GEN ST 297 A (15092)
Applying to Health Professional School
This seminar will meet Tuesdays from 2:30-4:20 in Thompson 101.
The course is designed for UW students and alumni who are planning to apply in the current year to graduate-level health professional programs, including dental, medical, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant and veterinary schools.
Class time will include small group work, short lectures, and visits from experts, including admissions officials and health professionals. Seminar participants will be able to:
- Identify salient criteria for choosing target schools
- Articulate personal fit with their health profession of interest
- Prepare a compelling application to a health professional program
This is a one-credit seminar graded as Credit/No Credit. Students who score 80 or more points out of a possible 100 points will receive credit. Students’ scores include points for attendance (three points per class session) and five writing assignments (10-20 points each).
