Step into Podiatry - Friday, 7/13

Interested in exploring a rewarding career in medicine? Would you like to be a surgeon who helps patients stay active and healthy? Do you want to do your part to stem the growing diabetes crisis in America?

Step into Podiatry

Friday, 7/13 

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM 

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

National Harbor, MD 

Register

You'll meet current podiatric medical students, attend a cadaver lab, and get an introduction to this exciting and diverse profession. More information.

Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) Deadline Approaching!

Overview

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a FREE, 6-week career enrichment program for pre-health students. The SHPEP summer program is offered at 13 colleges and institutions across the country. The SHPEP application deadline is February 15th. Submit your SHPEP applications here. You will also find all important information concerning the application by following the link.

Additional Information

If you have any last minute questions or concerns you are encouraged to take part in a free live chat with SHPEP representatives from 11 am-8 pm on February 15th. Register here!

4 Great Upcoming Podiatry Internship Programs

Interested in learning about careers in podiatric medicine in a hands-on setting? Check out the following 2018 Podiatric Medicine Internship Programs. Please make sure to review the requirements for each internship program. In addition, discover which program might offer you the best location, dates and length of programming.  

California School of Podiatric Medicine’s Podiatry Experience: Summer Enrichment Workshop July 25-27, 2018 (Application Deadline is May 15, 2018)

 

The CSPM will be hosting a 3 day podiatry workshop that provides participants with an opportunity to explore the profession of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.

Details

1. Hands-on clinical day learning how to cast and suture, and sports medicine taping techniques
2. Opportunity to explore the profession of Podiatry, shadow faculty and students in a variety of clinical settings, and participate in organized lectures covering the correlation between podiatric medicine and basic sciences.
3. MCAT workshop, learn about the CSPM Admission process, financial aid, and scholarships.

Additional Information

1. Questions regarding this program should be directed to the California School of Podiatric Medicine by calling 510-869-6789
2. A sample of the 2016 Workshop Itinerary can be found here: http://samuelmerritt.edu/cspmexperience.

 

Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine Pre-Professional Internship 2018 Dates TBD

This 3 day Pre-Professional Internship Program at KSUCPM is designed to provide insight into the many facets of podiatric medicine and the education involved with obtaining a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree.

Details

1. Opportunity to shadow podiatrists in a clinical setting at the Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic and shadow podiatrists in a private practice setting.
2. Observe CPM classes, take part in podiatric-themed workshops and meet with alumni and current CPM students
3. Dates for 2018 will be announced in January 2018.

Additional Information

For more information, click the Pre-Professional Internship brochure and Sample Schedule. 

New York College of Podiatric Medicine Pre-Health Student Internship Program June 12-14, 2018 and July 17-19, 2018 (Application Deadline is May 1, 2018)

You will be able to experience life as an NYCPM student during one of their Pre-Health Student Internship Programs. These 4 day opportunities in New York City will provide you with a memorable experience in addition to giving you a solid overview of podiatric medicine and NYCPM.

Details

1. Opportunity to attend a seminar presented by a DPM
2. Opportunity to participate in a hands-on suturing workshop
3. Sit-in on a preclinical science class
4. Opportunity to attend a hands-on lower extremity anatomy demonstration
5. Shadowing opportunities at the Foot Center of New York
   

Additional Information

For more information, please call (212)-410-8051 or visit the NYCPM page here

 

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Summer and Winter Internship Programs: January 2-5, 2018 and June 8- 15, 2018 (Application Deadline is November 24, 2017 and April 27, 2018)

TUSPM offers a free, 4 day winter internship program in January, or an 8 day summer internship program in June for undergraduate students.

Details

1. Topics covered during the program include: gross anatomy of the foot and ankle, introduction to podiatric medicine, biomechanics and pathomechanics of the foot and ankle, and many more
2. Interns will attend workshops and seminars on podiatric medicine
3. Interns will be able to shadow and work with podiatric physicians in hospital, private practice, and outpatient clinic settings
4. A TUSPM student doctor will work with interns on a case presentation.

Additional Information

1. Please call (215)-625-5451 call with any questions.
2. For fees and anticipated student expenses, check out this brochure
3. If you cannot make it to an internship in 2018 don’t worry. Look for a local DPM to shadow near where you live or go to school! Visit DPMNetwork.org for more information.

Health Professions Week 2017

Health Professions Week 2017

November 6 – 10, 2017

Health Professions Week is a week-long event for college students interested in learning about careers in the health professions. It’s completely FREE of charge! Students who participate will have to opportunity to explore over 20 diverse, rewarding professions including:

• anesthesiologist assistant
• dental professions
• health administration
• medicine
• and many more!

In addition, throughout the week there is a great lineup of events. The itinerary is as follows:  

• Monday: Keynote by Dr. Kameron Matthews
• Tuesday: Online Treasure Hunt
• Wednesday: Live Virtual Fair
• Thursday: Community Connect Day
• Friday: A Day In the Life

By registering, students will have the opportunity to talk with practitioners, discover educational pathways, and have the chance to win prizes like one of five $1,000 educational scholarships from Sallie Mae!

Here’s the link to register today: www.explorehealthcareers.org/hpw

2018 MCAT Testing Calendar Available

The 2018 MCAT calendar and testing locations are now available. Registration for January-June 2018 will open late October. Please follow @AAMC_MCAT on Twitter for regular updates and announcements regarding registration dates.

The AAMC is deeply committed to the needs of students with disadvantages. Though it doesn't cover travel costs, the AAMC's Fee Assistance Program covers the cost of MCAT practice materials, the Medical School Admission Requirements subscription, and up to 16 medical school applications. It also significant reduces registration fees for the exam. Find more information about the Fee Assistance program here.

Des Moines University Preview Days

Des Moines is excited to announce that it will be hosting program preview days throughout the summer months for students interested in physical therapy, physician assistant studies and podiatric medicine. A preview day gives students the opportunity to learn more about the profession, clinical opportunities, research, meet current students, and discover if DMU is a good fit for their professional and educational goals.

Participants are given priority consideration in the application/admission process. The event does require a free online application, and applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Fifteen participants will be selected for each event. Information regarding the events can be found below or by visiting our website at https://www.dmu.edu/admission/events/dmu-preview/. 

Free MCAT, GRE, DAT, OAT, PCAT Practice during March

During March 2017, Kaplan is offering three different types of free MCAT, DAT, GRE, PCAT, and OAT practice for UVA students.

• 5 minute pop quiz
• 20-minute workout
• full length practice test

In addition, every time someone practices at this link, Kaplan will donate to help the Boys and Girls Club earn scholarships.

Discover Podiatric Medicine Seminar with MCAT Prep Lesson

The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine invites you to the 2017 Discover Podiatric Medicine: Take the Next Step interactive workshop. Take the Next Step is an exciting day inside the world of podiatric medicine. The free, day-long seminar will feature:

• Lectures on practice and surgical techniques
• Interactive activities led by current podiatric medical residents and physicians
• Opportunity to meet with podiatric medical college admissions professionals, current residents and local podiatric physicians
• A free Sample Lesson and Study Approaches for the New MCAT, hosted by ExamKrackers

Date: Saturday, March 11^th

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites, 54 Peachtree Street SW, Atlanta, GA

The entire program is completely free of charge (we do not cover the cost of transportation or lodging) and a limited number of spots are available.

Space is limited; early registration is encouraged. Registration is FREE, so reserve your space now.
Those who register by March 1^st will receive a special gift upon arrival to the workshop. 

REGISTER NOW:  PODINFO@AACPM.ORG

Examkrackers: Free Practice MCAT

Examkrackers is offering a FREE online, full-length practice MCAT on Sunday, November 13th. One week later on Sunday, November 20th, participants will receive a private invitation to a LIVE review session explaining the answers and incorrect answers on the practice exam for clarity.

Use the link below to register:
ekfreemcat.eventbrite.com - Save your Seat!

2017 MCAT Dates & Registration Date Announced

The AAMC 2017 MCAT testing calendar is now available.
Registration for January - June 2017 MCAT dates will open on
Wednesday, October 19th. 

July - September 2017 test dates will open for registration in February 2017.

  Please follow @AAMC_MCAT on Twitter for regular updates and announcements. 

2017 MCAT DATES

2nd Annual Health Careers Shuffle - 9/21

Wednesday, 9/21
5:45 - 8:00pm
Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium, Football Suites & Recruiting Room

Join the UVA Pre-Health Advisors and Pre-Health Student Leadership Advisory Board for the 2nd Annual Health Careers Shuffle. Meet and learn from local practitioners in four 20-minute clinical career demonstration sessions.

Career Demonstration Sessions include: 

• Audiology
• Dentistry
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Optometry
• Occupational Therapy
• Pharmacy
• Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant
• Podiatry
• Public Health
• Speech Pathology

Free food for all attendees. RSVP on Handshake! 

New York College of Podiatric Medicine Event in DC

Thinking of medicine in orthopedics, sports medicine, pediatrics, wound care, geriatrics, dermatology, or surgery? Come learn about Podiatric Medicine—one of the fastest growing medical professions that encompasses many sub-specialties. New York College of Podiatric Medicine cordially invites you to the On the Road Open House in Washington, D.C.
 
Students will have the opportunity to hear from current podiatric residents in D.C. area hospitals speak about this specialized fast-track career to surgery. Light refreshments will be served.

Date: Thursday, April 7th
Time: 5-7pm
Location: Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center

MCAT Registration

Mark your calendars for MCAT registration!

Date: registration opens Wednesday, October 21st, 2015 for January-May testing

Registration for June-September testing will open in February 2016 

For more information on registration, please visit: https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat/register/.

MCAT 2016 Testing Calendar

The MCAT 2016 testing calendar is now available. Registration for the first half 2016 testing year (January – May) will open in late October 2015, and that date will be announced in the coming weeks. Please follow @AAMC_MCAT on Twitter for regular updates and announcements.

WesternU College of Podiatric Medicine - Footfest 2015

Saturday, June 27, 2015
The Disneyland Hotel, 1150 West Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Explore the world of Podiatric Medicine at Foot Fest 2015, a free day-long seminar that will be taking place at the Disneyland Hotel & Convention Center during the California Podiatric Medical Association's Western Podiatry Conference.

This event will feature: An introduction to Podiatry, Lectures by current Doctors of Podiatric Medicine, A lunch with podiatric mentors, And much more!

This event is completely free but spaces are limited so early registration is encouraged. Register: Foot Fest 2015

Urgent Application Reminders

CAS Coursework Entry Service
Many of the health professions centralized application services (AADSAS, OptomCAS, VMCAS, etc.) offer a coursework entry service for a non-refundable charge of approximately $50.00 for 1-2 transcripts (with additional cost for additional transcripts). 

Please be aware: the coursework entry service can take 5-10 business days to enter the information, then the application is sent back to the applicant for verification that the information was correctly entered, and then the application enters the verification line. If applicants do not approve the entry, the application is considered incomplete.

UVa Pre-Health Advising strongly suggests students not utilize this service due to the subsequent processing delays for application submission and verification.

AMCAS Timing
Even if your application is verified in June, AMCAS will not release your information to medical schools until July 1. Thus, schools will not know you are applying to their programs until then. The first day you might start to receive secondary applications is July 1st, but some will be sent later depending on the school specific process. 

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

Sports Medicine Student Volunteer Applications

Sports Medicine Student Volunteer Applications
Interested in volunteering with UVa Athletics? Students interested in applying can checkout the website.
Wednesday, April 22 - Spring Volunteer Applications Due
Wednesday, April 29 - Spring Volunteer Informational meeting (time TBD)
Students with specific questions should contact:
Shelley Croom Blakey, MEd, ATC(sjc8g@virginia.edu)

Manot Cave Dig 2015

The School of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University encourages all interested predental/prehealth students to consider a very unique international opportunity to participate in a significant archaeological dig in Israel. This is NOT a medical mission trip, but is instead an opportunity to be involved in significant research that can play a critical role in our understanding of human development. In fact, some of the findings have already been published earlier in February in Nature.

See the flyer for more information and apply ASAP if interested. For more information about how to apply, please contact ManotDig@case.edu

VEMA Scribe Program-Gap Year Opportunity for Prehealth Students

VEMA Scribe Program
Scribing for VEMA is an excellent experience for a student seeking to take a gap year prior to matriculation into graduate school. Scribes have the unique opportunity to observe and work with physicians. VEMA in particular is an excellent opportunity because the program is composed of a small group (about 13 scribes). Unlike many national scribing companies, this close knit group allows for the building of strong teaching relationships with the physicians. Furthermore, VEMA scribes have a very strong record of admission into graduate school after completing the program. 


Visit the website for more information.