Summer 2025
Workshops
Register for our Summer 2025 workshops here!
Applying to Medical School
Tuesday, June 3rd, 1:30-2:30PM | Online
Get the inside scoop on application timelines, key strategies, and common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you're applying this cycle or planning ahead, this session sets you up for success.
Pre-Health Summer Game Plan: Experiences to Strengthen Your Path
Tuesday, June 10th, 1:30-2:30PM | Online
Discover meaningful experiences, clinical, volunteer, shadowing, and more that can boost your application and clarify your career goals. Learn how to turn a summer break into a career-building season.
Passport to Prereqs: Studying Chemistry Abroad in Dublin and other Study Abroad Opportunities
Tuesday, June 17th, 1:30-2:30PM | Online
Explore how you can complete key science requirements while studying in exciting global locations like Dublin. Hear about programs that combine academics and adventure, without delaying your goals.
The Side Door Strategy: Alternate Routes to Med School
Tuesday, June 24th, 1:30-2:30PM | Online
Not every path to medical school is straight—and that’s okay. Learn how post-baccs, gap years, and other nontraditional options can lead to powerful outcomes and personal growth.
Introduction to Health Careers Pathways
Tuesday, July 1st, 1:30-2:30PM | Online
Healthcare is a big world. Get introduced to a wide range of health professions and discover which paths align with your strengths and passions.
Changing Majors, Same Mission: Navigating a New Pre-Health Direction
Tuesday, July 8th, 1:30-2:30PM | Online
Thinking of changing your major or adjusting your plan? You’re not alone. This session offers practical support for staying on your pre-health journey—even if the route looks different than you expected.
Spring 2025
Introduction to the MCAT
Tuesday, February 4th, 4-5:30PM | Online
This webinar goes through the sections of the MCAT exam, how it’s scored, and how to approach the test with some sample problems taught by an expert Blueprint instructor.
CARS Workshop
Tuesday, February 11th, 4-5:30PM | Online
Known to some as the most difficult section on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), the Critical Analysis and Reading Section (CARS) will be broken down by the experts at Blueprint Test Prep. Learn how to tackle the long passages and walk through practice problems with a CARS instructor.
Mock DAT/GRE/MCAT
Saturday, February 15th, 9AM | Online
How will you score? Find out by taking a full-length practice test under realistic testing conditions provided by Princeton Review. Try your hand at the types of questions you’ll see on the real test and get a personalized score report highlighting your strengths and areas of improvement.
Talk Story with JABSOM Admissions
Tuesday, February 18th, 4-5PM | Online
Pursuing medicine? Planning to apply for medical school this summer? Attend this workshop and learn about the UHM John A. Burns School of Medicine’s Imi Hoʻola Post Baccalaureate Program. Acceptance into and completion of this program guarantees you a spot at JABSOM. Qualified students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Imi Ho'ola Program
Tuesday, February 25th, 4-5PM | Online
Unsure if you want to go straight into health professional school after completing your undergraduate? Discover some parallel plans that pre-health students have explored before attending graduate school.
Parallel Plans: Gap Year & Other Options
Tuesday, March 4th, 4-5:30PM | Online
Hear from pre-health students like yourself! Ask them questions about their classes, extra/co-curricular activities, entrance exams, applications, etc. This is a great way to connect with others with your same professional goal.
Pre-Health Student Panel
Tuesday, March 25th, 4-5PM | Online
Unsure if you want to go straight into health professional school after completing your undergraduate? Discover some parallel plans that pre-health students have explored before attending graduate school.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification #1
Saturday, March 29th, 12:45-5PM | BILG 335
HIPAA Certification
Tuesday, April 1st, 4-5PM | Remote
HIPAA certification can help pre-health students be more competitive for health-related academic and employment opportunities. However, certification can be expensive and hard to find. Current UHM students can get certified for free thanks to funding from UHM's Student Activity & Program Fee Board. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis only for current UHM students and will require a two-step registration process to complete confirmation.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification #2
Saturday, April 12th, 12:45-5PM | BILG 335
Fall 2024
Pre-Med Orientation
Tuesday, September 10th, 4-5PM | Online via Zoom
Planning on becoming a physician? Attend this workshop and learn about the eight steps you need to take to be a competitive applicant for medical school. You will create your own timeline and learn about resources and engagement opportunities that will help you achieve this goal. You will also be provided an opportunity to speak with current medical students.
Pre-Health Orientation
Thursday, September 12th, 4-5PM | Online via Zoom
Want to be a dentist, OT, PT, pharmacist, and/or physician assistant? Come learn about what you need to do to be a competitive applicant for these schools including additional resources and engagement opportunities to help you achieve this goal.
Early Acceptance Programs
Wednesday, September 18th, 4-5PM | Online via Zoom
Are you in your first or second year of college? Are you interested in one of the following fields: dentistry, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, or physical therapy? If you answered yes to both questions, attend our early acceptance program information session! Learn how to get provisional acceptance into these health professional schools before you get your degree!
Health Professionals Panel
Wednesday, September 25th, 4-5PM | Online via Zoom
Not sure what health field you want to pursue yet or want to learn about other fields? Come listen to a panel of professionals from various health backgrounds to learn more about these fields and be able to have any questions or concerns you may have answered.
Pre-Health Undergraduate Mentoring Program Info Session
Friday, September 27th, 5-6PM | BIL152
PAC is hosting an undergraduate mentoring program at UH Mānoa in which upperclassmen students (60+ credits) mentor lowerclassmen students (<60 credits). Upperclassmen, this is a great way for you to share tips and advice with younger students based on your experiences as a pre-health student, as well as build your resume! Lowerclassmen, this program will provide you with an on-campus mentor that you can ask questions regarding adjusting to college life and being a pre-health student. Note: You must be a current UHM undergraduate to be eligible for this program. To be a part of this program, you must attend this in-person info session to go over the policies and expectations of this program.
Note: This event is listed as mandatory for those interested in the program, if you are interested, but unable to attend, please email us at uhpac@hawaii.edu. Upon completion of the General Workshop Google Form, PAC will send an email requesting you complete our Info Session Sign Up Form.
How to Get Shadowing and Networking
Wednesday, October 2nd, 4-5PM | Online via Zoom
Learn from our shadowing and networking experts from UHM and AHEC on how to make meaningful connections within the health field and what steps you can take to secure shadowing! Information on how to make the most of these opportunities will also be shared.
Introduction to the MCAT
Wednesday, October 9th, 4-5PM | Online via Zoom
This webinar goes through the sections of the MCAT exam, how it’s scored, and how to approach the test with some sample problems taught by an expert Blueprint instructor.
Mock MCAT, DAT, GRE
Saturday, October 12th, 9AM | Online/Remote
How will you score? Find out by taking a full-length practice test under realistic testing conditions provided by Princeton Review. Try your hand at the types of questions you’ll see on the real test and get a personalized score report highlighting your strengths and areas of improvement.
Pre-Health Summer Opportunities Panel
Wednesday, October 16th, 4-5PM | Online via Zoom
The summer is a great time to gain shadowing, volunteering, community service, and research, experience and learn more about your chosen health field and about yourself! A panel of students who recently engaged in various pre-health summer opportunities will share their experiences, advice and lessons learned. There will be time to speak with the panelists individually as well.
First Aid CPR/AED Certification Workshop 1
Saturday, October 19th, 12:45-5PM | BIL 335
First Aid CPR/AED certification can help pre-health students be more competitive for health-related academic and employment opportunities. However, certification can be expensive and hard to find. Current UHM students can get certified for free thanks to funding from UHM's Student Activity & Program Fee Board. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis only for current UHM students and will require a two-step registration process to complete confirmation.
Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) Program Panel
Wednesday, October 23rd, 4-5PM | Online via Zoom
Join us for an informative workshop introducing Hawaii Pacific University's (HPU) new PT, OT, and PA programs. Learn more about these hybrid programs from HPU representatives. Don't miss out on this chance to explore a future in learning in Las Vegas and Hawaii!
HIPAA Certification
Friday, November 1st - Sunday, December 1st | Remote
HIPAA certification can help pre-health students be more competitive for health-related academic and employment opportunities. However, certification can be expensive and hard to find. Current UHM students can get certified for free thanks to funding from UHM's Student Activity & Program Fee Board. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis only for current UHM students and will require a two-step registration process to complete confirmation.
First Aid CPR/AED Certification Workshop 2
Saturday, November 2nd, 12:45-5PM | BIL 335
First Aid CPR/AED certification can help pre-health students be more competitive for health-related academic and employment opportunities. However, certification can be expensive and hard to find. Current UHM students can get certified for free thanks to funding from UHM's Student Activity & Program Fee Board. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis only for current UHM students and will require a two-step registration process to complete confirmation.
Spring 2024
Applying to Medical School
Wednesday, January 31st, 4-5PM | BIL335
Planning on joining the healthcare field? Attend this workshop and learn about the eight steps you need to take to be a competitive applicant for medical school. You will create your own timeline and learn about resources and engagement opportunities that will help you achieve this goal.
Applying to Health Professional School
Wednesday, February 7th, 4-5PM | BIL335
Applying to health professional school this or next cycle? Come and listen to a comprehensive breakdown of important timelines, procedures, and strategies so you can be ready to go when the application for health professional schools opens this year in the following fields:
- Dentistry
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Physician Assistant
- Veterinary Medicine
Imi Ho'ola Program
Tuesday, February 13th, 4-5PM | WEB104
Pursuing medicine? Planning to apply for medical school this summer? Attend this workshop and learn about the UHM John A. Burns School of Medicine’s Imi Hoʻola Post Baccalaureate Program. Acceptance into and completion of this program guarantees you a spot at JABSOM. Qualified students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Introduction to the MCAT
Wednesday, February 21st, 4-5PM | Zoom Webinar
This webinar goes through the sections of the MCAT exam, how it’s scored, and how to approach the test with some sample problems taught by an expert Blueprint instructor.
Basic Life Support Certification Workshop #1
Saturday, February 24th, 12:45-5PM | SAK A103
One Health Certificate
Wednesday, February 28th, 4-5PM | BIL335
Learn more about the new One Health Certificate at UHM that focuses on the health of people, animals, and the environment!
CARS Workshop
Wednesday, March 6th, 4-5PM | Zoom Webinar
Known to some as the most difficult section on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), the Critical Analysis and Reading Section (CARS) will be broken down by the experts at Blueprint Test Prep. Learn how to tackle the long passages and walk through practice problems with a CARS instructor.
Basic Life Support Certification Workshop #2
Saturday, March 9th, 12:45-5PM | SAK B101
Introduction to the GREs
Wednesday, March 13th, 4-5PM | BIL335
The Princeton Review's strategy sessions are packed with information about the GRE and the role it plays in graduate school admissions. An expert GRE instructor will cover the content of the test, walk through sample questions and share some examples of their proven test-taking strategies.
Mock DAT/GRE/MCAT
Saturday, March 16th, 9AM | Remote
How will you score? Find out by taking a full-length practice test under realistic testing conditions provided by Princeton Review. Try your hand at the types of questions you’ll see on the real test and get a personalized score report highlighting your strengths and areas of improvement.
JABSOM Tour
Thursday, April 4th, 4-5PM | JABSOM
Join us on a tour of JABSOM led by AHEC and get acquainted with the beautiful campus in the heart of Kaka`ako.
HIPAA Certification
April 5th-May 1st | Remote
HIPAA certification can help pre-health students be more competitive for health-related academic and employment opportunities. However, certification can be expensive and hard to find. Current UHM students can get certified for free thanks to funding from UHM's Student Activity & Program Fee Board.
Suturing
Wednesday, April 10th, 4-5PM | BIL335
Interested in getting some hands-on practice? Attend this suturing workshop led by AHEC!
The Gap Year
Wednesday, April 17th, 4-5PM | BIL335
Thinking about taking a gap year before applying to health graduate or professional school? Attend this session to listen to pre-health students who are taking a gap year and those who are currently in their gap year on how they decided to take a gap year, what they are doing or planning on doing during their gap year, advice, and lessons learned. There will be time during the session to speak with the panelists individually.
Talk Story with JABSOM Admissions
Wednesday, April 24th, 4-5PM | BIL335
Fall 2023
Pre-Med Orientation
Wednesday, August 30th, 4-5PM | BIL335
Planning on becoming a physician? Attend this workshop and learn about the eight steps you need to take to be a competitive applicant for medical school. You will create your own timeline and learn about resources and engagement opportunities that will help you achieve this goal. You will also be provided an opportunity to speak with current medical students.
Pre-Health Orientation
Wednesday, September 6th, 4-5PM | BIL335
Want to be a dentist, optometrist, OT, PT, pharmacist, and/or physician assistant? Come learn about what you need to do to be a competitive applicant for these schools including additional resources and engagement opportunities to help you achieve this goal.
Health Professionals Panel
Wednesday, September 13th, 4-5PM | BIL335
Not sure what health field you want to pursue yet or want to learn about other fields? Come listen to a panel of professionals from various health backgrounds to learn more about these fields and be able to have any questions or concerns you may have answered.
Shadowing and Networking Workshop
Wednesday, September 20th, 4-5PM | BIL152
Learn about different shadowing and networking opportunities within the field of health. Information on how to make the most of these opportunities will also be shared.
Introduction to the MCAT
Wednesday, September 27th, 4-5PM | Online
This webinar goes through the sections of the MCAT exam, how it’s scored, and how to approach the test with some sample problems taught by an expert Blueprint instructor.
Health Professional School Mock Interview
Wednesday, October 4th at 4-5PM | BIL335
Have a health professional school interview coming up? Want to get more interviewing experience? Come get interviewing experience with professionals from health-related fields as well as feedback!
Basic Life Support
Saturday, October 7th at 12:45-5PM | KUY209
Basic Life Support certification can help pre-health students be more competitive for health-related academic and employment opportunities. However, certification can be expensive and hard to find. Current UHM students can get certified for free thanks to funding from UHM's Student Activity & Program Fee Board.
Registration is on a first-come, first serve basis only for current UHM students and will require a two-step registration process to complete confirmation.
Military Scholarship Options
Wednesday, October 11th at 4-5PM| BIL335
Looking for ways to fund your health professional school education? Military scholarships may be an option for you. Come learn more about these opportunities and what they could mean for you!
GRE Strategy Session
Wednesday, October 18th at 4-5PM| BIL335
PAC will provide a general overview of the GRE and its role in professional school admissions. A panel of applicants who recently took the GRE will share their tips and tricks for successfully taking the GRE.
Mock MCAT/DAT/GRE
Saturday, October 21st at 9AM-1PM| Online
How will you score? Find out by taking a full-length practice test under realistic testing conditions provided by Princeton Review. Try your hand at the types of questions you’ll see on the real test and get a personalized score report highlighting your strengths and areas of improvement.
Pre-Health Summer Opportunities Panel
Wednesday, October 25th at 4-5PM| BIL152
The summer is a great time to gain shadowing, volunteering, community service, and research, experience and learn more about your chosen health field and about yourself! A panel of students who recently engaged in various pre-health summer opportunities will share their experiences, advice and lessons learned. There will be time to speak with the panelists individually as well.
HIPAA Certification Workshop
Friday, November 3rd | Remote
HIPAA certification can help pre-health students be more competitive for health-related academic and employment opportunities. However, certification can be expensive and hard to find. Current UHM students can get certified for free thanks to funding from UHM's Student Activity & Program Fee Board.
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis only for current UHM students and will require a two-step registration process to complete confirmation.
First Aid CPR/AED
Saturday, November 4th at 12:45-5PM | KUY209
First Aid CPR/AED certification can help pre-health students be more competitive for health-related academic and employment opportunities. However, certification can be expensive and hard to find. Current UHM students can get certified for free thanks to funding from UHM's Student Activity & Program Fee Board.
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis only for current UHM students and will require a two-step registration process to complete confirmation.
Spring 2023
Applying to Medical School
Wednesday, January 19th, 5-6 PM on Zoom
Planning on joining the healthcare field? Attend this workshop and learn about the eight steps you need to take to be a competitive applicant for medical school. You will create your own timeline and learn about resources and engagement opportunities that will help you achieve this goal. You will also be provided an opportunity to speak with current medical students.
Here are the presentation slides (PDF).
Here is the recording of the workshop.
'Imi Ho'ola Program
Wednesday, January 26th, 5-6PM on Zoom
Pursuing medicine? Planning to apply for medical school this summer? Attend this workshop and learn about the UHM John A. Burns School of Medicine’s Imi Hoʻola Post Baccalaureate Program. Acceptance into and completion of this program guarantees you a spot at JABSOM. Qualified students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Here are the presentation slides (PDF).
Here is the recording of the workshop.
Applying to Health Professional School
Wednesday, February 2nd, 5-6PM on Zoom
Applying to health professional school this or next cycle? Come and listen to a comprehensive breakdown of important timelines, procedures, and strategies so you can be ready to go when the application for health professional schools opens this year in the following fields:
- Dentistry
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Physician Assistant
- Veterinary Medicine
Here are the presentation slides (PDF).
Here is the recording of the workshop.
Personal Statement/LORs
Wednesday, February 9th, 5-6PM on Zoom
In this session, a representative will walk students through how to craft their best-possible personal statement and provide tips on how to ask for letters of recommendation.
The Gap Year
Wednesday, February 16th, 5-6PM on Zoom
Thinking about taking a gap year before applying to health graduate or professional school? Attend this session to listen to pre-health students who are taking a gap year and those who are currently in their gap year on how they decided to take a gap year, what they are doing or planning on doing during their gap year, advice, and lessons learned. There will be time during the session to speak with the panelists individually.
Here are the presentation slides (PDF).
Here is the recording of the workshop.
WICHE
Tuesday, February 22, 4-5PM on Zoom
The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) is a regional organization created by the Western Regional Education Compact to facilitate resource sharing among the higher education systems of the West. It implements a number of activities and initiatives across 15 Western states and U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States (which currently include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam). Attend to learn more about the program and what it has to offer!
GREs
Tuesday, March 1st, 5:30-6:30PM on Zoom
The Princeton Review's strategy sessions are packed with information about the GRE and the role it plays in graduate school admissions. An expert GRE instructor will cover the content of the test, walk through sample questions and share some examples of their proven test-taking strategies.
MCAT
Wednesday, March 2nd, 5-6PM on Zoom
How will you score? Find out by taking a full-length practice test under realistic testing conditions. Try your hand at the types of questions you’ll see on the real test and get a personalized score report highlighting your strengths and areas of improvement.
DAT
Thursday, March 3rd, 5-6PM on Zoom
The Princeton Review's strategy sessions are packed with information about the DAT and the role it plays in dental school admissions. An expert DAT instructor will cover the content of the test, walk through sample questions and share some examples of their proven test-taking strategies.
Here is the recording of the workshop.
Mock DAT/GRE/MCAT
Saturday, March 5th, Various (See below:)
- Mock LSAT: 9AM-Noon
- Mock GRE and DAT: 8AM-Noon
- Mock MCAT: 8AM-4PM
How will you score? Find out by taking a full-length practice test under realistic testing conditions. Try your hand at the types of questions you’ll see on the real test and get a personalized score report highlighting your strengths and areas of improvement.
**Mock Entrance Exams will not be held on Zoom.
If you are unable to attend these events, then please schedule an appointment here or come in for a walk-in appointment in our office with one of our pre-health peer advisors.