College of Health Professions Medical University of South Carolina Information Session

Come and learn about our programs of study and admission procedures

Tuesday, October 4, 20115:30 pm

Halloway Hall In Bavaro Hall

Physician Assistant 

Occupational Therapy

 Physical Therapy

Cardiovascular Perfusion

Anesthesia for Nurses

Health Administration

Health & Rehabilitation Science

Preliminary Information Regarding Proposed Changes to the MCAT

Preliminary Information Regarding Proposed Changes to the MCAT:

The preliminary recommendations for the future (estimated 2015) MCAT exam call for four test sections. The proposed test sections are:

(1)  Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Properties of Living Systems

This test would ask examinees to combine their knowledge of the molecular, cellular, and organismal properties of living systems with their scientific inquiry skills to solve problems that demonstrate readiness for medical school.

(2)  Physical, Chemical, and Biochemical Properties of Living Systems

This test would ask examinees to combine their knowledge of the physical, chemical and biochemical properties of living systems with their scientific inquiry skills to solve problems that demonstrate readiness for medical school.

(3)  Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills

This test would ask examinees to reason about and critically analyze information provided by passages from cross-cultural studies, philosophy and ethics, population health and other disciplines to demonstrate their critical analysis and reasoning skills.

(4)  Behavioral and Social Sciences Principals

This test would ask examinees to combine their knowledge of principles in the behavioral and social sciences with their scientific inquiry skills to demonstrate their readiness to learn in medical school about the human and social issues of medicine

Guatemala Possibilities for UVA Students

Interested in traveling to Guatemala for J-Term or over the summer for Study Abroad? Check out these two brochures for more information!

January Term

Summer Opportunities Abroad 

Volunteer with Albemarle Post-High: Pre-health? Love Psychology? Love People?

Volunteer for Albemarle Post-High through Madison House, a program that helps transition 18- to 22-year-olds with disabilities from high school to an independent living environment. Spend an hour socializing, playing games and talking with the students. Great experience for those going into the health profession. Drivers needed. E-mail us (aps4y@virginia.edu) or see the website (http://scs.student.virginia.edu/~madison/) for more information.

Meet 60+ Pharmacy Schools in one live Virtual Fair Oct. 4-5th (Free to attend)

Planning to apply to a pharmacy school? Learn more about participating US Pharmacy Schools. Register Now at http://aacp.careereco.net/students-alumni/virtual-fair-registration/  to attend the FREE AACP Virtual Pharmacy School Fair on October 4-5, 2011.
Save precious time and find out which Pharmacy School is best for you. Applicants planning to apply to Pharmacy School are invited to attend this unique virtual event where you can
conveniently and efficiently meet admissions representatives and interact with AACP member Pharmacy Schools in a live 2 day event.

- Register to attend the FREE virtual fair to learn more about US pharmacy programs

- Save your valuable time by meeting school representatives in live chat sessions online

- Have your questions answered without ever leaving the comfort of your computer

- Only a One-Time Registration required to meet multiple schools

- All registered attendees will be entered into a drawing for one of two $100 iTunes gift cards.

*Option to upload your resume prior to the event (resume upload not required to participate)

Register at www.AACP.CareerEco.net

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Graduate Division will be at the GRADUATE SCHOOL FAIR on WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Newcomb Hall to tell you about opportunities for PhD, MD/PhD, and Summer Research in the biomedical sciences.

PhD and MD/PhD  “It’s different at Einstein!”

www.einstein.yu.edu/phd

• Cross disciplinary graduate education – no need to select specific laboratory or area of research before entering the program
• Annual stipend and full tuition remission – for all PhD and MD/PhD students for all the years of their training; no teaching responsibilities
• Integrated bench-to-bedside training in the MD/PhD program
• MD/PhD program is a NIH-supported Medical Scientist Training Program
• Personal mentoring tailored to interests and goals – individualized curriculum and thesis advisory committees
• Collaborative research at the cutting edge – more than $170 million in federal grants
• More than 1000 graduates (PhD and MD/PhD) now in positions in academia, industry, clinical medicine, and science

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at Einstein - 9 weeks of summer research www.einstein.yu.edu/phd

• On campus housing (included) plus a stipend of $3000
• Weekly faculty research seminars
• Career workshops
• Social activities and NYC trips

Be sure to stop by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine table at the GRADUATE SCHOOL FAIR on WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Newcomb Hall

International Service Hours for Physician Assistant Programs

Some PA programs value and accept international service hours, and others prefer domestic hours. Inquire with each program individually. If you have acquired international service hours that you wish to be considered on your application, first be certain enter it in the correct place on your CASPA application:

- Patient care experience: if your international work required you to be directly responsible for patient care (such as performing procedures).

- Other health care experience: if your international work in a health care setting did not involve direct responsibility for patient care (such as administrative duties).

- Community service: if your international work was not in a health care setting (such teaching, building homes, etc.)

Track your total hours accurately, and be certain to include contact information should programs wish to verify your service. And, if your international service is the major part of your healthcare experience background, having a clinical reference from this setting (if you are able) can contribute to your overall applicant profile.