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Pre-professional Society
Author: Provided
Pre Professionals,
Welcome back! We have missed you. In our first meeting of the year, we are going to have a Q&A with three first your medical students. They all graduated in the class of 2020 and are excited to hear your questions. The meeting is Wednesday @ 8PM EST on Zoom. We are all looking forward to talking about medical school, the application process, the MCAT, and any other advice you may have. Until then,…
Pre-Professional Society T-Shirts & Hats
Author: Corianne Kellems
100% cotton one size fits all hat. Navy hat with ND logo and "Pre-Med" in white below. "Pre-Professional Society" in white lettering above the hat's hole on the back.
$20.00

02/18/21 | Health Professions Course Topic: Interview Content
Author: Provided
02/11/21 Health Professions Class | Topic: Personal Statements
Author: Dr. Kathleen Kolberg
Greetings everyone,
Here are the slides for tonight's presentation.
Here are a batch of personal statements, some good, some not very good, some serviceable...a mix.
We will use these for a couple of homework assignments and discussions.
For tonight take a look at MM and her personal statement.
Could taking a gap year be helpful to you?
Author: Provided
Recent years have seen an increase in the popularity of taking a gap year among American students, especially in the interim between completing an undergraduate degree and entering graduate school.
The gap year, which gained popularity in the 1980-s among the British, was traditionally taken as an interim year between high school and college, and spent traveling the world. Once treated as “a year off” and stigmatized as a privilege of the affluent, today a well-spent gap year is recognized and respected as an “enhancement” year. While in the past it was considered a rite of passage exclusively for high school graduates, the gap year is now being touted by faculty at some of the world’s leading institutions as a beneficial option for college graduates before entering medical school.…
Office Procedures | 219 Jordan Hall of Science
Author: Corianne Kellems
The Science Preprofessional Advisors in 219 Jordan Hall of Science will be meeting remotely for the foreseeable future, but can meet in person if needed for urgent issues or questions.
FAQ's for the Science Preprofessional Office
FAQ's for the Science Preprofessional Office…
02/04/21 Health Professions Class | Topic: Letters of Evaluation
Author: Corianne Kellems
Recorded Zoom Meeting for 2.4.21 Health Professions Class link below:
Applying to Medical & Dental School
Author: Corianne Kellems
Medical & Dental School Admission Process
- Standardized tests: April and May
- Primary application: June and July
- Initial Screening: June and July
- Secondary application: July through October
- Admissions Review Committee: Begins in July
- Interviews: Late August through March
- Decision: October 15 through the first week of classes …
Applying to Professional School
Author: Corianne Kellems
The Center for Health Sciences Advising assists students with applications for dental, physician assistant, and other health profession schools. The dental group advising sessions will be announced. The other health applications are handled in individual advising sessions.
Important File Deadlines
2021 AMCAS Application Guide
Author: Corianne Kellems
Click on the link below to look over the 2021 AMCAS Application Guide!
Letters of Rec for Health Professions Due by June 1st
Author: Corianne Kellems
The Letters of Recommendation forms are due by June 1st, 2021.
This is typically what slows the committee letter process for most students.
The Advisors will not start writing your committee letter until you have completed and submitted a copy of your AMCAS application (once the app portal has open) to Carry as well as notified her that ALL…
TIPS for 2021 Pre Health Application Cycle
Author: Corianne Kellems
Are you ready for the 2021 Pre Health Application Cycle?! CAREFULLY read below for important tips on the upcoming process:
If you are applying to medical school in 2021 you must turn in your intent to apply & questionnaire to Carry Teshka teshka.3@nd.edu by Jan. 31, 2021. Just a heads up…
Pre-med Minute Video Series with Dr. Kathleen Kolberg
Author: Corianne Kellems
Kick-Off to the Application Meeting Recorded from 10.15.20
Author: Corianne Kellems
Please click on the link below to view the recorded application meeting from 10.15.20