Additional Student Services for Professional Health Careers PDP Students

New for 2005-2006

Additional Student Services for Professional Health Careers PDP Students

Increased funding for the NUPP student group
The NUPP (Northwestern University Prehealth Professionals) has been instrumental in supporting the development of community among students; this group has also offered an interesting array of academic and career workshops. In 2005–2006 the funding will be doubled to provide more support for such opportunities.

Mentor Matching
During the upcoming academic year the SCS staff will work with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and NUPP to develop a pilot program that will allow an admitted Professional Health Careers student to be matched with a mentor who has relevant professional background (in medicine, physical therapy, or psychology). This opportunity will provide students with a real-world perspective as a part of their educational experience.

Scholarships
For the 2005–06 academic year, SCS will provide up to $10,000 in scholarship support for students who enrolled in the Professional Health Careers program in spring 2005 or earlier. Scholarships will be awarded to waive the cost and fees for one course. Click here for scholarship guidelines (PDF Format) and for the application click here (PDF Format).

Expanded Recommendation File Service
The Recommendation File Service will be expanded by including a "synthesis letter," which will summarize the letters in the file. This service will be available for students who have been admitted to the PDP program and who apply to medical school during the 2005–2006 academic year.

Expanded Advising Services
By utilizing graduate student interns, Carolyn Feller will be more readily available to provide students with additional opportunities to meet and assist them with career, academic, and other concerns.