UVa Mini Medical School

Mini-Med School is a 7-week program offered by the University of Virginia that brings an abridged version of medical school to participating community members. It will be held on seven consecutive Wednesday evenings in the fall. 
 
UVa faculty members, with assistance from current medical students, will lead the group in exploration of a wide range of topics in medical education. Core curriculum for the program includes: 

Anatomy: The Faces of Anatomy
Immunology: AIDS
Hormones and Cells: The Ups and Downs of Blood Sugar
Cancer: When Good Cells Go Bad
Research in Action: A Tour of a Research Lab

There is no cost to participate. Applications will open tomorrow, May 1, 2015 and close August 3, 2015. For more information and to apply, click here.

*If you have already applied, notifications of acceptance will be sent by August 24, 2015. The program will accept 130 applicants. If more than 130 applications are received, participants will be chosen by lottery.

AMA Wire: New "Core Science" Could Prep Med Students for Healthcare Changes

"For medical students of the future, one day there could be a new science on their Step 1 exams.

Traditionally, students are schooled in two core science areas—basic science and clinical science. But the work of the AMA's Accelerating Change in Medical Education initiative has helped push to the surface the need for a third: health care delivery science."

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ADEA AADSAS Application Prep Webinars

Preparing for the AADSAS Application Cycle? 
The 2016 cycle runs from June 2, 2015 - February 1, 2016. 

Learn more about completing the 2016 dental school application by attending one of the following informative webinars: 

Wednesday, June 3rd, 3-4pm (Eastern Time)
Tuesday, June 9th, 2-3pm (Eastern Time)

Grounds on the Go Seminar Series: The Quest to End Alzheimer's Disease

Wednesday, 4/29, 12-1pm
UVa Research Park Off Grounds Conference Room
Free, but must register at GroundsOntheGo.com 

Two years ago, Alzheimer's disease (AD) became the most expensive disease in the US, having passed cancer and heart disease for this dubious distinction. Dr. George Bloom will discuss why it has been so difficult to conquer AD and what the future holds for meeting the challenge. 

Contact: Applied Research Institute, mah2hx@virginia.edu

Flyer Mountain - Medical Scribe Opportunities

Flyer Mountain is looking to fill medical scribe positions in Richmond and Roanoke for Summer 2015, in both primary care and specialist clinics. Work opportunities in gastroenterology, dermatology, cardiology, pulmonary, family practice, and internal medicine. 

Time commitment: 
~40 hours per week (generally M-F 8am-6pm)

Qualities of a Successful Applicant: 
-Intelligent and quick learner
-Significant interest in healthcare
-Strong listening and English communication skills
-Punctual and responsible
-Mature
-Strong typing/computer skills and ability to multitask 

To apply: 
Submit a resume to applicant@flyermountain.com.

National Osteopathic Medicine Week: Growth in the DO Profession

National Osteopathic Medicine Week: April 19-25, 2015


Here's a look at the growth in the number of DOs in each state between 2009 and 2014. Virginia leads all with a 62.1% increase, to 1,668 osteopathic physicians. Overall, the profession added more than 19,000 osteopathic physicians between 2009 and 2014.

 Read more in the latest Osteopathic Medical Profession Report.

Friday's Hastag: DO Pride Day #DOpride
Be sure to search the HPA Blog for all of this week's 2015 NOM Week Posts!