Workshop Series
The WSU PMHSC is happy to provide a variety of workshops designed to strengthen a pre-health science candidate in numerous ways. Workshop topics vary from semester to semester. Check back regularly for a list of workshop topics, dates, times, and locations. Our workshops are held either in person or via Zoom. Sign up to receive a reminder email 24 hours before the event. Reminder emails are sent between 24 and 48 hours before the workshop date.
Please check our YouTube page for recordings of past workshops.
Fall 2024 Workshops and Special Events
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November 2024
Word Surgery: Cutting Through Medical Jargon - Thursday, November 7, at 3:30 in ASC Computer Lab
- This workshop will explore essential strategies for breaking down medical terms by analyzing prefixes, roots, and suffixes to uncover their meanings. Participants will also learn key abbreviations, recognizing that these can vary across different medical specialties, such as cardiology, optometry, gastroenterology, and neurology. Additionally, the session will provide practical techniques for memorizing complex information using acronyms, particularly within anatomy and physiology, to enhance retention and understanding.
Nursing Application - Wednesday, November 13 at 2:00 pm on Zoom
- This workshop is designed for pre-nursing students to review the process of applying for CD2 and Traditional Nursing. We will review all the elements of the application submission process.
Patient Care Panel - Thursday, November 14, from 3:00-4:30 pm in WSU Student Center Hilberry EF
- Come learn more about ways to volunteer at a hospital or within healthcare! Guest panelists: Henry Ford Health, Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Corewell Health-East, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Children’s Hospital, WSU College of Nursing, WSU School of Medicine.
Ohio State College of Optometry - Monday, November 18, from 4:00-5:00 pm on Zoom
- The assistant admissions director from OSU will explain their optometry program and admissions information. Then, there will be a Q&A with students.
Anesthesiologist Assistant Information Session (Case Western Reserve University) - Tuesday, November 19, from 12:45-1:45 pm on Zoom
- This event was organized by UD-Mercy and is open to interested WSU students. You do not need to RSVP to join the Zoom. Checkout our Instagram for a QR code link to the meeting, the meeting code, and password - @wsuprehealth
December 2024
Southern California College of Optometry - Monday, December 2, from 4:00-5:00 pm on Zoom
- The assistant admissions director from SCCO will discuss their optometry program and admissions information. Then, there will be a Q&A with students.
Nursing Essay Writing - Wednesday, December 4 at 3:00 pm on Zoom
- This workshop will prepare nursing candidates to apply to the WSU College of Nursing. Join Arnelle Douglas to learn more about this essential element of the application.