PPHS 3400: Application Workshop (2023-2024)

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This workshop course focuses on preparing students for graduate training in health care. PPHS 3400 helps students navigate the application process for professional schools of dentistry, medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, public health, veterinary medicine, and other fields. Practical topics include scheduling and preparing for admissions tests, writing personal statements, obtaining letters of recommendation, and developing interview skills. In addition, PPHS 3400 offers students opportunities to read, discuss, and write about issues they will face as health care providers, such as the role of faith, racial inequities, patient-centered care, economic factors, and current events. PPHS 3400 is required for students planning to apply to medical or dental schools with the aid of an in-house committee interview and committee letter of recommendation. PPHS 3400 is recommended but not required for students planning to apply to other types of professional schools. Students who have not completed the course pre-requisites may enroll after obtaining instructor permission. Typically offered: Autumn. May be repeated for credit 1 time.