CSUSM Pre-Health Society

Dedicated to promoting interest in the health professions, and helping Cal State San Marcos students in pursuing professional careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacology, optometry, nursing, and any and all fields related to the health and welfare of living things.

Membership in the CSUSM Pre-Health Society is open to all students at Cal State San Marcos. To join, please contact Kat Schulz at schul024@csusm.edu. We ask that members try to make one meeting a month! The cost to join is $10 per school year. Please pay your annual membership fee to Richie Gray at any club meeting. Thank you

SPRING 2007 -- check back often as this list will be updated frequently throughout the semester as speakers are added:

Peer Mentors are CSUSM pre-professional students who have researched the requirements for applying to professional schools within their field of interest, volunteering their time to mentor other students.

Peer Mentors are sought in the following areas of interest: medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, nursing, and additional health professions not listed here. Please email "Katharine Schulz" <schul024@csusm.edu> if you are interested in volunteering as a peer mentor.

http://www.csusm.edu/prehealth/planner.pdf	Academic Planner for Pre-Professional Students	This worksheet outlines the core science required by most universities for the health professions--courtesy of Dr. Pedersen.
	Kyle Owens, Academic Advisor for Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry	Contact Kyle if you would like to discuss what requirements you need to fulfill to earn your bachelor of science degree. Kyle reviews requirements for general education, graduation requirements and requirements for your major. He develops tailored education plans for students, assists students on academic probation, and provides referrals for many campus resources. To schedule a 30 minute academic advising appointment please visit www.csusm.edu/Academic_Advising If you have a quick question you can email Kyle at kowens@csusm.edu
	Association of American Medical Colleges	Information useful to anyone thinking about applying to medical school.
	American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine	Information useful to anyone thinking about applying to osteopathic medical school.
	The Student Doctor Network	The Student Doctor Network (SDN) is a nonprofit web site, dedicated to the pre-health and health professional student community. Our mission is to assist and encourage students as they traverse the challenging and complicated health professions education process. We do this by hosting an online community and meeting-place, providing free and unbiased resources, and serving as a clearinghouse for associated information.
	American Medical Association	The latest in what's happening in medicine, and a great medical school database.
	American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy	Information useful to anyone thinking about applying to pharmacy school.
	Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges	The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) represents all veterinary medical colleges in the United States and Canada, eight departments of veterinary science, eight departments of comparative medicine, two animal medical centers, and three international colleges of veterinary medicine in its collective dealings with governmental bodies, veterinary medical organizations, the animal and human health industry, educational and scientific organizations and the public.
	American Dental Education Association	The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is the leading national organization for dental education. Our members include all U.S. and Canadian dental schools, advanced dental education programs, hospital dental education programs, allied dental education programs, corporations, faculty, and students.
	American Association of Colleges of Nursing	The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for America's baccalaureate- and higher-degree nursing education programs. AACN's educational, research, governmental advocacy, data collection, publications, and other programs work to establish quality standards for bachelor's- and graduate-degree nursing education, assist deans and directors to implement those standards, influence the nursing profession to improve health care, and promote public support of baccalaureate and graduate education, research, and practice in nursing— the nation's largest health care profession.
	Nursing Schools	Every year, Nursing Schools help thousands of professional adults advance their careers with a real-world education. If you're considering a career in Nursing then you're at the right place. An exciting, rewarding and dynamic career as a Registered Nurse awaits and can be accomplished in very little time.
	Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry	Information useful to anyone thinking about applying to optometry school.
	Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions	For more than 65 years, Kaplan has helped students get the high MCAT/DAT/GRE/VCAT score they need to get into the medical schools they want. You can do it, too. We can show you how. Higher score guaranteed—or your money back.
	Inquarta - professional school application assistance	Our whole purpose is to care deeply about our clients' dreams for graduate school and their development. That's why we go farther than any other consulting service to provide you with support on all aspects of the graduate school application process.

Speaker	Date	Time	Location
Meet a CSUSM alumnus who is a current medical student for a question and answer session. We will also be electing the next Pre-Health Society officers. If you would like to run for President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Web-Page Advisor SOC Representative please email schul024@csusm.edu for details.	May 1st LAST MEETING	University Hour (12- 12:50)	Markstein 101
Dr. Joanne Pedersen's workshop on writing personal statements. Did you know that graduate schools require a coherent and thoughtfully written personal statement? Applicants often find that writing a personal statement is the most difficult portion of the application. Dr. Pedersen’s writing workshop will give you the valuable tools needed to compose a stellar personal statement. Don’t miss this one!	April 26th	University Hour (12-12:50 )	ACD 111
Sargeant First Class Timothy Waud, San Diego Health Care Recruiting Station Commander from the Army is coming and will speak about opportunities in health-related careers in the military, which provide for paid tuition, monthly stipends (paid as an O-3, Captain), and guaranteed employment after school. He will provide info on their Baylor Doctorate in Physical Therapy program. Lunch will be provided.	April 11th	University Hour (12-12:50)	Markstein 103
In the growing field of medicine it is important to understand the variety of medical avenues that patients are using to address their needs. One such avenue is Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. Please join us for an informational session with The Director of Admissions from the PacificCollege of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (San Diego). Gina Baxley will speak to us about Chinese Medicine including acupuncture and herbology. Please join us to learn more about fascinating form of complementary medicine, how it is applied, who is using it, and what it takes to become a certified Chinese Medical Physician.	April 5th	University Hour (12-12:50)	Markstein 101
Nadelle Hamby and Cathleen Antolin Representatives for the Pomerado- Palomar volunteer program are speaking about their program If you have ever thought about volunteering at a hospital this program is great; you are able to rotations in different departments so you can see a variety of medicines e.g. obstetrics, surgery etc.	March 21st	University Hour (12-12:50)	Markstein 103
Ross University The Associate Director of Admissions, Lori Muramoto, for Ross University School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine will be presenting information on both schools. This is a good way to learn about admissions for any school!	Thursday: February 15th	University Hour (12-12:50)	Markstein 101
Karen Nicholson, MD, M.P.H. Dr. Nicholson will be speaking to the Pre-Health Society on behalf of the our student health services.	February 28th	University Hour (12-12:50)	Markstein 101

Speaker	Date	Time	Location
MS Walk in the morning at Carlsbad's Legoland. Please contact Kat at schul024@csusm.edu if you would like to join.	April 28th	MS Walk 2007 link
Relay for Life (9-12 at Mission Hills H.S.) Let Sherry Brideau, the director of community service @ CSUSM, know ASAP if you want to join in @ bride001@csusm.edu.	April 14th	9-12	Mission Hills H.S.
Pre-Health Society is sponsoring a blood drive with American Red Cross! We need volunteers to help the day of the event and we need volunteers to give blood! Please let Kat Schulz (schul024@csusm.edu) know if you are interested in getting involved!	March 7th	9 AM to 2 PM

Area of Interest	Peer Mentor	Contact
Dentistry	Keone Tyau	tyau001@csusm.edu
Medicine	Kat Schulz	schul024@csusm.edu
Nursing	Leighla Sharghi	sharg002@csusm.edu
Optometry	Richie Gray	gray024@gmail.com
Osteopathic Medicine	Christina Ramsden	ramsd001@csusm.edu
Pharmacy Doctorate	Chris Sanchez	sanch078@csusm.edu
Pharmacy Doctorate	Andrew Sun	sun008@csusm.edu
Pharmacy Doctorate	Tannaz Safavi	safav003@csusm.edu
Physician's Assistant	Tiffany Lindholm	lindh001@csusm.edu

Faculty Advisor	Dr. Joanne Pedersen	pedersen@csusm.edu
President	Katharine Schulz	schul024@csusm.edu
Vice President	Christina Ramsden	ramsd001@csusm.edu
Treasurer/WebMaster	Richard Gray	gray024@gmail.com
Secretary	Tiffany Lindholm	lindh001@csusm.edu
SOC Representative	Amanda Smith	smith279@csusm.edu

Welcome to the CSUSM Pre-Health Society