Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Scribe Opportunity in busy Cardiology office located on the campus of Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA

Virginia Cardiovascular Consultants, P.C. in Fredericksburg, VA is currently seeking a fulltime scribe for a very busy office based physician working with the NextGen EMR environment. Opportunities to round with the physician at the local hospitals as well.
Requirements: 1 year commitment due to length of time required for training

This paid scribe opportunity may be best suited for recent graduates who plan to take a bridge year prior to matriculation to their health professional program of choice, but all applicants are welcome to apply. The compensation is competitive within the Fredericksburg VA market, offering paid benefits as well. Enjoy learning in a daytime environment – no holidays or weekends. The private practice offers the right candidate a personal teaching environment with the Physician – who is a graduate of UVA!

If interested, please forward your resume and availability to Gina Baxter at
gbaxter@vcc4life.org

Thursday, May 21, 2015

VMCAS Fee Reimbursement Program Launched

VMCAS Fee Reimbursement Program Launched
 
The VMCAS 2016 Fee Reimbursement Program is sponsored by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). A limited number of fee reimbursements are available through this program. Reimbursements are granted to financially disadvantaged applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis, beginning with the Launch of the VMCAS 2016 application cycle (May 13, 2015) and will close once the allotted funds are exhausted. Requests will begin processing on June 15, 2015.
 
Requirements:
To be considered for a VMCAS Reimbursement, you must: 
  • Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or have refugee/asylum status.
  • You must have submitted your VMCAS 2016 Application.
  • Submit this VMCAS Fee Reimbursement Program Request Form.
  • Upload a copy of your 2014 Federal Income Tax Return. (Submit your parent's tax return if you can be claimed a dependent).
Do NOT send any documents by any other method but the submission program. Do not email us your forms.
 
For full instructions and the link to submit a request, please click here.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Webinar: Last Minute Med School Application Tips

Last Minute Med School Application Tips
Medical school applicants for the 2015-2016 admissions cycle are invited to join a free webinar on Wednesday, May 27th at 7:00 PM (EST) hosted by the Admissions Team at
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Lina Mehta, Associate Dean for Admissions, and Mr. Christian Essman, Director of Admissions, will provide advice for putting the finishing touches on your application and will share other tips for preparing for the admissions cycle.

This webinar will be limited to 240 attendees.  Visit the website for more information and to  RSVP.



Monday, May 18, 2015

Southern College of Optometry - Discover Optometry 6/24

Friday, July 24th, 3pm --

Southern College of Optometry invites pre-optometry students to their annual open-house event. Space is limited and each attendee is welcome to bring up to two guests. Registration is required, so we encourage you to register today by clicking the registration link included below. 
The deadline for registration is Tuesday, 6/7.

This educational event will include tours of the state-of-the-art classroom and clinical facilities and also informational workshops and demonstrations pertaining to the admissions process, practice opportunities in optometry, and student life at SCO. A complementary dinner will be served, and all attendees are eligible to win door prizes. The event is offered free of charge. 

For a preview of some of the things you will see during the event, watch this recruitment video.

Questions: Contact Mike McKeever (mmckeever@sco.edu / 901-722-3241) or Sunnie Ewing at (sewing@sco.edu / 901-722-3231).

Friday, May 15, 2015

Charlottesville Free Dental Clinic Volunteer Needs

Charlottesville Free Dental Clinic seeks volunteers for summer 2015. While volunteer opportunities operate through Madison House during the academic year, you don't need to be part of Madison House to volunteer in the summer. Affords great opportunity to gain valuable experience as a chair side assistant!

If interested, please contact Anne at anne@cvillefreeclinic.org


Thursday, May 14, 2015

Undergraduate Research Opportunity - UVA Medical School Dept of Pathology


The lab of Dr. C John Luckey MD PHD in the UVA Medical School Department of Pathology is interested in recruiting undergraduate researchers who are serious about doing medically relevant basic scientific research. The Luckey Lab works on understanding how cytokines regulate immune responses to foreign cells. Research in the lab is generally focused on understanding how cytokine signals drive immune memory, with a specific interest in the molecular mechanisms by which external signaling events become translated into the genetic programs required for the self-renewal of memory T and B cells. The lab is interested in understanding how cytokines impact patient health, and employs several different mouse models of human immune disease. The ideal candidate is one who is 1) comfortable with working with mice and embryonic stem cells, 2) interested ultimately in pursuing a PhD, MD or MD PhD degree, 2) eager to take on real responsibility for a given experiment, and 3) willing to put in the work required to ensure its successful completion. Candidates will work directly alongside post-doctoral fellows in the lab and under the direct supervision of Dr. Luckey. 
Interested candidates should send a CV to cjl4y@virginia.edu.

#askAMCAS Twitter Chat

Thursday, 5/21, 3-4pm Eastern Time

To answer any questions regarding the AMCAS application and medical school application process, the AAMC will host an #askAMCAS Twitter chat. If you are applying to medical school with AMCAS, we encourage you to join the conversation and get your AMCAS-related questions (i.e. verification process, entering coursework, letters of evaluation) answered directly from AMCAS staff.

AAMC will be tweeting from @AMCASinfo and you can follow the conversation even if you do not have a Twitter account by searching for the #askAMCAS hastag on Twitter. Make sure to add the #askAMCAS hashtag to your tweets.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Journaling as a Tool for Patient Interaction

As many of you prepare for or begin summer experiences in clinical settings, we encourage you to employ the practice of journaling not only to document your work, but to capture and express your reflections and reactions to these experiences. 

From NBC29.com, April 20, 2015: 
For 13 years, the UVA School of Nursing has incorporated journal writing into the student curriculum. Each year, the school holds a competition for all categories of entries. Each nursing undergraduate or graduate student submitted a poem or narrative from their personal journals that expressed how they experience and dealt with a patient who touched their hearts...

Some students say their required journal writing is not school work, its therapy. "For me poetry is the way I try to stay resilient. If I've had a rough day at clinical or if it's a particularly tough patient, I write about it and it really just makes me feel so much better. So much less stress and it's a really easy way to manage tough situations," said Callie Bateman (a competition finalist). 

Remote Area Medical - Volunteer for Upcoming Clinics

Remote Area Medical (RAM) works to bring people together to address healthcare issues in their community and see those communities transformed for a healthier future. They strive to be the best at providing free clinic events which enhance quality of life through the delivery of competent and compassionate healthcare to those who are impoverished, isolated, and underserved. 

In the coming months, RAM will hold clinics in Harrogate, Louden, and Cleveland, TN; Wise and Lee Counties, VA; among other locations across this country. 

Click here for more information about RAM and how you can volunteer.

VMCAS Live Today

Attention 2015-16 veterinary medicine school applicants: VMCAS is scheduled to  open today!

In preparation for application submission, don't forget...
ACE Your Application Appointments
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons 1:30-3:30pm
5/12-14 and 5/19-5/21
434-924-8900 // Bryant Hall @ Scott Stadium

Susan, Rebecca, and Jessica will be available to assess your application materials. If you would like to discuss the state of your candidacy, please calculate your science GPA (before arrival) based on the requirements of the health profession to which you plan to apply.  Tangible application materials must be available for review at time of appointment. Please remember to bring printed copies of materials for review.  Materials may include: 
  • Personal Statements
  • Centralized application materials (including experience / activity section write ups) 
  • School Lists 
  • Transcripts

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Upcoming ADEA Opportunities for Pre-Dental Students

In preparation for the AADSAS application opening in June 2015, take advantage of the following opportunities... 

What I Learned From My Dental School Application Journey
Tuesday, 5/19, 12:45-1:30pm Eastern Time (online)
Register
This free, 45 minutes audio webinar is the inagural episode in the ADEA Predental Student Webinar Series. Four first-year dental students will share their first-hand experiences applying to dental school -- including some of the surprises and challenges encountered along the way. 
*Geared toward students actively preparing to apply to dental school, though every student considering dentistry can benefit from this event. 

2015 ADEA Predental Student Virtual Fair
Thursday, 6/11, 11am-9pm Eastern Time (online)
Register
Are you thinking about applying to dental school? Do you want to learn more about dentistry? Are you getting ready for ADEA AADSAS to open on June 2, 2015? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you don't want to miss this fair. Tell your friends about this event using #PSVF15.
  • Speak directly with dental school admissions representatives from over 40 U.S. dental schools
  • Trade virtual business cards with admissions officers during the event so you can remember your contacts later
  • Watch presentations about the application process, financing your dental education, ADEA AADSAS, finding the right dental school for you, the DAT and more
  • Browse dental school booths and download brochures, fact sheets, videos and other dental school information. 


Volunteer Scribe Opportunities

Moss Free Clinic in Fredericksburg, VA scribe program is currently seeking volunteer scribes. 

Requirements: 1 year commitment due to length of time required for training

Due to the one year commitment, the volunteer scribe opportunity may be best suited for recent graduates who plan to take a bridge year prior to matriculation to their health professional program of choice. 

If interested, please complete the following form:
http://goo.gl/forms/b5gWuJBX2H

VA Department of Health Professions Internship

Looking for a summer internship? Consider working with one of the leading state agencies in the Commonwealth and learn valuable career skills in the process.

Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) internships provide an opportunity to work side-by-side with incredibly knowledgeable staff in an environment devoted to protecting the public. DHP consists of over 240 licensing/discipline specialists, investigators, inspectors, legal/administrative professionals working in its headquarters in Henrico, VA and throughout the state.

DHP is currently seeking three summer interns:
  1. Graduate nursing student, or undergraduate criminal justice or communications major to work with Board of Nursing. 
  2. College student (any major) to work with Healthcare Workforce Data Center
  3. A college student (any major) to work with the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, Longer Term Care Administrators, and Physical Therapy.
Eligibility: The Summer Internship Program is for undergraduate, graduate, or professional students enrolled at an accredited university who are at least eighteen years of age at the time they begin the program. Candidates must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Stipend: This is a paid internship, with participants working approximately 30 hours per week earning $10.00 per hour.

Application Procedure: Prospective candidates must submit a complete application packet by Friday, May 15th, 2015 and submit to Jason Brown, Deputy Director for Administration. A complete application packet includes:
  • curriculum vitae or resume
  • summer internship application
  • cover letter describing the applicant's interests and career goals
  • names and contact information for two references
For further information and application, see this link

Monday, May 11, 2015

Paid Internship Opportunity for Pre-Pharmacy Students

The University of Charleston School of Pharmacy Summer Internship Program is an intensive 8-week summer program. This is another opportunity for students to get hands-on experience in a pharmacy school as well as get to know pharmacy faculty and administrators. See this flyer for more details and instructions to apply.

Deadline to apply: May 15, 2015

LECOM Open House - Friday 6/19

You are cordially invited to attend an Open House at one of the three locations of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM): 

Erie, Pennsylvania
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Bradenton, Florida

LECOM offers programs in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy and dental medicine. 

At this event you will have the opportunity to learn more about LECOM and all that it has to offer.  In addition to demonstrations and tours, there will be plenty of time to speak directly with our students, faculty, and staff.  Families and friends are welcome.  Please RSVP here by June 12th.

If you have any questions or cannot attend the event but would still like information regarding LECOM, please contact me or visit our website at www.lecom.edu.  For additional information, you may also search for LECOM in the Apple App Store on your iPhone or iPad or download the LECOM app through Google plan on your Android smartphone or tablet.
 

Research Technician Position - UVA Immunology / Transfusion Medicine Lab


The Department of Pathology at the University of Virginia is seeking a Laboratory and Research Technician 2 to work in the Immunology/Transfusion Medicine lab of Dr. C John Luckey, MD PhD. This is an ideal position for a recent college graduate interested in ultimately pursuing a PhD, MD, or MD PhD degree; and who is interested in performing both scientifically interesting and clinically relevant research prior to graduate/medical school. Having recently relocated from Harvard Medical School, the Luckey Lab works on understanding how cytokines regulate immune responses to foreign cells.

The candidate will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Luckey, and will assist post-doctoral fellows in the lab, uncovering the basic molecular and cellular mechanisms by which cytokine signaling drives immune dysfunction in mouse models of human disease. 

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related science by the time of hire and a strong interest in experimental science as demonstrated by appropriate coursework /grades. Direct laboratory experience is preferred. Interested candidates must be comfortable with performing experiments on mice, as well as working in a lab environment where human embryonic stem cell research is performed. 

This is a restricted position and is contingent upon the continuation of funding. 
Interested applicants should apply to posting #0616360 on the UVA jobs website.

Thursday, May 7, 2015

VA Dental Association Foundation: Missions of Mercy Volunteer Opportunities

Created in 2000 by Dr. Terry Dickinson, executive director of the VA Dental Association, the Mission of Mercy (MOM) program operates mobile clinics in strategic locations throughout the state, particularly rural areas. MOM projects provide preventative, restorative, and surgical dental treatments for more than 4,000 low-income people each year, thanks to the contributions of time and talent from 3,000 volunteer dentists, other dental professionals and community members. Since 2000, more than 57,000 adults and children have benefited from over $36.6 million in donated dental care.

Volunteers Needed!
Special Olympics, University of Richmond
June 13, 2015

Wise MOM, Wise County Fairgrounds
July 17-19, 2015

Grundy MOM, Riverview Elementary Middle School
October 3-4, 2015

Homeless Connect, Greater Richmond Convention Center
November 19, 2015

For more information and volunteer registration, click here.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

AMSA Summer Leadership Institutes

The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) is offering two interprofessional education Leadership Institutes in the upcoming weeks and you are invited to register and participate in them.

Primary Care Interprofessional Leadership Institute (PCILI) 
Saturday, 5/30 - Sunday, 5/31 
AMSA National Office, near Washington, D.C.

This 1.5 day immersion experience is designed for students interested in Primary Care.
PCILI is open to pre-health students and students enrolled in medical, nursing, pharmacy, physician assistant, dental, public health, and clinical psychology programs. This year’s program will feature lively discussions with primary care practitioners from the different health professions showcasing their real-world experiences in working together in interprofessional teams to deliver effective, coordinated, community-based, patient- centered care. The highlight of the Institute will be a case-based interdisciplinary team challenge and competition: Primary Care Innovation based on community needs assessment. The PCILI agenda includes Primary Care practice, education, and policy, with a particular emphasis on innovative models for Primary Care Delivery (e.g., Patient- Centered Medical Homes, Turntable Health, and Ideal Medical Care Clinics).

Register: http://bit.ly/1K8JzXh 
Registration deadline: Sunday, 5/17

AMSA/Columbia Summer Institute in Narrative Medicine 
Monday, 6/8 - Friday, 6/12 
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY

The Program in Narrative Medicine of Columbia University and AMSA are seeking pre-medical students, medical students, and those studying in other health care fields, who want to develop knowledge and skill in Narrative Medicine. This five-day institute will deliver keynote lectures and small-group training in the fundamentals of narrative approaches to clinical care.
  • Receive intensive training in close reading, creative writing, and reflective practice;
  • Learn from the national leaders in inter-professional and inter-disciplinary education and team-building;
  • Hands-on creative projects in language, visual art, performance art, and multi-media;
  • Study with Master of Science in Narrative Medicine graduates, students, and faculty;
  • Visit New York resources in the arts, music, and theatre.
Register http://bit.ly/1K8KoPQ
Registration deadline: Sunday, 5/24

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

AMCAS and AACOMAS 2016 Live Today

Attention 2015-16 medical school applicants: AMCAS and AACOMAS applications open today!

As you begin to work in your application, don't forget about...

ACE Your Application Appointments
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons 1:30-3:30pm
5/12-14 and 5/19-5/21
434-924-8900 // Bryant Hall @ Scott Stadium

Susan, Rebecca, and Jessica will be available to assess your application materials. If you would like to discuss the state of your candidacy, please calculate your science GPA (before arrival) based on the requirements of the health profession to which you plan to apply.  Tangible application materials must be available for review at time of appointment. Please remember to bring printed copies of materials for review.  Materials may include: 
  • Personal Statements
  • Centralized application materials (including experience / activity section write ups) 
  • School Lists 
  • Transcripts
 

Monday, May 4, 2015

Application Services - Open Dates, Instructions, Twitter Handles

As you begin or prepare to apply to your health professional program of choice this summer, use the following resources to:
  • Familiarize yourself with the centralized application step-by-step instructions 
  • Receive updates from the application service twitter account for your health profession of interest.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT: Application Open: April 22nd
CASPA Application Instructions
@CASPAOnlineApp // @PAEAonline

VETERINARY: 
Application Opens: May 13th 
 VMCAS Application Instructions
@VMCASVetApp

MEDICINE (MD):
Application Opens: May 5th 
AMCAS Instruction Manual 
@AMCASinfo  //  @AAMCFIRST 

MEDICINE (DO): 

Application Opens: May 5th 
AACOMAS Application Instructions
@AACOMmunities

DENTISTRY: 

Application Opens: June 2nd
Application Instructions
@ADEA_AADSAS // @ADEAGoDental 

PHYSCIAL THERAPY: 

Application Opens: Early July
PTCAS Application Instructions
@PTCAS // @APTAtweets

OPTOMETRY: 

Application Opens: Early July
OptomCAS Application Instructions
@OptomCAS

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: 

Application Opens: Mid July
OTCAS Program Manual // Application Instructions
@OTCASApp

PHARMACY: 

Application Opens: Early to Mid July
PharmCAS Application Instructions 
@PharmCAS 

PODIATRY: 
Application Opens: August
@PodMedColleges

PUBLIC HEALTH: 
Application Opens: August
SOPHAS Application Instructions
@PublicHealth