Career Planning

Embark on an inspirational journey into the world of medicine and service with Dr. Theodore H. Teruya (MD), a distinguished figure who not only excels in vascular surgery but also serves as a Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Hosted by the College's Office of Pre-Health Advising, join us for this session where Dr. Teruya shares his personal narrative and illuminates his pathway to becoming a renowned figure in vascular surgery. Gain profound insights into the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments that shaped his medical career.

Join Oxy's Pre-Health Advising for a dynamic panel on "Women in Medicine" lead by Megan Sumida, MD, a Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Fellow at Texas Children's Hospital. Our diverse panel of residents, fellows, and doctors will discuss career growth, work-life balance, gender disparities, and mentorship. Discover insights, strategies, and success stories from these accomplished professionals.

Join us for an exclusive event hosted by the College's Office of Pre-Health Advising featuring Dr. Yee, Associate Dean for Admissions at Duke's School of Medicine. Dr. Yee brings invaluable insights into the world of medical school admissions, offering a comprehensive presentation on Duke's prestigious School of Medicine. This event goes beyond the basics, delving into real admission case studies to provide a deeper understanding of the selection process.

Attend the panel to:

• Meet last year’s Schwartz recipients and students who did either an internship or research
• Learn how the Schwartz Grants will help you enrich learning experiences outside the classroom in the areas of economics, investment and/or finance
• Learn about research and internship opportunities in the field of Economics

Food and drinks are provided!

About the Panelists

Sam Bergen '04 is the chief marketing officer at Illumination, shepherding The Super Mario Bros. Movie to a worldwide box office of $1.36 billion earlier this year. He is currently preparing for the launch of Migration this December and for Despicable Me 4 next July. Prior to joining Illumination in December 2020, Bergen was vice president of global brand creative for Beats by Dre, built Vice Media’s West Coast office, and was CMO for Omnicom. At Oxy, Bergen majored in cognitive science with a minor in film. 

Join Professor Ryan Preston-Roedder and Fellowships Director Jennifer Locke to learn about Oxy's Obama Scholars Program. We will discuss details about the program as well as provide tips for the application due in November. Register here for the Zoom link.

Join Professor Ryan Preston-Roedder and Fellowships Director Jennifer Locke to learn about Oxy's Obama Scholars Program. We will discuss details about the program as well as provide tips for the application due in November. 

Join Professor Ryan Preston-Roedder and Fellowships Director Jennifer Locke to learn about Oxy's Obama Scholars Program. We will discuss details about the program as well as provide tips for the application due in November. 

Learn from Oxy pre-med and pre-health students how they found summer opportunities that are aligned with their plans to pursue medical school and health profession programs.

Student registration is on Handshake.

Students will have the​ ​rare ​opportunity to engage in this hands-on learning experience. Learn about the basic suture kit, types of sutures and basic knots, suture techniques and procedures, and suture removal. Information will also be provided about the Health Professions Scholarship Program.

Student registration is on Handshake.