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BMED Pre-Professional Practice Exams

This is to notify you that the BMED department will offer a Free-Practice, Online Pre-Professional Exam after finals.

What is a Pre-Professional Exam?

An exam that is required for entry/acceptance to most health professional and graduate (master’s and doctorate level) programs.

The Benefit of Taking a Pre-Professional Practice Exam:

It establishes a baseline to track and assess your strengths and weaknesses so that you can tailor your studies and preparation for the actual exam. If approached properly and professionally, it simulates the real testing environment and better prepares you for what to expect on the actual test day. It’s never too early or late to begin practicing!

Which Pre-Professional-Practice Exams Will Be Offered?

There will be five different exams offered, including MCAT, GRE, PCAT, DAT, and OAT.

If you’re not too familiar with these tests, please read below:

  • MCAT: Medical College Admissions Test – for those interested in attending medical school

  • GRE: Graduate Record Examination – for those interested in attending physician assistant programs, physical therapy, occupational therapy, master’s programs, and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs

  • PCAT: Pharmacy College Admission Test – for those interested in attending pharmacy school

  • DAT: Dental Admissions Test – for those interested in attending dental school

  • OAT: Optometry Admissions Test – for those interested in attending optometry school

As a BMED student, you are highly encouraged to take the exam that suits your career/professional goals. Sometimes the exam is what deters a student from moving forward with their career/professional goal, and we don’t want that to be you! We want you to know what to expect, be prepared, and become a competitive/successful applicant.

On the plus side, if you’re among the top scorers, you will earn access to additional exam preparation. Prizes will also be available and raffled to all who register and complete the exam.

The last day to sign up is TBD. You will receive a follow-up email with instructions after the sign-up deadline.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Lorena Lopez (BMED faculty) directly at lorena.lopez@utrgv.edu

Bio Medical Student Resources

UTRGV and the Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences provides many resources for our students to succeed in their education. These resources are here to assist students in their classes, future careers, and health. 

Primary Waitlisting Webpage: Waitlisting | UTRGV 
Secondary Waitlisting Webpage: FAQs: Waitlist FAQs | UTRGV 

University Library: UTRGV | University Library | UTRGV ; University Library Access Services Department 

Student Emergency Fund:  https://www.utrgv.edu/scholarships/student-emergency-fund/index.htm 

Some Pass/No Pass FAQs:  https://www.utrgv.edu/ucentral/grades-and-transcripts/college_of_ed_teacher_prep/index.htm 

Pass/No Pass Article:  https://www.utrgv.edu/newsroom/2020/04/17-utrgv-implements-pass-no-pass-grading-option-for-spring-semester.htm 

Student Employment: https://www.utrgv.edu/human-resources/student-employee/index.htm 

Teacher Certification FAQs:  https://www.utrgv.edu/cep/academic-programs/office-of-educator-preparation-and-accountability/frequently-asked-questions/index.htm 

Did you purchase a computer, laptop or tablet this academic year?  You may be eligible for a Cost of Attendance adjustment:  https://www.utrgv.edu/ucentral/_files/documents/fin-aid/1920/cost-of-attendance-adjustment-computer-purchase.pdf 

UTRGV Counseling Center offering tele-counseling, new support group, crisis line:  https://www.utrgv.edu/newsroom/2020/03/26-utrgv-counseling-center-offering-stele-counseling-new-support-group-crisis-line.htm 
 
UTRGV Graduate College is waiving or suspending certain requirements for admission:  https://www.utrgv.edu/newsroom/2020/03/31-utrgv-waiving-gre-other-testing-for-masters-and-doctoral-programs.htm 

IT Support:  https://support.utrgv.edu/TDClient/1849/Portal/Home/ 

Covid Online courses: 

Johns Hopkins and Bloomer Philanthropies, with New York State, Launch Online Course to Train Army of Contact Tracers to Slow Spread of COVID-19 

Students seeking free or low-cost health services can find it at our UTRGV Health Services Department. As a UTRGV student, you have paid a Medical Service Fee that allows you to be seen at the clinic as often as needed. The office visits are free of charge, as are most educational services. There are low-cost charges for medicines, supplies, and any needed lab tests.  

https://www.utrgv.edu/health-services/ 

https://www.utrgv.edu/health-services/resources/index.htm 

UT Health Rio Grande Valley, the clinical practice of the UTRGV School of Medicine, has a dedicated team of physicians to provide you with the highest quality care. We are an innovative and growing academic medical center, engaged in cutting edge research that focuses on you and your healthcare needs.  At our care clinics, you will receive timely, individual care from our expert team of health practitioners committed to helping you and your family lead healthy and happy lives.  

https://uthealthrgv.org/  

Mental Health, Counseling and Addiction Resources 

UTRGV Collegiate Recovery Program 
The Collegiate Recovery Program supports students in recovery from addictions. The program offers hope and support to help lead you to achieve your recovery goals so that your time at the University is one of success and pride.  

Counseling Center Services 
The Counseling Center provides free and confidential counseling services for UTRGV students to address mental health concerns, and seeks to promote personal growth and well-being among our campus community through education and outreach activities. 

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Caring for the Valley provides medical outreach to underserved populations throughout the Rio Grande Valley via community service. We pride ourselves in improving community wellbeing through the provision of supervised medical camps, community outreach, and health education, while ensuring our members receive adequate professional development in preparation for a healthcare career. We aim to equip our members for future leadership as healthcare professionals through early exposure to a compassionate, ethical, and holistic approach to the health and well-being of our community. 

Officers

President Alen Saju alen.saju01@utrgv.edu
Vice President
Aiswaria Biju
aiswaria.biju01@utrgv.edu
Secretary
Humberto Romo
humberto.romo01@utrgv.edu
Treasurer
Aida Galvan-Gutierrez
aida.galvangutierrez01@utrgv.edu
Public Relations
Lexus Abrego
lexus.abrego01@utrgv.edu
Public Relations
Ayushi Agarwal
ayushi.agarwal01@utrgv.edu
Public Relations
Ana Mendoza
ana.mendoza05@utrgv.edu
Project Coordinator
Jenna Rivas
jenna.rivas01@utrgv.edu
Community Service Director
Alfredo Bonilla
alfredo.bonilla01@utrgv.edu
Liaison Officer
Jonathan Rodriguez
jonathan.rodriguez08@utrgv.edu
Advisor
Maria Castaneda
maria.castaneda@utrgv.edu
Advisor
Tammy Munoz
tammy.munoz01@utrgv.edu

Facebook - Caring for the Valley


 

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The Biomedical Sciences Association (BSA) is a pre-health profession organization that provides students with the opportunities for professional development and networking in different areas of the health and biomedical sciences field to better prepare them for graduate and professional schools and successful careers.  BSA primarily focuses on providing professional development to its members by guiding their growth into well-rounded, professional, and active individuals through our informal “Coffee with the Professional” gatherings, professional panels workshops, and community engagement. In addition, BSA also promotes building relationships and a sense of community between the students, faculty, and staff of the BMED program. 

Advisors
Dr. Hugo Rodriguez  hugo.rodriguez@utrgv.edu
Dr. Sue Anne Chew   sueanne.chew@utrgv.edu

Officers
President Juan Torres juan.torres12@utrgv.edu
Vice President
(Brownsville Campus)
Kaitlyn Ybanez kaitlyn.ybanez01@utrgv.edu
Vice President
(Edinburg Campus)
Diego Rojano
Treasurer Kaitlyn Moya
Secretary Juan Amieva Juan.amieva01@utrgv.edu
Brownsville Project Coordinator Caleb Castillo Caleb.castillo02@utrgv.edu
Edinburg Project Coordinator Paola Ibarra Paola.ibarra02@utrgv.edu
Fundraising Chair Ileana Mendoza ileanathere.mendoza01@utrgv.edu
Historian Kaelyn Calma
Activities Coordinator Leilani Alejo

For more information: 
Email:  utrgv.bsa@gmail.com 
Facebook:  Biomedical Sciences Association at UTRGV

Medical Brigades is a global organization that seeks to provide free medical care to underrepresented communities located in Nicaragua, Panama and Honduras. Members shadow medical professionals, get clinical experience and learn from community members. 

President: Nitchelle Rodriguez
Vice President: Vanesa Cavazos 
Secretary: Maria Vaca 
Treasurer: Carina Calvillo 
Marketing Officer: Angelica Leal 
Advisers: Dr. Maria Castañeda and Dr. Hugo Rodriguez

Activities: Fundraising, training workshops, educational workshops for communities, “Charlas” in Brownsville.

Membership requirements: Biomedical sciences student, 3.0 GPA or higher.

For more information:
Email: nitchelle.rodriguez01@utrgv.edu, medicalbrigades.brownsville@gmail.com 

Our non-governmental organization is dedicated to providing free medication, and medical care to locals in Albania, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Panama, Peru, etc. 

This organization will be of great help, as it will not only aid our BMED students gain the necessary skills for their future but those who are in need. The goal is to raise the amount of money needed to cover all expenses and medications that will be taken to a third-world country. 

This Medical Outreach Program Abroad offers:

  • Hands-on Clinic Experience
  • Health Education Opportunities 
  • Experience other cultures
  • Gain Leadership skills & Community Service
  • Travel to Peru, Guatemala, Panama, Dominican Republic

Officers:

Viviana Quintero -  viviana.quintero01@utrgv.edu – President 
Priscilla Uresti -  priscilla.uresti01@utrgv.edu – Vice President
Veronica DeLeon -  veronica.deleon03@utrgv.edu – Secretary
Amber Rodriguez -  amber.i.rodriguez01@utrgv.edu - Co-Secretary
Aylin Flores – Aylin.flores01@utrgv.edu – Events coordinator
Shanelle Flores -  shanelle.flores01@utrgv.edu - Program Coordinator
Adrian Maldonado – Adrian.maldonado01@utrgv.edu – Fundraising Chair
Edgar Capistran -  edgar.capistran01@utrgv.edu  - Treasurer
Natalia Davila – Natalia.Davila01@utrtv.ecu – Public Relations

Advisors:

Tammy Munoz – Tammy.Munoz01@utrgv.edu
Rosalinda Garza – Rosalinda.Garza@utrgv.edu

For more information:
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/VAWRGV/
Email:  vawutrgv1@gmail.com

VAW information flyer

VAW application

The mission of Live to Serve (L2S) is to provide the residents at The Rio at Fox Hollow nursing home with a supportive and caring environment to make them feel more at home. At L2S, we hold the sole purpose of sharing our time and friendship with the residents, whether it be to play games, exchange heartfelt stories, or listen to their concerns. Furthermore, we wish to remind the residents that they are not forgotten, and that they are still valued members of our community. We owe it to them as a community to lend a helping hand. Additionally, given that the majority of L2S members are pre-health professional students, this is seen as a phenomenal learning opportunity to understand the intricacies of geriatric care. There is an abundance of knowledge that could be gained by observing the staff and their daily interactions with the residents. Volunteers serve as an extension of the values that Live to Serve strives to embody, such as selflessness, compassion, and dedication, all of which are vital in the development of medical professionalism. As an organization, we look forward to establishing new relationships and forming new friendships with those we are fortunate enough to meet and serve.  

Currently, Live to Serve members attend in groups of three for 2-hour shifts, each during specified times throughout the week, Monday through Friday. Within these groups that attend at different times, there is an assigned group leader whose task is to relay any information that the nursing home would have for L2S officers, keep track of member attendance, and lead in effective time usage and participation of all members volunteering.

Advisor
Dr. Hugo Rodriguez  hugo.rodriguez@utrgv.edu

If you are interested in becoming an L2S member, please email Emily Jordan at emily.jordan01@utrgv.edu for more information. 

Tutor for All, or T4A, was created to serve the youth who attend the Proyecto Juan Diego Tutorial Program in Cameron Park. The mission of this organization is to instill a passion for learning within the students, in hopes that they will eventually achieve their full academic potential. Whether it is helping with homework, conducting outdoor activities, or simply listening and advising them, we, at T4A, strive to empower and set a good example for these children. By being a member of T4A, members can directly impact a child's life. T4A provides members with hands-on-experience in communicating effectively with children by tutoring them in various subjects, such as math, science, and reading. Overall, we hope to be of service to those at Proyecto Juan Diego in order to motivate the students to improve and provide our members with an enriching experience. 

Currently, T4A members go to the tutoring center weekly in groups of three from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm on a designated day.

For more information on becoming a member email:

utrgv_tutorforallt4a@utrgv.onmicrosoft.com

President - Anjali Manojkumar (Anjali.manojkumar01@utrgv.edu)

Vice President - Emmy Thomas (emmy.thomas01@utrgv.edu)

Vice President - Hannah Obregon (hannah.obregon01@utrgv.edu)

Advisor- Dr. Hugo Rodriguez  hugo.rodriguez@utrgv.edu

The goals of the Pre-Pharmacy Association are:

  1. Promote student pre-pharmacy organization for mutual membership benefits; 
  2. Support and actively participate in all projects advancing the profession of pharmacy; 
  3. Instill in members a deep and lasting pride in pharmacy as a profession; 
  4. Make pre-pharmacy information available to interested students to encourage and support their pursuits in these areas; 
  5. Promote closer relationships between pharmacists and other public healthcare providers; 
  6. Foster interest and activities between faculty and pre-pharmacy students. 

Officers:

Therese Baldado - Advisor

For more information:
https://utrgv.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/VPPA

The Pre-P.A. Society at UTRGV originated in Edinburg, but has now been branched to Brownsville!

Please "LIKE" the Facebook pages and set your notifications "on" to receive all the latest news.

2016-2017 President: Ana Vega

Brownsville Head Delegate: Norma Lozano

Facebook: Pre PA UTRGV

Facebook: Pre PA UTRGV - Brownsville

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Phone: 956-665-2291
Email: cohpinfo@utrgv.edu

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Phone: 956-882-5000

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