Wayne State University School of Medicine students will have the opportunity to gain valuable insight into medical careers and enjoy pizza as an added perk during the Wayne State University Medical Alumni Association’s annual Alumni-Student Career Evening on Jan. 9, 2008.

The program, in its 10th year, will take place on the first floor of Scott Hall, beginning with a pizza dinner from 5 to 6 p.m.

The dinner will be followed by three 30-minute sessions, beginning at 6:15 p.m., 6:50 p.m. and 7:25 p.m. Students will hear from at least six different specialists as they rotate between the three sessions.

Presenters will provide a 5- to 7-minute introduction based on the following areas students expressed interest in:

• Describe your typical day
• The path that a student must take to practice in the presenter’s specialty
• What you now know that you wish you had known as a medical student
  
• Your family dynamic and how you make time for a successful professional and personal life
• Information on the application process
• The pros and cons of practicing medicine in hospitals vs. private practice
• The demand for physicians in your field

After the brief introductions, the floor will be opened to questions from students. The program is designed to be informal, so students should come prepared to ask questions.

A dessert reception will follow the information sessions from 8 to 8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria for presenters, alumni and students, providing additional opportunity for students to ask more questions.

Students received invitations in their mailboxes the week of Nov. 11, as well as e-mail reminders the week of Nov. 24. The deadline to sign up for Career Evening is Dec. 12. Students may complete a registration form and email it to Lisa Ramos, assistant director of Medical Alumni Affairs, at lramos@med.wayne.edu. Students may also print out the form and drop it off at the Student Affairs Office in Room 1369 of Scott Hall.