Filling Out Your 2013-2014 Applications for the Health Professions

If you are planning on applying to a health professions school during the 2013-2014 cycle, it is important that you wait to  start filling out your application until this year’s application becomes available!  Otherwise you will be filling out last year’s application, and some things may have changed!  Applications open in May and throughout the summer depending on the health profession.

16 Questions Resource

The following link is a great resource that contains information for pre-medical students, medical students, and residents!  It has the answers to 16 key questions - check it out!

https://www.aamc.org/students/download/330592/data/16-questions.pdf

Fall 2013 Course Registration

Things to Consider When Registering for Classes:

Will a health professions advisor look over my schedule?

We ask that students do their research. Consult the ACE Assessment, research schools, and consult your major requirements. Many times when students ask for feedback we simply ask if you’re comfortable with the schedule you’ve created for yourself. A good schedule versus a bad schedule is often based on how you’ve assessed what you can handle and your personal timeline towards applying to a health profession school. We often cannot approve or disapprove of a schedule you’ve created for yourself because it almost always comes back to your personal assessment of your needs.  We encourage you to take ownership of your course planning and make decisions that will work for you! And remember- you do not have to complete all your health professions course requirements during your undergraduate experience. Many students choose to take some of their requirements after they graduate and apply at a later time.

Take into consideration how you did academically this year. 

Were you able to succeed with the course schedule you set for yourself, or do you need to reevaluate the courseload or number of science classes you take?  For example, if as a first year you struggled taking General Chemistry with Lab, do you think it’s in your best judgment to register for both Biology and Organic Chemistry with Labs? 

Do you need to repeat any of the science courses you already took?

For many health professions a grade of C- or lower is not acceptable for meeting science coursework requirements. Make sure you know if you need to retake something before you move into advanced coursework.

Requirements you need for your chosen health profession versus courses you need to fulfill your  U.Va requirements.

Remember as a health professions student you’re not only working towards meeting the requirements for a health professions program, but also for completing an undergraduate degree at U.Va.  Make sure you’re consulting with your Association Dean or Faculty Advisor if you aren’t sure how to complete your degree requirements. 

Is it a good idea to take summer coursework?

Many health professions students have heard that they “should not take any classes over the summer, “ but often there is little context behind the advice. Here’s some rationale behind the statement.
One of the responsibilities of admissions committees is to admit applicants that they are confident can successfully complete the coursework that will allow them to become health care professionals. Your undergraduate coursework serves as one of the best indicators to an admissions committee as to whether you have the ability to succeed in their program’s coursework. Schools create pre-requisite requirements because they believe that the material serves as either a direct foundation that is needed to pursue advance coursework or because they believe the ability to successfully navigate through a certain subject matter demonstrates specific abilities needed for advanced study. When admissions committees look at an applicant’s coursework they want to be confident in their assessment that you are in fact prepared to be successful in the classroom.
One of the ways to give admissions committee this confidence in you is obviously to be successful in your pre-requisite coursework, but another way is to eliminate variables that may lead them to question whether your grades are truly indicative of your ability. When students take pre-requisite coursework over the summer, they often have fewer responsibilities than during the school year. This may lead an admissions committee to ask, “Would this student have received this grade if they were also managing the responsibilities of a full course load?” This question is important to admissions committees because they know in professional school you will not have the option to spread out your coursework, but will be taking it all at once during the semester.
Often students will choose to take pre-requisite coursework over the summer at other institutions. Sometimes this leaves committee members asking “Did this student take this course at another institution because there was less competition or less material was covered? Was this student looking for an easy way out and would they have received the same grade at their home institution?” Again, if an admissions committee needs to ask this question about a significant amount of your pre-requisite coursework, it may be a problem.
So what’s our advice? Obviously there are circumstances where a student may absolutely need to take coursework over the summer or at another institution. Do your best to avoid taking multiple science pre-requisites, try to limit your summer coursework to labs only and make sure there is enough science coursework taking during the school year to demonstrate your abilities in that setting.

Calling all Nontraditional and Regular Pre-Meds!

The National Society for Nontraditional Premedical & Medical Students is proud to announce the 13^th OldPreMeds 2013 National Conference

Washington, DC   -   June 6-9, 2013

With keynote presentations by:

John E. Prescott, MD

Chief Academic Officer, AAMC

Former Dean, University of West Virginia School of Medicine

Lt. Colonel Lee Burnett, DO

Cofounder and Executive Director of SDN (Student Doctor Network)

Brigade Surgeon, 4^th Brigade Combat Team, 82^nd Airborne Division

Join for a packed program of featured speakers, panel discussions, exhibitors, & recruiters

featured speakers include:

Judy Colwell, MA

Former Assistant Director of Admissions

Stanford University School of Medicine

Major Michael B. Moore, OMS-IV

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences,

Former Airborne Infantryman, Aviator, and Physician Assistant

Janette Martin, M.Ed

Director of Admissions

Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Diane McQuail

Assistant Dean for Admissions

George Washington University School of Medicine

Liza Thompson, M.Ed

Former Director, Johns Hopkins  and Goucher

Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Programs

Captain Ryan L. Gray, MD

Chief,  Aerospace Medicine, 66^th Medical Squadron, USAF

Publisher, MedicalSchoolHQ.net

David W. Kelley, DO  

Board Certified Anesthesia and Critical Care

President, DW Kelley Associates

Co-Founder of OldPreMeds

Captain Ryan L. Gray, MD

Chief,  Aerospace Medicine, 66^th Medical Squadron, USAF

Publisher, MedicalSchoolHQ.net

The National Society for Nontraditional Premedical & Medical Students is a professional/pre-professional society dedicated to nontraditional students who seek to become Physicians.  www.OldPreMeds.org is a website community built upon peer-based forums providing resources for all levels of premedical students, medical students, medical residents, pre-health advisors, admissions officers, and other faculty & staff at undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, medical, and post-graduate programs.

ADEA Dental School Virtual Fair - April 23-24, 2013

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) will host its second annual Dental School Virtual Fair on April 23-24, 2013 from noon – 8pm (Eastern time).  The 2013 ADEA Dental School Virtual Fair is a two-day live recruitment event for prospective students interested in a dental career and offers students the opportunity to connect with dental school representatives and participate in live presentations with no travel and no fees.

This is a great opportunity for high school and college students looking to network and connect with dental schools. Whether students want to apply to dental school this year or in three years, the virtual fair will offer great information and advice from dental school representatives. The ADEA Dental School Virtual Fair allows students to connect with multiple dental schools in one place, exchange virtual business cards with representatives, chat in one-on-one sessions, learn from live presentations made by dental professionals and pick up brochures on admissions and curriculum.

The fair will host more than 35 dental schools in a live, online exhibit hall environment and will contain multiple presentations on topics about dental school admissions.

Students are encouraged to register and attend. 

Register today or for more information about the ADEA Dental School Virtual Fair visit www.godental.org.

If you are considering a career in dentistry, register for free!

Communicate one-on-one with dental school admissions staff.

Watch and engage with online presentations.

Ask questions about dental school, in a live forum.

Browse information from all participating schools.

Communicate with other prospective students and current dental students.

Plus, learn about financing a dental education.

Pre-Pharmacy Society's PCAT Session

Please see the following message from the Pre-Pharmacy Society:

Taking the PCAT soon and want some study tips? Come out to UVa Pre-Pharmacy Society's meeting this Wednesday, March 27 at 8:30pm in Physics 210. Our very own members will be giving us an overview of the PCAT and detailed advice on tackling each section! Also, our pre-pharmacy shirts have arrived! A reminder to those to bought shirts to please bring $10-$15! Feel free to contact Sarah Smith (ses6eu@virginia.edu) or Lily Jia (lyj6xe@virginia.edu) for any questions!

Ochsner Clinical School Information Session

You are invited to meet:
William Pinsky, MD 
Dean and Head of the Ochsner Clinical School,
New Orleans, LA
University of Queensland School of Medicine,
Brisbane, Australia

Washington DC – Thursday, April 10^th 7–8:30 pm
Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center
3800 Reservoir Road NW
Washington, DC

Please RSVP by visiting http://mededpath.org/41013/

Dr. Pinsky will be presenting and taking questions. Please join to learn about the medical school and this top ranked global program.

UQ Ochsner offers an opportunity for US students to obtain a global medical education at a research-intensive university. Some of the important aspects of the program are:

• Designed for students who want an outstanding global education leading to practice in the U.S.
• Two years in Brisbane, Australia; Two years in New Orleans, LA
• USMLE Prep
• Match Day Participation
• U.S. Federal Loans Available to Eligible Students
• The University of Queensland was ranked among the 50 Best Universities in Life Sciences and Biomedicine in 2012 by U.S. News and World Report
• Ochsner ranked among the top 5% of hospitals in the US for exceptional patient care for 2012 by HealthGrades

Please feel free to e-mail or call with any questions you may have in advance of the event. For complete information about the UQ Ochsner School of Medicine please see our website:

http://www.mededpath.org/

Minimum Qualifications to Apply: MCAT scores of 8, 8, 8, a minimum B average, as well as an earned B.A., B.S. degree, or a more advanced degree.  The 2013 entering class had an average GPA of 3.4 and an average MCAT of 28.

It is required to provide a complete list of attendee names and the names of guests to security. If you fail to RSVP by 1 pm on the day of the event, admittance cannot be guaranteed.

Medical Center Hour - March 28, 2013

Thursday, 28 March 2013

12:30-1:30 pm

Medical Education Auditorium, 3^rd Floor, Claude Moore Medical Education Building

University of Virginia School of Medicine

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The Brodie Medical Education Lecture/ Medical Grand Rounds/Medical Education Grand Rounds

HUMANISM AS ACTIVISM:

PREPARING FUTURE CHAMPIONS IN THE NEW MEDICINE

Arnold P. Gold MD and Sandra O. Gold EdD, Arnold P. Gold Foundation, Englewood Cliffs NJ, and recipients, 2013 Brodie Medical Education Award

Ponnila Marinescu MD, PGY-2, Obstetrics/Gynecology, UVA

Irina (Era) Kryzhanovskaya, SMD13, UVA

        With the ”New Medicine” that is being shaped by the Affordable Care Act, can we expect a humanistic, safe, accessible and efficient health-care delivery system that provides medical care just as compassionate as it is cutting-edge? There is so much emphasis on costs of health-care services and too little on the quality of the care itself that this is unlikely ... unless health-care professionals ourselves vigorously campaign to make it so.

        Professionals must champion the standard that creates the best medicine! But how?

        The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is dedicated to fostering optimal health care through the centrality of humanism in medicine. Humanistic medical practices have been demonstrated to reduce errors, improve healing, decrease lawsuits, increase safety, promote patient adherence to treatment plans, and lower costs. In this 2013 Brodie Lecture, Drs. Arnold and Sandra Gold and two physicians-in-training explore how medical students, housestaff, and practicing health professionals can become active, effective, and passionate advocates for humanism in the New Medicine.

Co-presented with the Brodie Medical Education Award Committee, Academy of Distinguished Educators, Department of Medicine, and the Office of Medical Education Research and Instruction

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This program is free and open to the entire university and the public. Health professionals who attend may apply for continuing education credit. Medical Center Hour counts toward first-year medical students’ SIM requirements.

The Medical Center Hour is produced weekly throughout the academic year by the Center for Biomedical Ethics and Humanities of the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Our series includes History of the Health Sciences Lectures, which we produce together with Historical Collections, Claude Moore Health Sciences Library.

For information, call 434.924.5974 or see

http://www.medicine.virginia.edu/community-service/centers/biomedical-ethics-and-humanities/medical-center-hour

Watch Medical Center Hour on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/uvamch. Videos are posted a week after the program.

Prospective and Admitted Students Interested in Health Professions

Are you a prospective or already admitted student to the University of Virginia who is interested in pursuing the health professions?  Then check out our Prospective and Admitted Students FAQ page at http://www.career.virginia.edu/hpa/prospective-students/
Are you a current student or Alum who knows someone who is a prospective or admitted student? Make sure you let them know about this great resource! 

Also Make Sure to Check Out the HPA School Preparation and Application Basics Video

Topics Addressed Include:
Pre-Requisite Courses
Academic, Clinical and Experiential Essentials
Centralized Application Services Information
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statements

 To Watch the Video Click Here!

Virtual Career Fair April 2nd-4th

Students & Alumni will meet recruiters live online...
It's an easy & efficient way to find full-time, internship, & co-op jobs!
Register at www.SecAcc.CareerEco.net.

Internship Opportunities at the LGBTQ Center

LGBTQ Center Internships for 2013-2014

LGBTQ Center seeks to foster the development of LGBTQ students, faculty, staff, alumni and allies. Founded under the Office of the Dean of Students in 2001, with generous financial support from the Serpentine Society, the LGBTQ Center works to raise awareness and inclusion of sexual and gender diversities through programs, outreach, and services that support the advancement of the LGBTQ community.  More information can be found at  www.virginia.edu/deanofstudents/lgbt.

These 5 unpaid internship opportunities are available for undergraduate and graduate students interested in not only gaining experiences in working with the LGBTQ community, but also to further develop more capabilities in functional job duties great for resume building!

Qualifications:

    Excellent communication skills
    Great organizational skills
    Familiarity with the LGBTQ population and its allies
    Willingness to participate in a Safe Space Training (possibility to become a trainer)

The application form can be found HERE and a letter of intent is due to Scott Rheinheimer, Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services, by April 12^th at 5pm. You may email your materials to scottr@virginia.edu or hand it in at Newcomb Hall 164A. Your letter of intent should cover what internship(s) you are interested in, why you are interested, and what previous/unique experiences you have that would translate to the position(s). In addition, you have the option to include any ideas or special projects you would like to do within the Center through your internship. The Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services will help you design your project, offer guidance when necessary, and evaluate the implementation/outcome. Position descriptions are below.

Selection will be done the week of April 15^th, with a preliminary intern training the following week.

The Health Education Coordinator position is a great opportunity for students interested in the Health Professions!

Available Positions

Health Education Coordinator:

This position will work closely with the AIDS Services Group (ASG) to maintain a stock of safe sex materials in the LGBTQ Center; organize regular HIV testing events; plan one LGBTQ health education program per semester with assistance from the Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services. Duties are about 3-5 flexible hours per week including 2 one-hour meetings per week.

Programs Coordinator:

This position will assist the Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services with planning Center programs (i.e. booking spaces, catering selection, etc.); developing the Safe Space training and Train the Trainer programs with the Coordinator; assist in the promotion of Safe Space. Duties are about 3-5 flexible hours per week including 2 one-hour meetings per week.

Volunteer Coordinator:

This position will assist the Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services with planning and organizing of volunteer trainings; holding monthly volunteer appreciation events (lunches, coffee hours, etc.); maintaining the Center and its resource library. Duties are about 3-5 flexible hours per week including 2 one-hour meetings per week, plus ongoing volunteer trainings.

Marketing/Community Outreach Coordinator:

This position will maintain the LGBTQ Center’s social media (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc.); develop/maintain contacts with community organizations along with the Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services; maintain updated reference materials (pamphlets, handouts, etc.). Duties are about 3-5 flexible hours per week including 2 one-hour meetings per week.

Speakers Bureau Coordinator:

This position will recruit student/faculty/staff speakers for “coming out story” panels; assist the Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services in training the panelists; organize balanced panels for groups/classes that request the speakers. Duties are about 3-5 flexible hours per week including 2 one-hour meetings per week.

Post-Bacc Program Opportunity

Columbia U One-Year Masters in Nutrition

Are you interested in pursuing a health professional career?  The one-year Columbia University MS in Nutrition prepares pre-medical, dental and public health students to integrate nutrition into their work as future health professionals.  They are looking for students who are seeking a challenging gap year, or special masters program that will strengthen their basic science knowledge, provide them an opportunity to complete an MS thesis, and develop strong communication skills.  It is a great opportunity to spend one year in New York City and take advantage of the many exciting cultural and political activities in the city.  Columbia welcomes students to come and visit the program and to speak with current students and alumni.  The links below can give you a fuller picture of the program.

The primary IHN MS in Nutrition goals are to train students to:

• become competent in nutrition science and clinical and public health nutrition
• understand the importance of nutrition in health and disease prevention
• develop writing, critical thinking, and public-speaking skills

A dedicated faculty, combined with extensive university resources, provides close career advisement, opportunities for mock interviews, and professional support for resume and personal statement writing.

The program includes an intensive thesis project; students select their mentor from more than 100 university researchers. Each year some students present their work at a national meeting or contribute to a peer-reviewed journal article.

Graduate career paths include further training at medical, dental, and public health schools and a variety of doctoral programs. Other graduates secure positions in basic science research, healthcare, communications, clinical research, medical education, and public health.
For more information, please visit www.cumc.columbia.edu/ihn/prospectivestudents

Accepting applications for Fall 2013

Deadline: June 30, 2013

Class may fill prior to June 30th, so earlier submission is desirable.

Letters of recommendation for other graduate programs (e.g., medical or dental school) may be submitted.

Questions? Email: nutrition@mail.cumc.columbia.edu

Looking for a Post-Bacc Program?

 BU's Graduate Medical Sciences Program

Both 32-credit programs have flexibility and can be completed in one or two calendar years to suit each student's needs. Courses are taken at both the medical (BUSM) and dental (BUGSDM) schools. Students spending a second year have the opportunity to gain valuable research and/or volunteer experience on and off-campus.

The MAMS curriculum is closely aligned with BUSM's first year medical curriculum.  Some courses, including Biochemistry & Cell Biology and Medical Physiology, are direct medical school equivalents.   Other graduate level courses, such as Pharmacology, Pathology and Cellular Organization of Tissues, allow students to explore additional area of the foundational medical sciences.  Over 200 faculty in basic science and clinical departments participate as thesis mentor, affording opportunities in a many exciting fields.

  

For the past 3 decades the MAMS program has successfully prepared close to 2000 students for admissions to US medical schools.

Oral Health Sciences

The newly approved MS degree is designed for students who wish to improve their credentials for dental school admission.  Students take 3 courses - Biochemistry, Physiology & Microbiology side by side with BU DMD I students.  They are exposed to Oral Health Promotion, Pathology, Evidence Based Dentistry and Bioethics through elective coursework.  The program has flexibility allowing students to complete the M.S. in one (Capstone project) or two (Research Thesis) years.

  

Since OHS began in 2005, nearly 100 students have completed the Program and 80% have been accepted to the US dental schools.

The Division of Graduate Medical Sciences has an extensive advising program to assist students with study skills, thesis projects, career guidance, and MCAT/DAT preparation.  Advisors are also valuable resources for medical/dental school applications, providing assistance with recommendation letters and mock interviews.  Peer mentoring programs and student tutors provide social and academic support.

CONTACT:

Boston University School of Medicine

Division of Graduate Medical Sciences

72 East Concord Street, Room L-317

Boston, MA  02118-2526

 (617) 638-5255

Request more information

Mount Sinai's FlexMed Program

Innovation in medical school admissions

Learn more about FlexMed at http://icahn.mssm.edu/education/medical-education/programs/flexmed. 

Join David Muller, MD,  Dean for Medical School Education, as he and two current medical students to discuss Mount Sinai's Flexmed early assurance program.

Livestream Webcast
Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 1:00PM

This first-in-nation approach to medical school admissions promotes non-traditional pre-med tracks, waives the MCAT requirement and builds upon Mount Sinai's longstanding and highly successful Humanities and Medicine early assurance program.
The live webcast will include:

• Discussion of the innovative program
• The students perspective
• Overview of the application process
• Outline of academic and program requirements
• Ample time to answer participants questions

Register at http://explore.mssm.edu/livestream/le1002/

30th annual Camp Holiday Trails 5K Run/Walk

The 30th annual Camp Holiday Trails 5K Run/Walk will be happening on Saturday, March 30th.  This event is sponsored by the University of Virginia School of Medicine. All proceeds from the race go towards Camp Holiday Trails, a local camp that provides children with chronic health conditions the chance to experience camping in a fun but safe environment. The cost is $15 for UVA students, and $20 for the general public. All proceeds go to Camp Holiday Trails in Charlottesville. 

There are two ways to register:

1.) Go here to register online (small processing fee applies): http://www.active.com/running/charlottesville-va/camp-holiday-trails-5k-run-walk-2013   

2.) Download the attached form, print it, and follow the instructions telling you how to turn it in.

If you want to be more involved you can email Lauren Klein at ljk3fj@virginia.edu.

This is a great event that sponsors a truly worthy cause.  You will also have the chance to interact with the medical students that will be at the race. We hope to see you there!

Personal Statement Workshop

Having trouble with your personal statement?  Take this opportunity to come to the Personal Statement Workshop for some help!  Learn strategies to develop and improve the personal statement you will submit to health professions programs. Space is limited and pre-registration is required throught the UCS calendar.

Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
When: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Where: UCS Conference Room

Pre-register at: http://www.career.virginia.edu/calendar/event.php?view=grid&data=03/27/2013&eventid=3676

ADEA Dental School Fair 2013

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) will host its second annual Dental School Virtual Fair on April 23-24, 2013 from Noon – 8pm (Eastern time).  The 2013 ADEA Dental School Virtual Fair is a two-day live recruitment event for prospective students interested in a dental career and offers students the opportunity to connect with dental school representatives and participate in live presentations with no travel and no fees.

This is a great opportunity for high school and college students looking to network and connect with dental schools. Whether students want to apply to dental school this year or in three years, the virtual fair will offer great information and advice from dental school representatives. The ADEA Dental School Virtual Fair allows students to connect with multiple dental schools in one place, exchange virtual business cards with representatives, chat in one-on-one sessions, learn from live presentations made by dental professionals and pick up brochures on admissions and curriculum.

The fair will host approximately 50 dental schools in a live, online exhibit hall environment and will contain multiple presentations on topics about dental school admissions.

Register today or for more information about the ADEA Dental School Virtual Fair visit www.godental.org.

Johns Hopkins Summer Course

13th Annual Summer Course in Human Anatomy for Undergraduates

The thirteenth annual summer course in Human Anatomy for Undergraduates will be offered by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine this year. The course will run for four weeks in June 2013, on the Medical School campus in Baltimore, and will include both lectures and demonstrations using human cadavers. Applications will be accepted from all currently enrolled undergraduates who have completed their sophomore year of college. Total tuition for the course will be $3900. All course materials, including the textbook and an atlas, are included in the tuition. Four (4) academic credits will be awarded upon successful completion of the course. Accommodations are available on the main undergraduate campus of Johns Hopkins University. Please submit the following by March 31, 2013 to apply.  A completed application form A non-refundable application fee of $50 Supporting materials College transcript Letter of recommendation from an academic advisor Successful applicants will be notified in early April, with full tuition due by May 1. Click here for more course details, including a downloadable application form. For further information, please contact Ms. Arlene Daniel at adaniel@jhmi.edu.

Thinking About Having a Health-Related Experience Abroad?

Many students think that going abroad to work or volunteer in a clinic or hospital will make them more competitive applicants for their particular Health Professions school.  While this may give the student an amazing experience and may help during the admissions process, some students find themselves in situations that they may not feel comfortable with. 

This is important because there are issues that arise when a student is doing something that they may not be qualified to do.  These include:

• potential for harm done to the student
• potential for harm to the patient
• legal issues with local authorities
• damage to reputation of institutions, both home and host
• putting a student's acceptance to health professional programs at risk

It is important to consider ethical risks and opportunities when thinking about having a health experience abroad.  A student must be able to recognize their limitations, and must be aware of their compentence and training.  If they aren't trained to pull teeth in the U.S., then they shouldn't be pulling teeth abroad.  Most legitimate programs set the expectation of the student as a learner, not a trained individual.  The student must know when to say "no thank you". 

Questions to ask when evaluating international opportunities:

• What is the expected role of the student during the experience?
• Who is organizing the opportunity?
• How long have they been involved in the community/location?
• Is the local community being compensated or otherwise remunerated for time
• and efforts supporting the opportunity?
• Is there a religious, governmental, or other affiliation of/relationship
• facilitating activities?
• What type of safety procedures, insurance, and incident response is in place?
• What type of preparation, in country support, and post-experience debriefing is provided?
• If students are paying a fee, is the use of the fees transparent, is their appropriate fiduciary practices by the organization?
• Does the organization/effort have an ethical code of conduct or other foundation? Does the student agree with it?

See the following articles for more information:

Ethics and Best Practice Guidelines for Training Experiences in Global Health: https://www.aamc.org/download/181690/data/guidelinesforstudentsprovidingpatientcare.pdf

Guidelines for Premedical and Medical Students Providing Patient Care During Clinical Experiences Abroad: http://www.ajtmh.org/content/83/6/1178.long

Gloal Health Ethics for Students: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19302567

Rural Medicine Programs

See the following document containing information about the Rural Medicine Programs offered at U.S. Medical Schools!

Rural Medicine Programs

Application Process Meeting Part II

Missed the Application Process Meeting Part II?  Check out the powerpoint presentation below to see what was talked about!


Application Process Meeting Part II

March 6 Medical Center Hour Has Been Canceled!

Due to potential travel concerns because of the forecast the Medical Center Hour titled
"Every Patient Tells a Story" has been canceled for tomorrow, March 6,!

Medical Center Hour - March 13, 2013

Students are invited to attend Dr. Vinik's Medical Center Hour talk on Wednesday, March 13 from 12:30-1:30pm in Jordan Hall Conference Center Auditorium. The title of his talk will be “Odyssey in the Life of a Physician Scientist.” 

There will be light refreshments!

This talk would appeal to anyone interested in diabetes/endocrinology and/or anyone considering a medical career in academics (including research).

More information about Dr. Vinik:  Dr. Vinik has received international recognition for his research on islet regeneration and the discovery of a gene, which could prove to be a cure for diabetes.  Dr.Vinik has been invited to present his work all over the world.  He has authored eight books, 116 book chapters, and has published more than 460 papers in peer-reviewed, highly reputable journals.  Dr. Vinik is a leader of a number of professional societies (e.g. he was Chairman of the American Diabetes Association task force on Nutrition, Chairman of the subcommittee for development of guidelines for neuropathy testing, Chairperson of the American Diabetes Association Grant Review Committee, and Director of the National Post-Graduate Education Course).