Premedical Planning During Intersession 2019 Presented by David Verrier , PhD, Premedical Advising Consultant and Katherine Summerton, BA, MHS, Medical School Applicant ‘19 Friday, November 30, 3:00 pm, Becton Dickinson Hall (W1020) This workshop is intended for students applying to medical school for entry in 2020. It will highlight an exercise to be completed during the January intersession to promote reflection and self-exploration to help you better understand your motivations, values, beliefs, and influences impacting the choice of medicine as a career. This exercise is designed to be a prelude to writing your personal statement, which will be the focus of the workshop "Writing Your Personal Statement" at the beginning of the 3 rd term. In addition, since many of you will studying intently during intersession for a future MCAT, the workshop will also focus on MCAT resources, study tips, and setting up a study plan.
David Verrier, PhD. PREMEDICAL PLANNING DURING JHSPH Premedical Advising Consultant dverrie1@jhu.edu INTERSESSION 2019 Friday, November 30, 3:00 pm, Becton Dickinson Hall (W1020)
FOCUS TODAY: INTERSESSION 2019!!! PLUS: • MCAT STUDY • THESIS • WORK, OTHER??
FIRST, WHAT DID I LEARN MEETING WITH YOU? 1. Experiential base is phenomenal 2. Depth of passion, sense of purpose, motivation is strong 3. Most common weakness is metrics – GPA or a prior MCAT 4. Timing of the MCAT will be critical 5. Most in great shape regarding recommendations 6. Some amidst applying and anticipating reapplying 7. Osteopathic option is alive!
THE MED SCHOOL APPLICATION CYCLE – WHERE ARE WE? Term 3 (January-March) Term 1 (September-October) Personal statement workshops Transition to graduate coursework MCAT study plan Letter of recommendation strategy Selective involvements Purchase/Share MSAR Establishing relationships Term 2 (November-December) Term 4 (March-May) Application workshop Hit your academic stride Work on AMCAS application Reflection and journaling Researching medical schools Timeline considerations for Spring Have requested letters of recommendation Preparing to apply (May 1, appl. opens) Communicate with home institution
THE INTERSESSION EXERCISE DESIGNED TO BE WRITTEN PRIOR TO PERSONAL STATEMENT DESIGNED TO BE A SELF-EXPLORATION AND WILL HELP YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND THE MOTIVATIONS, VALUES, BELIEFS, AND INFLUENCES BEHIND YOUR CHOICE OF MEDICINE AS A CAREER BRIEF BIOGRAPHY YOUR THREE MOST MEANINGFULS PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
SOME ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
THE MCAT
HOW TO PREPARE 1. Find Out Everything You Can About the Exam 2. Figure Out Where You Stand: How Much Do You Know? 3. Gather Free and Low-Cost Resources That Can Help You Prepare 4. Create Your Study Plan 5. Study and Practice (timeframe varies) 6. Commit to Final Rehearsals READ INSPIRATIONAL STORIES!
21 different profiles “…it’s important to remember there’s no right or wrong way to prepare. What works for you depends on your own personal study habits and schedule.”
TRAINS ARRIVING TO THE STATION REMEMBER … (FOR A COMPLETED APPLICATION) AMCAS/ Letters of Secondary AACOMAS/TMD Recommendation MCAT taken applications submitted SAS submitted and scored submitted and verified (Committee Letter?) Think of each step as trains arriving from multiple tracks into a final destination. Each step has its own path or track that often runs simultaneously and parallel to another – BUT SEPARATELY. KEY FOR BLOOMBERG STUDENTS – APP CAN BE VERIFIED WHILE MCAT BEING SCORED
FINALLY, KNOW HOW MEDICAL SCHOOLS WILL ASSESS YOUR APPLICATION 1. Is there ample evidence based on this applicant’s academic record that they can excel academically in a rigorous medical school curriculum? 2. Did this applicant perform well on the MCAT (both overall and in each section)? 3. Is there evidence that this applicant has developed the core competencies/qualities needed to be a good doctor? 4. Does this applicant have strong letters of recommendation from 4-6 people showing that all of these people have confidence the applicant will thrive in medical school and as a physician? 5. Is this applicant a good fit for our school?
UPCOMING ** Evaluation of Premedical Advising Services (week of December 3rd) ** 1. Personal Statement Presentation (3 rd term) 2. Personal Statement Peer Review Workshop (3 rd term) 3. Applying to Medical School Presentation (4 th term) 4. An individual one-on-one “consulting” appointments (to be determined)
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