Lecture Notes: Professional School Advising Workshop

Introduction

• PSA: Usually Public Service Announcement, but here it stands for Professional School Advising.
• Aimed at guiding students on their track to professional school.
• Covers 8 different health professions and pre-law.
• Advisors available to assist in becoming competitive applicants.

Contact and Engagement

• Contact: General email available for inquiries ([email protected]).
• Appointments: Schedule via phone to develop interpersonal skills.

Fields Advised

• TFA Advises:
  • Dental
  • Law
  • Medical
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physician Assistant/Associate
  • Veterinary Medicine

Workshop Discoverability

• Workshops can be discovered via listserv, website, or student organizations.

Team Introduction

• Team includes Dr. Blooms, Karen Severn, Bree Garcia, Rachel Trimperlik, Mr. Tony Phan, and Shea (graduate assistant).

Services Offered

• Advising: One-on-one and group sessions.
• Resources:
  • Listservs
  • PSA videos
  • Workshops
  • Networking events

Important Events

• Healthcare Symposium: Tuesday, February 21st.
• Law Caravan: Information available at tx.ag/lawCaravan.
• Upcoming Event: Clinical nutrition, PT, PA presentation by UT Southwestern’s Associate Dean.

Professional School Preparation

1. Academics:

   • Maintain a GPA of 3.5-4.0.
   • Develop relationships with professors and mentors.
   • Check prerequisite requirements regularly.

2. Q-Drop Advice:

   • Deadline: April 18th.
   • Consult advisors before making decisions.
   • Consider future course loads and major changes.

3. Exposure to Profession:

   • Shadowing, volunteering, and interning are crucial.
   • Use 'Find an Aggie' and student organizations.

4. Leadership and Research:

   • Leadership doesn't require a title but is about influence.
   • Research can be a valuable experience though not mandatory.

5. Work Experience:

   • Enhances skills like leadership, communication, and teamwork.

6. Early Decision/Assurance:

   • Depends on your desired professional school.
   • Research and consult advisors to understand the terms.

Conclusion

• Review and utilize resources provided on the PSA website.
• Feedback is encouraged to improve services.
• Q&A session to address student questions.