Diversity Virtual Fair for Health Profession Schools 04/24

Diversity Virtual Fair

April 24, 2018

11 am-3 pm EST

CareerEco Virtual Events will be holding a hosting free a diversity virtual fair featuring many different health profession schools. Schools will include MD, Nursing, Pharmacy, PA, PT, OT, Public Health, and more!

Details

You will have the opportunity to:

1. Meet admission representatives, faculty and students in an online live event

2. Get immediate answers on your most pressing questions about pursuing your academic goals in healthcare

3. Attend the event from anywhere

Registration/Additional Information

Link:https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=dba0f593-873a-4eaf-8210-a8400105d7da 

Questions? Call (770)980-0088 or email Diversity@CareerEco.com 



Physician Assistant Virtual Fair - April 10th

In an ideal world, you'd be able to visit every PA school you're interested in. You would see the campus, the classrooms, chat with faculty, and connect with students.

But we don't live in an ideal world, so we have the next best thing: PA virtual fairs. Not familiar with virtual fairs? They are a great way to connect with program representatives right from your computer or phone.

Register today so you can:

• Visit almost 40 program chat rooms
• Get direct access to program faculty & staff
• Learn more about PA program campuses, student life, and more
• Get application tips
• Explore admissions requirements to help you find your best fit programs
• Access CASPA representatives to help you easily navigate the application

The best part? It's FREE!

This year's virtual fairs will be held on April 10th and July 25th.
Registration is now open for the April fair.

2018 National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program - 5/10 deadline

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) awards funds to health profession students pursuing careers as primary care providers in exchange for their commitment to serve in high-need underserved communities. Scholarship support includes tax-free payment of tuition, required fees, other reasonable educational costs, and a taxable monthly living stipend.

After completion of graduation / training, recipients fulfill their service commitment at one of more than 16,000 NHSC-approved sites throughout the nation and its territories. Each scholar serves for a minimum of 2 years and receives one year of financial support (up to four years) for each year of service at an NHSC site.

Eligiblity
All applicants must:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (either U.S. born or naturalized) or U.S. National
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student
• Be attending or accepted to attend an accredited school (Medicine - DO / MD, Dentistry, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse - Midwife, Physician Assistant)
• Be located in a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory
• Be eligible for federal employment
• Not have an existing service obligation
• Submit a complete application

Learn more about the NHSC Scholarship Program and application process

Application Webinar
Thursday, 4/12, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Webinar Link

NHSC Scholarship Application Q&A Session
Thursday, 4/26, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Webinar Link

Upcoming Open Houses and Info Sessions for Prospective Students

VA Tech

• Veterinary open house
• Saturday April 7 from 10 am-3 pm

Mary Baldwin University

• PA / PT / OT info session
• Saturday, March 17 from 9 am-12 pm

Jefferson College of Health Sciences

• PA / OT open house
• May 19 from 9 am-12 pm
  

James Madison University

• PA info sessions
• Friday, March 16 at 9 am
• Monday, April 16 at 2:30 pm
• OT info sessions
• Friday Mar. 16 at 2 pm
• Friday May 18 at 2 pm

Shenandoah University

• PA open houses
• Saturday, March 24, 2018 9:00am – Loudoun Campus
  
• PT open houses
• Saturday, April 7, 2018 9:00am – Loudoun Campus
• Saturday, April 7, 2018 9:00am – Winchester Campus
• Monday, June 4, 2018 9:00am – Loudoun Campus
• Monday, June 4, 2018 9:00am – Winchester Campus
• OT Program open houses
• Saturday, April 7, 2018 9:00am – Loudoun Campus
• Saturday, April 7, 2018 9:00am – Winchester Campus
• Monday, June 4, 2018 9:00am – Loudoun Campus
• Monday, June 4, 2018 9:00am – Winchester Campus

George Washington University  

• PA info sessions
• Link to virtual info session: http://learn.healthsciences.gwu.edu/PA/PAOIS2017/PAOIS2017.html

Howard University

• Medicine open houses
• 1st Friday of every month

Radford University

• OT info session
• Saturday, March 24, 2018 -- 12:20 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Virginia Commonwealth University

• OT open houses
• 3rd Friday of each month from 1-2:45 pm
• Medicine open house
• Link to virtual open house: https://medschool.vcu.edu/audience/openhouse/
• Dentistry open house
• Friday, March 23, 2018 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Pharmacy open house
• Fridays from 2-4 pm

University of Maryland

• Pharmacy open house
• April 7 from 9:30-12:30 pm
• Dentistry open house
• April 7

State University of New York

• Optometry open house
• May 31 from 9:30 am-1 pm

Georgetown University

• Medicine info sessions
• Monday, April 16, 2018
• Monday, April 23, 2018
• Monday, May 7, 2018
• Monday, May 21, 2018
• Monday, June 4, 2018
• Monday, June 18, 2018
• Monday, July 9, 2018
• Monday, July 16, 2018

EVMS Virtual Open House - 2/24

Considering a career in allied health or biomedical research?

EVMS' Virtual Open House will introduce you to graduate-level programs offered through the EVMS School of Health Professions.

Session 1
Art Therapy and Counseling
Laboratory Animal Science
Pathologists' Assistant
Surgical Assistant

Session 2
Biomedical / Biotechnology Sciences
Doctor of Health Sciences*
Healthcare Delivery Science*
Reproductive Clinical Science*

Session 3
Contemporary Human Anatomy
Health Analytics
Medical Masters
Public Health

Session 4
Medical and Health Professions Education*
Physician Assistant

Join a program session and learn about curriculum, application requirements, and employment opportunities post-program completion! Check out this video to learn more about the programs above.

More information and registration.

Summer Health Professions Education Program 2018

Register today for the SHPEP kick-off webinar and get an inside look into the Summer Health Professions Education Program!   Overview This program is for any pre-health student. It is also free of charge. Join the SHPEP kick-off webinar to hear about this educational opportunity directly from past scholars and alumni.  You will also receive the best tips and tools for a successful 2018 SHPEP application and have the opportunity to ask questions regarding the SHPEP admissions process.

Register before November 16, 2017, when the webinar will be taking place. Here is the link to apply:
https://aamc1.webex.com/aamc1/onstage/g.php?MTID=e8aeca84ffc3c5c90ef9bf780f1b50a41

Questions?
Please contact Chantez Bailey, Sr. Communications and Outreach Specialist for AAMC: cbailey@aamc.org

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine Open House- November 18

Liberty University's College of Osteopathic Medicine is hosting an open house on Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 9:30 AM to 12 pm. During this time, students will learn about the school’s programs, curriculum, clinical rotations, and will have the opportunity to participate in tours of their 140,000 sq. feet state-of-the-art facility lead by current student doctors. You will learn more about admissions, missionary medicine, student leadership development, and more.

If interested, Military Medical recruiters (e.g active military personnel) will be hosting a program about opportunities available within the armed forces from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Here’s the link to register free online: http://www.liberty.edu/lucom/index.cfm?PID=33017

 

Additional Information

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s address is: 306 Liberty View Ln Lynchburg, VA.

 

Questions? Contact Jacqueline Mendez by email (jmendez1@liberty.edu) or by phone at (434)-592 6953.

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

3rd Annual Health Careers Shuffle - 10/17

Join the UVA Pre-Health Advisors, Healthcare Career Community, and the Pre-Health Student Leadership Advisory Board for the 3rd Annual Health Careers Shuffle!

Tuesday, October 17th 

6:00 - 8:00 PM 

Newcomb Hall Ballroom 

Space is limited, reserve your spot on Handshake today!

Meet and learn from local clinical practitioners and healthcare industry professionals
in four 20-minute round table conversations.
Meet and greet to follow! 

Clinical health professions represented include: 

• Audiology
•  Dr. Kristin Roush, PhD - Audiologist & Professor, UVA
• Dentistry: 
• Dr. Nick Minutella, DDS - Dentist, Charlottesville Blue Ridge Dental
• Dr. Hunter Simpson, DDS - Dentist, Charlottesville Blue Ridge Dental
• Medicine:
• Dr. Greg Gelbrud, DO - Physician, Downtown Family Health Care
• Dr. Jose Mattos, MD, MPH - Physician, Otolarngologist, Rhinology, & Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, UVA Health System
• Nursing
• Mr. Rick Carpenter, DNP, MSN, RN, CCRN - Nurse Practitioner, UVA Health System
• Occupational Therapy
• Dr. Pam Stephenson, OTD, MS, OTR/L - Occupational Therapist & Assistant Professor, Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences
• Optometry
• Dr. Shannon Franklin, OD - Optometrist, Crozet Eye Care
• Dr. Steve Rosinski, OD - Optometrist, Crozet Eye Care
• Pharmacy
• Dr. Charles Golding, PharmD - Pharmacist - PGY2 Resident, UVA Health System 
• Dr. Julianne Fallon, PharmD - Pharmacist, PGY1 Resident, UVA Health System
• Physical Therapy & Athletic Training
• Mr. Lloyd Givan, PT, AT, CSCS - Physical Therapist & Owner, Performance Place Sports Medicine
• Physician Assistant
• Ms. Katherine Loose, PA-C - Physician Assistant, Charlottesville Dermatology
• Ms. Danielle Moses, PA-C - Physician Assistant, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, UVA Health System
• Speech Pathology 
• Ms. Jaimee Traub, - Speech Language Pathologist & Professor, UVA 

Non-clinical professions represented include:

• Healthcare Administration / Policy
• Ms. Laura McLaughlin - Senior Manager, PwC's Health Research Institute
• Clinical Social Work
• Mrs. Ashley Peters, LCSW - Trauma Counselor, ReadyKids
• Health Education
• Ms. Tabatha Ferrell - Health Educator, UVA Cancer Center
• Healthcare Consulting
• Mr. Ryan Orr - Business Technology Analyst, Accenture
• Health Promotion & Wellness
• Ms. Sara Cunningham - Exercise Physiologist, Wellcoaches Health & Wellness Coach, Lifestyle Coach - CDC Diabetes Prevention Program
• Clinical Research / Drug Safety
• Ms. Erin Greenley Kurtz - Drug Safety Center Manager, PRA Health Sciences