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The 16th Annual AUC Fair P.1

HPAU 2018-2019 Events P.2 AUC Fair Highlights Pre-Professional Health Society P.3

Student Highlights P.4

The 16th Annual AUC Health Professional School Recruitment Fair (At te ndee s enjoying the fair pictured above) The Atlanta University Center Health “The health fair was an outstanding Professional School Recruitment Fair (AUC), is experience. I was able to learn a lot of

an annual event that has united Clark Atlanta information about how to better prepare University, Morehouse College and Spelman myself for medical school.” ~Laneitte Davis, College Health Professions areas for the past CAU 2021

16 years. "This event was amazing. The fair gave great

Our three institutions which represent the opportunities and the institutions provided AUC undergraduate institutions service over great advise for medical school!" ~Zomia 1000 pre-health professions students. Also, Echols, CAU 2022 (CAU embassadors serving the the Public Health Sciences Institute (PHSI), guest institutions the day of “I enjoyed being in an intimate space with my which supports all AUC students, promotes the fair pictured above.) top prospective medical schools. Being able to public health awareness and facilitates build those relationships early will be very student entry into public health schools beneficial during my admissions process. The joined in our efforts as a collaborative fair allowed me to put my future into a clear partner. perspective. It gave my insight on what will be

Clark Atlanta University’s Health Professions required of me and also helped me narrow Advising Unit served as the official host for down what I am interested in from a medical the fair which took place on October 25, school.” ~ Angela Seymour, CAU 2021

2018. The fair reached a new record high Plans for next year’s fair are in progress. with over 300 students and 72 professional Spelman College will serve as the official host. health schools and organizations in (Smiling faces were a comman Contact the Health Professions Advising Unit attendance. trend the day of the eve n t. for more information. Gue st representative picuted Here is what student attendees said about ab ove .) the fair…

MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP HPAU 2018-2019 EVENTS

Under Dr. Powell’s leadership, Highlights from HPAU’s events during the HPAU has officially established an early admissions agreement Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 semesters. between Clark Atlanta The mission HPAU at Clark Atlanta University is University (CAU) and Meharry to support and encourage the success of Medical College (MMC). Under students from any major interested in a career the agreement, both in health professions. HPAU has conducted a series of events tailored to meet the needs of institutions will cooperate in students. projects to cross-enroll students in undergraduate and graduate school programs.

Further, CAU and MMC will recruit and facilitate the entry of students into the field of medicine by developing programs leading to the Pictured above) Dr. Max Hunter, Director of Pre-professional Health Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences Seattle Pacific University speaking with students during the Science degree from CAU and Personal Statement Writing Workshop. Doctor of Medicine degree from (Pictured above) Dr. Alisha Mays, MD, UC Berkeley/ UCSF Joint Medical MMC. CAU students will Program speaking to students at the Ideal Applicant Workshop. Dr. Mays is a proud CAU Alumni. Dr. May’s was also joined by Dr. Rita Finley, Director of the receive preferred admissions medical sciences program at the Morehouse School of Medicine to speak on into the Meharry School of the admissions process to medical schools.

Medicine, School of Dentistry, and the School of Allied Health. CAU students will also receive priority scholarship consideration. (Pictured above) Students engaging in mock interviews with current MSM students.

The collaborative efforts between CAU and MMC will help fulfill both institution's mission to increase the number of minorities and other persons (Pictured Above) Dr. Frank Jones MD, President of the Atlanta Medical Society, inspiring students with his speech about resiliancy pursuing medicine during in the health professions. Health Professions Day.

(Pictured Left) Mr. & Ms. MAPS in the CAU Annual (Pictured above) CAU students Homecoming parade. volunteering at the Hosea Feed the Hungry annual event.

Welcome Ms. Gaymon, Career Advising Specialist!

(Pictured above) Young Physicians Initiative sharing knowledge with the Pre-Professional Health Society Ms. Denise Gaymon is the new Career and Advising Specialist for THE PRE-PROFESSIONAL HEALTH SOCIETY the Health Professions Advising Unit. Ms. Gaymon is a native of South Carolina and has over ten The Pre-Professional Health Members of PPHS are also We are excited to announce years of experience in advising Society (PPHS) has officially provided tailored professional PPHS’s newest members. and counseling at the collegiate launched. PPHS aims to development workshops and level. In the past she has served familiarize students with the exam preparation . PPHS Congratulations PPHS as the Director of Counseling health professions and students are required to Scholars: Services at Drake State application processes to register and complete an Community & Technical College entering relevant schools admissions test for Vivian Moultrie, Isaiah Pickett, and an Advisor for the Office of through speakers, student professional or graduate Ashleigh Carter, Ciara Collins, Retention (ASAP program) at mentors, and volunteer work. school and attend all Justin Harrison, Tameka Alabma A&M University. mandatory activities. Lawrence, Jada McCall, Angela Working with your advisors, Member benefits of PPHS Seymour, David Triche, Felicia It is Ms. Gaymon’s goal to help all highly motivated students can include: White, Korea Steger, students who have identified as develop a structured plan of Dai’Trevian Murray, Ceveta wanting to pursue a career in the recommended courses and -Tailored opportunities to Sieh, Lanettie Davis, Zomia health professions. With an experiences to prepare for a become acquainted with Echols, Jaeda Gordon, Lexus increasing need to place career in health-related fields. health-related professionals Hardman, Angela Hollis, minorities in health professions, PPHS coordinates occasional -In-person exam preparation Arianny Myrie, Erin Wilkerson, Ms. Gaymon is ready to devote tours of professional health through Kaplan Diajah Kidd, Laren Ryan, and herself to helping CAU’s students schools and invites admissions -Increased Awareness of . Deidre Kennedy become self-sufficient and representatives to the Health Professions. knowledgeable professionals who campus. are prepared to excel in the health sciences area. Stop by HPAU PPHS, Devloping Tomorrow’s Health Professionals! today and meet her!

3 Fun Facts about Ms. Gaymon:

She is a certified Zumba Instructor She loves to sing and travel She is a Licensed Therapist (Pictured Left) CAU’s PPHS and UHSA students

pictured with Dr. Patrice Harris, 1st female African American President for the American Medical

Association at the Why We Can’t Wait Mentoring

Breakfast.

To schedule an appointment with Ms. Gaymon and HPAU, please log into your Handshake account and request HPAU!

Student Highlights

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Lexus Hardeman, current Zomia Echols, current sophmore sophomore Biology major, participated in The Biology major, obtained placement in the Atlantis Fellowship Program during Summer Fungal Genomics & Computational Biology 2018. The Atlantis Fellowship Program is a REU Program at the University of Georgia. pre-med study abroad opportunity that allows The 10 week extensive research oriented you to shadow doctors in European and South American hospitals for over 20 hours per week program provides students with an while rotating specialties. Lexus has also opportunity to attend seminars with obtained an internship working in Dr. Khans faculty, university administration, and laboratory for Summer 2019. Dr. Khan is the former REU participants. Students will also Director of the Cancer Research Center at engage in Bioethics seminars. CAU.

current sophmore Ashley Barnes, current freshman Emoni Speight, Biology major, obtained a summer 2019 Biology major, received a position in the internship with Camp Boggy Creek. Camp T.E.E.M.S. AmeriCorps program with the Boggy Creek participated as a vendor in the Alonzon A. Crim Center for Urban Annual AUC Health Professional School Educational Excellence. The 10 month after Recruitment Fair in which CAU served as the school program allows current official host. Camp Boggy Creek is a year- undergraduate students to work with African round, not-for-profit medical camping facility American Males in Dekalb County High that serves children who are living with Schools providing supplemental instruction serious illnesses. and support in the areas of Math and Science.

Monepha England, current sophmore Biology major, obtained an Internship at the University of Washington STAR Program. STAR is summer research experience designed to encourage and support the research training of underrepresented minorities in the health, biomedical, and behavioral sciences. Students are provided first-hand, quality experiences in laboratories of established researchers and gain the confidence and academic exposure which will allow them to successfully enter PHD level and professional programs of study.

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