Events
Upcoming Events for Pre-Health Students
The following events are being hosted by UW Bothell or other health organizations for the benefit of all Pre-Health Students. UWB HOSTED events are opportunities that are open to all eligible persons regardless of race, sex or other identity.
UW Bothell is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment. For UWB HOSTED events, make a request connected to a disability or health condition, by contacting Pre-Health Advising by email to uwbprehealth@uw.edu 72 hours prior to event. Events are open to all.
Charleen Green, PsyD
Assistant Dean of Admissions, Outreach, and Diversity – UC Davis School of Medicine
Friday September 11, 2026 – 5pm-6:30pm PST
Workshop Description:
Applying to medical school is not just about strong grades and test scores—it is about building a mission-driven path that reflects your values, your service, and your commitment to making a meaningful difference. This student-centered and inspirational workshop is designed for community college and university premed students who want clearer guidance on how to become a competitive applicant for the UC Davis School of Medicine. Charleen Green, PsyD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Outreach, and Diversity, will share insight into what helps applicants stand out, including academic preparation, leadership, clinical exposure, service, resilience, and alignment with a school’s mission. Drawing from her leadership in admissions, diversity initiatives, and programs that support students on the path from community college to medicine, Dr. Green will also discuss how students can build purposeful experiences and present their stories with authenticity and impact. You can come, ask your questions and get answers in a supportive environment designed to help you move forward with confidence and clarity. Most importantly, come hear directly from the source instead of second-hand or bad information or people who have no clue about the admission process.
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PreMed coursework, MCAT preparation, and medical school planning require more than hard work; they require a system that helps students learn faster, retain information longer, and stay organized under pressure. This student-centered and inspirational workshop is designed for community college and university premed students who want to use RemNote as a powerful study tool for active recall, spaced repetition, note-taking, flashcards, and long-term mastery. Martin Schneider, MS, Founder and CEO of RemNote.com, will explain how students can transform scattered notes into an organized learning system that supports biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, MCAT review, and future medical training. You can come, ask your questions, and get answers in a practical environment focused on study efficiency, confidence, and sustainable academic success. Leave with clearer study strategies, stronger organization, and concrete next steps to learn with purpose.
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Applying to medical school can feel overwhelming, especially when students are trying to separate real admissions guidance from online noise, recycled opinions, and confusing advice. This student-centered and inspirational workshop is designed for community college and university premed students who want clear, practical, SEO-friendly insight into how to become competitive for the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Michael Richards, M.A., Director of Admissions, will share guidance on what helps applicants stand out, including academic preparation, clinical experience, service, leadership, personal growth, professionalism, and mission fit. Students will learn how to approach the medical school application process with greater strategy, authenticity, and confidence while avoiding common mistakes that can weaken an otherwise strong application. You can come, ask your questions and get answers in a supportive environment focused on clarity and real next steps. Most importantly, come hear directly from the source instead of second-hand or bad information or people who have no clue about the admission process. Leave informed, encouraged, and better prepared to pursue your path to medicine with purpose.
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Community college and university premed students often have access to powerful resources, but many never learn how to find them, use them, or turn them into real momentum toward medicine. This student-centered and inspirational workshop will help students identify academic support, transfer advising, mentorship, scholarships, research pathways, leadership programs, enrichment opportunities, and campus networks that can strengthen both confidence and long-term preparation. Tiffany Shaleen Reardon, Director of the UC Berkeley Transfer Alliance Project, will share practical guidance on navigating community college systems, asking better questions, building relationships with counselors and faculty, and connecting resource use to transfer success and medical school readiness. You can come, ask your questions and get answers in a supportive environment designed to reduce confusion and increase direction. Most importantly, come hear directly from the source instead of second-hand or bad information or people who have no clue about the admission process. Leave with a clearer plan, stronger self-advocacy skills, and concrete next steps for finding, using, and maximizing the resources already around you throughout your community college and transfer journey.
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Winning major transfer scholarships requires more than strong grades; it requires purpose, preparation, strategy, and a clear understanding of how to tell your story with impact. This student-centric and inspirational workshop is designed for community college and university premed students who want to learn how to build a competitive Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Transfer Scholarship application while strengthening their larger transfer and medical school pathway. Julia Florence, M.P.A., B.S., Manager of Scholarship Outreach at The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, will share guidance on scholarship readiness, leadership, service, academic excellence, financial need, transfer planning, and presenting experiences with authenticity and substance. Students will learn how to identify meaningful experiences, organize application materials, request strong recommendations, and connect their goals in medicine to broader community impact. You can come, ask your questions, and get answers in a supportive environment focused on opportunity and confidence. Most importantly, come hear directly from the source rather than second-hand information or from people who have no clue about the admission process.
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Applying to medical school requires more than ambition; it requires preparation, strategy, and a clear understanding of how admissions, financial aid, outreach, and pathway programs connect. This student-centered and inspirational workshop is designed for community college and university premed students who want practical, SEO-friendly guidance on building a competitive application for David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Alisa Lopez, Executive Director of Admissions, Financial Aid, Outreach, and Pathway Programs, will share insight into what helps applicants stand out, including academic readiness, clinical experience, service, leadership, resilience, mission alignment, and authentic storytelling. Students will learn how to strengthen their premed journey, prepare for the medical school application process, and approach UCLA DGSOM with greater clarity and confidence. You can come, ask your questions, and get answers in a supportive environment focused on access, preparation, and purpose. Most importantly, come hear directly from the source instead of second-hand or bad information or people who have no clue about the admission process. Leave encouraged, informed, and ready.
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Summer research can open doors to mentorship, discovery, graduate pathways, medical school preparation, and a stronger sense of purpose in medicine. This student-centered and inspirational workshop is designed for community college and university premed students who want to find research programs, REU opportunities, internships, fellowships, and funded summer experiences that match their goals. Tiffany Shaleen Reardon, Founder of REUFinder.com, will share practical strategies for searching programs, understanding eligibility, organizing deadlines, preparing application materials, requesting letters, and identifying opportunities that welcome transfer, first-generation, and community college students. Students will also learn how research experience can strengthen academic growth, scientific confidence, personal statements, and future medical school applications. You can come, ask your questions and get answers in a supportive environment focused on clarity, access, and real next steps. Most importantly, come hear directly from the source instead of second-hand or bad information or people who have no clue about the admission process. Leave motivated, organized, and ready to pursue summer research opportunities with confidence. This session will help you move from searching to applying with strategy.
September 30 & October 1 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Plaza
Come find the Pre-Health Advising booth at the Welcome Week Resource Fair! We’ll have Q&A and prizes for you to win!
National Latino Physician Day is celebrated annually on October 1st. The UW School of Medicine Network of Underrepresented Residents and Fellows (NURF) and the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) are looking forward to inviting you to celebrate with us in a joyful evening of food, connection, and storytelling. Meet fellow UW Medicine colleagues, residents, and students in a night of meaningful networking and uplifting words about the importance of equipping physicians with the skills to serve diverse communities from our various speakers. Sing and dance to the vibrant music of Latina artist, MONA aka Camila Ugarte. All are welcome.
October 1st – 2026
Location: HSEB 101
Address: 1607 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195.
Time: 630-9p.m.
Audience: Students, Staff, & Faculty
RSVP now: Celebrate National Latino Physician Day RSVP by 9/28
10:30-11:30 AM |DISC-162
Part of Welcome Week 2026! Join Pre-Health Advising for a Paint & Sip event. We’ll have cocoa and tea while we watercolor and create artistic renderings of our Pre-Health Journeys.
- 11:00-11:45am – tabling – DISC Ground Lobby
- 11:45am – 12:45 pm – formal session UW2-040
Alcor Life Extension Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Founded in 1972, Alcor has spent over five decades pioneering research in organ, tissue, and brain preservation technologies. Today, much of our focus is on addressing the national organ transplant crisis by exploring ways to extend organ viability and ultimately help save more lives!
We are hosting an industry information session for students interested in molecular biology, physiology, nursing, engineering, neuroscience, and related fields.
The presentation will cover:
- Alcor’s research mission in organ and tissue preservation and its relevance to the national organ shortage
- Internship opportunities and company culture
- Current engineering and research innovations
- Cryonics as an area of long-term scientific investigation and medical intervention
- A student Q&A session