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
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Sign up for required application meeting if apply to health professions schools next summer
Author: Fr. Foster
It is already time to start planning for the medical/dental/PA/optometry/Pharmacy/PT/OT... application next summer (2021).
Please sign up with Carry Teshka to get an invitation to the group advising sessions. You will need to be on this list in order to be invited to the planned meeting.
Our first organizational meeting for health professions applications will be October 15 at 6 PM EDT via zoom.…
New 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…
Notre Dame to begin gradual resumption of in-person classes Sept. 2
Author: Daily Domer Staff
In an online address to the campus community, University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., announced today that after a two-week break, all in-person undergraduate classes will resume in stages beginning Wednesday (Sept. 2). In-person instruction was suspended and several gathering restrictions were instituted Aug. 18 after a steep rise in new COVID-19 cases on campus.
Notre Dame enacts two weeks of remote instruction
Author: Notre Dame News
University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., announced today that in-person classes for the University’s nearly 12,000 students are suspended, effective Wednesday, replaced by remote instruction only for the next two weeks because positive rates for the coronavirus continue to climb.
Dean Evaluations are sent to...
Author: Corianne Kellems
Please send your dean evauls to ocs@nd.edu (Office of Community Standards)…
Pre Health Application Process | General Info
Author: Corianne Kellems
Freshman year- Students will be assigned a First Year Advisor within their respective college.
Sophomore Year-Students officially declare majors. Sophomores will meet with advisors to make sure they are on track with grades, research, service hours, etc. Will often want to talk about summer experiences and opportunities. In addition, students accepted into various study abroad programs will make appointments to ensure that they are meeting requirements for Pre Health and their major during their semester away. Meetings should be scheduled with Dr. Gursky.…
Finding your Advisors
Author: Corianne Kellems
Sophomores for SCPP/Pre Health | Dr. Susan Gursky
Juniors & Seniors | Pre Health and/or SCPP wanting to get on track with your upcoming health profession or would like to discuss SCPP major | Fr. James Foster…
Message on reopening the University: Masks, CRU, student return
Author: Andy Fuller
Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues,
This is another busy week, as we begin the return-to-campus orientation program for students, faculty, and staff members later today; “soft launch” of the daily health check system with a few pilot groups; and continue preparing for the start of the fall semester.
We are thankful to our colleagues in Student Affairs, Campus Safety and University Operations, the OIT- ND Studios team, Facilities Design and Operations, Campus Dining, and many other offices across the University who continue to make steady progress. This message will detail some of their many efforts to welcome students back to campus and ensure their and our health and safety during the fall semester. And today, we are back to one of our longer emails.…
Notre Dame withdraws as presidential debate host site
Author: Dennis Brown
University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., announced today the University has withdrawn as the host site for the first of the 2020 presidential debates, scheduled for Sept. 29.
Update on Committee Letters
Author: Corianne Kellems
If you have turned in your medical school application and let Carry know all your letters are turned in you have completed the process.
Unfortunately, SCPP cannot provide you an update on your committee letter because there is no timeline. When emails come through asking to provide an update to your committee letter, all this is doing is backing up…
Interview etiquette | cancelling an interview
Author: Dr. Kolberg
As the interview season progresses, you may receive an offer from you most wishes for school and still have other interviews scheduled.
You may cancel and interview if that interview is more than 7 days away. Contact the school via email or through an interview app that some schools have set up. Be sure to thank them for the opportunity. A few schools may send you a reminder email with a cancel feature within 5 days, if they have initiated the cancel opportunity then this shorter window is also acceptable.…
After your med school interview
Author: Fr. Foster
The interviews are coming or already have been occurring. It is important to write a thank you note to the interviewer(s) after the interview.
Remember how we told you to make note of the folks who interview you? You need their names.
Here are some tips to make the most of your thank-you letter:
*stick to three paragraphs*…
AMCAS® FAQs
Author: AAMC
Attention: 2021 AMCAS Cycle Update
Author: AAMC
Attention: 2021 AMCAS Cycle Update
The AAMC has been working closely with the medical school admissions and pre-health advisor communities to consider the impacts on applicants due to coronavirus (COVID-19). Medical schools are aware of the many challenges applicants are facing and understand the need to be flexible in their admissions approach during this application cycle. Please review the Medical School Admission Requirements…