MCB Advising offers a variety of workshops throughout the year for students on topics such as applying to medical school, learning more about specific careers, studying abroad, becoming an undergraduate researcher, and much more. Scroll down to view videos or download slides from past workshops.

We are committed to hosting accessible and inclusive workshops for all students. Please let us know if you have, or expect any accessibility needs or require accommodations to participate in any of our workshops. For questions, please contact Lilia Garcia at liliag2@illinois.edu.

Fall 2023 Workshops
 

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Dates

Further Info

Career Fair Prep Workshop

 Sept 6, 2023 4-5 pm in 2020 NHB

Undergraduate Research Workshop

Sept 14, 2023

5-6:30 pm in 217 Noyes

Anesthesiologist Assistant Workshop

Sept 27, 2023

5-7 pm in 106 and 107 Burrill Hall

Registration required!
Preparing for Graduate School Workshop Oct 5, 2023 5-6:30 pm in B124 CLSL
Biology and Law Workshop Oct 17, 2023 5-6 pm via Zoom
Cytotechnology Workshop Nov 9, 2023

Coming soon!

 

Watch video or download slides from recent workshops

Becoming an Undergraduate Researcher

What is undergraduate research, how to find a lab, enrolling in MCB 29/BIOC290, and more.

Watch video of Fall 2021 session View slides from Fall 2022 session

Applying to graduate or professional school

Workshop leaders cover what is graduate school, what to expect, types of graduate programs, choosing a PhD program, and undergraduate preparation.

View slides from Fall 2022 session Watch video of Fall 2021 session

MCB Honors Concentration

Dr. Shawna Naidu shares information about the MCB Honors Concentration. MCB Honors is designed for exceptional MCB Majors who demonstrate personal motivation to explore a fuller complement of experiences in biology during their undergraduate training.

Watch video of Spring 2022 session

Preparing for Career Fairs

How to prepare for the College of LAS and ACES career fairs.

Topics include pre-fair preparation, tips on interacting with recruiters, and what to do after the fair.

 

Download the slides from Fall 2022 session Watch video from Fall 2021 session