The Pre-Health RX

In this first part of our series on Postbacc Programs, we speak with Dr. Jennifer Whitney, Director of the Special Master’s Program at Georgetown University. Dr. Whitney is the Vice Chair for Education, Pharmacology & Physiology and Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at Georgetown University.
 
Learn more at https://smp.georgetown.edu/. 
 
Contact us at preprof@umd.edu if you have questions for our guests, or thoughts on who we should bring on.
 
KEY TOPICS:
 
Medicine
Pre-Med
Postbac Programs
 
#PreMed

We chat with Dr. Aaron George, Associate Dean of Clinical Education at Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine in Hagerstown, MD.
 
We chat about our partnership and their mission as Maryland’s newest medical school.
 
Contact us at preprof@umd.edu if you have questions for our guests, or thoughts on who we should bring on.
 
The UMD-Mertius School of Osteopathic Medicine Pathways Program Information is available here: https://prehealth.umd.edu/explore-careers/medicine
 
KEY TOPICS:
 
Medicine
Pre-Med
Osteopathic Medicine
 
#PreMed

In this episode, we talk to Dr Katie Monroe, MMSc, PhD/AA-C, Academic Program Director of the Anesthesiologist Assistant program at Emory University. We talk about what makes a strong candidate for admissions, the dynamic role of the Anesthesiologist Assistant, and a bit on the future outlook for the profession.
 
Contact us at preprof@umd.edu if you have questions for our guests, or thoughts on who we should bring on.
 
KEY TOPICS:
Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Programs
 
#PreMed
#PreHealth

How do you overcome imposter syndrome as a pre-med? Are you doing activities to check a box, or are they things you're passionate about?
 
We talk with Divine Enyi, a Senior Neuroscience and Chemistry major at the University of Maryland, about her path as a pre-med. Divine is a Senior Student Ambassador with our office.
 
Contact us at preprof@umd.edu if you have questions for our guests, or thoughts on who we should bring on.
 
Key Topics:
 
Pre-Med
Imposter Syndrome
Advocacy

Where can a career in Pharmacy take you, and what is the importance of being curious as that career unfolds?
Listen to this discussion with Dr. Mojdeh Heavner about her career in Pharmacy - from residency at Yale New Haven hospital to her current role at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.
Dr. Mojdeh Heavner is Assistant Dean for Experiential Learning, Professor of Critical Care, and Pharamacotherapy Residency Program Coordinator at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, and a Terp alum (B.S., '04, Biological Sciences with specialization in Physiology & Neurobiology).
Contact us at preprof@umd.edu if you have questions for our guests, or thoughts on who we should bring on.
 
KEY TOPICS:
Pharmacy School Admissions
Residency
Critical Care

What is military medicine, and what makes Uniformed Services University so special?
We talk with Ellion Trotman, a Terp alum who just finished his third year in medical school at  the F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine at Uniformed Services University. We discuss how to choose meaningful activities, why military medicine, and discuss the wonderful support that Uniformed Services University offers.
Ellion Trotman is a Terp alum (B.S., '21, Nutrition and Food Science and Biological Sciences). His YouTube channel can be found at  https://www.youtube.com/@EllionTrotmanMedicine
Contact us at preprof@umd.edu if you have questions for our guests, or thoughts on who we should bring on.
 
KEY TOPICS:
 Medical School Admissions
Military Medicine
Clerkships

What does a strong applicant to Pennsylvania College of Optometry with Salus at Drexel University look like? What makes their curriculum unique?
 
Listen to this conversation with Christopher Speece, Associate Director of Admissions for Salus at Drexel University, and Tara Schumacher, Assistant Director of Admissions for Salus at Drexel University, to learn more about their program, why students choose Salus, and what makes their curriculum stand out.
 
Contact us at preprof@umd.edu if you have questions for our guests, or thoughts on who we should bring on.
 
KEY TOPICS:
 
Optometry School Admissions
Postbacc programs
Salus at Drexel University
Pennsylvania College of Optometry

There is no one "right" timeline to medical school - it's the path that works best for you.
 
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Darah Wright, graduate of Howard University College of Medicine, Maryland alum, and practicing Internal Medicine physician. We chat about postbacs, finding people who are in your corner, and why it's important to stay true to your timeline - not someone else's.
 
Dr. Darah Wright is a Terp alum (B.S., '08, Psychology).
 
Contact us at preprof@umd.edu if you have questions for our guests, or thoughts on who we should bring on.
 
KEY TOPICS:
 
Medical School Admissions
Postbacc programs
Howard University College of Medicine 

Wondering how to answer the diversity question on your medical and dental applications?
This is a quick explainer on what you can include & why your individual identities matter when answering this question - both in our pre-health packet and on your applications.

We chat with the University of Maryland's Doctorate of Physical Therapy program to learn about what they look for in the admissions process, how they care for students on campus, and how they stay connected with the Baltimore community. Plus, we talk about how to write a great Statement of Purpose.
 
Our guests are Dr. Alisa Pravdo, Assistant Professor and Director of Student Affairs and Brett Weinstein, Assistant Director of Admissions, both at the University of Maryland's Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
 
This episode is a great fit for Pre-PT students.