Additionally,
AACOMAS 2015 will become available for applicants on May 1, 2104 and applicants will be able to submit on/about June 3, 2014.
News and Opportunities for Students Preparing for Health Professional Programs
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
2015 AACOMAS and spring grades
AACOMAS does require applicants to submit their spring transcripts with grades when posted. We “touch” the application
many times, and this policy was put in place to help minimize the processing time on the front end.
Friday, April 25, 2014
Volunteer opportunity - MDA Summer Camp
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is still seeking male volunteer camp counselors for its 59th annual MDA Summer Camp, to be held June 7th-13th
in Wakefield Virginia. MDA Summer Camp is a week-long, overnight
camp where children with neuromuscular diseases take part in activities
such as swimming, arts & crafts, adaptive sporting activities, and
many other fun social events. Adult volunteers are paired with campers
on a 1-to-1 basis, making the camp experience
fun and accessible for all children, no matter the physical
disabilities.
If you are interested in learning more about MDA Summer Camp and how to apply, please contact Michael Yeomans at myeomans@mdausa.org or by phone at (804) 285-2961. The deadline for applications, though somewhat flexible, is April 30th.
If you are interested in learning more about MDA Summer Camp and how to apply, please contact Michael Yeomans at myeomans@mdausa.org or by phone at (804) 285-2961. The deadline for applications, though somewhat flexible, is April 30th.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Announcing the $5000 Charles H. Koch Jr. Scholarship Supporting Undergraduate Internships
The first annual Charles H. Koch Jr. Scholarship
will provide $5000 to support undergraduate students in the College of Arts and
Sciences who will be working as interns this summer. Students working on
internships abroad will receive preference, but all students working on
internships are encouraged to apply.
Applications should be emailed to John
Echeverri-Gent jee8p@virginia.edu by no later than Noon May 8.
The winner of the award will be announced by May 15.
Applicants should submit the following:
1) a letter describing the work that they
plan to do, the organization that they plan to work with, and whether and how
much they will otherwise be compensated..
2)
A resume,
3)
A transcript
4)
The name of a faculty member as a reference. (We will
contact the faculty member if we think it will help us to make a difficult
decision.)
Inquiries about the Koch Scholarship should be
addressed to John Echeverri-Gent jee8p@virginia.edu.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
VMCAS 2015 Fee Reimbursement Program
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) will be
offering fee reimbursement program to VMCAS 2015 applicants that
qualify. The program will open with the Launch of the VMCAS application
(June 5th, 2014) and submissions will start being processed on June
30th, 2014. We've created a website with more information (http://aavmc.org/ feereimbursement.aspx).
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at: advisors@aavmc.org.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at: advisors@aavmc.org.
VMCAS 2015 Application Workshop
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Great opportunity for Pre-Dental Students
Free Bodo's and Advice with Dr.
Bobby Amos
Thursday, April 24 6 - 7
PM (Monroe 122)
Dr. Bobby graduated
from UVA in 2009 and VCU dental in 2013, and currently works full time at the
Charlottesville Free Dental Clinic.
He'll be sharing
about his journey towards becoming a dentist as a recent graduate and former
UVA student, and opening the floor for Q&A. Come with questions on dental
school life, applications, interviews, and more! RSVP here.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Job Opportunities on Cavlink
Mental Health Counselor Position
Description: This position is a paraprofessional position working with adults. This position is responsible for providing Mental Health skill building training and mentoring for clients in the mental health support service programs. Services are provided in the home and community setting.
Qualifications:The successful candidate must have a minimum of an associate’s degree in a human service field or have college credits equivalent to an associate’s degree. This position also requires an minimum of 1+ years’ experience doing direct clinical care for clients or patients who have been diagnosed with a mental illness. Experience can include internships, practicums and volunteer experience.
See posting for more details
Description: This position is a paraprofessional position working with adults. This position is responsible for providing Mental Health skill building training and mentoring for clients in the mental health support service programs. Services are provided in the home and community setting.
Qualifications:The successful candidate must have a minimum of an associate’s degree in a human service field or have college credits equivalent to an associate’s degree. This position also requires an minimum of 1+ years’ experience doing direct clinical care for clients or patients who have been diagnosed with a mental illness. Experience can include internships, practicums and volunteer experience.
See posting for more details
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Science Coursework Changes
Changes have recently been announced regarding several
year-long health professions prerequisite science sequences offered through the
chemistry and physics departments. There are also announcements regarding
changes to the biology department’s biochemistry course expected for the spring.
The following information is being provided to clarify some conflicting
messages that have been circulating:
1) Students preparing for a career in the
health professions who also intend to be chemistry majors should take the
original organic chemistry sequence (CHEM 2410/2411, CHEM 2420/2421).
2) Students preparing for a career in the
health professions who are not intending to major in chemistry should take the
original organic chemistry lectures (CHEM 2410/2420) with the newly created
chemistry labs (CHEM 2311/2321).
3) The physics department has restructured
the physics sequence (PHYS 2010/2030, PHYS 2020/2040) from a 4 credit lecture
and 1 credit lab to a 3 credit lecture and 1 credit lab.
4) The biology department will offer a 3
credit hour, 3000 level biochemistry course in the spring. Cell Biology is no
longer a prerequisite for this course.
5) The chemistry department will continue to
offer a two semester biochemistry course for any student who meets the
prerequisite requirements.
If
you have specific questions regarding the requirements for your major, please
contact the department directly. If you have questions regarding the
requirements for health professions programs, meet with your health professions
advisor during drop-in hours in Monroe Hall or call UCS at 434.924.8900 for an
appointment.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Job Opportunity at Start-Up Biotechnology Company
PGDx is a cancer genomics biotech start-up
performing genome-wide sequencing for patients with cancer and
investigators studying this dreadful disease. The position involves
analysis
of the genetic code from tumors to determine the presence of mutations.
The work has the potential to help researchers and more importantly
patients in their fight against this cancer. There is no need to have
expert knowledge in this area, we will train you.
The best applicants will be individuals who are attentive to detail and
have a track record of excellence.
City:Baltimore
Approximate Hours Per Week:40-50
Opportunity for Pre-Vet Students
Laura Covert owns 12 ducks and 2 Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats on a small urban farm close to Charlottesville and the farm is close by and accessible by bus routes. She happy to allow students who are interested to visit and see the animals. In addition, she is happy to discuss how to milk or groom the animals and can provide further resources in that area. You may contact her through email: lcc2e@virginia.edu
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Invitation to School of Medcine Lecture and Reception
Let’s support one of our fellow ‘Hoos as he travels all the way from Miami to give a lecture at his alma mater! Please come out to the Medical Education Building on Thursday, April 10th at 4 p.m. to see world-renown ophthalmologist, Dr. Harry Flynn, Jr. (’71 MED), give a lecture on his vast clinical experiences and cutting-edge research in the field of ophthalmology. A reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and beverages will follow the lecture.
Please
go to the website to see more information and to let us know if you plan to
attend. http://www.uvamedalum.org/event/lecture-by-dr-harry-flynn-jr-71/
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