Introduction to Fellowships for Graduates

Kate Dailinger
Kate Dailinger

Fellowships and scholarships can fund graduate or professional study, purposeful travel, professional placements, self-designed projects, and so much more. They can help you build your experience and qualifications, help you explore a passion, and clarify a path forward. What would you do with a fellowship?

Fellowships and Scholarships for Graduate Study

Kate Dailinger
Kate Dailinger

There are more fellowships and scholarships than you might think there are to help fund graduate or professional study. It’s helpful to be creative and persistent in your search, and in your applications. This research will give you an overview of some of the fellowships out there, and tips for searching for opportunities.

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    Pre-Med Scholars (First-Year Program)

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    Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

    Pre-Med Scholars
    The Pre-Med Scholars program supports Wellesley's inclusive excellence initiative, preparing students for careers in medicine by offering connections, information and opportunities during the crucial first year of college. The goal of the cohort program is to support students from low-income and first generation backgrounds in successfully preparing for and entering medical careers. 

    Discounted Test Preparation Resources for the MCAT and DAT

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    Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

    Health Professions Advising is pleased to offer students and alums a discount on common test prep products, including Princeton Review, AAMC Prep Bundle, DAT Bootcamp, & UWorld MCAT Prep.

    Speech-Language Pathology

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    Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

    Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat people with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. They work with patients from all stages of life, including newborn babies with nursing difficulties, elementary school children with disabilities, adults with brain damage, and elderly people with dementia.

    Physician Assistant

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    Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

    Physician assistants (PA) are medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and often serve as a patient’s principal healthcare provider. Having thousands of hours of medical training, physician assistants are both versatile and collaborative and they can practice in every state and in every medical setting and specialty, improving healthcare access and quality.

    Physical Therapy

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    Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

    Physical therapists (PTs) are healthcare professionals who treat people with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities to improve their movement, reduce pain, restore lost function, prevent future injury, reach fitness goals, and generally promote an active lifestyle. PTs are experts on the movement of the human body. They educate patients, recommend exercises for their specific situation, and provide hands-on care such as deep-tissue massages. 

    Self-Assessment (Preparing to Apply to Health Profession Schools)

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    Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

    Your first step in the application process is a thoughtful reflection on your readiness to apply. This resource contains the self-assessment planning document, questions to ask yourself as you consider applying, and information about competencies valued in the admissions process.

    Entrance Exams (Preparing to Apply to Health Profession Schools)

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    Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

    Preparing for and taking your MCAT, DAT or GRE will be an important part of your application process. Successful students can expect to spend 300-400 hours over a period of 3-4 months preparing. This resource will help you to understand how to approach the exams.

    Financial Planning (Applying to Health Profession Schools)

    Cindy
    Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

    Application and medical/dental education will be expensive. This resource will help you understand the associated costs and direct you to resources.

    Next Steps: managing acceptances, and what to do if you are not accepted to health profession schools

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    Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

    Health profession schools have varying timelines for notifying applicants about acceptances. Learn about managing applications, as well as what to do if you are not accepted.

    Interviewing (Applying to Health Profession Schools)

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    Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

    The interview invitation has arrived! Time to celebrate and prepare.

    Application Components & Process (Applying to Health Profession Schools)

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    Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

    This resource covers information you will need as you write and compile various elements of your application, including personal statements and transcripts.

    The Medical Professions Advisory Committee (MPAC) & Letter Process

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    Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

    Whether you require an MPAC committee letter as part of your application or not, this resource will walk you through the process of requesting letters of recommendation.

    Application Planning (Applying to Health Profession Schools)

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    Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA

    Learn about components of application preparation including: the Wellesley College Applicant Portfolio, your personal statement, choosing your schools and dual degrees.