World Aids Day Film Screening

The Student Global Aids Campaign and the UVa Center for Global Health Present: 

a documentary screening of Fire in the Blood

Monday, December 1, 5pm
Minor Hall 101

"An intricate tale of medicine, monopoly and malice, Fire in the Blood tells the story of how Western pharmaceutical companies and governments aggressively blocked access to low-cost AIDS drugs for the countries of Africa and the global south in the years after 1996 - causing ten million or more unnecessary deaths - and the improbable group of people who decided to fight back."

Free and open to the public. Catered at no cost. 

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/185118581658516/

Pre-Med Fellowship Opportunity in India

PRE-MED FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN INDIA

Any undergraduate student who is interested in international community health should know about the Mabelle Arole Fellowship, awarded annually since 2002 through John Snow, Inc (JSI) Research and Training. Candidates must be admitted to medical school to be eligible. If awarded the Fellowship, s/he defers entrance to medical school for one year. Applications are due in mid-January 2015 and finalists are interviewed in late February in Washington, DC (at the candidate's expense).

The Fellow would depart the US in mid-June 2015 and returns in late spring of 2016. The Fellow, who receives $8,000 to cover all expenses, spends 10 months at the Comprehensive Rural Health Project at Jamkhed (in Maharashtra), one of the best examples of how mobilized/empowered communities can significantly improve their health/nutrition status. All relevant information and application are available on the AMSA website, including a link to the Jamkhed site and reports by previous Fellows. Any questions can be directed to Dr. David Pyle at dpyle@JSI.com or 503-894-8546 (in Portland, OR).

2015 NIH-AMGEN Scholars Program

2015 NIH-AMGEN Scholars Program

The NIH-Amgen program is for undergraduate students interested in PhD and combined degree programs in the sciences. Students interested in attending medical or other professional school programs should apply to the broader NIH Summer Internship Program. Students with experience with health disparities and a keen interest in learning more about the biological, environmental, social, and genetic causes of health disparities are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Process

Applicants should complete the standard NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP) application and choose NIH-Amgen Scholars Program from the drop-down menu in item 9. Applicants should discuss three important elements in the application cover letter:

• Research interests and educational/career goals for the future
• Understanding of, experience with, and interest in learning more about health disparities; we are interested in learning about personal, coursework-related, or community-based experiences that have increased your interest in health disparities.
• Leadership experiences in school and in the community

The application deadline for this program is February 2nd, 2015 at 11:59 pm EST. The full application package, including reference letters, must be completed at this time for applicants to be considered for the program.

Virtual Medical Scribe Position

EyeScribes is currently looking for Virtual Medical Scribes for the Department of Orthopedics.


A virtual medical scribe will work to document patient encounters for physicians practicing in the field of orthopedics. Scribes will listen to a recorded doctor/ patient interaction and complete necessary medical documentation as necessary. Scribes will be responsible for entering pertinent medical history; physical examination, assessment and plan, findings and procedures based upon the doctor/patient interaction and enter necessary documentation into the electronic medical record.

Requirements:

• Must be detail-oriented and strive to constantly improve knowledge and skills
• Medical Scribe experience preferred but not required.
• Must have mastery of English language with excellent verbal/written communication
• Working knowledge of medical terminology is preferred but not required.
• Computer with strong internet connection needed in a private or secure room/location.
• Pay is productivity based and should average between $10-14/hr

For more information or to request an application contact austin@eyescribes.com

 

Register Now! 2015 Career Road Trips

The Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers Road Trip Program is now available for 2015. The Road Trips program is an opportunity for college students to learn first hand about a career field. The goal is to help students think about life after college and the career paths that are available. At each site you will network with employees, get an in depth look at how the business operates, see first hand the potential jobs that are out there.

Health-related site visits include: 
Boston Children's Hospital
STANLEY Healthcare
Independence Blue Cross
Barton Associates

Registration Dates: November 1 - December 12, 2014
Site Visit Dates: January 5 - January 16, 2015

For more information and registration, see the following link: http://www.eace.org/?598.  This program is open and advertised to college students along the East Coast, so spots fill quickly. If you are interested in a site visit, complete the registration form ASAP. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. 

EVMS 2015 Summer Scholars Program

EVMS 2015 Summer Scholars Program
Monday, May 18 - Thursday, July 30, 2015

The Summer Scholars Program is a competitive summer research internship to work with an Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) faculty member for 11 weeks on one of their current research projects. Although this program is offered by the EVMS Department of Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD), previous experience in Pediatrics is not required for any of our projects.

Visit the website for an application and more information on the program. Submit the official 2015 Summer Scholars Program Application Form and all supporting documentation to the following address. Complete application packets must be in our hands by January 30, 2015.

Mail to:
 Laurie McManama / Summer Scholars Program
EVMS Department of Pediatrics, Williams Hall
855 W. Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510

ONE at UVA, UNICEF, and the Student Global AIDS Campaign present: Rhythm to Move as ONE

ONE at UVA, UNICEF, and the Student Global AIDS Campaign present:

Rhythm to Move as ONE 

A "coffeehouse" event of performers, singers, poets, and dancers to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS around the world. 

Tuesday 11/18 | 7PM

Newcomb Commonwealth Room 

Contact: mor4fy@virginia.edu 

FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1445474555673142/

Catered by Order Up and special prize for all participants!

Medical School for International Health Webinar

Thinking about a career in global health? The Medical School for International Health prepares doctors to work with underserved populations in the US and abroad. The School is hosting an informational webinar for students interested in global health and medical school:


Tuesday, November 18th at 2pm

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2513021048657704706
For further information contact Kelly Coleman, Recruitment Coordinator.

VCU Summer Academic Enrichment Program

Thinking about applying to Dental, Medical, Pharmacy or Physical Therapy school? Give yourself a competitive edge.

VCU Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP)
May 19-July 1, 2015

An intensive, six-week inter-professional academic enrichment program located on the VCU medical college campus in Richmond, VA. The program enhances the academic preparation of junior and senior undergraduate students, as well as, port-baccalaureate student who are actively pursuing enrollment in a health professions school. There is no cost to participants - on campus housing and a stipend is provided.

Applications now available. Deadline: February 1, 2015. See the following link for further program information, application details and eligibility: http://goo.gl/mOzshb.

Brigham and Women's Hospital Stars Program

This program is an 8 week long program that allows students to engage in basic, clinical or translational research projects under the supervision of BWH faculty advisors.  At the end of the 8 weeks students will share their findings during a program ending research presentation day.  As well as conducting research, students will also receive professional development training, meet faculty from across the hospital and medical school, and participate in social networking events.

The BWH STARS Program will cover students’ travel costs to and from Boston, cost of housing, selected meals and activities, and a Research Trainee stipend.

Visit the program website at www.brighamandwomens.org/cfdd/omc/stars.aspx  for more information and to view the application.  The application deadline is January 22, 2015 and students will be notified of their selection by February 27, 2015.

New Elective Spring 2015 GNUR 5559 - Genomics and Health: Behavioral, Social, and Ethical Issues

New Elective Spring 2015 GNUR 5559 - Genomics and Health: Behavioral, Social, and Ethical Issues

Students would not be able to just show up on the first day of class, but would need to register now. This is a small highly interactive class capped at 25, so requires planning ahead as well as students who are truly interested. It is open to both Upper Division undergrads as well as Master’s students.

 Permission of the Instructor is required before they can register on SIS. You need to e-mail  Mary Ropka (mer2e@virginia.edu) now to get permission to register on SIS. Email her the following: (1) their Major and any Minors, (2) whether they are 3rd or 4th years, (3) why they are interested in taking this course, and (4) how they see it fitting into their academic program. #3 and #4 should reflect that they are familiar with the information provided in the flyer about the course.

Changes to the DAT for 2015

2015 Changes to Quantitative Reasoning Test (QRT) Specifications
In order to enhance testing of critical thinking skills, the detailed specifications of the Quantitative Reasoning Test (QRT) are being changed as follows:   

New: Data Analysis, Interpretation, and Sufficiency; and Quantitative Comparison (includes, but is not limited to, conversions; probability and statistics; geometry; and trigonometry)

2015 Changes to Biology Test Specifications
The Biology specifications will change slightly in 2015 as follows: 

New: Biomolecules - within Cell and Molecular Biology, Relationships - within Diversity of Life, Experimental embryology will be removed from Developmental Biology.
Cladistics will be removed from Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior.

The QRT will still contain 40 questions in total. Biology will still contain 40 questions in total. These changes will be implemented during Calendar Year 2015.

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED: Gateways to the Laboratory Program - Pre-MD/PhD Summer Program in New York City

Gateways to the Laboratory Program - Pre-MD/PhD Summer Program 

Applications for the 2015 Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program for Pre-MD-PhD students are now being accepted. Find out more about the Gateways to the Laboratory Program and its unique blended learning format by clicking here.

 The eligibility information for the Gateways to the Laboratory Program is :

• Freshman and sophomores (at time of application) only
• Underrepresented minority, disabled and/or disadvantaged backgrounds
• US Citizens/Permanent Residents
• Students who wish to pursue the combined MD-PhD degrees after college.

 The application deadline is February 1, 2015.

Starting the Conversation: Planning for End-of-Life Care

Flash! Dinner: “Starting the Conversation: Planning for End-of-Life Care”
Led by PhD student Karen Moss, UVa Health System Patient & Family Education Coordinator Cindy Westley, and Chaplain Suzanne Hilton Smith
Thursday, November 13th @ 6:30 p.m.
Location will be sent to participants.

Sixty percent of people say that making sure their family is not burdened by tough decisions is “extremely important”, while 56% have not communicated their end-of-life wishes. One conversation can make all the difference. It is not easy to talk about how you want the end of your life to be. But it is one of the most important conversations you can have with your loved ones. This is not just about filling out Advance Directives or other medical forms. It is about talking to your loved ones about what you or they want for end-of-life care. Please join PhD student Karen Moss, MSN, RN, CNL, Cindy Westley, RN CNL, a Patient & Family Education Coordinator at the UVA Health System, and Suzanne Hilton Smith, MCM, a Chaplain at Martha Jefferson Hospital, for a Flash! Dinner on the topic of end-of-life decision making. Sign up here.

Naturopathic Virtual Fair

Naturopathic Virtual Fair
November 12, 2014 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
At this unique virtual event you will be able to speak with admissions reps from naturopathic schools from across North America. To register and see a list of schools attending the fair visit the website.

Michigan Health Sciences Summer Academies

Michigan Health Sciences Career Development Academy
Building a diverse workforce is an essential part of the equation in achieving health equity. The Michigan Health Sciences Career Development Academy is committed to exposing and preparing students for medical school. This program is designed for rising junior and senior undergraduates or recent graduates of any accredited college or university. In particular, MHSCDA focuses on preparing participants for the extensive process of applying and gaining admission into medical school. Additionally, each participant will have a medical student mentor and be provided formal and informal opportunities to network with faculty and staff. See the website for more information.


Michigan Health Sciences Undergraduate Research Academy
As a MHSURA Fellow, you will have the opportunity to:

• Choose between a research or a clinical fellowship experience.
• Be matched with a faculty mentor based on your career interests.
• Join other fellows for a unique experience.
• Gain additional insight and understanding of health disparities.
• Learn about a broad spectrum of career options in health sciences.
• Participate in professional development seminars.
• Exhibit your research or clinical experience at a University of Michigan symposium attended by faculty, staff and students at the end of the program.

See the website for more information.  

Interested students are encouraged to apply early (even though applications are accepted Nov1-Feb 1) due to the rolling admissions process. Please direct ALL questions to oheiprehealthprograms@umich.edu.

Columbia Univ. Nutrition MS program Information Session

Columbia Univ. Nutrition MS program Information Session
Monday, November 10, 2014
12-1 pm, Newcomb 389
RSVP to Kendall Singleton, Admissions & Thesis Coordinator at kas2244@columbia.edu to attend and learn more about the program.
See flyer and website for more information.

Summer Medical & Dental Education Program (SMDEP) Now Accepting Applications

SMDEP Application Now Open

Application opened November 1, 2014 and closes March 1, 2015

The SMDEP program offers students a variety of academic and career experiences that will support their dental and medical school career preparation.

• Academic enrichment in the basic sciences and quantitative topics
• Learning-Skills Development-including study skills and methods of individual and group learning
• Clinical exposure through small-group clinical rotations and full-group clinician seminars. This is limited to 5% of program time for all the sites
• Career development, including the exploration of the medical and dental careers, other health professions and an individualized education plan to identify other appropriate enrichment activities
• Financial planning workshop and health policy seminars

 Click here for application information and here for more program information.

ACC Leadership Symposium

ACC Leadership Symposium
University of Notre Dame, February 27 – March 1, 2015.

The 2015 ACC Leadership Symposium is a three-day leadership conference aimed at engaging students with peers across the Atlantic Coast Conference. The symposium centers on social issues prevalent in the 21st century and the resources available to college students to promote inclusion, human dignity and the common good within their campuses, local and global communities. The symposium will feature interactive workshop sessions, keynote presentations and a community service experience. Participants will also engage in a hands-on group project as it specifically relates to the inclusion within our various student bodies, local and global communities.

This conference is completely funded by the ACC. We will be selecting 5 student representatives to attend the conference. Applications are due November 9^th by midnight and can be found here.
If you have questions, please email studentactivities@virginia.edu. To find our more specific information, check out the ACC Leadership Symposium website.

 

International Students and Employment Options (CPT/OPT/H1B)

International Students and Employment Options (CPT/OPT/H1B)
Wednesday, November 5th, 5:00-6:30pm
Room 120, Rouss/Robertson Halls  

Mark Rhoads, immigration attorney for McCandlish Holton PC and Richard Tanson, Sr. International Student and Scholar Advisor at UVa will provide information and lead a Q/A discussion on topics that are of critical importance to international students seeking employment in the U.S including: 

• OPT/CPT and H1B process and timelines 
• Inherent challenges of a US-based job search 
• Strategies for discussing visa status with employers
• Current climate/trends in US Immigration policy relevant to students & young professionals

Please RSVP here