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HPI Seminar Series

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The Health Professions Institute Seminar Series provide guidance and resources to assist in your preparation for medical, dental, veterinary, or other professional school. You’ll gain an understanding of different career options and what these professions involve and consider ethical issues facing the health industry today.

Speakers include:

  • Health professionals
  • Admission counselors
  • Medical school faculty
  • Authors
  • Alumni and trustees
  • Current graduate students
  • Community partners

HPI 101: Introduction to Health Professions

This is the introductory seminar course for the Health Professions Institute Concentration. This course introduces students to various health-related careers and provides information that will help them decide the best path based on their unique interests. Students have the opportunity to meet with specific pre-professional advisors and faculty throughout the college, and learn about various program requirements.

HPI 202: Trends in Health Care

Trends in Health Care introduces students to current issues in health care through review of professional journals, networks, and social media outlets. In addition, students will explore local health care issues and begin preliminary planning for shadowing and internships. Additional guidance relating to personal statements, curriculum vitaes, and resumes is also provided.

HPI 303: Professional Development

This seminar provides students with opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world situations including formal and informal networking, completion of a mock entrance exam, and/or a mock interview. Additionally, students work with pre-professional advisors to continue to develop post graduate plans.

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