Throughout the academic year, a variety of meetings will be scheduled for students interested in the health professions. All Villanova students are invited to attend these sessions to learn more about the various health professions and about admission to the health professions programs. Speakers will include admissions representatives as well as Villanova graduates who are in local health professions programs. Come to learn how to be the best candidate you can be. This list will change often; check frequently to stay informed of the speakers and their topics.
| Date | Event | Time & Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday April 25 |
Alumni Forum Villanova Health Professions Alumni Get ideas...Get connected |
6:00 P.M. Mendel 154 |
| Tuesday April 24 |
Virginia Commonwealth School of Dentistry Dr. Michael Healy, Associate Dean for Admissions |
3:30 P.M. Mendel 115 |
| Thursday April 19 |
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Dr. Catherine Drayton, Director of Admissions |
3:30 P.M. Mendel 115 |
| Wednesday April 18 |
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine David Martin, VU Alum, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs |
6:00 P.M. Mendel 154 |
| Friday April 13 |
DROP IN FRIDAY Lauren Campenello Boyle, VU Alum Physician Assistant |
Anytime between 1:30 - 3:30 Mendel 143 |
| Wednesday April 11 |
Salus University Monica Maisto, Associate Director of Admission |
6:00 P.M. Mendel 154 |
| Friday March 30 |
DROP IN FRIDAY Marcie Wynkoop, VU Alum, UPENN Vet Alum |
Anytime between 1:30 -3:30 Mendel 143 |
| Wednesday March 28 |
Gap Year Forum Villanova Alumni will give insight on how their gap year choices worked for them...Find out the Do's and Dont's |
6:00 P.M. Mendel 154 |
| Monday March 26 |
U.S. Army Health Professions Professions Recruiter http://www.goarmy.com/amedd.html |
6:00 P.M. Mendel 154 |
| Wednesday March 21 |
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia - Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Pharmacy Programs Aimee Viggiani, Associate Director of Admissions |
6:00 P.M. Mendel 154 |
| Friday March 16 |
DROP IN FRIDAY All Affiliate students - get together |
Anytime between 1:30 - 3:30 Mendel 143 |
| Wednesday February 29 |
Drexel University School of Public Health Colleen Baillie, Director of Enrollment |
6:00 P.M. Mendel 154 |
| Wednesday February 22 |
Creighton University School of Medicine Dr. Thomas Quinn, Professor and Assistant Dean of Admissions |
6:00 P.M. Mendel 154 |
| Wednesday February 15 |
UMDNJ College of Osteopathic Medicine Dr. Paula Watkins, Director of Enrollment
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6:00 P.M. Mendel 154 |
| Friday February 10 |
DROP IN FRIDAY Dr. Harry Barr Those darn MCAT scores..will they keep me out of medical school |
anytime between 1:30 - 3:30 Mendel 143 |
| Wednesday February 8 |
Preparing for and Applying to Health Profession Programs Dr. Louise Russo, Health Professions Advisor |
6:00 P.M. Mendel 154 |
| Wednesday February 1 |
Drexel University Physician Assistant Program Adrian Banning, Clinical Instructor and Martha Davis, Academic Coordinator
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6:00 P.M. Mendel 154 |
| Thursday December 1 |
Is medical school in your future? Dr. Elizabeth Brooks. Director of Admission at Jefferson College of Medicine will talk to students about the admission process, interviewing, clinical experience in education and what they look for in a candidate. |
6:00 P.M. Driscoll Hall |
| Monday November 14 |
Are you Interested in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy or Nursing? *Log into 'Blackboard' Once enrolled, enter the main contact page and select "Users & Groups", select "Groups" You should add yourself to a session at this point. If you make a mistake or change your mind contact trudy.pacella@villanova.edu, so that you can be removed and re-open the slot for another student.
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5:30 Mendel 101 |
| Monday, November 7 | Deborah Benvenger, Director of Admission Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Learn about the medical and graduate programs PCOM has to offer and how to apply to them. Let admissions put a face with a name. Osteopathic medicine is a comprehensive approach to health care. Its essence lies in examining and treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. |
6:00 Mendel 154 |
Freshman Upperclassmen |
Are You Planning on Pursuing a Health Related Career? If you are not sure what courses you may need to take, how to get letters of recommendation, pursue options for career-related experience, or the application process you should consider attending one of the Fall Semester General Information Sessions. |
7:00 pm Mendel 154 |
