Pre-Health Professions Programs Archive

  • Learn About MCAT Updates and Preparation Strategies

    Learn About MCAT Updates and Preparation Strategies

    Do you have to take the MCAT (or DAT, OAT, PCAT)? This seminar will introduce exam topics, resources, and preparation strategies. Recent changes in the registration process and rules of examination will also be covered. The seminar, given by Dr. Kathryn M. Spink, Director of Pre-Health Professions Programs, is Thursday, September 11, from 12:45–1:45 p.m. in the Pritzker Science Center, room 152. Lunch will be provided.

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  • Attend Pre-Med/Pre-Health Orientation Seminar on August 21

    Attend Pre-Med/Pre-Health Orientation Seminar on August 21

    Dr. Kathryn Spink will present a seminar on the academic requirements and professional development activities expected of competitive health profession school applicants. Attendees will meet other pre-health students and have an opportunity to ask questions of Dr. Spink.

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  • Dr. Katie Spink Assumes the Presidency of CAAHP

    Dr. Katie Spink Assumes the Presidency of CAAHP

    At the recent biennial meeting of the CAAHP (Central Association of Advisors for the Health Professions) Dr. Katie Spink, Director of the Pre-Health Professions and Teaching Professor of Biology, was elevated to President of the organization.

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  • Illinois Tech Students Travel to Health Professions Fair

    Illinois Tech Students Travel to Health Professions Fair

    12 Illinois Tech students travelled to the health professions fair at the biennial conference of CAAHP (Central Association of Advisors for the Health Professions) in Indianapolis, in a trip organized by the Illinois Tech Pre-Health Committee. 

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  • Pre-Med Application Seminar on April 24

    Pre-Med Application Seminar on April 24

    Come and learn about the application cycle to medical school. This seminar will cover the application process including what to include in your application, personal statements, letters of recommendation, the committee letter process, and application deadlines.

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  • Learn About MCAT Preparation Strategies at Seminar with Director of Pre-Health Professions Programs

    Learn About MCAT Preparation Strategies at Seminar with Director of Pre-Health Professions Programs

    Do you have to take the MCAT (or DAT, OAT, PCAT)? This seminar will introduce exam topics, resources, and preparation strategies. The seminar, given by Dr. Kathryn M. Spink, Director of Pre-Health Professions Programs, is Monday, November 11, from 12:45–1:45 p.m. in the Pritzker Science Center, room 129.

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  • Attend Medical School Admissions Seminar on April 18

    Attend Medical School Admissions Seminar on April 18

    This seminar, given by Dr. Kathryn Spink, Director of Pre-Health Professions Programs, will cover the medical school application process, including the common application service, letters of recommendation, the committee letter process, and interviewing. The event will be held at 12:45-1:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in the Robert A. Pritzker Science Center, room 240.

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  • Pre-Health Orientation Seminar

    Pre-Health Orientation Seminar

    Come and learn what classes you need to take, what professional development activities you need to engage in, and the timing of the application process to your chosen health profession.

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  • Pre-Health Orientation Seminar

    Pre-Health Orientation Seminar

    If you are interested in medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, optometry school, or other health professions, you should attend this orientation seminar.

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  • Kaplan Test Prep Scholarship Contest for Pre-Health Students

    Kaplan Test Prep Scholarship Contest for Pre-Health Students

    The premedical advisory committee has one Kaplan Test Prep Scholarship available to award for students interested in taking a course to prepare for the MCAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT, or GRE. 

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