This document discusses the experiences of a UIC bioengineering student and their journey to medical school. It encourages students to create their own opportunities through research, student organizations, volunteering, and talking to faculty. It highlights resources available to bioengineering students and popular career paths, including industry, graduate school, health professional schools, and law school. It also touches on the transition from undergraduate to medical school, noting the benefits of a bioengineering background.

1. “WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE…”
THE EXPERIENCES OF ONE UIC BIOE
By: Aimee Bobko

2. WHY I LOVE BIOE…

3. “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead
where there is no path and leave a trail”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

4. CREATE YOUR OWN OPPORTUNITIES
 Make your own curriculum
 Learn outside the classroom
 Research
 Student Organizations
 Work
 Volunteer
 Don’t be afraid to talk to faculty
 Majority of the time they will be able to help you or at
least point you in the right direction

7. WHY YOU SHOULD BE SO HAPPY TO BE AT
UIC FOR BIOE!
 1st department to be apart of 2 colleges
 In the center of several major medical and research institutions
 Research 1 institution
 Many events to attend and platforms to present work
 Dedicated Faculty

8. RESOURCES TO BE AWARE OF….
UICollaboratory
Engineering Machine Shop
UICcareers.com
UIC CAD/ProE Lab
UIC Engineering Career Center
Pre-Health Professions Office
UIC Honors College

9. POPULAR POST-GRAD BIOE PATHS…
 Industry
 Graduate School
 Health Professional Schools (Medical, Dental, Pharm)
 Law School
 And many others

10. TRANSITION TO MEDICAL SCHOOL
 The Schedule
 Relearning “How to Study”
 Computerized Exams
 Many different professors for one class
 Why being a BioE major has be helpful so far
 Have a thorough science background
 Have knowledge of the current biotechnology and devices
currently being used in healthcare
 Problem-solving skills

11. SCHEDULE

12. MEDICAL SCHOOL SO FAR…

13. QUESTIONS??
Email: abobko2@uic.edu

14. FIN