Science 150 is a one unit course offered druing the fall semester designed to present information on a variety of health professions careers for students to learn about early in their college education. Weekly lectures will be given by members of the local health professions community or admissions directors of health professions schools representing professions such as allopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, naturopathic medicine, chiropractic medicine, genetic counseling, hospital administration, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry, public health, registered dietitian and veterinary medicine. The course is coordinated by Dr. Joseph Lin, Chair of the SSU Health Professions Advisory Committee.
Fall 2022 Schedule
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Date |
Topic |
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Aug 26 |
Introductory Meeting |
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Sep 2 |
Choosing a Career and Setting Personal Goals |
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Sept 9 |
Allopathic Medicine (M.D.) |
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Sept 16 |
Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) |
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Sept 23 |
Physician Assistant |
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Sept 30 |
Dentistry |
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Oct 7 |
Veterinary Medicine |
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Oct 14 |
*Podiatric Medicine |
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Oct 21 |
Others (Pharmacy, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Optometry, Chiropractic Medicine, CLS, Genetic Counseling) |
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Oct 28 |
*Panel Discussion (Pharmacy) |
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Nov 4 |
*Panel Discussion (Medicine) |
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Nov 11 |
Veterans Day (No Class) |
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Nov 18 |
*Panel Discussion (Dentistry) |
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Nov 25 |
Thanksgiving (No Class) |
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Dec 2 |
*Panel Discussion (Veterinary Medicine) |
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Dec 9 |
Putting a Plan Together/Professional Communications |
*Indicates outside speakers
Lectures are open to the public.