Neuro Graduate/Medical Student Panel

One of our missions is to serve as a bridge for the neuroscience and neurology focused student groups at the University of Rochester.

On October 17, 2017, PONS teamed up with the BCS & Neuroscience Undergraduate Council (BNUC), SIGN, and NSFG to host a Graduate/Medical Student Panel for those interested in pursuing an advanced degree in Neuroscience or Neurology.

About 20 undergraduate attendees asked questions of our panel of Neuroscience PhD, MD/PhD, and Neurology MD students currently enrolled at the University of Rochester’s School of Medicine and Dentistry.  Our panelists included 2nd Year NGP PhD students Emily Warner and Neal Shah, 1st Year NGP MD/PhD student Karl Foley, and 1st Year MD student Josh Geiger.  BNUC Co-President Herman Li and PONS President Holly Beaulac moderated the event.

Each panelist shared their individual journeys including performing undergraduate research, job shadowing/internships, and teaching/outreach opportunities.  Topics discussed included strategies in determining the right program for one’s interests, standing out as an applicant during admissions/interviews, and being productive while limiting stress when acquiring an advanced degree.  We want to thank all of our panelists and attendees for a great turnout and lively discourse!