The PPAC will be hosting a variety of workshops for all UNLV students to aid in
exploration of health and law careers, applying to professional schools and personal
statements.
Please click on the title of each workshop to RSVP.
Workshop: Intro to Pre-Health and Professional School
Interested in a health career but not sure where to start? Come to the Intro to Pre-
Health and Professional School workshop to find out more about careers in, and
applying to, medical, dental, optometry, veterinary and more! There will be time for a Q
& A session after the completion of each workshop.
2023 Dates
Tuesday, September 5 - 10am
Friday, September 29 - 10am (VIRTUAL)
Monday, October 9 - 3pm
Monday, October 23 - 11am (VIRTUAL)
Thursday, November 16 - 2pm (VIRTUAL)
2024 Dates- All VIRTUAL
Friday, January 26 - 9am
Monday, February 5 - 11am
Friday, February 23 - 10am
Friday, March 22 - 9am
Tuesday, April 16 - 1pm
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orkshop: Intro to Law School
Interested in a law career but not sure where to start? Come to the Intro to Law School
workshop to find out more about careers in, and applying to law school and more! There
will be time for a Q & A session after the completion of each workshop.
2023 Dates
Wednesday, September 13 - 10am
Friday, November 3 - 11am (VIRTUAL)
2024 Dates-All VIRTUAL
Tuesday, February 13 - 2pm
Friday, April 5 - 11am
Workshop: The Year Before Applying: What Do I Do?
Are you approximately 1 to 1 1/2 years from applying to professional school? This workshop will
provide important information regarding metrics, experiences and attributes necessary to be a
competitive applicant and what to be working on the year prior to application. Important dates,
timelines, personal statement tips and letters of recommendation advice will also be presented!
2023 Dates
Thursday, October 12 - 11am (VIRTUAL)
Monday, November 6 - 2pm
Wednesday, December 6 - 9am (VIRTUAL)
2024 Dates-All VIRTUAL
Tuesday, April 9 - 11am
Workshop: Personal Statements
This workshop will provide guidance, advice and tips on writing an effective personal statement for
professional school. If you would like to have feedback on your PS from the PPAC, this workshop or
a PS brainstorm session is required!
2023 Dates
Tuesday, October 3 - 10am
Tuesday, October 24 - 1pm
Friday, November 17 - 1pm (VIRTUAL)
2024 Dates-All VIRTUAL
Friday, February 2 - 9am
Thursday, March 21 - 2pm
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orkshop: Personal Statement Brainstorming Sessions
Starting your personal statement for professional school? Come brainstorm ideas with an advisor
during a 20 minute in person or virtual appointment. Space is limited.
2023 Dates
Thursday, October 19 - 4:00pm
Wednesday, November 1 - 10am
Tuesday, November 28 - 1pm
2024 Dates
Thursday, February 15 - 1pm
Monday, March 25 - 4pm
Thursday, April 25 - 11am
Workshop: Completing Your Professional School Application: MD/DO ONLY!
Are you applying for professional school this cycle? This workshop is for you! We will review all the
details of applying, including tips and information on filling out the application, uploading letters of
recommendation, how to fill out your experiences and uploading your personal statement.
2024 Dates
Thursday, March 28 - 10am
Tuesday, April 23 - 10am
Workshop: Completing Your Professional School Application:
Dental/PA/PT/OT/Pharm/Optometry/Vet
2024 Dates
Thursday, April 18 - 10am
Tuesday, May 14 - 10am
Workshop: Completing Your Professional School Application: Law
2024 Dates-All VIRTUAL
Tuesday, June 11 - 1pm
Thursday, July 11 - 9am
Workshop: Pre-Health Experiences
Tips and tricks for getting involved in extracurricular activities, and why having experience is
important for professional school applications.
2023 Dates
Wednesday, October 18 - 10 am
2024 Dates-All VIRTUAL
Thursday, March 7 - 1pm