USI Pre-Professional Medical Careers Showcase happening February 25

The University of Southern Indiana is holding a Pre-Professional Medical Careers Showcase Saturday, February 25, giving students the opportunity to learn more about medical careers including doctor, dentist, pharmacist, physician assistant, optometrist, physical therapist and chiropractor. The event will be held in Carter Hall, located in University Center West.

At the showcase, medical professionals and USI faculty will meet and network with students to discuss career paths and provide advice.  

"This event is ideal for any high school student who may be interested in one of these professions,” says Dr. Kimberly Delaney, Associate Professor of Biology. “We want to help you get a feel for what careers look like and what it takes to achieve those goals. We’re here to answer your questions." 

Students who attend can also learn more about the pre-professional programs offered at USI including pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-chiropractic, pre-optometry, pre-physician assistant, pre-pharmacy and pre-physical therapy. 

Below is the schedule of events for the showcase.  

12:30 p.m.: Check in 

12:30-1:15 p.m.: Networking reception with practicing professionals and students currently in professional school 

1:15-2:15 p.m.: Medical professionals panel with USI alumni 

2:30-4 p.m.: Breakout sessions: Day in the life of a professional, advice on applications, advice for parents, Q&A with current professional students, etc. 

Registration is open through February 24. Register on the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education website. 

For questions or more information, contact Delaney at kdelaney1@usi.edu.