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Distance Learning: What's up, Doc? What You Need to Know About Medical School

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Presenters:
Jan Shiver, RN, SOWEGA-AHEC Preceptor Coordinator

Representatives from Georgia Medical Schools:

Emory University School of Medicine
Associate Dean
Robert Lee, PhD

Georgia Health Sciences University
Associate Dean for Admissions
Geoffrey H. Young, PhD

Mercer University School of Medicine
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions
Alice House, MD, FAAFP

Morehouse School of Medicine
Director of Admissions
Sterling Roaf, MD

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia Campus
Dean and Chief Academic Officer
H. William Craver, DO, FACOS

Sponsors:
Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center (SOWEGA AHEC)
HealthTecdl
Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc (AAPHC)
Southwest Georgia Family Medicine Residency

Session Description:
Thinking about a career in medicine? Then don't miss What’s Up, Doc? What You Need to Know About Medical School. This interactive forum, led by some of the top decision makers at Georgia medical school admissions' offices, will provide you with what you need to know about pursuing this important and challenging career decision. You’ll learn about what it takes to get into medical school and have the opportunity to have your specific questions answered during the live event on July 21, 2011.

What’s Up, Doc? What You Need to Know About Medical School is one scheduled event during the four-week summer residential Pathway to Med School Program.

Session Objectives:
Session participants will be able to:

  1. Learn about all of the medical schools in Georgia, including tips on how to improve a medical school application.
  2. Have the opportunity to meet some of the decision makers at Georgia medical school admissions’ offices.
  3. Have a chance to get questions about medical school answered during the live event.

Technology Requirements:
Participants registering for programs should have access to the following technology for best viewing and participation:

  • Personal computer with Macintosh or Windows with 512 MB of RAM
  • Broadband internet connection such as an office LAN, DSL, or cable modem
  • Phone next to personal computer (or speaker phone if multiple people are viewing)
  • Computer speakers (built-in or attached)
  • Latest version of Adobe Flash which can be downloaded for free at http://www.adobe.com/


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