Are you interested in the health disparities that exist in Gainesville? Do you ever wonder if Florida's vaccine distribution has been successful compared to other states? If so, join us for the Gainesville Political Action Committee's Health Inequity presentation, featuring UF Health Anesthesiologist and public health advocate Dr. Kaiyser Enneking. The presentation will be Tuesday, February 9th, from 7-8pm on zoom. You can find more details here. Reach out to thegpac20@gmail.com if you have any questions about the event. 

 

All the best,

Jessica Diana 

PhiDE: UF’s ONLY Co-Ed International Medical Fraternity

 

University Psychiatry and Psychology Association

 

Rush University College of Health Sciences-Spring 2021 Information Sessions and More

Greetings from Rush University Medical Center.  I hope this email finds you well.  Located in Chicago, Rush University https://www.rushu.rush.edu/ is one of the nation’s leading academic health centers for research and health profession education.  Its supportive learning environment, leadership and research opportunities, and focus on community service help create an atmosphere of innovation and inspiration.  The College of Health Sciences at Rush University seeks to prepare superb allied health practitioners, leaders and managers.  In addition to providing 15 outstanding educational programs www.rushu.rush.edu/health the college makes meaningful and significant contributions to advancing health care through research scholarship, service and practice.

 

Below are a few ways that you and your students may explore the programs, research and opportunities at Rush University Medical Center:

 

• Spring semester information sessions
• College of Health Sciences Impact magazine
• News clip featuring one of our very own College of Health Sciences faculty member, Associate Professor and  Respiratory Therapist, Brady Scott 

 

First, please find the attached flyers promoting spring semester 2021 information sessions for the following graduate programs:

 

·      M.S. in Clinical Nutrition www.rushu.rush.edu/nutrition

·      M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science www.rushu.rush.edu/mls

·      M.S. in Respiratory Care www.rushu.rush.edu/respiratorycare

 

Attending an information session, conducted by College of Health Sciences faculty, is a great way to interact with professors while also receiving in depth information about a health care profession, program, curriculum, career outlook and the application process.   Advisors and prospective students are both welcome to attend sessions.  Sharing these flyers with your advisees is most appreciated!

 

I have also included an electronic version of the most recent edition of the College of Health Sciences Impact magazine (attached).  Please take a moment to read through this year’s edition of the magazine and learn about all of the incredible work that is being done by our college to improve health outcomes in our local, national and global communities.

 

Finally, please view the following news clip https://abc7chicago.com/8234618/ which sheds light on the ever so important work of respiratory therapists especially during our current pandemic.  As I am sure you are aware, respiratory therapists (RTs) continue to be on the front lines of caring for hospitalized patients with COVID-19.  They care for the sickest patients by managing the mechanical ventilators that provide life-saving breaths.  There is a shortage of respiratory therapists which makes this an ideal health care career choice for those interested in patient care and the security of employment options.  

 

Thank you for all that you do to assist students in their academic endeavors and career exploration.  Wishing you the very best.

 

Be well, stay safe,

Shelley

 

Shelley Jackson, MA

Admissions Specialist

Rush University| College of Health Sciences

600 S Paulina St | Chicago, IL 60612
P: (312) 563-4068 | www.rushu.rush.edu/health

 

 

UCF event

 

 

 

 

UCF Medical School Admissions Symposium   UCF Pre-Medical Students, The 14th Annual UCF Medical School Admissions Symposium will be held VIRTUALLY on Saturday, February 20th, 2021. During this event, prospective medical students will have the opportunity to gain valuable insight and information from both allopathic and osteopathic schools across the United States. Click on the links embedded here to view a full list of the medical schools planning to attend and the event schedule!   Event Details: Title: UCF Medical School Admissions Symposium Date: Saturday, February 20th, 2021 Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm ET Location: Virtual Audience: Pre-Medical Students   Registration is required in advance. Click here to register today!  For more information about the UCF Medical School Admissions Symposium please visit the website https://www.ucfmsas.org/ or email ucfmsas@gmail.com.     Sincerely, Pre-Health and Pre-Law Advising University of Central Florida Trevor Colbourn Hall 205 | 407-823-0101 phpladvising@ucf.edu

 

 

 

UF GatorSavers Information

 

If you had the chance, would you save a life?

UF GatorSavers is a student organization recruiting more members this Spring! GatorSavers strives to educate, inspire, and involve the UF campus in the practice of CPR and other life-saving actions.

The goal is for our members to be active individuals in the community, always ready to save a life. You may have heard of our $5 CPR event we hold every year at the Reitz, where we certify around 500 people in the Gainesville community in Adult CPR! Join us at our first virtual GBM of the semester on January 26th at 6:00 pm on zoom to learn more about what we do and how you can become involved! All new members are welcome! Please like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram as well. FB: UF GatorSavers and Instagram: @ufgatorsavers 

Zoom link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/99095482661 

 

Thank you,  

 

Priya Pohani

University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology, 2021

 

HELO X AmeriCorps- National Health Corps

 

Are you looking for ways to serve vulnerable communities during the spring semester? Interested in personal development time? Join Health Education and Literacy Organization with Florida National Health Corps this Thursday at 3 p.m. to find out how you can help!!

 

The National Health Corps is a paid service program devoted to fostering healthy communities through health and wellness services to underserved areas. Members get to work at non-profits, medical and dental clinics, pharmacies, and public health organizations.

 

If you’re not graduating yet or would like to volunteer during the spring semester, consider joining HELO! At HELO we bridge the literacy disparity that prevents thousands of Americans from accessing better health, simply due to not understanding. About 44% of the population reads below an 8th-grade level or cannot read at all, while health information is usually above a 10th-grade reading level. We work locally and nationally to reduce this silent epidemic.

 

Join us this Thursday for our first spring GBM to find out how you can get involved!!

 

 

https://ufl.zoom.us/j/94665099275 or 946 650 992 75

 

 

Namratha Tarigopula

Health Education and Literacy Organization President

(B.S. in Microbiology) University of Florida, Class of 2021

ntarigopula@ufl.edu

 

UF Campus Diplomats Spring Recruitment

 

My name is Lauren Sevilla and I am the Director of Outreach for the Campus Diplomats. Our recruitment season is starting and we were wondering if you would be willing and able to share with your students about our upcoming forum date and application? Thank you so much in advance, the message is below!

 

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Happy Spring 2021 Semester from the Campus Diplomats!

 

The Campus Diplomats are the Official Ambassadors to the Dean of Students’ Office, and we would love for you to join us in serving the DSO and its offices through our various outreach initiatives and programs! We would like to formally invite you to the Spring Forum we will be hosting on Thursday, January 21st from 6:30-8:30pm on Zoom! Link to attend: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/8592568171

 

At our forum, you will be given the opportunity to meet current Campus Diplomats and learn more about what we do as an organization and what the upcoming recruitment season of “Empower” will look like for prospective ambassadors! 

 

If you are unable to join us at the forum, we invite you to reach out to us on our social media accounts (Instagram: @uoffcampusdips; Email: ufcampusdiplomats2021@gmail.com; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UofFCampusDips/) with any questions you may have! 

 

Applications to become a Campus Diplomat will be opening on January 19th and will close on January 26th at 11:59 PM. The application can be found at: https://campusdiplomats.dso.ufl.edu/.”

 

Thank you again,
Lauren Sevilla

Campus Diplomats Director of Outreach

University of Florida

 

Society for Viral Studies

 

The Society for Viral Studies is having its first GBM of the spring semester! We are a group of undergraduates interested in learning about current research and new discoveries in science. Our club was established to promote the education of students and the public in the field of viral studies and public health. Check out our social media pages for more information and the meeting link! All majors and interests are welcome!

January 25th | 7:30pm | Zoom

Instagram: @virologyuf | Facebook: UF Society for Viral Studies | Website: http://virologyuf.weebly.com | Email: virology.uf@gmail.com 

 

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AED Applications Open for Pre-Health Students

 

Good morning,

 

AED is excited to announce our upcoming events and recruitment season. Would you please share the following message with the Pre-Health Listserv?

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Are you pre-health? AED Spring 2021 Applications are now open at https://www.ufaed.org/apply/

 

Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) is the pre-health honor society at UF. As a large student organization, our diverse member body includes medical, PA, dental, nursing, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, PT, OT, optometry, genetic counseling, and public health pre-professional tracks. We offer over 200 service hours each semester, primarily working with local organizations in the Gainesville/Alachua County community. We host professional development opportunities, build a sense of community among pre-health students, and raise awareness for our philanthropies: Mobile Outreach Clinic, the Climb for Cancer Foundation, and Florida Diabetes Camp. Our Florida Alpha chapter is the #1 ranked chapter in the nation!

 

This semester, we want to honor our frontline and essential workers with the recruitment theme: "Believe in Heroes. Healthcare Heroes." In AED, we aspire to serve the community as future heroes in healthcare, and we would be honored to have you join us on this journey.

 

Applications are open until Thursday, 1/28, at 11:59 pm. We are very excited to begin our recruitment season and we hope to meet you soon!

 

Please join us at the Student Involvement Fair on Wednesday, 1/20, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. 

Zoom link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/96965919645

Meeting ID: 969 6591 9645

 

We will also host a Virtual Open House on Tuesday, 1/26, at 7:00 pm. 

Meeting ID: 933 9241 5358

 

For more information about AED and our upcoming events, please follow our social media:

Facebook: UF Alpha Epsilon Delta

Instagram: @ ufaed

 

For questions about the application process, email Salina Uddin at electee.vp@ufaed.org

 

Cole Ferguson
(407) 616-3135
president@ufaed.org

Chapter President - Alpha Epsilon Delta
The Pre-Professional Honor Society - Florida Alpha Chapter
J.W. Reitz Union Rm. 3138 Gainesville, FL 32611
www.ufaed.org

Partners in Health Engage Spring GBM

 

 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, future plans are still uncertain, however, I am sending this email with the hope that you will share our program information with talented undergraduate students at your institution. The University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center (FCVC) plans to offer a 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) for the summer of 2021. The 2021 FCVC SURF program is expected to run between June and August, but exact program dates and format will be forthcoming.

Program Description

Each student will be matched, based on their interests, to a laboratory that is led by a FCVC faculty member. This collection of laboratories is involved in internationally recognized research in topics such as atherosclerosis, genetic cardiomyopathies, blood clotting disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, vascular biology, and heart failure.  The stipend will be $4,000 for ten weeks of full-time work, typically starting the Tuesday after Memorial Day and ending the first week of August (exact program dates pending). The program includes scientific seminars, social events, and a two-day research symposium where fellows present their research to their peers and FCVC faculty and staff.

The application link closes January 31, 2021 at 11:59pm EST. Visit our website for the application link: https://tinyurl.com/fcvcsurf.

I have attached our flyer to forward on to students you feel may be interested. For questions, please reach out to fcvc-surf@med.umich.edu.

Best wishes,

Daniel Michele, PhD
Director, FCVC Summer Fellowship Program

dmichele@umich.edu  

Improve MCAT Score 2 - 5 Points (Jan 20th)

 

 

Gap Year Opportunity in Health

 

My name is Angelica, and I am a member of the National Health Corps Florida AmeriCorps Program. I am emailing you regarding student interest in a gap year opportunity that focuses on health. I saw you are the Pre-Health Advising Office for the Department of Pre-Health. We believe your students would benefit from this valuable opportunity and would be interested in gaining more experience in healthcare. The National Health Corps is a nationwide service program devoted to fostering healthy communities by delivering health and wellness education, resources, and services to vulnerable and underserved communities. While serving the Northeast Florida community, members also have opportunities for professional development and real-world experience. Host sites are non-profits, including medical and dental clinics, pharmacies, public health organizations, and youth development programs. Members commit to 1700 hours of direct service over a 46-week period and receive a living stipend during the term of service. Following successful completion of the service term, members will receive an education award that can be used for loans and future education. 

 

During my time with the National Health Corps, I have gained deep and valuable experience about service, healthcare, and culturally competent communication by assisting homeless, low-income, and uninsured patients. With my guidance, these patients apply for my host site medical clinic's sliding fee. I have also gained insight into how social factors impact health, since I often also assist patients with accessing resources like a new photo ID, a mailing address, and a housing entry program; I also refer patients to fellow NHC members and colleagues who can assist them with services like SNAP benefits. Outside of my service, I have also been able to gain professional development experience through monthly member trainings, online webinars, and shadowing dentists at my host site's dental clinic. Since I started with the program, I have received support from like-minded peers and my supervisors. I believe your students would benefit from this program as well.

 

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and new positions are posted in the spring. While open to all majors and backgrounds, this program is particularly suited to individuals who are interested in a career in healthcare, and health-related fields, and are looking to gain service experience.

 

Attached you will find informational flyers for future members. Please let us know if you will be informing your students about the National Health Corps Florida AmeriCorps program. If any of them have additional questions, please have them reach out to us at nhcflrecruitmentcommittee@gmail.com. 

 

We would be happy to answer any of your questions and discuss this program further with you. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Thank You,

Angelica

 

 

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Angelica Lagasca

Medical Eligibility Coordinator 

Sulzbacher Medical Clinic

611 E. Adams St

Jacksonville, FL 32202

National Health Corps Florida of Americorps

email: angelica.m.lagasca@gmail.com

phone: (904)-599-3634

 

Apply by February 1 - DART Summer Research Program!

 

 

Don’t forget!

Applications are open for the 2021 DART Summer Program!

Deadline: February 1^st, 2021.

 

The Summer Research Program is a structured 10-week, mentored program with a stipend of $4000. A CV/resume and letter of interest are required to apply. Undergraduate, graduate and medical students are eligible. Visit our website for more information and to apply.

 

If you have any questions, please email DART@musc.edu.

 

 

Best,

Emily

 

Emily Bristol

Drug Abuse Research Training (DART) Program Coordinator

Addiction Sciences Division

Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, SC 29425

Ph: 843-792-4640

She/her/hers (what’s this?)

 

UIWSOM: January and February Recruitment Events

 

The UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) invites all students interested in pursuing a career in medicine to attend the following online information sessions.  Attendees will learn about the DO profession, the application process and our learner-centered, cased-based curriculum. 

Participants may click on their preferred date/time to submit an RSVP.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 4 p.m. (CST)
Topic: Q/A with Admissions and Current UIWSOM Student

Thursday, January 28, 2021, 12:30 p.m. (CST)
Topic: Q/A with Admissions and Current UIWSOM Student

Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 3 p.m. (CST)
Topic: Underrepresented in Medicine Applicants

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 4 p.m. (CST)
Topic: Q/A with Admissions and Current UIWSOM Student Ambassadors

Thank you!

 

Gilbert Hernández, M.A.
Recruitment Coordinator 
University of the Incarnate Word
School of Osteopathic Medicine
7615 Kennedy Hill Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78235
Office: 210.283.6995

giherna1@uiwtx.edu
https://osteopathic-medicine.uiw.edu/

 

                

 

WVSOM Virtual HPAC Even

 

 

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Happy New Year!

 

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine would like to invite you to attend our annual Health Professions Advisors’ Conference (HPAC) on Friday, March 5, 2021 from 1pm to 4pm. This year, our event will be held virtually. 

 

We’ve got a great program planned that will include:

 

• Identifying what makes a successful medical school applicant
• Applying to medical school during the pandemic
• How WVSOM is modifying its curriculum
• Academic support and intervention resources for students
• Osteopathic Principles and Practices
• Current student panel

 

You may register for this event by simply responding to this email. Closer to the event date, you will be sent a WebEx link that will give you access to the event.  The deadline to register is Friday, February 26, 2021. 

 

Should you have any questions about this virtual event, please feel free to reply to this email or call me or Dawn Thomas at 1-304-647-6405. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Donna Polk, M. Ed.

Admissions Counselor, Sr.

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

P. (888) 276.7836; (304) 647.6266

F. (304) 647.6384

dpolk@osteo.wvsom.edu

 

Dawn Thomas

Student Recruitment Events Coordinator

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

P. (304) 647.6405

F. (304) 647.6384

dthomas1@osteo.wvsom.edu

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