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Career Counselling ‑ Groups and Workshops

Posted by Counselling Centre on January 19, 2016 in General Announcements

Multiple Mini Interviews: An Introduction for Pharmacy Applicants

This interactive workshop is designed to increase your understanding of how to prepare professionally and effectively for those Pharmacy School Admission Interviews which utilize the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) protocol.

In one 90 minute session you will:

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý examine the purpose, structure and protocol of the MMI process.
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý review types of stations, stems and evaluation criteria.
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý practice assessing non-cognitive traits.
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý examine questions and your answers while receiving peer feedback and support.
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý develop preparation strategies through role-plays and discussions.
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý increase your confidence as you reduce your stress and anxiety. Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý

All role-playing and practise opportunities are offered in a confidential and supportive environment.

Thursday, 11 February, 2016
5-630pm
Room 426, 4th Floor, Student Union Building

Dental School Admission Interviews

Day: Wednesday, 24 February, 2016
Time: 5-630pm
Location: Room 426 , 4th Floor, SUBÌý

This interactive workshop is designed to increase your understanding of how to respond professionally and effectively during your Dental School Admission Interview.

In one 90 minute workshop you will:

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý learn how successful students prepare for interviews.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý examine the qualities and characteristics that are associated with success.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý review the stages and tasks of the professional interview.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý examine what admission committees look for during interviews.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý discuss how admission committees design questions.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý developÌý strategies for answering questions.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý practise and receive feedback to learn how to improve your answers.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý learn how to reduce stress and anxiety.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý learn about other helpful supports and resources on campus.

All role-playing and practise opportunities are offered in a safe, confidential and supportive environment.

Communication Skills for Pre-Pharmacy Students

Thursdays: February 25, March 3, 10, and 17, 2016
5-630pm
Room 426
4th Floor, Student Union Building

Whether speaking with a patient, providing consultation to a physician, or discussing an issue with another health care colleague, pharmacists actively listen for understanding, empathy and accuracy. Active listening enhances conversations and is an essential counselling skill.

These skills are valuable when working with patients and colleagues and will improve how you communicate in your personal relationships. They are also very helpful in preparation for the communication scenarios you will experience if the School of Pharmacy you are applying to uses the multiple mini interview (MMI) protocol.

This four session experiential program is a highly practical and interactive opportunity to enhance your communication skills by:

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý examining the skills of effective listeners;
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ìýreflecting on your communication style;
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ìýidentifying common communication problems and barriers;
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ìýexamining the role of non-verbal communication;
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ìýrefining effective questioning skills;
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ìýincreasing your ability to listen empathically; and
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ìýdeveloping and practicing listening and responding skills.

You will be working both individually and in small groups on a variety of exercises, discussions and skill building role-plays. Practice and skill development is done in a safe and supportive environment.

Space is Limited.Ìý To Register:Ìý login: myCareer.dal.ca (use event calandar)

Jeanette Hung MEd (Counselling) CCC, RCT, is the Career Counselling Services Coordinator, Counselling Services.Ìý Jeanette has provided numerous MMI workshops and Practise Clinics to pre-med and pre-pharmacy students, as well as communication and presentation workshops to medical students, residents, fellows, staff and students at Journal Clubs and at Grand Rounds.

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