Careers in Science and Medicine: Workshops and Mentoring Sessions

2017 Careers in Science and Medicine: Workshops and Mentoring Session

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Hyatt Regency Orlando,

Orlando, Florida

1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Who should attend?

Anyone considering careers in biomedical research (PhD and MD-PhD) and medicine (MD):

- College and high school students

- Post-bacs and lab techs

Also invited:

- Parents

- Pre-health advisors

- School and college administrators

Why attend?

• Learn about MD, PhD, and MD-PhD programs and meet program directors and administrators from across the country

• Learn about AAMC Services (MCAT/AMCAS/AspiringDocs and SHPEP, etc.)

• Learn about summer research programs and post-baccalaureate research programs

• Hear about the life of PhD and MD-PhD students

• Participate in mentoring session with PhD and MD-PhD program leaders and trainees, and AAMC services staff

Event Timeline

12:30 p.m. – 1:30pm High School/College/Parents/Advisors Registration

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Workshops

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mentoring session

For more information and to register, visit https://students-residents.aamc.org/event/careers-science-and-medicine-workshops-and-mentori/

Feel free to contact me if questions.

Irena Tartakovsky

Larkin College of Pharmacy Open House

Larkin University College of Pharmacy is having  an Open House on Saturday, August 19, 2017. The event is scheduled from 10:30 AM – 1:00PM.

This event is open to students who are interested in learning more about our program. In addition to presentations and tours, there will be an opportunity to speak directly with our current Diplomat Students, Faculty, and Staff.  Families and friends are welcome to attend.

Attendees  may contact myself or click the registration link below.

Register here!

 Sincerely,

Everlidis Pena M.S Ed

Assistant Director of Admissions

E-mail: epena@ularkin.org

Tel: 305-760-7517

Office 2303 - 2^nd Floor

18301 North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33169

Save the Date: 1st Florida Translational Cell Biology Symposium 9/22

USF Genetic Counseling Open House

Good morning, 

I am very excited to announce that the University of South Florida will be holding an open house for the MSPH program in Genetic Counseling on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 6:15pm. The open house is an opportunity for interested students to learn more about the field of genetic counseling and USF's program. Current students, clinical supervisors, and program leadership will be on hand to meet prospective students and answer questions. It is a great opportunity to introduce for students to introduce themselves and get to know the individuals involved in the program. 

USF's Genetic counseling program is currently the only fully accredited program in the state. It is a 42 credit hour graduate degree program consisting of coursework, clinical rotations and a thesis requirement. Students with a bachelors degree in any major are welcome to apply, however, we do have some prerequisite requirements which are detailed on our website (http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/apply/graduate-admissions/genetic-counseling). 

If you have any students interested in pursuing a career in genetic counseling, please encourage them to contact us. More information about the open house is available on the attached announcement. 

Sincerely, 

Ashley Souza, MPH, CPH

Program Coordinator, MSPH Genetic Counseling

Department of Global Health

College of Public Health

University of South Florida

3720 Spectrum Blvd, Suite 404

Tampa, FL 33612

(813) 974-7566

USF Genetic Counseling 

PharmCAS has launched for the 2017-2018 application cycle!

PharmCAS has launched for the 2017-2018 application cycle!

The 2017-2018 PharmCAS application is now on the 3.X platform and open to applicants! Customer service is available to answer applicant questions at info@pharmcas.org. You can access the application online.  

Virtual Pharmacy School Fair

AACP invites students to register for our free Virtual Pharmacy School Fairs scheduled on October 3 & 4, 2017 from 9:00am to 9:00pm ET. These fairs will allow users to participate in live chats with school representatives from U.S. pharmacy schools featuring Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programs from across the country. Students can use the fairs to find the best PharmD program for them, ask questions from the comfort of a computer, and get tips on how to best prepare for the admissions process. Attendees must register in advance for this free event. Our partner, CareerEco, is available to respond to questions about the fair at aacp@careereco.com. Go to http://www.careereco.com/events/aacp to register.

Balance180 Hands-On Volunteer Opportunity 7/18-7/28!!!!

Hello,

My name is Natalie Ziev and I am the Summer Camp Volunteer Coordinator for Balance180 Gymnastics & Sports Academy. We are a local non-profit organization that focuses on integrating children with varying abilities through sports. This summer we are running our fourth annual summer camp, and are looking for volunteers that are excited to work with children with special needs!

Our inclusive summer camp provides a great hands-on learning experience for student volunteers. All of our volunteers work 1-1 or 2-1 with the participating camps (ages 5-15 years) in a wide range of activities including gymnastics, crafts, and games. They help our athletes make new friends, learn new motor skills, and encourage them to try new activities. The athletes have a range of diagnoses including Autism, Down Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and Cerebral Palsy among others.

Summer camp will be offered from July 10th to July 28th and will be held Monday - Friday. Volunteers are needed in the morning from 8:30am-12:30pm and in the afternoon from 12:305:30pm. No gymnastics experience required to volunteer! Volunteers can sign up for any week or specific days and time windows, whatever works best for your schedule.

To volunteer, please fill out this morning application and/or this afternoon application with your background experiences, summer availability. Note that you do not need to commit to all dates for camp; however, we do ask that you sign up in advance for the specific days you are available. Once we have your information we will send you follow-up logistical information and the appropriate paperwork to complete.

We are so excited to be offering an inclusive camp again this summer for children in the Gainesville community, and we hope that some of you may be able to share in this wonderful experience! We would appreciate your help with spreading the word on this opportunity. If you have any questions you can email us at balance180summercamp@gmail.com.

Best wishes and thank you in advance for your support,

Natalie for the Balance180 Team
Natalie Ziev | Summer Camp Volunteer Coordinator

Balance 180 Gymnastics & Sports Academy

T: 352.340.1180 | http://balance180.org/

For Students: Occupational Therapy Education Virtual Fair on August 2nd - Meet with OT & OTA Programs in a live online event!

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REGISTER NOW to attend the FREE Occupational Therapy Virtual Fair on August 2nd
Get answers to your questions from OT & OTA Programs in a Live Event! (Review List)

Fall Meetings - Examkrackers MCAT Discussion

Full-time Clinical Research Position (OPS) at the UF Musculoskeletal Pain/Fatigue Research Lab.

Full-time Clinical Research Position (OPS) at the UF Musculoskeletal Pain/Fatigue Research Lab.

Our lab works on understanding the mechanisms of chronic pain and fatigue, and the applicant will only work with human participants! You will spend one-on-one time with an experienced principal investigator (Medical Doctor) learning or improving the skills required for clinical research. This is a position that provides ample instructions and allows for the development of new skill necessary for working with human research subjects. This is an excellent position for new graduates looking for research experience and in preparation for post-graduate careers.  Minimum time commitment required is one year (two years preferred). Previous research experience is not required but appreciated!

Essential Research Functions:

·         Prepare and assist in human brain imaging studies (fMRI)

·         Prepare participants (subjects) for lab experimentation

·         Quantitative Sensory Testing of participants (thermal, mechanical, electrical, and chemical testing)

·         Evaluate and discuss data with Principal Investigator

·         Apply psychological tests

·         Develop excellent communication skills (you are going to work with human participants)

·         Supervise student volunteers and familiarize them with research protocols

·         Recruit subjects for clinical studies (phone calls, flyers, TV advertising, etc.)

Applicants will receive a competitive salary ($13 - $16/h) and must be willing to commit to at least a year.
This is a FULL-TIME position. Applicant must be available for 40 hours a week during the hours of 8 am-5 pm. 

Please send your Resume and Cover Letter to painresearch@medicine.ufl.edu

To learn more about the Center for Musculoskeletal Pain Research, please visit our website at www.rheum.med.ufl.edu