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 2024 Workshops and Events
 

Title

Dates

Further Info

Presentation Slides
Undergraduate Research Workshop Sept 11, 2024

157 Noyes Laboratory

5:00 - 6:30 pm

 Review Slides

Career Fair Workshop

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MCAT Prep Workshop Sept 23, 2024

2078 Natural History Building

5:00 - 6:00 pm 

  
Graduate School 101 Workshop Sept 25, 2024

106 Burrill Hall

5:00 - 6:00 pm

  
Graduate School Application Prep Workshop Oct 2, 2024

106 Burrill Hall

5:00 - 6:00 pm

  
Rush Medical College Info Session Oct 8, 2024

127 Noyes

5:30 - 6:30 om

  
Graduate and Professional School Fair Oct 9, 2024

Illini Union

12:00 - 3:00 pm

 Career Center Flyer
Care Cytology Workshop 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 2023 session View slides from Spring 2024 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