Externship at North Shore University Hospital-Jessica Shui ‘09 Every sophomore should participate in the Career Development Center’s Externship Program because the exposure to one’s aspired professional field is invaluable. I was matched to Dr. Alan Hartman, Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Chairman of the Cardiothoracic Unit at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY. I anxiously looked forward to this priceless opportunity. Dr. Hartman took his role as my sponsor seriously and requested I should experience the notoriously long doctors’ hours by having a 7AM to 7PM shift. I even had the opportunity to wear the same scrubs as the physician assistants […]

Homecoming weekend is just upon us and Alumni Relations & Career Services is taking advantage of the returning alumni…now it’s YOUR TURN. Here is a snapshot of the myriad of career events featuring many alums that we are offering: Thursday, October 22 Bucknell Finance Network (BFN) Investment Roundtable @ 7:30 p.m. in the ELC Forum (B-Link Access Event) Friday, October 23 From the Bucknell Stage to the Hollywood Backlot: A Conversation with Director Robert Mandel ’67 @ 2 pm in the Harvey Powers Theatre Alumni Panel: Bucknell Health Network (BHN) Panel & Reception @ 2:30 pm in the ELC Gallery […]

The Bucknell Finance Network (BFN) Annual Investment Roundtable is on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Forum of the Elaine Langone Center (ELC); for a list of panelists, attendees and to register for the event. The Bucknell Health Network (BHN) Panel is Friday, Oct. 23, at 2:30 p.m. in the ELC Gallery Theater. Drop by the ELC Arches Lounge for a reception from 4–6 p.m. The Bucknell Law Network (BLN) Discussion and Breakfast is Saturday, Oct. 24, is 8:30–10:30 a.m. in McDonnell Lounge; sign up on the BRIDGE recommended All events count towards B-Link Access For a list […]

Top Ten Reasons for Attending the Graduate & Professional School Fairs Some good reasons to go to the The Graduate and Law School Fair today (starts in 1 HOUR!) or the Health Fair is tomorrow @ 3 p.m. Speak with representatives from over 100 top-notch schools – With programs in Business, Education, Communications, History, Public Administration, Psychology, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Law…to name a few…there is something for everyone! Explore your options! There are multiple paths to each and every career—see if a graduate degree will help you along your path. Learn about unique graduate programs you had never even considered. […]

Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Hingham, PA Major: Neuroscience Campus Activities: Bucknell Buddies, Student Athletic Trainer, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Goals: To become a doctor Hobbies: Sports, Movies, Videogames, Reading Externship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA My Experience I had an externship at Massachusetts General Hospital shadowing the Chief Neurosurgeon there, Dr. Robert Martuza. He took me to grand rounds, where he and other doctors discussed patient cases, to his clinic, where I saw patients with him, to his surgical suite, where I observed him perform a surgery to remove a patient’s brain tumor, and to his Molecular Neurosurgery Research lab. […]

Welcome back from Fall Break! Remember we have 2 important fairs, both which offer a great time to start collecting information and building relationships with schools you may be interested in. No sign-up necessary; all are welcome. Wednesday, October 14th: Graduate and Law School Fair 3:00 – 6:00 pm; ELC Terrace Room Meet representatives from across the country that offer graduate and law programs. Pre-Law Program: Law School Admissions Panel 6:00 – 7:30 pm; ELC Gallery Theatre Law school admissions representatives will speak about the admissions process and the nature of law study; Q&A will follow. Thursday, October 15th: Health […]

JanPlan Information Sessions: Learn about the Pre-Health JanPlan observation program and the requirements for participation. The program is open for juniors and seniors only. Attendance at ONE JanPlan Information Session is required for program participation. Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Noon, LC Gallery Theater Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Noon, LC 217 JanPlan Application Deadline (on the BRIDGE): Monday, November 2, 2009 at 11:59pm JanPlan Orientation Sessions (for accepted students): 2 sessions the week of November 16, 2009 JanPlan Experience: Monday, January 4 – Friday, January 15, 2010 (at Evangelical Community Hospital, Susquehanna Health, and Geisinger)

The semester is flying by and there is no doubt you all need a well deserved break. But while you look forward to a few days without classes it’s important to look ahead to some great upcoming events. On October 14th and 15th we’ll be hosting 2 important fairs, both which offer a great time to start collecting information and building relationships with schools you may be interested in. No sign-up necessary; all are welcome. Wednesday, October 14th: Graduate and Law School Fair 3:00 – 6:00 pm; ELC Terrace Room Meet representatives from across the country that offer graduate and […]

This Friday, September 25 at 5:00 in BIOL 104, Dr. David Janda ’80 will be giving a talk on Tips for Interviewing for Medical School. This will be relevant not only for medical school, but for any of the health professions graduate schools. Dr. Janda has done this in the past with great success, and had graciously offered to present once again. If you are able, I would highly recommend that you try to make it – especially if you will be interviewing this fall or spring!