Events

What: Pre-Admissions Workshop (in-person)
Date: Thursday, February 26
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm 
Description: Preparing for dental school? Join us to learn about the UW School of Dentistry’s Admissions process, get a chance to connect with dental students, and enjoy a school tour.
Where: UW School of Dentistry. Register here to receive location directions: https://forms.gle/bhpNKcg2rhpGUSmHA  
Contact: askuwsod@uw.edu

We are excited to announce our 2026 AACOMAS Cycle Launch Webinars! This free, eight-part virtual event series is designed to guide aspiring physicians through every stage of the medical school application journey. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or you’re in the thick of your application prep, we’ve got a webinar for you:

March 2, 2026 — Presenting Your Best Self in Personal Statements and Interviews
March 9, 2026 — If At First You Don’t Succeed: Tips for Reapplicants
March 16, 2026 — It’s Never Too Late: Advice for Career Changers
 
All webinars are free and open to the public.
Attendees are automatically entered for a chance to win an AACOMAS application fee waiver for the 2026-2027 application cycle.

You’re invited to meet with medical school representatives from the comfort of your home on March 4, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET at our free Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo. This event is hosted by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). 

• Watch live presentations and connect with medical school admissions teams and current students via online chat rooms. 
• Learn more about preparing for medical school, the interview process and life as a medical student. 

Explore which medical school is right for you – zero travel is required!

Register online!

What: Virtual Pre-Admissions Workshop  
Date: Thursday, March 5
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm PST
Description: Preparing for dental school? Join us to learn about the UW School of Dentistry’s Admissions process and get a chance to connect with dental students through a virtual student panel.
Where: Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97000357492
Contact: askuwsod@uw.edu

University of Washington is hosting a Dive into Dentistry Day on March 7th at the University of Washington for students interested in learning more about a career in dentistry.

This event is designed to give students exposure to dental school, hands-on activities, and the opportunity to connect with current dental students.

Register online!

Navigating the Cost of Med School: AANMC 7-Campus Fair & Financial Aid Strategies

Wednesday, March 11 – 2:00pm Eastern time

Your education is the most important investment you will ever make. Why navigate it alone? For one hour, the AANMC is opening the doors to showcase our members and provide you with an insider’s look at funding your naturopathic doctoral degree. This isn’t just a naturopathic medical college fair; it’s a collaborative workshop where admissions teams and financial aid experts join forces to support your goals.

Learn how our member colleges work with students to maximize scholarships, navigate aid, and build sustainable careers. Stay for the live “Meet & Greet” to ask your questions and meet the people who will support you from your first application to your first day in clinical practice!

Register online

The OHSU Physician Assistant Program is hosting a series of virtual information sessions for students who may be interested in becoming a PA.

During the information sessions, the admissions team will give an overview of our program, student services, admissions requirements, tuition and financial aid as well as the opportunity to connect with current students during the student panel portion of the meeting.

Our 2026 Information Session dates are listed below.  All sessions will begin at 5:30 PM and conclude at 7 PM PT.

• March 12 – Register here
• April 9 – Register here
• May 14 – Register here
• June 11 – Register here

Join us for the Virtual Admissions Application Symposium. The symposium is a great resource for current undergraduate or beyond students who are interested in applying or reapplying to our medical school. Register by March 9, 2026.

Topics Covered

• Choosing a school, the application process/timeline, application dos and don’ts
• Developing a competitive application/reapplication and application structure
• A day in the life of a medical student (panel of current medical students)
• Medical school financial education/Student Affairs support services and career advising
• Professionalism
• Admissions interview information

The UCSF School of Medicine, Post baccalaureate and Outreach Office is excited to announce the upcoming virtual open houses we are hosting. We encourage undergraduate pre-med students to attend and greatly appreciate if advisors distribute flyers. Please see below for our upcoming and future virtual open houses. Registration is required and free!

• A Roadmap to Medical School Workshop 
• Hear personally from UCSF faculty and medical students about the application process and personal experiences. In addition, presentations from our financial aid and post baccalaureate office
• Registration is now open.

Join UW School of Medicine vice dean for rural and regional affairs, Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz, MD ’00, Res. ’03,  for an online information session about the UW School of Medicine’s M.D. admissions process. Dr. Muzquiz has served as associate dean for admissions at the University of Washington School of Medicine since 2018.

The webinar will be held on March 24, 2026, from 5 to 7pm (Pacific Time), and participants can submit questions in advance when they register.

Registration is open now: https://events.uw.edu/ZZ1Go3. 

Registration is open for the first annual TIDES Conference on April 23, 2026 at the UW South Campus Center!

TIDES is a dynamic gathering where fresh ideas propel the future of the Blue Economy. This event convenes brilliant minds from academia, industry, and research institutions to explore innovations shaping marine technology, ocean sustainability, and coastal economies. 

Students interested in ocean science and technology, ocean engineering, the blue economy, decarbonization, etc. this is the event for them! The day-long conference will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, a student poster presentation session, networking sessions with professionals, and more. TIDES bridges the gap by fostering cross-sector collaboration between students, researchers, employers, non-profits, and government, ensuring that research translates into real-world applications.

Registration is free and open to all students who wish to attend the event. If students would like to present a poster, the abstract submission deadline is March 13. Learn more on our event website here.

Noon – 1:00pm via Zoom

Join Dr. Shahnaz Ghassemi to learn more about Health Career Certs whose goal is to positively impact students, job seekers, and employers by offering comprehensive, interactive training programs.

5:00-6:00pm | Zoom

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine has received a strong number of applications from University of Washington – Bothell students, and they have been very successful in our program. Because of this, we are especially interested in engaging more intentionally with your pre-med community and sharing more about Noorda-COM.

This session will include a 30-minute presentation covering our curriculum, student life, match outcomes, clinical rotations, and other highlights of Noorda-COM. This would be followed by a 30-minute Q&A with members of our student ambassador team, allowing students to hear directly from current Noorda-COM students.

Register online!

10:30-11:30am | Hybrid! Available in DISC 464 and over Zoom

For those PREPARING to apply to professional programs in health, whether it’s medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, or other professional preparation programs – let’s talk about how you will articulate your alignment and capacity for the field. The Health Professions & Natural Science Pathways Manager will share information about the elements of the application, the timeline for the process, and prepare you for the road ahead. PS – AMCAS opens tomorrow!

Noon – 1:00pm | Zoom

Join Connor McComas from Academic Advising & Kristen Labrecque from Career Services to level up your career readiness with examples from Psychology/Mental & Behavioral Health and the social sciences. We’ll talk about:

• Finding local employment related to your major both during your time as an undergrad and after graduation.
• Obtaining a Mentor – Appropriate searching steps and asks
• Preparing for graduate school, including timing, work and volunteer opportunities, and creating an effective application

10:30-11:30am | DISC 464

For those PREPARING to apply to majors, scholarships, graduate/professional programs – let’s talk about what’s needed for an effective personal statement. The Health Professions & Natural Science Pathways Manager will share tips for writing your statement and lead an interactive workshop where you will work together to start your statement and leave inspired to complete this essential piece of any application.