Postbac 101

January 23, 2025

Dates and Time: Tuesdays, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Baer Room, 408 Lewisohn Hall

Postbac 101 is open to all GS students, but is geared toward those who are in their first term and/or who are new to the Postbac Premed Program or undergraduate premed process at GS.

Students are welcome to attend as many sessions as needed. Postbac 101 will be held every Tuesday of the spring term.

Upcoming Session Topics

January 28: Prepping for Your First Round of Midterms

Learn what to expect, how best to prepare, and test taking strategies. Check in with the academic journal topics introduced during orientation and discover how to continue using them over time, particularly in relation to exams.

February 4: Medical School Fair Prep

We will discuss what to expect at the fair, what sorts of questions to ask, and how to make the most of this opportunity. This session is open to all GS students who are planning to attend the fair.

February 11: Medical School Debrief and Identifying Stakeholders in the Medical School Application Process

This week's topic transitions out of academic support and into the process of applying to medical schools more broadly. Specifically, this discussion will identify the different stakeholders involved in the application process and strategize best practices for working with them, including:

  • Assembling your team[s] of support
  • Conducting yourself professional in different settings
  • What your applications will be evaluated on
  • Action items to focus on as you move through the process