Monday, February 17, 2025
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wright State University
Student Union Apollo Room
Is helping others in your future? Visit Wright State University on Presidents’ Day to attend our annual Path to Health Professions event to discover your path to becoming a medical doctor or other health professional.
This event is for:
- High school students interested in becoming a health professional
- Parents, friends, and families of interested students
- Current pre-health students interested in learning more about various health careers and pre-health programs available at Wright State
- Teachers and counselors interested in learning more about Wright State's pre-med and pre-health programs
Attendees will:
- Engage with multiple healthcare professionals and subject matter experts to gain a better understanding of careers in health care including medicine, athletic training, biomedical engineering, chiropractic, mental health counseling, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, psychology, physical therapy, physician's assistant, public health, social work, sports science, veterinary medicine, and more.
- Discover what it takes to get into Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and other professional health programs
- Find out how degrees from Wright State can open doors to the nation's top professional schools
- Learn what classes and activities you should be choosing NOW to prepare for your future
Registration
Registration for this event is now open. Please register by February 17.
Health Professions Day 2025 Schedule
View a printable version of the program and schedule.
View a printable version of the speaker and session leader biographies.
Welcome & Keynote Address
| Time |
Presentation |
Room Location |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Registration, Refreshments, and Meet & Greet with the Deans |
Apollo |
| 9–9:15 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Address
|
Apollo |
| 9:20–9:35 a.m. |
Event Overview |
Apollo |
Session 1 (9:40–10:30 a.m.)
| Presentation |
Room Location |
| Nursing Careers: From LPN to NP Pathways |
Atlantis (E157) |
| Intro to Healthcare Science Careers: Biomedical Engineering & Lab Science |
Endeavour (E156-A) |
| Careers in Behavioral Health: Counseling, Social Work, and Therapy |
Endeavour (E156-B) |
| Pathways in Speech & Language Therapy |
Endeavour (E156-C) |
| Intro to Emergency & Critical Care (Panel) |
Discovery (E163-A) |
| Finding Your Fit in Healthcare (Interactive Workshop) |
Discovery (E163-B) |
Session 2 (10:40–11:30 a.m.)
| Presentation |
Room Location |
| A Day in the Life of a Nurse (Panel) |
Atlantis (E157) |
| Innovations in Biomedical Research & Technology |
Endeavour (E156-A) |
| Mental Health in Healthcare: Identifying Career Pathways |
Endeavour (E156-B) |
| Careers in Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy |
Endeavour (E156-C) |
| Hands-On Simulation: Emergency & Critical Care Response |
Discovery (E163-A) |
| Have you Considered Exercise Science? |
Discovery (E163-B) |
Lunch & Networking (11:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m.)
| Presentation |
Room Location |
| Lunch | Networking & Resource Fair |
Apollo | Atrium |
Session 3 (12:40–1:30 p.m.)
| Presentation |
Room Location |
| Nursing Specialties: Critical Care, Pediatrics, and Beyond |
Atlantis (E157) |
| Careers in Medical Laboratory Science & Diagnostics |
Endeavour (E156-A) |
| Pathways in Athletic Training |
Endeavour (E156-C) |
| Careers in Paramedicine & EMS |
Discovery (E163-A) |
| From Nursing to Public Health: Making the Switch |
Discovery (E163-B) |
Session 4 (1:40–2:30 p.m.)
| Presentation |
Room Location |
| Nursing Simulation: Patient-Centered Care in Action |
Atlantis (E157) |
| Research Opportunities for Undergraduates in Healthcare |
Endeavour (E156-A) |
| Rehabilitation Technology Innovations |
Endeavour (E156-C) |
| Emergency Room & Critical Care: A Day in the Life |
Discovery (E163-A) |
| Career Q&A: Ask a Health Professional |
Discovery (E163-B) |
Session 5 (2:40–3 p.m.)
| Presentation |
Room Location |
| Closing Remarks and Prize Drawing |
Apollo |
Tours (3 p.m.)
| Presentation |
Room Location |
| *Optional Tours* |
Apollo |
