Thursday, November 29, 2012

International Clinical Rotations

AACOM’s International Collaborative and AOA’s Bureau on International Osteopathic Medical Education and Affairs (BIOMEA) have jointly produced an International Clinical Rotations  web page that allows current medical students and aspiring pre-medical students, to view international rotation opportunities by each Osteopathic Medical College and country.  The table on the page can be sorted by school, availability of international clerkships and program countries. A global map link is available on the right-hand side.

Additionally, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) has an informative section on DO’s Around the World and an International Practice Map that applicants may find of interest.   The Canadian Osteopathic Association is another great resource!

MD-PhD Summer Programs

There are now a dozen MD-PhD Programs which run summer programs specifically for students interested in potentially pursuing the combined MD-PhD degrees.  Please note, deadlines vary by program!

Please see the following link for a list of summer programs for possible MD-PhD applicants!

https://www.aamc.org/members/great/169782/mdphdsummerprograms.html

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Medical Reserve Corps

The MRC is a group of volunteers, both medical and non-medical, that are called on in the case of a public health emergency. We offer free trainings, some great opportunities to get exposed to the world of public health, and exercises on emergency preparedness.

Some examples of events that MRC volunteers help with are:
·         Assisting during vaccine clinics
·         Staffing shelters during natural disasters
·         Participating in hospital and health department emergency drills

There are no hour requirements, so you can be as involved as you want, and this is a great opportunity to develop leadership qualities while participating in a nationally recognized organization!

If anyone would like to sign up, you can go to http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/mrc/ and click the “Become a VA MRC Volunteer” link, and when prompted just click on the Thomas Jefferson Health District link to become affiliated with the MRC in the area.

Contact samantha.chao@vdh.virginia.gov with any questions!

Society of Multicultural Medicine Presents...

[SMM] Lecture by
Dr. J. Anderson Thomson
Location: Physics 204
Time:11/29/12 @7:00PM

Dr. Thomson: Psychiatrist at Counseling and Psychological Services
at the University of Virginia Student Health Services and the
Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy at the University of Virginia.
Topic:
"Love’s Labors Lost:
Why Depression Is Part of Human Nature.” Depression from the viewpoint of evolutionary medicine that covers every level:
behavior to cognition to neural networks and finally to neurotransmitters. "

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Current Applicants (2012-2013 Cycle) Information About Waitlists, Letters of Intent, and Grade Updates

Waitlists
We know this time of year can be exciting and potentially disappointing for those of you in the 2012-2013 application cycle. Those of you who have interviewed for health professions programs are continuing to hear news of acceptances, waitlists, or possibly rejection. Many of you may fall into multiple categories so please take a moment to read the information below.

To those of you who have been offered admission-Congratulations! We’re happy that you have found success in the application process! Make sure you are keeping up with an correspondence you receive from the program or programs that have accepted you.  We recommend that you review and understand all of the conditions regarding the deposit and return the deposit prior to the stated deadline.

For those of you who are waitlisted-   If in December you are still under consideration at any of the health profession schools to which you have applied it is important to remember that you update those institutions with your grades for the Fall 2012 semester when they become available. As always, make sure you are following any particular guidelines that have been sent to you from a school. Sometimes wait list applicants are sent specific instructions on how they should contact the school with any updated grades or other pieces of information. 

To those of you who have not received interviews or have been rejected-Interview opportunities will continue into the spring semester, so continue to work on your interview preparation. If you have concerns about how your application process is going please speak with an advisor in an appointment or drop- ins.
Many students have contacted us regarding whether they should send a letter of intent to follow up with schools they have not heard from at this point in the application process or to schools in which they have been waitlisted. We strongly advise that you do not pursue this outreach at this time as many programs feel that secondary applications should be utilized for expressing your specific interest in a program. Remember the application process for most programs continues well into June and even the first day of classes.  If you have questions or concerns regarding contacting admission’s offices outside of your specific application, please stop by drop-ins.
And for everyone- remember The Waiting http://vimeo.com/31471806
Letters of Intent
Many students have contacted us regarding whether they should send a letter of intent to follow up with schools they have not heard from at this point in the application process or to schools in which they have been waitlisted. We strongly advise that you do not pursue this outreach at this time as many programs feel that secondary applications should be utilized for expressing your specific interest in a program. Remember the application process for most programs continues well into June and even the first day of classes.  If in December you are still under consideration at any of the health profession schools to which you have applied it is important to remember that you update those institutions with your grades for the Fall 2012 semester when they become available. As always, make sure you are following any particular guidelines that have been sent to you from a school. Sometimes wait list applicants are sent specific instructions on how they should contact the school with any updated grades or other pieces of information. 
If you have questions or concerns regarding contacting admission’s offices outside of your specific application, please stop by drop-ins.

Regarding Grade Updates
If you are a current applicant who is still under consideration at any of the health profession schools to which you have applied, it is important to remember that you update those institutions with your grades for the Fall 2012 semester. Some applicants prefer to send an e-mail update of their unofficial grades in order to reiterate their interest in the schools and others opt for sending their official transcript from the Registrar’s Office.   Whichever you decide to do, please do it in a timely manner as this could help push you into the “interview” pile for after the winter break. As always, make sure you are following any particular guidelines that have been sent to you from a school. Sometimes wait list applicants are sent specific instructions on how they should contact the school with any updated grade information. 

You may also choose to include additional updates when you send your grades. If since you have submitted your application   you have been published, had a significant clinical experience or been recognized for an achievement such as a scholarship or award,  you  should make sure to include this with your correspondence.

HIV Panel

Current Developments in HIV Treatment
Wednesday 11/28 at 6PM in Clark 108
FACE AIDS, Sustained Dialogue, and the Queer Student Union at UVA present a dinner and panel/discussion on the current state of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. 34 million people are currently living with HIV - 1.2 million of them in the United States. Medical science says a cure is possible - but what happens then? Hear from a variety of perspectives including researcher, advocate, and policy concerns.   

*Dinner will be provided*

Undergraduate Research Network

The Undergraduate Research Network presents…

How to Get Involved in
Undergraduate Research

Thursday, November 29, 5 pm
 Gilmer 141
  
Come for a detailed “how-to” guide, research panelists, and
advice on distinguishing yourself to faculty!

All majors and years invited!
Whether it’s your first semester or your last, all are welcome
and encouraged to attend for valuable information!


Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Missed the Application Process Part One Meeting?


If you are planning to apply to health professions school in the 2013-2014 cycle and missed the Application Part One Meeting, we encourage you to take some time to go through the following resources: (Powerpoint, Application Timeline Calendar, and ACE Assessment are Googledocs while other resources are links to websites) :

Powerpoint for 2013-2014 Applicants
Application Timeline for 2013-2014 Cycle 

ACE Assessment

UCS Health Professions Advising Website

Interfolio.com – Letter of Recommendation Service

Friday, November 16, 2012

College Council Grants: Apply Today!

Students in the College of Arts and Sciences are invited to apply for College Council grants!

For more information, please visit the website!

Hoos for Memory Fundraisers!


Join Hoos for Memory in funding the cure for Alzheimer's!

Fundraisers for Alzheimer's:

November 16  -  11pm-2am - Grilled Cheese and Bake Sale at Beta Bridge
November 18 - 2 to 4 p.m., Mad Bowl - Tie-dying shirts for $5
November 29 - Visit Berry Berry with on of their flyers and 20% of the proceeds will go toward Alzheimer's research!

Check out the event on Facebook for more information!

MCAT Prep Class Auction

Interested in a Princeton Review Test Prep class? Participate in Unite for Sight's Online Auction and receive this voucher, which is worth up to $2099 on the MCAT prep course.

Click here to access the facebook page (This is where you could auction): https://www.facebook.com/events/129809657169132/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Unite for Sight (UFS) (www.uniteforsight.org) is a national organization that raises money for eye surgeries throughout the world. Just $50 covers a sight-restoring cataract surgery overseas. With your support, UFS will continue to fight the 80% of blindness worldwide that is preventable.

This great voucher includes:
-Voucher value up to $2099
-Voucher valid for any Princeton Review Test Prep MCAT/LSAT/GMAT/GRE course throughout the United States.
-Course valid up to a year so undergrads are encouraged to also bid

Here are the rules for the auction:
-Bidding ends at 11:30:00 pm on Friday, November 30, 2012.
-MINIMUM BID: $900
-Bids MUST BE MULTIPLES OF $10 (You can raise the bid more than $10 at a time, but the last digit must be a 0).

If you're interested in joining the movement towards ending preventable blindness contact ksd4he@virginia.edu. All UFS members get 200 off any course and officers get a really good special on all courses. Officer positions are still available.

Thanks so much for your support, and best of luck in the auction! If you have any questions, please contact via email (ksd4he@virginia.edu) or Facebook message.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

ACE Assessment

To adequately assess your candidacy and whether it is the right time to apply to your health profession school of choice, please use the ACE assessment. You can find the ACE assessment at:  https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B97rY_-Rylu5MjlwZXJwVnJNaUU/edit?usp=sharing

If unfamiliar with this worksheet, please stop by drop-in hours at Monroe Hall or make an appointment at UCS! 

This is a great resource to see if you have all of the requirements for your professional school!

Pre-Health Admissions Tests

Please see the following googledoc for a chart about all of the different pre-health admissions tests!  Tests included are the MCAT 2013, MCAT 2015, DAT, OAT, GRE, and PCAT!  The format, what the test measures, and how it is score is all discussed.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=1HvHDkfTRUer6M7xrYzEEyzaJfVGc1LQb-bFIZqq1qYI-wnWxEt4iA5jbtsLX

Pavilion Seminars!

The Program

The College of Arts and Sciences is delighted to announce the second year of the Pavilion Seminars Program. Aimed at 3rd and 4th year students, these seminars will focus on big topics with enduring relevance across disciplines. All will be taught by distinguished faculty in the College. All will feature innovative pedagogical practices as well as a substantial writing component. (Note: all Pavilion Seminars will satisfy the Second Writing Requirement; but, by design, none can be used to satisfy requirements for any major). All are intended to bring together, in the context of the Lawn’s Pavilions, a limited number of students from varied majors and intellectual backgrounds for stimulating discussion of vital questions of ethics, human nature, politics, aesthetics, nature, law, space, and survival – very much in keeping with Jefferson’s original plans for the University and the Lawn.
Enrollment will, in every case, be by instructor permission through SIS, so that the 15 students in each seminar can be drawn from multiple majors. You can find the classes in SIS under PAVS 4500; sign up for the permission list for the class in which you are interested, and answer the question posed. Note that you can add your name to a permission list before your enrollment appointment!
For a complete listing of classes seehttp://college.artsandsciences.virginia.edu/PAVS

The two specific classes offered under this program that we think would be of potential interest to prehealth students are:

Quenching our Thirst: Water, Health, and Society (Prof. Rebecca Dillingham, School of Medicine/Center for Global Health)
Water covers about 70% of the earth’s surface, but less than 1% of it is accessible for human use. 884 million people lack access to clean water. Ten percent of the global burden of disease is attributed to poor access to water and sanitation. Critical shortages of drinking water are expected by 2025.  Water supply, quality, and distribution locally and globally are critical global health issues. The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Without reliable access to clean water, individual and community health and well-being decline rapidly. In this seminar, we will analyze the intersections between water and health. We will read historical accounts of water supply and sanitation systems from centuries past and analyze the who, how, and why of the choices and investments made then. We will examine the physical, social, and economic impacts of differential access to and quality of water today through lenses provided by experts from medicine, economics, politics, and anthropology. We will assess the available data about today’s global water supplies and how they may change going forward relative to evolving demographics and usage patterns. We will learn about and critique current strategies to improve access to and quality of water locally and globally with help from guest lecturers who are experienced planners, economists, and engineers. Seminar activities will include substantial reading and two focused writing assignments as well as a photo project and field trips to a local water treatment site, to a stream restoration project, and to an engineering laboratory. No knowledge of the subject is pre-supposed; students from science and non-science majors are welcomed.

Nutrition in a Changing World (Prof. Manuel Lerdau)
Humans need to eat; this truth has informed all societies since they arose. A bagel from Bodos or a Greenberries croissant tastes pretty different from the gruel and biscuits consumed on the Lawn in the 1800s. But human nutritional needs are still essentially the same. This class examines human nutrition in the context of environmental, cultural, technological, and social changes that are occurring across the Earth's surface. These changes alter the number of people the Earth can support and the qualities of the lives people can lead. From rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, to potatoes with firefly genes, to supertankers that can move thousands of tons of fruit across the Pacific in days, to the rise of the Golden Arches as a symbol more recognizable than most national flags, we are seeing dramatic shifts in the foods we produce and consume. This seminar will focus on large scale phenomena such as transportation, cultural exchange, genetic engineering, and climate change in the context of how they affect the demand for food, the production of food, and food quality. The class will also consider aspects of environmental and social sustainability and human health. Topics will include what we need to eat, (post-) Modern Genetics, the rise of red meat across the globe, transport and storage of food, fast food and faster lives, urbanization and food availability, obesity across cultures, classes, and ages, and healthful diets and social justice. The class will combine traditional seminar-based protocols - reading, discussion and the writing of one long and two short papers - with more active learning experiences, such as experiments with food storage, surveys of local food sources such as restaurants and grocery stores, cooking experiments, and a workshop with the university and local community on child nutrition. There will also be field trips and visits to local farms, stores, and food providers. Students from the Humanities, Social Sciences, and/or Natural Sciences are welcome to enroll. There are no pre-requisites.

New Chemistry Department Course!

CHEM 1400: Foundations in Chemical Principles 

This course has been specifically designed to serve as a bridge between high school chemistry and CHEM 1410 for those students who may have a limited background in high school chemistry (i.e. only one year of chemistry or no AP Chemistry). 

Topics include structure of the atom, periodic table and trends, covalent and ionic bonding, the mole, solutions and liquids, chemical reactions and gases. The course is intended for students who intend to enroll in CHEM 1410 in the summer or the fall of 2013.  

(CHEM 1400 is not on the schedule of classes for Spring 2013 yet, but will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays either from 4:00 - 5:15p)

Enrollment will be by instructor permission only.  Please feel free to contact Kimberley Bassett, the instructor, with general questions, and to inquire about being added to the course roster. She can be reached at kcb6j@virginia.edu

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

UVa's Speech Pathology and Audiology Program

The bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology is a first step to a clinical career in speech-language pathology, a clinical career in audiology or as a deaf educator, or a research career in speech, voice, or hearing science.

The undergraduate program in communication disorders introduces students to the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology.  The program provides pre-professional learning experiences to prepare students for graduate studies in either profession by emphasizing mathematics, biological and behavioral sciences, basic himan communication sciences, and critical thinking. 

For more information, please visit: http://curry.virginia.edu/academics/areas-of-study/speech-pathology-audiology/
OR
http://curry.virginia.edu/academics/areas-of-study/speech-pathology-audiology/for-hoos-thinking-about-a-major

Thursday, November 8, 2012

College Advisor Position - Bridge Year Opportunity!

The University of Virginia launched the Virginia College Advising Corps (formerly the College Guide Program) in fall 2005 to address the widening gap in college access for low income, first generation, and under-represented groups. The Corps places recent U.Va. graduates in high schools and community colleges throughout the Commonwealth to work alongside counselors and other college access organizations. The goal is to encourage and assist high school and community college students with college applications, financial aid, scholarship searches, and making the transition to post-secondary education.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree obtained from the University of Virginia in 2012 or 2013.  There is compensation!

VCAC is a joint venture of the University of Virginia and the National College Advising Corps, and is an AmeriCorps program.

For more information and how to apply, please visit http://www.virginia.edu/vcac/

Upcoming Pre-Health Events and Opportunities!

Goldwater Scholarship: Information Session for Science, Math, and Engineering
Nov. 13, noon, Harrison Institute, Scott Room.

Second- and third-year students can apply for this prestigious national scholarship. Find out more at the information session. See the website if you have any questions.

WHV at U.Va.: How to Tackle Stress
Nov. 13, 6 p.m., Thornton E304.

Are exams stressing you out? Learn how to tackle stress with Women’s Health Virginia (WHV) at U.Va. Margaret Edwards, a counselor at the Women’s Center, will speak about the effects of stress on nutrition, sleep, and mental health. Snacks will be provided. Email whv.uva@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Neuroscience Major: Interest Meeting
Nov. 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Gilmer 166.

Interested in learning more about the requirements, classes, and application process for the neuroscience major? Professor Alev Erisir, director of the undergraduate program, will give an informative talk about the major and the application process. After the talk, Professor Erisir and current majors will be available to answer questions. There will be free food. Email pu4tk@virginia.edu if you have any questions.

Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program: Application Process Now Open
The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) is excited to announce the launching of the Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program (CSIIP). The program offers a one-stop, centralized, online application system that provides undergraduate STEM majors the ability to search and apply for STEM-related summer internships. Please visit the program website for more details and application instructions. Email bah6j@virginia.edu if you have any questions.

Second Serving: A Day of Service
Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lower Nameless Field.

This one-day service event presented by Second-Year Council allows second-year students to give back to the Charlottesville community through work at local service organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity, SPCA, and U.Va. Recycling. We will provide an opening breakfast of Bodo's and Dunkin' Donuts and then disperse to nine sites in the community. Sign up by Nov. 12 with friends, teammates, or fellow CIO members. See the website for more information.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Questions about U.Va Health Professions Advisors

What resources do the U.Va Health Professions Advisors utilize to make sure they are providing the most accurate advice to health professions students?

·         We are active members of the NAAHP (National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions) and SAAHP (Southern Association of Advisors for the Health Professions)

From the NAAHP website (
http://www.naahp.org) , “The National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions is an organization of over 900 health professions advisors at colleges and universities throughout the United States. The NAAHP serves as a resource for the professional development of health professions advisors.” The U.Va health professions advisors have attended both the regional SAAHP meeting in Nashville in 2011 and the National Meeting in Baltimore in 2012.

·         We subscribe to a Health Professions Advisor listserv through NAAHP.
This listserv allows us to network with other undergraduate health professions advising offices and centralized application service representatives from a variety of health professions.  We receive up to date information about professional development webinars for advisors, programs for health professions students, and can ask questions to other advisors. 

·         We participate in advisor visits to various health professions schools around the country.
Advisor visits allow us to see first-hand the facilities and resources that various health professions schools offer. We have opportunities to learn how individual schools review applications and sometimes are able to sit in on admissions committee meetings to see committee members make decisions in real time.  These visits also allow us to share information with these schools’ about the U.Va undergraduate experience to highlight the unique qualities and attributes our applicants bring to the table.

Global Impact Corps: Global Health Volunteer Abroad Opportunity

Join Unite For Sight’s Global Impact Corps for a hands-on, immersive global health experience.  A transformative volunteer abroad experience for students and professionals, Unite For Sight is renowned as the highest quality global health immersion and volunteer abroad program worldwide. Unite For Sight prides itself on offering the best global health experience for our volunteers, coupled with the highest quality healthcare delivery programs with their partners.

Locations of Year-Round Health Care Delivery: Ghana, Honduras, and India
(volunteer for 7 days, 15 days, 20 days, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 10 weeks, or more)

What do Unite For Sight volunteers do?  Global Impact Corps volunteers come from very diverse backgrounds, including those interested in public health, medicine, international development, social entrepreneurship, and the social sciences. While volunteering abroad, they support and learn from the partner clinics' talented medical professionals who are social entrepreneurs addressing complex global health issues.  Global Impact Fellows gain a comprehensive understanding about the complexities and realities of global health, social entrepreneurship, and international development.

Global Impact Fellow volunteers work with local doctors to eliminate patient barriers to care for patients living in extreme poverty.  They assist with patient education, visual acuity screening, patient intake, distributing the glasses and medication prescribed by the local eye doctors, and other important support tasks.  They also have the opportunity to observe the surgeries provided by the local doctors.  Additionally, volunteers may participate in the Global Impact Lab, an optional program for those interested in pursuing global health research. For example, they currently have volunteers pursuing research studies about medication management, the use of visual resources for patient education, traditional medicine practices, and patient barriers to care.

What do volunteers say? "I gained a vast basin of knowledge not only about eye health, but also on the healthcare infrastructure, patient interactions, and management systems of the developing world. Reading about health issues in the news or in class became stark reality during my summer in Dhenkanal, and I now aim to reinvigorate my efforts to study and contribute to the field of international health." Pallavi Basu, Global Impact Fellow.  See more volunteer accounts at http://www.uniteforsight.org/volunteer-abroad/volunteer-accounts




Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Summer Research Early Identification Program


Since 1992, the Leadership Alliance has encouraged students from groups traditionally
underrepresented in the sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities to pursue
research careers in the academic, public and private sectors. The Summer Research Early
Identification Program (SR-EIP) provides undergraduates with training and mentoring in
the principles underlying the conduct of research and prepares them to pursue competitive
applications to graduate schools. The SR-EIP is a gateway to ongoing resources, mentoring
and professional networks to support all participants along their chosen career path.

Program Structure
The SR-EIP is a rigorous research experience designed specifically for undergraduates interested in applying to PhD or MD-PhD programs. Students work for eight to ten weeks in the summer under the guidance of a faculty or research mentor at a participating Leadership Alliance institution. Through one-on-one collaborations, students gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation.  All participants make oral or poster presentations of their research at the Leadership Alliance National Symposium. Students receive a stipend, and travel and housing expenses are covered by the host institution.

Research Experiences
SR-EIP participants are engaged in scholarly research projects offered at 22 Leadership
Alliance member institutions. These programs also offer research seminars and
workshops in professional development, as well as social and cultural activities. The institutions set high standards and offer outstanding, closely mentored research experiences
in a broad range of academic disciplines that are indicated in the “Research Sites” section
of the brochure. With one common application, students can apply for a research experience at up to three of the 22 research sites (see chart on brochure). Students should refer to each institution’s website for specific information on research opportunities and program requirements before submitting their application.




Learn About Podiatric Medicine Webinar

To continue on APMA’s “Learn About Podiatric Medicine” webinar series, the next scheduled webinar is on Thursday, November 15, 2012.

Dr. Ami Sheth, practicing podiatric physician from California, will give an overview of podiatric medicine and the many reasons why she chose podiatric medicine as her career.

If interested in learning about one of the “best kept secret” medical professions, please tune in on November 15th.  Reserve your webinar seat today!

Title: Learn About Podiatric Medicine: General Information

Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Speaker: Ami Sheth, DPM (Los Gatos, CA)



Summer Research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham

This summer, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is sponsoring an eight week program in which selected undergraduate students will conduct laboratory research under the guidance of individual UAB faculty members. 

Student recipients of this competitive fellowship receive a stipend of $2000 for the summer.  Students will receive free on-campus housing but will be responsible for their own meals, travel to and from Birmingham, and other expenses.  The program dates will be June 3– July 26, 2013.  The application deadline is February 15, 2013.

They expect applicants to SIBS to have completed at least their sophomore year of undergraduate coursework.  They anticipate that successful candidates will typically demonstrate grade point averages of 3.0 (“B”) or higher, especially in science, math, and related areas. 

The goal in offering this fellowship is to give talented students the opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of intensive, hypothesis-drive laboratory research.  This experience should help students make well informed decisions about future career plans.  Previous research experience is not required.  They especially welcome applications from students who are interested in research as a potential career, including students interested in PhD and MD/PhD programs.

For more information, please see the following flyer:

Summer Research at Ohio State

The SUCCESS Program will enable students to participate in a 9-week, fully-funded, enriching research experience hosted by the Medical Scientist Training Program. While taking part in this program, students will take valuable professional development courses and learn from engaged mentors; all while working in state-of-the-art research facilities.  
 
The SUCCESS program seeks to identify outstanding students interested in the biomedical sciences with the goal of pursuing graduate education (MD/PhD or PhD). The program seeks to enhance and foster diversity in graduate study in the biomedical and biological sciences as reflected in culture, class, race, ethnicity, background, work, and life experiences. The program especially encourages applications from African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and others whose backgrounds and experiences would bring diversity to the field. 
In order to be considered for SUCCESS, students must be graduating in the year of 2014 or 2015, enrolled in a U.S. 4-year undergraduate institution, and be an American citizen or permanent resident.   

Applications for the SUCCESS Program will be available online on November 1st! 

For more information, visit their website at


2013 Medical Futures Program for Pre-Med Students


Who:           Open to all pre-med university and college students in Virginia

What:          An informative session about preparing to apply for medical school, life after medical school, and an interactive medical student panel

When:         Thursday 1/3/13, 4:00pm-6:00pm
                   Dinner will be served

Where:        Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Inova Campus
                   3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042


Register for this event by sending an email to sarina.luangkhot@inova.org with: your contact information, number of guests (other than you), and home institution.  Your registration request will be held for two weeks until payment is received.

A confirmation email will be sent to you and registration fees ($15.00 per student, $20.00 per guest) must be received no later than Friday 12/14/12 in order to secure your place.  Registration fees are non-refundable and cover the cost of event materials, parking, and dinner.


Keynote Speaker:
Michelle Whitehurst-Cook, MD
Associate Dean of Admissions
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Statistics Courses Offered at UVa

Some health professions programs require a pre-requisite course in statistics. Below is a list of statistic course offerings at U.Va. Not every course is offered during the Spring 2013 semester, so make sure you refer to SIS to confirm course offerings. We also strongly recommend that you confirm with schools whether or not a particular course will meet the specific requirements of the programs where you are applying.

Please see the following GoogleDoc to see course descriptions of statistics courses offered at UVa!
https://docs.google.com/open?id=1y3g2J6LRkmJ02-sFGoGIEOU1SnWw0W-qWiK-cnsrwT15RQx613dznwjBz7Ks

Monday, November 5, 2012

Research Grants and Opportunities 101



The Undergraduate Research Network presents…
Research Grants and Opportunities 101
Wednesday, November 7th from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm in Clark 101
All Majors and Years are Invited! 
Whether it's your first semester or your last, all are welcome 
and highly encouraged to attend for valuable information
Come learn about funding for students with a variety of backgrounds and experiences!
Featured Speaker: Katherine Walters, Assistant Director of the Center for Undergraduate Excellence
Attendees will have a chance to speak with Ms. Walters, who is involved in reviewing many applications such as the Harrison Award.