Lecture Series

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Conducting a Job Search

If you have a spouse who is looking for employment, then this presentation is for you!  Kate Dillingham, director of Human Resources for the College of Medicine, provides helpful information to obtain a position here at the University as well as in the Columbus area.  She reviews the keys for a great cover letter, resume, and interview.

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Identity Theft

Richard Call, of Consumer Credit Counseling Services, discusses how to deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.  He gives specific information on the new Credit Freeze legislation, contact phone numbers, and helpful Web sites needed if you become a victim of identity theft.

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Home Buying

Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions one can make, especially for a medical student. Joel A. Ghitman, director of the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, speaks about the pros and cons of taking on a mortgage at this time in your educational career.

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How to Understand Your Credit Report and Credit Score 

Good credit is essential to establishing a secure financial future.  Did you know that banks offer individuals different interest rates based solely on credit?  Poor credit will result in a higher cost of borrowing.  As such, it is important to understand how you can improve your credit.  Also, the credit report is the best tool to use to fight identity theft.  Richard Call of Consumer Credit Counseling Services will explain how credit reports and credit scores are developed; how to read them and understand their meanings; and what you can do to maintain, correct, or improve them.   

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Helpful Guide to Filing Your Taxes

Provided to you by the Office of Student Financial Services, this discussion provides resources and information to answer such questions as “Do I need to file my taxes” and “Where can I go to file or get assistance in filing my taxes.”  Also featured are an overview of the various forms that students will need in order to file their taxes and a discussion on why it is important for students to understand the basics of taxes.  

students to understand the basics of taxes.

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Medical Student Honor Societies:  Recognizing Our Best

Scholarship, service, humanism in medicine, and research--all are a matter of honor for our medical students.  And for those who excel in these areas, there is the opportunity to be inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha, Gold Humanism, and Landacre honor societies.  Come hear your peers discuss the process and criteria by which they were chosen for these honor societies, the service opportunities available, and the benefits of being a member.

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More information on Alpha Omega Alpha

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More information on Gold Humanism Honor Society

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More information on Landacre Research Honor Society

Managing Your Loans after Graduation

This presentation is a must for all graduating students!  You’ll hear the following important information about your loans: 

·          How to view all the loans you’ve borrowed (undergraduate, graduate, and
 medical school)

·          Where to complete your required federal exit loan counseling session

·          When your first loan payment might be due

·          Ways you can avoid making loan payments during your residency program

·          The timeline for submitting all necessary forms

·          Consolidating your student loans

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Read about the importance of being proactive with you finances from day one


Budgeting Made Simple

Taking control of your financial future starts with knowing how to budget your finances.  In this presentation, Student Financial Services breaks down budgeting into three important monthly figures that students should know at all times:  expenses, income, and discretionary income. You’ll also hear reasons why students do not create budgets and the negative impact those reasons have on their financial well-being.  Other discussions include:  (1) why students should create their own budgets rather than rely on the cost of attendance produced by the College of Medicine and (2) how students can use the interactive budget sheet listed below to develop their own budget plan.

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