Past Online Event Discussion Recordings: are located on NACADA's Advising Communities Division's homepage. Login to your NACADA member profile to view a full listing of past Advising Community online event recordings.
April 2023
Lunch and Learn: Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine Resource
Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: Join this session to learn about a new resource being developed through the Action Collaborative for Black Men in Medicine, a co-sponsored initiative of the Association of American Medical Colleges and the National Medical Association, to equip advisors with the essential knowledge and tools to provide guidance about medical school pathways using an equity-minded framework. You will also have the opportunity to share feedback about how AAMC can support you in your journey to learning more about the medical school application process and supporting students who are underrepresented in medicine.
Presenters:
- David Owen, Indiana University Bloomington
March 2023
Lunch and Learn: Approaches to Hard Conversations with Pre-Health Professions Students
Tuesday, March 14, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: Please join the Health Professions Advising Community (HPAC) for a discussion on Hard Conversations. At this Lunch and Learn we will be sharing approaches the HPA community members have used to talk with a student about behavior that is unprofessional or outside of the culture of the health profession for which they are preparing.
Presenters:
- David Owen, Indiana University Bloomington
November 2022
Lunch and Learn Series with HPAC: Scholarship Opportunities for Professional Health Programs
Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 1:00 PM CT
Event Description: Join us as we discuss Scholarship opportunities available to Professional Health Students, with presenters from various organizations.
Presenters:
- David Owen, Indiana University Bloomington
- Tricia Hunt, Juniata College
Health Professions Advising Community Annual Business Meeting
Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: The Health Professions Advising Community (HPAC) was created for advisors who work with students preparing for careers in the health professions, but the annual meeting is open to all interested advisors. Provide your input, share with others and find out what's in store for this community for 2022!
Presenters:
- Amanda Freyaldenhoven, University of Southern Alabama
October 2022
Lunch and Learn Series with HPAC: Making the Most of Your Summer as a Pre-Health Student
Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 1:00 PM CT
Event Description: Join us for a brainstorming and information sharing session about summer opportunities for pre-health students. After a brief presentation, advisors will have the chance to share ideas and resources. We hope you'll join us!
Presenters:
- Amanda Freyaldenhoven, University of South Alabama
- Jessica Woods, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
September 2022
Lunch and Learn Series with HPAC: Comparison of MCAT Test Prep Companies
Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 1:00 PM CT
Event Description: Join us as we discuss Test Prep Resources available to Pre-Health students to help them be successful! It is now widely acknowledged, including by the American Association of Medical Colleges, that potential medical school students are expected to “prep” for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). In response, many students ask their advisors what commercial resources they should purchase. In addition, some advising programs purchase study materials for students, particularly those with low family incomes. But there are many options out there—which should they use? In this lunch/learn presentation, Dr. Scott Calvin of Lehman College of the City University of New York will argue against a “one size fits all” approach, instead highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of different resources and the different needs of students. Before Dr. Calvin became the Director of the Pre-Health Program at Lehman, he had a long history of working in the MCAT-prep industry.
Presenter:
- Scott Calvin, Lehman College
Co-Hosts:
- David Owen, Indiana University Bloomington
- Tricia Hunt, Juniata College
April 2022
Health Professions Advising Community Annual Spring Meeting
Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: Join the Health Professions Advising Community for our annual Spring Meeting to discuss upcoming events and goals, review accomplishments, and learn more about the HPAC community for anyone interested in getting more involved! There will be a time for discussion breakouts to network with your colleagues from across the globe! Purpose: Provide updates, reflect on the past year, and connect with the HPAC community. Continue to seek interest in the steering committee.
Presenters:
- Amanda Freyaldenhoven, University of South Alabama
Lunch and Learn Series with HPAC: Beyond Pre-Med - Exploring Careers in the Health Professions
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: In this lunch and learn, we will discuss the ways we help students explore the variety of options within careers outside of medicine. We will talk about how to engage students at different points in their careers such as students who are fully exploratory, students who may be considering a parallel path within healthcare, or those who may be decided but want to learn about other members of the healthcare team they would interact within their career. We will discuss strategies such as Career Tests, Resources for Exploration, and even a course designed to assist students along their journey.
Presenters:
- Tricia Hunt, Juniata College
- Crystal Stafford, Tidewater Community College
March 2022
Lunch and Learn Series with HPAC: Mental Health Matters in the Helping Professions
Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: We will share the importance of positive mental health for helping professionals, share ideas and strategies to help our students be resilient, and discuss ways they can enhance their self-care.
Presenters:
- Amanda Posto, Indiana University Bloomington
February 2022
Lunch and Learn Series with HPAC: Trends and Updates from Health Profession Associations
Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: David O’Bryon (from the Association of Chiropractic Colleges) Carolyn Booker (from the American Dental Education Association) and Health Storm (from the Physician Assistant Education Association) present updates & trends in their respective health professions and explain the application process. There will also be time for questions.
Presenters:
- Heather Storm, Physician Assistant Education Association
- David O’Bryon, Association of Chiropractic Colleges
- Carolyn Booker, American Dental Education Association
Facilitator:
- David Owen, Indiana University Bloomington
January 2022
Lunch and Learn Series with HPAC: Preparing Students for Personal Statements
Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 12:00 PM CT
Event Description: Join the Health Professions Advising Community as we come together to discuss ways to prepare students for personal statements as a part of their Health Professions application
Presenters:
- David Owen, Indiana University Bloomington
- Erica Stubblefield, Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
- Amanda Freyaldenhoven, University of South Alabama
November 2021
Lunch and Learn Series with HPAC
Thursday, November 18, 2022, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: To provide Pre-Health Advisors with Updates from Professional Health Associations. Optometry: John P. Gialousakis, OD - Director of Curriculum Development at Midwestern University | Pharmacy: Dan Wienecke. Regis University; Dr. Samit Shah, Regis University | Veterinary: Diana Dabdub, American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges.
Presenters:
- Dr. John P. Gialousakis, Midwestern University
- Dan Wienecke, Regis University
- Dr. Samit Shah, Regis University
- Diana Dabdub, American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges
Facilitator:
- Jessica Woods, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
October 2021
Lunch and Learn Series with HPAC
Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: The Health Professions Advising Community is excited to offer a monthly Roundtable discussion to share ideas, discuss best practices and learn more about what our Health Profession Advising colleagues are doing around the country and world!
Panelists:
- Amanda Freyaldenhoven, University of South Alabama
STEM and Pre-Health Advising: Striving to Advise at Our Best in Both Worlds
Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 12:00 PM CT
Event Description: A student can be STEM without Pre-health, but cannot be Pre-health without some STEM. Join us for a conversation that joins the Health Professions and STEM Advising Communities to learn from each other ways to better support and parallel plan where needed with our students who “live” in both worlds.
Panelists:
- Lisa Brancato, Syracuse University
- Julia Yang Bedell, Northern Kentucky University
- Amanda Freyaldenhoven, University of South Alabama
September 2021
Health Professions Virtual Roundtable Discussions: Providing Mental Health Support for Health Professions Students
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 12:00 PM CT
Event Description: A panel discussion with representatives from therapy professions representing some of the major Professional Health Organizations and Associations. Each panelist will have about 15 min to discuss applicant trends, COVID impact on admissions, and a brief overview of admissions requirements. We’ll have some time in the end for Q & A.
Panelists:
- University of Utah's - Professional Health Therapy Program Panel
- MaryBeth Horodyski – Athletic Training
- Neil Harvison – Occupational Therapy
- Ryan Bannister – Physical Therapy
May 2021
Health Professions Virtual Roundtable Discussions: Providing Mental Health Support for Health Professions Students
Friday, May 14, 2021, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: The Health Professions Advising Community is excited to offer a monthly Roundtable discussion to share ideas, discuss best practices and learn more about what our Health Profession Advising colleagues are doing around the country and world!
Panelists:
- Crystal Stafford,
- Chelsea Greer,
April 2021
Health Professions Virtual Roundtable Discussions: Establishing and Utilizing Mentor Programs for Health Professions Students
Friday, April 9, 2021, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: The Health Professions Advising Community is excited to offer a monthly Roundtable discussion to share ideas, discuss best practices and learn more about what our Health Profession Advising colleagues are doing around the country and world!
Presenters:
- Regan Luken, University of South Dakota
- Kelli Ebbesen, University of South Dakota
Health Professions Advising Community Annual Spring Meeting
Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: We will discuss goals, updates, and strategies to prepare for our "new normal" in 2021.
Presenters:
- Amanda Freyaldenhoven, University of South Alabama
March 2021
Assessment of an Intrusive Advising Model
Friday, March 5, 2021, at 12:00 PM CT
Event Description: Assessment of academic advising is a continuous and collective process. It is intended to be a positive, ongoing process focused on building strong student services with the goal of supporting student success. In fall 2018, the USD Nursing program implemented the USD Nursing model of advising. Our next step was to evaluate the advising model. We will share our process, the tools used to assess this model, as well as the outcomes.
Presenters:
- Emily Smith, Sanford Health
- Regan Luken, University of South Dakota
- Kelli Ebbesen, University of South Dakota
- Tony Long, University of South Dakota
Health Professions Virtual Roundtable Discussions: Preparing Health Professions Students for Inclusion and Diversity
Friday, March 12, 2021, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: The Health Professions Advising Community is excited to offer a monthly Roundtable discussion to share ideas, discuss best practices and learn more about what our Health Profession Advising colleagues are doing around the country and world!
Presenters:
- Alina Borkowski, Nebraska Methodist College
- Amanda Freyaldenhoven, University of South Alabama
February 2021
Health Professions Virtual Roundtable Discussions: Updates to Admissions Requirements Due to COVID-19
Friday, February 12, 2021, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: The Health Professions Advising Community is excited to offer a monthly Roundtable discussion to share ideas, discuss best practices and learn more about what our Health Profession Advising colleagues are doing around the country and world!
Presenters:
- David Owen, Indiana University Bloomington
November 2020
University of South Dakota: USD Nursing Advising Model - Advising for Success
Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: The University of South Dakota Nursing Advising team discussed the identification and implementation of an advising model to ensure consistency across all sites to support diverse student populations. They covered the process of identifying an advising model, promoting professionalism, growth mindset, accountability, and resilience along with assisting at-risk student populations.
Presenters:
- Regan Luken, University of South Dakota
- Kelli Ebbesen, University of South Dakota
- Tony Long, University of South Dakota
Moderator:
- Emily Smith, University of South Dakota
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October 2020
Health Professions Advising Community Annual Business Meeting
Friday, October 9, 2020, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: Provide your input, share with others and find out what's in store for this community for 2021!
Presenters:
- Amanda Freyaldenhoven, University of Southern Alabama
February 2020
Preparing Your Student for Success in Medical School
Friday, February 26, 2020, at 11:00 AM CT
Event Description: This discussion is based on a presentation done at Annual Conference in Louisville by advisors at the Indiana University School of Medicine.
Presenters:
- Abigail (Abby) Klemsz, Indiana University School of Medicine
- Kelly Matthews, Indiana University School of Medicine
- Maria (Manuela) Gil-Cupello, Indiana University School of Medicine
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