Jane Shepard Email & Phone Number

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

I help pre-med students navigate the complex medical school application process, specifically for MD, DO and PA programs. Taking the time to get to know their strengths and weaknesses, I learn about each applicant's specific and unique characteristics and needs. We strategize how to submit a strong application, and discuss issues including choice of major, finding activities that involve essential patient interaction, studying for the MCAT, selecting letter writers, creating a school list, and the timing of application submission. We also talk about the underlying reasons for pursuing a career in healthcare, including passion and service to others.

Madison, Wi

Transitioned to part-time to ease into retirement

Madison Wi

Directed operations of Office of Admissions, which included oversight of over 5000 applications (for 175 slots) annually • Recruited applicants for medical school through personal meetings, group presentations, campus visits , school and professional conference recruitment fairs, and virtual recruitment fairs • Managed personnel (including hiring and training of staff) and budget • Utilized social media for recruitment purposes and providing information about our program and the applications process • Kept abreast of federal, state and university legal parameters for admissions, hiring, and other legal considerations • Assisted with efforts of multicultural affairs staff , particularly in recruitment efforts • Oversaw electronic and print publications • Worked with Assistant Dean in the updating of policies and procedures

Madison Wi

Advised MD applicants and reapplicants about preparing for and applying to medical school • Directed MD Admissions Interview Program • Presented programs for visitors to the SMPH and UW-Madison campus, visited other campuses, and participated in undergraduate, graduate and professional school fairs • Served on campus-wide committees related to tuition assessment and honors programs • Planned, organized and executed various programs, seminars, and meetings ranging from small visiting groups to a health advisor seminar with 80+ participants

Madison, Wisconsin

Managed the annual review of over 2500 international freshman and transfer applications • Reviewed an increasing number of applications from foreign-educated permanent residents and US citizens • Evaluated courses and determined transfer credit and course equivalencies • Worked with Communications Manager on website and other communications • Hired, trained, and supervised support staff

Milwaukee Wi

Researched, analyzed and evaluated foreign academic records for admission, professional licensure, employment, and immigration • Counseled students, admissions officers, attorneys, and recruiters on the interpretation of credentials • Served as team leader for working group of professional and support staff employees • Trained and presented material at professional development seminars and conferences • Conducted research and wrote for various publications about country-related admissions issues • Assisted in the hiring and training of new evaluators

College Park Md

Counseled international students on undergraduate and graduate admission issues • Evaluated domestic and foreign educational records for admission and transfer credit • Developed student orientation presentations and materials • Coordinated admission-related issues with academic departments on behalf of students and colleagues

Washington D.C.

Managed academic and technical training programs • Coordinated placement of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) scholars at U.S. universities • Advised and monitored scholars throughout their programs • Created and conducted orientation programs • Developed program budgets • Wrote participant training sections and cost estimates for proposals in the fields of agriculture, education, and health

Washington D.C.

Reviewed credentials from applicants to graduate programs in the Arts and Sciences • Advised students throughout their degree programs and managed student files • Coordinated an off-campus adult education program

Washington D.C.

Placed, counseled, and monitored USAID and Pakistan Ministry of Education scholars • Wrote orientation handbook for scholars • Presented cross-cultural orientations and programs • Prepared participant progress reports and special research projects for field office

Master Of Arts, Education And Human Development

Bachelor Of Science, Journalism