Explore Scholars

Prepare for Graduate Programs in Health and Science (For College Students)

Explore Scholar supports undergraduate and early post-baccalaureate students who are interested in health, science, research, and public health professions. Through mentorship and workshops, scholars will learn tools to develop a competitive application to medical, graduate, and health professions schools.

Research and Health Careers Conference

The Research and Health Careers Conference features a comprehensive exploration of careers encompassing UT Southwestern’s four schools: the Medical School, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Professions, and O'Donnell School of Public Health. Participants learn how to be successful in applying to these schools, including courses to take and extracurriculars to pursue. Our faculty, staff, and current students provide essential insights and guidance.

Attendees engage in presentations and workshops tailored to their career aspirations, whether pursuing a degree in public health, medicine, health professions such as physician assistant or physical therapy, or biomedical research with a focus on a Ph.D. career.

The program focuses on:

Classes to take
Majors to explore
How to build a CV
Requesting letters of recommendations
Developing personal statements

Key elements of the conference include:

Essential information on admissions and financial aid
Valuable networking opportunities with peers and professionals within UT Southwestern’s network
Engaging presentations from UT Southwestern Deans, faculty experts, and student leaders
Insightful student panels offering firsthand perspectives
Interactive workshops that empower the career journey
College students who are interested in health professional training programs
Location: UT Southwestern Medical Center campus
One-day conference

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