The Road to Residency: Pre-Med Planning for College Apps
Monday, August 4, 2025 · 7:00 p.m.
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Central Time (US & Canada) (GMT -5:00)
Dreaming of a future in medicine? During this webinar, you'll learn how to choose the right colleges, craft a compelling application, and set yourself up for success—straight from a former Stanford admissions committee member and Harvard–Stanford–Georgetown alum.
Are you a high school student dreaming of becoming a doctor—or a parent guiding your child toward a career in medicine? The journey to medical school starts long before college begins. Join us for The Road to Residency: Pre-Med Planning for College Apps, a comprehensive webinar designed to help you make smart, strategic decisions during the college application process that will set the stage for a successful pre-med and medical school path.
This session. led by Dr. Pamela Ng—an alumna of Harvard, Georgetown, and Stanford Medical School, with over a decade of experience on admissions committees for Stanford's undergraduate, medical, and graduate programs—will cover how to choose the right undergraduate program, what colleges look for in aspiring pre-med students, and how to stand out in a competitive applicant pool. Whether you're just starting to think about college or already building your school list, this webinar will offer valuable insight tailored specifically to future healthcare professionals.
Key takeaways from this webinar will include:
-How to evaluate colleges for their pre-med support, advising, and placement rates
-What high school courses and extracurriculars best prepare you for a pre-med track
-Understanding the timeline from high school to medical school, including major milestones
-Tips for writing a compelling personal statement and application as a pre-med applicant
-Common pitfalls students and families make when planning for a medical career—and how to avoid them
-What admissions officers really look for in students pursuing medicine
You'll leave this session with a clearer understanding of how to align your college choices and high school achievements with long-term goals in medicine.
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The Road to Residency: Pre-Med Planning for College Apps Presentation
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Dr. Pamela Ng
Admissions Expert
Dr. Pamela Ng brings over a decade of experience in admissions and mentoring, having served on admissions committees for Stanford's undergraduate, medical, and graduate programs.
Pam obtained her BA at Harvard, M.S at Georgetown and PhD in Neuroscience and Psychiatry at Stanford. She also completed her Postdoctoral work in the Dept of Anesthesia and Pain Management at Stanford and taught as Clinical Faculty in the Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences as well.
With expertise in medicine, STEM, and humanities, she is passionate about guiding students through the admissions process and helping them excel in their academic journeys.