Pre-Health Resource Center
Seminar Series
All majors are welcome to attend the discussions led by admission experts from a variety of health professional schools. Select students have the opportunity to meet with the speaker during a small group discussion preceding the event.
Presentations take place during Fall and Spring Terms on Friday at 3:30 p.m., in SC 114 unless otherwise noted.
Current students, subscribe to the Pre-Health eNewsletter for Seminar Series updates.
Spring 2025 Seminars 3:30 p.m., SC 114:
- Jan. 17 - Ohio State University College of Optometry
Speaker: Kiara Occulis, Admissions Counselor, OSU College of Optometry - Jan. 24 - Ohio Dominican University, Physician Assistant Studies
Speaker: Nicole Powell, Associate Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies, ODU - Jan. 31 - Ohio State University College of Medicine
Speaker: Megan Celik, Director of Graduate and Professional Admissions, OSU
College of Medicine - Feb. 7 - Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Speaker: Kaelin Locker, Director of Admissions, WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine - Feb. 14 - University of Dayton, Physician Assistant Program
Speaker: Lindsey Hammett-Linkishu, Program Director, UD Physician Assistant Studies Program - Feb. 21 - University of Louisville School of Dentistry
Speakers: Jami Campbell, Assistant Director of Admissions, U of L School of Dentistry - Feb. 28 - Ohio Dominican University, Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies
Speaker: Maggie Rose, Program Coordinator, Anesthesiology Assistant Studies, ODU - March 7 - University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Speaker: Dr. Don Batisky, Associate Dean Medical School Admissions and Special Programs, UC College of Medicine - March 28 - University of Indianapolis, Occupational Therapy Program
Speaker: Adriana Miltko Alamill, Admissions Counselor, UIndy College of Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy Program - April 11 - Duquesne University, College of Osteopathic Medicinem
Speaker: Grace Kepperling, Admissions Recruitment Coordinator
Fall 2024 Seminars:
- Sept. 6 - Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
Speakers: Dr. Darrell Ballinger, Director of Wound Care Center, Kettering Health &
Todd Leiby, Admissions Counselor, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine - Sept. 13 - Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Speaker: Sofia Closson, Assistant Director of Admissions, Ohio State University
College of Dentistry - Sept. 20 - St. Louis University College for Public Health & Social Justice
Speaker: Bernie Backer, Director of Graduate Admissions, St Louis University College for Public Health & Social Justice - Sept. 27 - University of Toledo College of Medicine & Physician Assistant Program
Speaker: Danielle Dougherty, Director of Admissions, University of Toledo College of Medicine - Oct. 18 - Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Speaker: Kyle Hattenburg, Assistant VP Health Professions Enrollment Management, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Oct. 25 - Ohio State University College of Medicine, Community Medicine Track
Speaker: Lori Martensen, Program Administrator, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Community Medicine Track - Nov. 1 - Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Speaker: Chett Pritchett, Assistant Director of Admissions and Outreach, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Nov. 8 - Case Western Reserve University Master of Science in Anesthesia Program
Speaker: Logan Jacklin, Manager of Enrollment, Case Western Reserve University
Master of Science in Anesthesia Program - Nov. 15 - University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Speaker: Dr. Kurt Jackson, Professor, University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
2023/24 Academic Year Speakers:
- Sofia Closson, Assistant Director of Admissions, Ohio State University College of Dentistry
- Lindsey Hammett-Loonkishu, Director, University of Dayton Department of Physician Assistant Education
- Logan Jacklin, Manager of Enrollment and Special Projects, Case Western Reserve University Anesthesia Program
- Jill Harman, Senior Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Julie Brim, Director of Admissions, Ohio State College of Medicine
- Dr. David Pearson, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Strategic Enrollment, University of Toledo College of Medicine
- Kyle Hattenburg, Assistant Vice President Health Professions Enrollment Management, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Todd Leiby, Admissions Counselor, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
- Dr. Kurt Jackson, Professor, University of Dayton Department of Physician Therapy
- Kiara Occulis, Admissions Counselor, Ohio State University College of Optometry
- Richard Bassi, Program Director, Indiana University, Anesthesiologist Assistant Program
- Dr. Alma Ljaljevic, Assistant Dean of Admissions, University of Louisville School of Dentistry
- Cameron Powell, Program Director, Ohio Dominican University, Physician Assistant Studies,
- Lori Martensen, Program Administrator & Dr. JJ Sreenan, Program Director, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Community Medicine Track
- Dr. Kate DeCleen Huber, Chair, and Adriana Mitko, University of Indianapolis, Occupational Therapy Program
- Dr. Don Batisky, Associate Dean Medical School Admissions and Special Programs, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine,
- Brian Trecek, Director of Admissions, Marquette University School of Dentistry
- Val Horwath, Manager of Admissions, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Previous speakers have included:
- Dr. Gary LeRoy, Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine