged communities
REAL Community Learning Outcomes
− Increase confidence in choice of major
− Increase awareness of career opportunities
− Increase confidence in ability to talk with faculty and staff
Health Professions
Community
Located in Maple Hall
Sophomore Science
Community
Located in Santa Fe Square
Questions
2014 Preview Day
Pre-Health Professions