Advisor Advice featuring Johanna Hossink

Advisor Advice:

I hope that your semester is off to a strong start! With the first month of the Winter 2024 semester under your belt, I wanted to bring your attention to a few resources/events on campus that will help you make the most of your semester:

Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor before registration
Attend the Winter 2024 Career and Internship Fair
Utilize the Tutoring Center to prepare for any upcoming quizzes and/or exams
Visit the Student Academic Success Center to hone in on your study skills, time management, test-taking strategies, and much more!

Parallel Planning

Health Information Management Info Sessions

Description:

Come learn more about the HIM major, coursework, and career opportunities. Program Director Janna Pacey will be available to talk through the student experience and talk through the program application process.

Dates, Times, and Locations:

Thursday, February 15 from 12pm-1pm, Kirkhof Room 2259

Wednesday, February 21 from 12pm-1pm, Zoom

Wednesday, February 28 from 7pm-8pm, Kirkhof Room 1104

Career and Internship Fair

Winter 2024 Career & Internship Fair

The Career & Internship Fair is an excellent place to kick off your job or internship search, or to begin networking with organizations looking to hire Grand Valley students and alumni of all majors! 230 employers with THOUSANDS of immediate openings are expected to attend.

Attend the Career Fair to:

Meet with employers to discuss full-time positions

Learn about available internships and co-ops

Build your professional network and expand your job search

Handshake Registration

Success Coaching

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Career Exploration Seminars

The seminars are meant for students who have an interest in learning more about careers in healthcare and rehabilitation. Topics may include nursing, occupational therapy, orthotics and prosthetics, physical therapy, psychology, social work and care management, speech-language pathology and recreational therapy. Students will learn about educations requirements, potential salary expectations, and a typical day's routine.

Seminar Dates:

Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 3:30 – 5pm

Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 6 – 7:30pm

Location: Meijer Conference Room in the POB across from the main hospital

Registration Link: https://www.maryfreebed.com/careers/

Casper Webinar

Applying to a graduate program that requires the Casper test?

On February 27 at 1:00 pm EST, Acuity Insights will host a webinar for applicants, so they can learn the essentials of the Casper test, including:

What it is and how it works

Why programs require or recommend Casper

Tips to set them up for a successful testing experience

Applicants can register here for the webinar. A recording will be available for students to review at takecasper.com, after the webinar is over.

Learning to Love Failure in Research

Disability Justice: Communication & Inclusion

Secondary Undergraduate Applications are Open!

Applying to a CHP Undergraduate Program?

Applications are now open! Deadlines vary throughout the Winter 2024 semester. Visit the CHP website for program specific information.

Advising appointments are available!
Schedule HERE

Or call us at 616-331-5900
If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment, please call us to cancel or reschedule so that others can access your appointment slot.

CHP has More to Offer You

NEW Combined Degrees: Your pathway to Graduate degrees

Check out Health Professions Fellowships!

Survey the many opportunities Here at the Office of Fellowships!

CHP Undergraduate Programs: Allied Health Sciences, Applied Food and Nutrition, Cardiovascular Sonography, Communications Sciences and Disorders, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Information Management, Health Professional Degree Completion, Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant Studies, Radiation Therapy, Recreational Therapy and Respiratory Care.
CHP Undergraduate and Graduate Combined Degree Programs: Allied Health Sciences and Public Health, Applied Food & Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics, Exercise Science and Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy Combined M.S. & Dr. O.T., Recreational Therapy Combined B.S. & M.S.
CHP Graduate Programs: Athletic Training, Audiology, Clinical Dietetics, Medical Dosimetry, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Public Health, and Speech Language Pathology.

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