Oakland University
Pre-Professional Advising
Friday, March 22, 2024

Table of Contents

Pre-Professional Advising 
  • Workshops
    • Pre-Professional Workshops
Student Organization 
  • OSI -- Office of Student Involvment
Important Information
All Students
  • Fall 2024 Course - Plant-Based Nutrition (NTR 2800)
Medical Students
  • AMCAS - AMCAS Presentation/Non-Traditional Student Panel and Book Drive
  • Med School Fair - AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair 2024
Physical Therapy Students
  • PT Programs - OU Physical Therapy Doctorate Info Sessions
  • DPT Virtual Fair - APTA Doctor of Physical Therapy Virtual Fair


Pre-Professional Advising Information 
Workshops - Link to sign-up


OSI -- Office of Student Involvment
For student intrested in being apart of a community that is likeminded in their majors and disciplines, visit https://www.oakland.edu/osi/. The Office of Student Involvment has connections to many resources such as student organizations like Pre-Medical Society, Pre-Physicial Assistant Society, and Pre-Pharmacy Society.


Fall 2024 Course - Plant-Based Nutrition (NTR 2800)


AMCAS - AMCAS Presentation/Non-Traditional Student Panel and Book Drive
The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) at OUWB is holding their annual AMCAS Presentation/Non-Traditional Student Panel on Monday, April 1st, from 4-5 pm on Zoom.
There will be a great group of first-year medical students who are excited to present to the pre-meds and answer their questions.
Click here for the link to the event. If you have any questions beforehand, please reach out to Brenda Bortis at bbortis@oakland.edu.


Med School Fair - AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair 2024
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) invites you to attend the Virtual Medical School Fair, April 10-12. Gain valuable insights into the medical school application process, financial aid, the MCAT® exam, the AMCAS® application, the SHPEP program, and more.
Your free registration includes a 15% discount on a 1-or 2-year subscription to the Medical School Admissions Requirements™ (MSAR®) website.
For the first time ever, this year's fair will feature three days of invaluable opportunities for you to connect with experts to help you prepare to apply to medical school:
  • Wednesday, April 10 (11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET): Attend live information sessions with Q&A's on topics related to applying for, attending, and financing medical school.
  • Thursday, April 11 (11 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET): Live chat with representatives from medical schools across the United States.
  • Friday, April 12 (11 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET): Engage with representatives from postbaccalaureate and special master’s programs to ask about their admission requirements, advising services, and medical school acceptance rates.
Click here to register! If you have any questions, contact virtualfair@aamc.org.


PT Programs - OU Physical Therapy Doctorate Info Sessions
Learn about Oakland University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at one of our information sessions!

At a DPT information session, you will:
  • Receive an overview of Oakland’s DPT program
  • Learn about application requirements
  • Discover the DPT labs and anatomy labs via a video
  • Ask questions of the DPT Admissions Coordinator
  • Occasionally a DPT student will also be available for questions
There is a virtual session on March 29th at 10am. There is also an in-person session on April 26th at 11:30am in the Human Health Building. To attend either, please email dptadmissons@oakland.edu.


DPT Virtual Fair - APTA Doctor of Physical Therapy Virtual Fair
Now is the time to register for APTA’s fall Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Education Virtual Fair, taking place on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 10am-8pm ET!

This virtual event is a great opportunity for students exploring careers in physical therapy as well as those who have already applied or been accepted to DPT education programs to connect with numerous DPT programs! Staff from the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) along with current students, faculty, and practitioners will also be available in order for attendees to ask questions, explore their education options in physical therapy, and continue preparing for their career as a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

There will be two live presentations with Q+A sessions afterwards:
  • 11:00 AM ET: Preparing to Apply Through PTCA
  • 3:00 PM ET: Understanding the GRE® (Those who attend this presentation will receive a discount code toward registration for the GRE)
Come find out what being a DPT student is all about. Hear from educators what you can expect once you enroll in a DPT education program. Speak with practitioners about what you can expect in your day-to-day life once you become a practicing Doctor of Physical Therapy.

If you are still looking into applying to DPT education programs in the current PTCAS application cycle or in an upcoming cycle, or if you have already applied but still have questions about the field of PT, please consider registering for the APTA Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Education Virtual Fair today!


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