Des Moines University Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars Program

Des Moines University is now accepting applications for our 3-week summer Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars program. Health P.A.S.S. is geared toward rising sophomores and juniors from populations underrepresented in medicine and health care, including under-represented minority, low-income and/or first-generation college students. The program provides participants with perspectives on what it is like to be a student in osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies. DMU covers all costs for participants, including housing, meals, and transportation. Enrollment is limited to 12 students, and applications are due March 1, 2014.

If after reviewing the materials, there are any additional questions, please call 515.271.7864 or email healthpass@dmu.edu.

Drexel University School of Public Health Class Visit Days

Drexel University School of Public Health will host 2 Class Visit Days in the early spring. These visit days are for students who are interested in graduate programs in public health.

Students will have the opportunity to sit in on the first year course, Principles of Epidemiology, tour Nesbitt Hall and the University City campus and have lunch with our current students.

 

The dates for these visits are as follows:

Thursday, January 16^th

9 am – 1 pm

RSVP - http://deptapp.drexel.edu/em/visits/detail.aspx?ID=3420

Thursday, February 20^th

9 am – 1 pm

RSVP - http://deptapp.drexel.edu/em/visits/detail.aspx?ID=3421

 

Multicultural Recruitment Day Conference

The Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons is sponsoring the 36^th Annual Multicultural Recruitment Day Conference entitled “Medical School: Challenges and Opportunities.” The purpose of this annual conference is to provide underrepresented and disadvantaged premedical high school, undergraduate, and postgraduate students with pertinent information about medical school.  Each year, we have over 300 students in attendance. Admission to the conference is free and lunch will be provided.

Through a series of workshops and a keynote address, conference participants will become informed about:

• Medical School Admissions
• Financial Aid
• Research Opportunities
• Transition to Medical School
• Other Related Topics

The program will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Alumni Auditorium on the 1^st floor of the Black Building. The Auditorium is located at 650 West 168^th Street at Ft. Washington Avenue in Manhattan. A campus map can be accessed at: http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/about/cumc_map.html

For more information and to register, please visit our website at www.oda-ps.cumc.columbia.edu/mrdc. Interested participants must register for the conference by February 7, 2014.

Please make this information available to your students. Should you or your students have questions, please e-mail oda-ps@columbia.edu or call our office at (212) 305-4157.

MCW 2014 Summer Enrichment Programs

 

The Office of Student/Affairs Diversity at the Medical College of Wisconsin will again offer our summer program for students underrepresented in medicine and biomedical research. DSHREP is a 10-week summer program supported through an R25 research education grant funded by National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute (NHLBI), an agency of National Institutes of Health (NIH). All research is conducted by MCW faculty, focusing on cardiovascular, hematological, and pulmonary diseases. Interested students should be available from May 28, 2014 to August 1, 2014.

 

 

Apply Today Unique program opportunity for students to develop biomedical research skills through the Medical College of Wisconsin   Before you START your application  You will need to request an official transcript. Transcripts should be mailed directly to the Office of Student Affairs/Diversity using the address provided under the contact information. Before beginning your application, you will need the following information about your recommenders: Name, Title, E-mail Address and Phone Number.   The application process should take about half an hour, please be sure to allot ample time to complete the form without interruption. Once you begin the application, it is recommended that you complete it in its entirety.   Are you ELIGIBLE? View complete application requirements for  DSHREP Diversity Summer Health-related Research Education Health Program (DSHREP) DSHREP: May 28-August 1 Application Deadline: Saturday, February 1, 2014 5PM CST

AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Opportunity

AmeriCorps VISTA position:
Start date: February 25, 2014
Length of service: 12 months, full-time

Project Description:
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital is a small Critical Access Hospital in beautiful Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The selected applicant will be based in PMH, working closely with PMH staff (including physicians, nurses, and administration) to achieve NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition for the PMH Rural Health Clinic (more information on PCMH recognition can be found here: http://www.ncqa.org/Portals/0/Programs/Recognition/PCMH_2011_Overview_5.2.pdf). PCMH is becoming the standard model for primary care. Major aspects of the project include a mastery of the clinic Electronic Health Record, the analysis and improvement of clinic processes, and being able to work within a team to improve patient care and outcomes. The selected applicant will also organize health outreach events in the community.  This opportunity is ideal for anyone interested in a career in healthcare or public health with a desire to improve primary care in a small, rural community.  In addition to  a modest monthly living stipend, AmeriCorps Volunteers receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of ~$5,645 upon successful completion of their year of service. This Education Award can be used to repay qualified student loans or pay costs at eligible post-secondary educational institutions.

Interested in applying?:

Please feel free to call or email Claire Groth for position-specific questions:

cgroth@pmhwv.org; (304)799-7400 ext. 1005.

Those interested may apply for the position and find additional information at the following webpage: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?idR068&fromSearch=ue

AAMC Post-Bacc Database Maintenance

The AAMC Post-Bacc database is currently down for maintenance. The database will be unavailable for the next three days (starting 12/19) while repairs are taking place.

Part Time Job Opportunity with the Department of Health

Public Health Outreach Worker #TJ040 (TJ)
Dept of Health - Charlottesville, VA

Promotes services provided by the Community Health Navigator Program. Recruits participants and partner support, announces activities of the program to the community, participates in collaborative committees, efforts, or events with community partners, organizes community events, communicates with network of volunteers or trainees, communicates with community agency networks, receives feedback or observations from community members, program participants, partners, and agencies. Under the direct supervision of a supervisor, expresses program vision and direction, organizes continuing educational events for trainees, shares assessment data with outside partners, advocates for the program goals with outside parties or other internal departments, assists with logistical coordination of training courses, maintains data on program participants, maintains data collection of community events, service hours and outreach. Minimum Qualifications Basic computer programs - Microsoft Excel and Outlook Skilled in customer service Must possess a valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications Speak both Spanish and English fluently and have excellent written communication skills in both languages Knowledge of local community resources Bachelors degree in human services, public health or related field Experience in human services and health education Special Requirements A criminal record check and a background investigation are required. Virginia Jobs - 15 hours ago   View or apply to job

Lake Monticello Volunteer Rescue Squad Opportunities

Lake Monticello Volunteer Rescue Squad is looking for volunteer EMTs and drivers. If you are a Virginia-certified EMT or hold a Virginia-issued EVOC certificate, please consider joining Lake Monticello. Since we are a rural county, with long transit times, you will have lots of opportunities for extended patient care, and you will gain valuable patient care experience.

Lake Monticello is hosting an EMT class starting on January 2, 2014. It will be held from 6:00 to 10:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and every other Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The cost is $750, but scholarships are available for anyone who agrees to join either Lake Monticello Volunteer Rescue Squad or Fluvanna County Rescue Squad. For more information, please call Chief Ashley Roberts at 434-589-4108.

CASE WESTERN SUMMER 2014 UNDERGRAD RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in Undergraduate Research Opportunities at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio for the 2014 Summer? 

Check out the list of Undergraduate Summer Research opportunities:  http://casemed.case.edu/admissions/research/summer_programs.cfm

Specific questions about a research opportunity should be sent directly to the program’s office.

AMCAS Guidelines for Pre-med Students Volunteering Abroad

Interested in volunteering abroad for clinical work?

Check AMCAS's Guidelines on abroad work and verify that the program you are interested in complies with theses guidelines.

VCU Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP)

The Summer Academic Enrichment Program is an intensive, six-week inter-professional academic enrichment program designed to enhance the academic preparation of junior and senior undergraduate students, and post-baccalaureate students, actively pursuing enrollment in a health professions school. The curriculum is designed around an inter-professional framework that provides:

• Three core courses
• Discipline specific instruction time (dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy)
• Learning skills and test-taking workshops
• Seminars featuring topics on health disparities
• Professionalism
• Group and individual counseling
• Social and networking events 

Participants are provided housing and a stipend to cover program expenses.

Application Available: November 1, 2013 – February 15, 2014

2014 Program Dates: May 21, 2014 - July 2, 2014

Visit http://www.dhsd.vcu.edu/programs/college/saep.html for more information.

MCW 2014 Summer Undergraduate & Graduate Enrichment Programs

The Office of Student Affairs/Diversity at the Medical College of Wisconsin will again offer our undergraduate summer enrichmentprogram for students from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in medicine and biomedical research. The Diversity Summer Health-related Research Education Program (DSHREP) will give students an excellent opportunity to explore research in the Milwaukee Metropolitan area.

DSHREP is a 10-week summer program supported through an R25 research education grant funded by National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute (NHLBI), an agency of National Institutes of Health (NIH). All research is conducted by MCW faculty, focusing on cardiovascular, hematological, and pulmonary diseases. Interested students should be available from May 28, 2014 to August 1, 2014. Summer programs are offered at no cost to students.  The application deadline is Saturday, February 1, 2014 by 5 p.m. CST

Apply Today!

Unique program opportunity for students to develop biomedical research skills through the Medical College of Wisconsin. Start the application now by clicking the following link: DSHREP Application. To check eligibility, please review the following brochure:  DSHREP

Before your START your application:

You will need to request an official transcript. Transcripts should be mailed directly to the Office of Student Affairs/Diversity using the address provided below. Before beginning your application, you will also need the following information about your recommenders: Name, Title, E-mail Address and Phone Number.

Medical College of Wisconsin

Office of Student Affairs/Diversity

Attn: Recruiter / Program Coordinator

8701 Watertown Plank Road

Milwaukee, WI 53226

The application process should take about half an hour, please be sure to allot ample time to complete this form without interruption. Once you begin the application, it is recommended that you complete it in its entirety.