Medical Science Training Program and MD/Ph.D Information Panel
Date: Monday December 5, 2011
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Location: Media Room at Bryant Hall (Football Stadium)
Any current student or alum considering a dual MD/ Ph.D or Medical Science Training Program is welcome to attend this informational session and panel discussion. The panelists will discuss their various programs as well as the potential career paths for individuals who pursue this education track.
Panelists:
- Brian Sullivan; Executive Director of Washington University in St Louis Medical Science Training Program
- Dr. Gordon Archer; Director of MD-PhD Program at Virginia Commonwealth University
- Dr. Gary Owens; Director University of Virginia's Medical Science Training Program
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Financial Aid for Students with Summer Internships
UCS will be accepting applications for financial assistance from students who have secured summer internships. Both the Parents Committee Internship Grants and the Larry Simpson Internship Scholarship provide funds to assist students in achieving their career-related goals
Parents Committee Internship Grants are merit-based and current 2nd and 3rd year students of all majors are eligible. Applicants must have secured an unpaid summer internship in an area of public service (i.e., civic engagement and public policy; economic and business development; education, both K-12 and lifelong learning; environment, both planned and natural; and health). We are pleased to offer grants of $3,000 each to 16 students! The application deadline for the grants is Monday, March 26, 2011.
The Larry Simpson Internship Scholarship is a $2,000 need and merit-based award available to a rising 4th year in the College of Arts and Sciences who has secured a summer internship in any career field. This scholarship is generously sponsored by Betty Shotton, CLAS ’74 and honors Larry Simpson who served as the first director of U.Va.’s career services office from 1968-1998. The application deadline for the scholarship is Monday, April 2, 2011.
Schedule an appointment by calling 924-8900 for questions and assistance regarding obtaining an internship and applying for the grants and/or scholarship.
Parents Committee Internship Grants are merit-based and current 2nd and 3rd year students of all majors are eligible. Applicants must have secured an unpaid summer internship in an area of public service (i.e., civic engagement and public policy; economic and business development; education, both K-12 and lifelong learning; environment, both planned and natural; and health). We are pleased to offer grants of $3,000 each to 16 students! The application deadline for the grants is Monday, March 26, 2011.
The Larry Simpson Internship Scholarship is a $2,000 need and merit-based award available to a rising 4th year in the College of Arts and Sciences who has secured a summer internship in any career field. This scholarship is generously sponsored by Betty Shotton, CLAS ’74 and honors Larry Simpson who served as the first director of U.Va.’s career services office from 1968-1998. The application deadline for the scholarship is Monday, April 2, 2011.
Schedule an appointment by calling 924-8900 for questions and assistance regarding obtaining an internship and applying for the grants and/or scholarship.
Medical Futures Program
Take a look at the attached word document to find out more information about the Medical Futures Program on January 9, 2012. This is a program designed specifically for pre-med students who would like additional information on the medical school application process and life after medical school. Space is limited so register today!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Health Professions Spotlight: Optometry
Optometry (Eye Doctor, O.D.)
What is an Optometrist? ( The Three O’s)
An optometrist is a doctor of optometry, OD, who as a primary health care provider examines, diagnoses, treats and manages diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures. Many Optometrists are therapeutically licensed to prescribe medical treatment for ocular pathology. Optometrists, likewise, diagnose related systemic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension and may refer a specialist for further evaluation to aid in diagnosing other systemic problems.
*Ophthalmologists – doctor of medicine, MD, or doctor of osteopathy, DO, who specializes in the medical and surgical care of the eyes and visual system.
*Opticians – licensed technician who makes, verifies and delivers frames and other specifically fabricated optical devices and in some states, contact lenses upon prescription to the intended wearer.
What are the educational requirements for becoming an Optometrist?
Optometrists need a Doctor of Optometry degree, which requires the completion of a 4-year program at an accredited school of optometry. A list of accredited schools within the nation can be found at www.opted.org . It is possible to be accepted to optometry school after 3 years of college and complete a bachelor's degree while attending optometry school. However, most students accepted by a school or college of optometry have completed an undergraduate degree.
Requirements for admission to optometry schools include college courses in English, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. Be sure to check your program of interests’ requirements as they may differ. A strong background in science is important and many applicants to optometry school major in a science, such as biology or chemistry, as undergraduates, however it is not mandatory. Other applicants major in another subject and take many science courses offering laboratory experience. Other than pre-requisite courses, all applicants must take the Optometry Admissions Test (OAT), a standardized exam which measures academic ability and scientific comprehension.
What other roles are out there for Optometrists?
Other than practicing optometry in a private office or commercially, optometrists have the choice in working in a Veterans Affairs office where they can serve those who served in the military. Optometrists can also continue to get their masters or Ph.D to do research of their choice, or work for an industry to do consulting for new products such as spectacles or contact lenses. An optometrist can go into the education field and teach as well. The possibilities are endless!
What is an Optometrist’s typical Salary?
Calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2010), the mean annual wage is $106,750.
According to Healthcare Salary Online , annually, the lowest 10% earn $48,240 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $166,400 per year where these salaries are calculated as a mean or average.
Where can I learn more information?
- Visit the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO)for more specialized and detailed information.
- On the ASCO website, check out FAQ's about the Optometry Admissions Test (OAT) to learn more about the test.
- Visit the Optometry Centralized Application Service to learn all about the materials, resources, and pre-requisites required to apply into optometry school.
**If you are interested in the optometry career, join our newly founded Pre-Optometry Club here at U.Va! Contact maa3t@virginia.edu and mha8hf@gmail.com today.
Resources Used Include:
- http://primaryeyecare.com/pecg/htm/whatis.html
Monday, November 21, 2011
2012 Sherry R. Arnstein Minority Student Scholarship for Osteopathic Medicine
| This award, named after former AACOM Executive Director Sherry R. Arnstein, recognizes two osteopathic underrepresented minority students at AACOM's member colleges of osteopathic medicine (one newly accepted student and one continuing student). Eligibility To be eligible, an applicant must be an underrepresented minority (African-American; Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian; mainland Puerto Rican, or Hispanic) student in good academic standing and currently enrolled in his or her first, second, or third year at an AACOM member college of osteopathic medicine OR an underrepresented minority student who has been accepted and is planning to matriculate at one of the AACOM member colleges. Previous Arnstein Scholarship awardees are ineligible. Deadline Entries must be post-marked by March 31, 2012. All entries must include the required Cover Page, with all appropriate signatures, in addition to the required essay. Incomplete entries will not be considered. Awardees will be notified by July 21, 2012. |
For details, please visit: http://www.aacom.org/InfoFor/students/finaid/Pages/ArnsteinScholarship.aspx
Pre-Optometry Club is Now an Official CIO!
We are proud to announce that the Pre-Optometry Club is now an official CIO here at U.Va! We plan to provide resources and information regarding preparation for optometry school, the career field in general, as well as bringing in recruiters, plus more. Be sure to be on the lookout for any upcoming news or information. We will be hosting a general meeting when we arrive in the spring semester (January/early February), so stay tuned!
Also, if you know anyone else who is interested in the optometry career, please forward our contact information and have them email the both of us. We look forward to meeting you all soon!
All the best,
Founders,
Maera Andres (maa3t@virginia.edu) and Matthew Armentrout (mha8hf@gmail.com)
Also, if you know anyone else who is interested in the optometry career, please forward our contact information and have them email the both of us. We look forward to meeting you all soon!
All the best,
Founders,
Maera Andres (maa3t@virginia.edu) and Matthew Armentrout (mha8hf@gmail.com)
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Harrison Undergraduate Research Award
Deadline: Dec. 1, noon, Center for Undergraduate Excellence.
The Harrison Award provides up to $3,000 in funding for undergraduate research projects proposed by first-, second-, and third-year students in any field. For more information, visit our website.
Society of Multicultural Medicine presents: “Communication between Cultures in Medicine”
When: Nov. 17, 7 to 8 p.m., Minor 130.
Watch an eight-minute clip of a doctor who talks about what he learned from working with Aborigines, the indigenous peoples of Australia, and participate in a thought-provoking discussion afterward. For more information, e-mail sp3tf@virginia.edu.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Fellowship Opportunities for Students
The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice was created in 2005 by Philippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA. Each year, the Villers Fellow works in our health policy department and assists our organization's efforts to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, the Villers Fellow will conduct research on a range of health care policy issues, and write and contribute to publications that are relevant to health reform implementation and other health policy issues.
In creating the fellowship, Mr. Villers aspired to develop a network of young leaders who share a passion for health care justice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to health care justice work following their year as a fellow. Additionally, in order to encourage the development of future leaders, Villers Fellows must commit to mentoring at least one person over the course of their careers.
The application deadline for the Villers Fellowship is January 10, 2012.
You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our website.
Also now available by Families USA is the Wellstone Fellowship.
The Wellstone Fellow's primary responsibilities include assisting in the organization of conferences and trainings for advocates and community leaders; drafting talking points, blogs, fact sheets, and other publications; and developing content for the Families USA website and email lists. During the year, the Fellow will learn organizing and advocacy skills about health reform implementation, Medicaid, Medicare, health equity, and other important health policy issues. At the same time, the Wellstone Fellow will develop an understanding of the tactics and strategies used in state-based consumer health advocacy organizations and will work directly with our network of state consumer health advocates and organizations.
You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our website.
The application deadline for the Wellstone Fellowship is January 27, 2012.
In creating the fellowship, Mr. Villers aspired to develop a network of young leaders who share a passion for health care justice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to health care justice work following their year as a fellow. Additionally, in order to encourage the development of future leaders, Villers Fellows must commit to mentoring at least one person over the course of their careers.
The application deadline for the Villers Fellowship is January 10, 2012.
You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our website.
Also now available by Families USA is the Wellstone Fellowship.
The Wellstone Fellow's primary responsibilities include assisting in the organization of conferences and trainings for advocates and community leaders; drafting talking points, blogs, fact sheets, and other publications; and developing content for the Families USA website and email lists. During the year, the Fellow will learn organizing and advocacy skills about health reform implementation, Medicaid, Medicare, health equity, and other important health policy issues. At the same time, the Wellstone Fellow will develop an understanding of the tactics and strategies used in state-based consumer health advocacy organizations and will work directly with our network of state consumer health advocates and organizations.
You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our website.
The application deadline for the Wellstone Fellowship is January 27, 2012.
New Peace Corps - Public Health Sciences Partnership
Peace Corps and U.Va.’s Public Health Sciences Department have just established a new “Master’s International” partnership whereby applicants can combine Public Health course-work at U.Va. with Peace Corps service towards receiving a Master of Public Health degree. Some of the details are still being worked out, but all questions should be directed to Dr. Paige Hornsby (phornsby@virginia.edu) for specific information about financial aid, admission requirements, etc. For any students who are considering both Peace Corps and an MPH program (and who like having part of their education paid for), this is definitely an option worth thinking about!
For more information about this partnership, click here.
For more information about the Master's International Program in general, click here.
For more information about this partnership, click here.
For more information about the Master's International Program in general, click here.
Summer 2012 Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Here is a list of Summer 2012 Undergraduate Research Opportunities at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. The web site includes numerous research opportunities at the School of Medicine, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, and MetroHealth Medical Center.
Additionally, the site includes information about our Summer Medical Dental Education Program (SMDEP) and the Heart, Lung, and Blood (HLB) Summer Research Program for minority and disadvantaged students.
Visit the Undergraduate Summer Research link and/or the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine website to learn more information about research and the three MD tracks Case Western offers.
Additionally, the site includes information about our Summer Medical Dental Education Program (SMDEP) and the Heart, Lung, and Blood (HLB) Summer Research Program for minority and disadvantaged students.
Visit the Undergraduate Summer Research link and/or the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine website to learn more information about research and the three MD tracks Case Western offers.
Friday, November 11, 2011
OAT Preparation Advice
Do you have questions about OAT preparation or planning? Then feel free to direct them towards Ms. Jane Ann Munroe, O.D., of the Southern California College of Optometry via their Facebook Page for pre-optometry students. Often times, OAT preparation/planning is the most frequent topic for discussion and questions are answered directly by Ms. Munroe herself, as well as by some students currently enrolled in the Optometry Program at Southern California. Join the group today!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
EVMS Summer Research Internships: 2012 Summer Scholars Program
The Summer Scholars Program is a mentored research internship offered by the Department of Pediatrics of Eastern Virginia Medical School at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia. The competitive 9-1/2 week program is open to college seniors (rising or graduating) and first- or second-year graduate or medical students who are exploring potential careers in medical, biomedical, public health, or behavioral research.
Students selected for the program will conduct a pre-selected research project, from start to finish, and present their project outcomes to the scientific community. Students are listed as co-investigators on their projects which are frequently published and presented on the national level. Formal classroom training and personalized application in research design, implementation, and publication make this summer experience a must for anyone considering a career in research.
For more information on the Summer Scholars Program, visit the EVMS website or check out the flyer!
Students selected for the program will conduct a pre-selected research project, from start to finish, and present their project outcomes to the scientific community. Students are listed as co-investigators on their projects which are frequently published and presented on the national level. Formal classroom training and personalized application in research design, implementation, and publication make this summer experience a must for anyone considering a career in research.
For more information on the Summer Scholars Program, visit the EVMS website or check out the flyer!
Courses in Medical Terminology Offered Online
Some Physician Assistant programs require a course in medical terminology as a pre-requisite. Here is a list of some online courses (and in-classroom options) to explore if you determine that a program you are applying to requires this coursework. Make sure to confirm whether a particular course listed will meet the specific requirements of the programs you are applying to, and remember, this is by no means an exhaustive list!
· Virginia’s Community Colleges
HLT 141- Introduction to Medical Terminology
1 Credit
Focuses on medical terminology for students preparing for careers in the health professions.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
Available At:
- Central Virginia Community College
- Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
- Danville Community College
- Eastern Shore Community College
- John Tyler Community College
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Patrick Henry Community College
- Tidewater Community College
- Piedmont Community College
University of New England
DPPP 320- Medical Terminology
4 Credits
Independent Study in Idaho : The University of Idaho in Statewide Cooperation with Boise State University, Idaho State University, and Lewis- Clark State College
HCA 2210- Medical Terminology and Communication
2 Credits ISU
Indiana State University
ATTR 225- Medical Terminology for Allied Health Professions
3 Credits
A course designed to introduce terminology and abbreviations used in medical records including administrative, pre-season, injury, and research records.
University of Toledo
HEAL 1800- Medical Terminology
3 Credits
Here is the link to our On-Line Learning homepage: http://www.utoledo.edu/dl/
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
CLAS 116- Scientific Greek and Latin
2 Credits
Scientific and technical terminology derived from Greek and Latin, with primary emphasis on medical language and terminology.
For more information contact:
UNL | Extended Education & Outreach
2100 Vine Street
Lincoln, NE 68588-8101
E-mail: extservice@unl.edu
Tel: (866) 700-4747
(toll-free U.S. and Canada)
or (402) 472-2175
(locally or internationally)
2100 Vine Street
Lincoln, NE 68588-8101
E-mail: extservice@unl.edu
Tel: (866) 700-4747
(toll-free U.S. and Canada)
or (402) 472-2175
(locally or internationally)
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