Monday, August 25, 2025

Welcome Back, Pre-Health Students!

Dear GW Pre-Health Community,

It's Fall 2025! We hope you had a restful and enriching summer. As we begin a new academic year, the GW Pre-Health Advising is excited to support you on your journey toward a career in the health professions. Whether you're just starting to explore your interests or preparing to apply to professional schools, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s make this semester one of growth, connection, and progress toward your goals.

Welcome back, and let’s get started!

Warmly,
The GW Pre-Health Advising Team

Drop-in Pre-Health Advising Resumes August 29, 2025

FRIDAYS in Fall and Spring Semesters (excluding breaks and holidays)

9:30 - 11:30 am ET

Virtual: ZOOM Meeting

In addition to scheduled advising appointments, students planning to pursue a pre-health track can also meet virtually with a pre-health advisor during weekly drop-in hours. Drop-in advising is for quick, pre-health related questions that can be answered in 5-10 minutes. (Not for long topics such as application readiness and academic planning. For longer meetings, please make a 30-minute one-on-one appointment.)

GW Pre-Health Advising Info Session

Monthly in the Fall and Spring Semesters

Dates and Times Vary

Next session: Wednesday, August 27, 3:30 – 4:30pm ET

Virtual via Zoom Register for Pre-Health Info Session Here

Attendance at an Info Session is REQUIRED before you can begin meeting with Pre-Health Advising for on-on-one appointments. (You do not need to attend more than one Info Session. Content is the same in each session.)

This Info Session is an introduction to being a Pre-Health student at GW and the role of Pre-Health Advising. It is a virtual session. It is best for students who are new to Pre-Health or have never met with Pre-Health Advising. 

AMPC Pre-Health Mentorship

Are you interested in Pre-Health mentoring? Do you want guidance connecting with research or clinical opportunities, courses and summer internships, your 4-year plan, or anything Pre-Health? AMPC's Mentor program is a great resource to help you navigate your Pre-Health journey. We match you with an experienced Pre-Health upperclassman with similar concentrations, and they will work with you throughout the year on all things Pre-Health.

We are also looking for Pre-Health upperclassmen interested in being mentors!

Applications are now open for both mentees and mentors. We will have our Mentor mixer on September 15th at the USC 3rd floor terrace from 6-8 pm to allow mentees to meet our mentors.

Mentee application (Due 9/25)

Mentor application (Due 9/12)

We look forward to your applications, and you can connect with us on Instagram or via email with any questions!

Instagram: ampc_gwu

Email: pia.cooper@gwmail.gwu.edu and hannah.joseph@gwmail.gwu.edu 

2025-2026 NursingCAS Application Cycle Now Open!

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is excited to announce that the 2025-2026 NursingCAS Application Cycle is now open!  Applicants may now apply to nursing programs that begin in Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Spring 2027. New programs go live nearly every week, so prospective nursing students are encouraged to check back often to explore all options.

Please note that NursingCAS manages overlapping cycles. The 2024-2025 NursingCAS Application Cycle will remain open through January 29, 2026, for programs that begin in Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Spring 2026.

NursingCAS Applicant Help Center: The NursingCAS Applicant Help Center provides step-by-step instructions and answers frequently asked questions.

NursingCAS Customer Service: Customer service is available via chat within the application. Applicants can also contact us by email at mailto:support@nursingcas.myliaison.com or phone at 617-612-2880 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm ET).

We look forward to working with you throughout the application cycle!

Pre-med Voices: Navigating the Pre-med Curriculum | Latino Medical Student Association Pre-Health Latino Undergraduate Society (LMSA PLUS)

Virtual Panel Discussion

Wednesday, August 27 at 8 PM EST/ 5 PM PST

Register Here

LMSA PLUS is committed to supporting Latino and underrepresented students on their path to medical school through resources, mentorship, and community.

Don’t miss this next session! Register to secure your spot and help spread the word to pre-med students.

Panelists:

-Sharon Duran – Rutgers University–Newark

-Nicole Paz – Rutgers University–Newark

-Crystal Partida – UC Riverside

-Ashley Vargas – Lehman College

Pre-Seminar Survey: Please complete this short survey before the Seminar!

Medical School Virtual Expo | Choose DO Explorer

Connect with Medical School Reps from Across the Country

You're invited to meet with medical school representatives from the comfort of your home on September 10, 2025, from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET at our free Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo. This event is hosted by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). 

Watch live presentations and connect with medical school admissions teams and current students via online chat rooms. 

Learn more about preparing for medical school, the interview process and life as a medical student. 

Explore which medical school is right for you – zero travel is required!

Register Today!

Community Impact Network | Trusted Care Foundation

Trusted Care Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to helping students explore and prepare for careers in healthcare. With a growing need for passionate professionals in the field, we aim to connect students with hands-on experiences, mentorship, and career-building resources.

We believe that the students of George Washington University would greatly benefit from joining our Community Impact Network. Through our programs, members gain access to:

-Internship and job opportunities with leading health organizations

-Career-building workshops and networking events

-Community-based projects that build real-world skills

-Mentorship from professionals across various health disciplines

Here is our Community Impact Network sign-up, which helps us connect students with opportunities aligned to their interests and career goals.

3rd Annual Virtual Career Fair in Neuroscience & Society

The Dana Foundation Career Network in Neuroscience & Society is excited to share that the 3rd Annual Virtual Career Fair is happening Monday, September 8, 2025, from 5:00–9:00 PM ET/ 4:00–8:00 PM CT/ 3:00–7:00 PM MT/ 2:00–6:00 PM PT.

This event offers students and trainees a chance to explore emerging fields like neurolaw, neuroethics, neuroeducation, and more—through live breakout sessions with leading professionals. Last year’s fair drew over 2,000 registrants, and we’re eager to welcome even more voices this year.

Event Website: https://neuroxcareers.org/careerfair/  

Registration: https://umn.zoom.us/meeting/register/MLRmBloISnyTg_NOSd_4hQ#/registration

TPMG Hampton Roads Center for Dermatology- Medical Assistant I

TPMG Hampton Roads Center for Dermatology is working to fill a medical assistant position at their Newport News and Virginia Beach, VA locations. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply. No medical assistant certificate is required. 

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates

Offer exceptional patient care

Maintain high-quality and compassionate care.

Facilitate the efficient flow of the patient office visit experience 

Join an inviting environment to deliver high-quality medical care

This is a full-time position

See more details and apply here

LifeBridge Health Medical Group - Medical Assistant / Surgical Scheduler

LifeBridge is working to fill a Medical Assistant/Surgical Scheduler position in their Baltimore, MD location. Pre-Health graduates are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position.

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates:

Has successfully worked with pre-health candidates in the past.

Assist with setting up procedure rooms.

Rooming patients.

Assists health care provider during examination and procedures. 

Learn more about the position and apply here!

The Village Pediatric & Wellness Center - Medical Assistant (Gap Year)

The Village Pediatric is working to fill a Medical Assistant position. Pre-health graduates encouraged to apply.  Preference will be given to bilingual English/ Spanish candidates.

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates

Apply vaccines and perform in-house testing.

Clinical, hands-on pediatric patient care experience.

No medical assistant certification required.

Preference will be given to bilingual English / Spanish speakers.

The position is in Rockville, MD

 This is a full-time position.

 See more details and apply here

Bristow Pediatrics - Medical Assistant

Bristow Pediatrics is working to fill one full-time and one part-time MA position for their practice in Manassas, VA. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply. 

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates:

Provide excellent medical care in a convenient and welcoming environment.

Join a kind and respectful team.

Work alongside pediatrician and pediatric care providers.

Full-time and part-time options.

Learn more about the position and apply here!

Pediatrics at Chartley - Pediatric Medical Assistant

Pediatrics at Chartley is a practice currently working to find an energetic, friendly, and motivated candidate to fill a Pediatric Medical Assistant position in their Reisterstown, MD location. Pre-health graduates encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position.

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates:

Work alongside physicians and nurses

This practice is a division of the Trusted Doctors organization

Some schedule flexibility upon discussion

Clinical, hands-on patient care experience

No medical assistant certification required

The position is in Reisterstown, MD

Learn more about the position and apply here!

Black & Kletz Allergy -  Medical Assistant

Black and Kletz Allergy is working to fill a medical assistant position for their Washington, DC location. Pre-health graduates taking a gap year are encouraged to apply. 

No medical assistant certificate is required.

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates:

Being a college graduate is a plus with this practice

Assist physicians with examinations

Learn and perform multiple allergy testing methods

Medical assistant certification not required

Being a fast learner and detail oriented is a must

$22-$25 / hour.

This is a full-time position.

Learn more about the position and apply here!

Have a question? Reach out to us today.