BMS-503 PROF. DVLPMT FOR SUCCESS BMS SCIENCES
BMS 503, Professional Development for Success in the Biomedical Sciences, is a 1-credit hour required course intended to prepare BMS students to successfully navigate their graduate school programs and enter biomedical careers with attention to professionalism. The course is designed to equip students with skills that are necessary to make the best choices in their professional biomedical career path. Weekly content will feature professionals from various disciplines who will share their areas of expertise. The course will also provide students training in specific skills necessary for success in biomedical sciences professions: interviewing skills, resume/CV writing, personal statement development, professional office/email etiquette, professional networking, and other general communications skills. The course will provide foundational aspects on best practices in preparing for professional school examinations such as the MCAT and DAT. In addition, the course will provide detailed information on how to successfully navigate the application process for medical school, dental school, and other biomedical professional school programs. Prerequisites: None