Welcome Back & Happy Week One!
Congratulations on successfully navigating your first week of the Spring 2026 semester! It has been wonderful seeing so many of you filling the halls of our brand-new STEM building. We hope you are settling into the modern study spaces and are as excited as we are for you to begin your hands-on research and coursework in the state-of-the-art labs.
This semester is shaping up to be one of our busiest yet, filled with new partnerships and professional development opportunities. Stay tuned for frequent updates!
Stay Connected
Don't miss out on these deadlines! If you have questions about the UTSW internship or our leadership roles, please stop by my office in the new STEM building 325C I will be happy to see you!
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🌟 Spotlight: UTSW Health Professions Internship (Fall 2026)
We are thrilled to announce a developing partnership with UT Southwestern (UTSW) for a premier rotation-based internship starting in Fall 2026.
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The Opportunity: A 3-credit hour internship where 10 selected students will rotate through various UTSW health programming to explore clinical, research, and administrative paths.
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Eligibility: Open to students who will be Juniors or Seniors in Fall 2026.
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Take Action: While the formal application opens later this spring, we are currently collecting names for our preliminary vetting list. If you are interested in being considered for one of these 10 spots, please complete the form below.
👉 [Link: https://unt.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cPaABW6xbCV7YnY]
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🚀 Leadership & Student Employment Opportunities
Are you looking to give back to the Pre-Health community while building your resume? We are looking for passionate student leaders for the following roles:
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Student Leadership: We are now accepting applications for Pre-Health Peer Mentors, Pre-Health Ambassadors, and other departmental leadership roles.
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Work-Study Positions: My office is hiring! If you are Pell-eligible and looking for a meaningful on-campus job, I want to hear from you.
Interested in any of these roles? Reach out to me directly at jessica.alavarez@untdallas.edu to discuss the next steps.
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📝 Pre-Health Entrance Exam Support Series – Spring 2026
Back by popular demand! Following the success of our Fall series, we are reopening the Support Series to help you conquer the MCAT, DAT, GRE, or OAT.
If you are aiming to receive one of our free Kaplan prep courses, attendance at our introductory workshop is mandatory. This session ensures you understand the rigor and commitment required to succeed.
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Kickoff Workshop: January 28th, 2026 @11:30am-1pm.
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What we’ll cover: Course commitment details, exam-specific study strategies, and the application process for free resources.
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Requirement: You must attend this session to be eligible to apply for the free Kaplan course scholarship.
👉 [Link: https://cglink.me/21S/r375451]
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