Preparing for Graduate Study in the Health Professions

Noon–1 p.m.

John Crystal Center (JCC), Room 010

Are you applying for graduate school this fall or planning to apply in the future? Learn about the process and the timeline for applications: How do you select the right programs? What’s in an application? Who should you ask for recommendation letters? How do you stay organized? You’ll be ready for grad school application success with this workshop.
Lunch will be provided for advance registrants. Email Sarah Barks with dietary restrictions or for other accommodations.

Noon–1 p.m.

John Crystal Center (JCC), Room 010

Applying to medical school or a health professions program? A strong personal statement is the centerpiece of a successful application. Join us for advice and strategies to make your statement stand out!

Lunch will be provided for advance registrants. Email Mary Jane Shroyer with dietary restrictions or for other accommodations no later than Monday, March 11.

12 p.m. –1 p.m.

John Crystal Center, Room 010

Wondering how many medical or professional schools to apply to? Not sure which schools should be on your list? This seminar will equip you with strategies to evaluate programs beyond metrics like GPA and admissions test scores to create a list that truly fits you.

Lunch will be provided for advance registrants. Email Mary Jane Shroyer with dietary restrictions or for other accommodations no later than Friday, April 12.

Noon–1 p.m.

John Crystal Center, Room 010

Learn the basics of applying to professional school through centralized application services. Although we will focus primarily on AMCAS and AACOMAS, anyone applying to a health professions program this summer is invited to attend as many of the CAS services use the same platform. Updates/changes to the applications for the upcoming cycle will be shared and there will be time for attendee questions.

Lunch will be provided for advance registrants. Email Mary Jane Shroyer with dietary restrictions or for other accommodations no later than Friday, April 19.

Noon–1 p.m.

John Crystal Center, Room 010

In this presentation titled “Consideration of the Whole Person,” Darrell Nabers, Ed.D., the assistant dean for admissions at Loyola’s Stritch School of Medicine, will share his expert insights for crafting a competitive medical school application and explain the holistic review process. Lunch will be provided for advance registrants. Email Mary Jane Shroyer with dietary restrictions or for other accommodations no later than Friday, April 19.

Nabers will be available for a limited number of 1:1 consultations with intended applicants for the upcoming AMCAS 2025 cycle. Please email Mary Jane for additional information.

Noon-1 p.m. 

John Chrystal Center-Room 010

Learn about online situational judgment tests required for applicants to medical and health professions programs. We’ll cover the basics of the AAMC PREview exam, the Altus Suite (CASPer, Snapshot, and Duet), and VITA and we’ll explore resources to help you prepare for these assessments.

Lunch will be provided for advance registrants. Email Mary Jane Shroyer with dietary restrictions or for other accommodations no later than Friday, April 26.