Fall 2024
Getting into Professional Health Programs
with Dr. Michael Ellison
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Main Campus, Room BBH 112
We are excited to welcome Dr. Michael Ellison back campus to discuss how to get into professional health programs such as medical and dental school, as well as all other health professions. Dr. Ellison has been visiting NEIU for 18 years, sharing his vast experience in preparing and admitting students for health programs. This is an event not to be missed!
Dr. Ellison has served in roles such as the associate vice president of Admissions at Quinnipiac School of Medicine, assistant vice president of Admissions at Chicago State University College of Pharmacy, and consultant to Rush Medical College. He is currently the associate dean for Admissions at the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.
Midwestern University
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Virtual: RSVP Via Zoom
Midwestern University offers a diverse range of programs across health sciences and professional disciplines. The university emphasizes interprofessional education, allowing students to collaborate across disciplines, and it features a robust emphasis on research and clinical practice, preparing graduates for impactful careers in healthcare and related areas. Programs include:
- Osteopahtic Medicine (DO)
- Dental Medicine
- Optometry
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Pharmacy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Clinical Psychology
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Main Campus, Room BBH 112
Sara Connolly, DVM, MS, DACVP and Assistant Dean for Student Success at the University of Illinois – College of Veterinary Medicine will join us once again to share important information of the process of applying to veterinary school. She will go over admissions requirements and expectations to be considered for admission to Illinois' only veterinarian program.
External Pre-Health Events
AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair
October 16-17, 2024
Virtual
Register
The AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair enables aspiring applicants and premeds like you to connect with medical schools and admissions experts from around the U.S. In addition, you can attend information sessions led by admissions officers, current medical students, and other experts. Since 2016, over 80,000 aspiring medical students have attended this free event and interacted with experts, medical students, and admissions officers.
Registrants will also receive a 15% discount on a one-year or two-year MSAR subscription. (Codes are sent within two business days after registration.)
