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Student Clubs

Contact Us:

  • The Health Professions Organization
  • c/o The University of Scranton
    800 Linden Street
    Scranton, PA 18510-4699
    1-888-SCRANTON
  • Phone: 570.941.7901
  • mary.engel@scranton.edu

Schedule and Events

Fall 2012 HPO Schedule of Events

Date

Event

Location

August 29 (Wed)

Informational Meeting: Becoming the Competitive Applicant - Officers, Dr. Engel                     

6:30 p.m. De Naples 407              

Sept. 3 (Mon)                

Ice Cream Social – Come Get Your Shirt! - Bring your Frisbees 

2:00 p.m. Founder’s Green      

Sept. 5 (Wed)

Freshman Survival Presentation/Mentor Program - Officers

6:30 p.m. LSC 133                        

Sept. 6 (Thurs)         

Sophomore Survival Presentation/Mentor Program - Officers

6:30 p.m. LSC 133                        

Sept. 12 (Wed)

Undergraduate Research Opportunities - Danielle Salvadeo (HPO Research Coordinator) and students who have done research

6:30 p.m. LSC 133                        

Sept. 17 (Mon)               

Service Opportunities       - Lucie Henry and Geralyn Cross (Co-Vice Presidents of Service)

6:30 p.m. LSC 133                        

Sept. 26 (Wed)     

How to Excel in an Interview - Dr. Thomas Hogan, Professor of Psychology, Dr. Darla Germeroth, Professor of Communication, Associate Dean CAS, Ms. Constance McDonnell, Director, Career Services                                                

6:30 p.m. BRN 228                      

Oct. 3rd (Wed)

Nobody is out to get you! How to find and utilize resources so you can succeed – Officers, Dr. Engel

6:30 p.m.  BRN 509

Oct. 17th (Wed)

Medical Specialties: Oncology - Harmar Brereton, M.D.

6:30 p.m. LSC 133                        

Oct. 24th (Wed)

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine            - Kevin Zajac (U of S, Class of ’99), Assistant Director of Admissions (Pizza provided)

6:30 p.m. LSC 133                        

Oct. 26-28th

HPO Retreat: Medicine as Service - Many alumni physicians, residents, and medical students will participate; invitations/applications will be distributed at HPO Meeting. 

Chapman Lake Retreat Center

Oct. 30th (Tues)

U.S. Health Professions Scholarships: Options in the Army, Air Force & Navy - Staff Sgt. Todd Brenecki, Staff Sgt. Chris Forman, and Petty Officer Ashley Rasco (dinner provided)

 

6:30 p.m. TDC 406

Nov. 1st (Thurs)

HPEC Application and MCAT Registration - **Mandatory** for Juniors and all others seeking 2014 matriculation

6:30 p.m. LSC 133                        

Nov. 6th (Tues)

Writing an Effective Personal Statement - Dr. Stephen Whittaker, Professor of English    

6:30 p.m. LSC 133                        

Nov. 19th (Mon)

Medical Specialties: Veterinary Medicine - Andrew Nebzydoski, V.M.D. and Patricia Morgan, M.S., V.M.D. 

6:30 p.m. BRN228

Dec. 3rd (Mon)

HPO Holiday Party

6:30 p.m. BRN 509

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