HealthPREP@Emory Summer Program

HealthPREP is an 8-week program facilitated by Emory School of Medicine & the Rollins Public Health at Emory University for undergraduate and graduate scholars from disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in health- related graduate and professional schools to enhance their skills for competitive admissions. Please email healthprep@emory.edu with any additional questions.

 

The application for HealthPREP will close on February 14, 2023.

 

Students eligible to apply:

• Applicants with expressed interest in the health professions
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
• Minimum science and cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale
• At least one of the following backgrounds:
• Economically disadvantaged (i.e. pell Grant eligible)
• First-generation student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree
• One of the following classifications:
• MCAT track only: Matriculating students, with at least two years of undergraduate science OR pre-health coursework (including 2 semesters of organic chemistry)
• GRE track only: Matriculating students, with at least two years of undergraduate coursework
• Recent science or pre-health graduate
• Matriculating unclassified graduate in science pre-health profession education

Chemistry Club Outreach Opportunity

Looking for ways to get involved? Interested in volunteering in local elementary schools? The UF Chemistry Club’s Science Outreach program is looking for student volunteers for the spring semester. The program pairs UF students with local elementary and middle school classrooms where volunteers perform science demonstrations and experiments. Volunteers do not have to be science majors. All materials are provided by the program and transportation costs are reimbursed. You can also choose to be in a group with your friends!

There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 7th, at 6:30 pm in NPB 1001 (room subject to change). There will also be an online make-up option if you cannot join us in person. You must attend one of these meetings in order to participate in the program. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Outreach Team (Lauren Andrews, Anton Roche, or Leah Kessler) through ufchemoutreach@gmail.com or #outreach on discord.

Stay up to date with future outreach events by joining the Chemistry Club Discord Server!

Sign up link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbCEyRZRUbwMatzzynA00lxOelBJyQXleBZyFvNtqfLYCu3Q/viewform

Dream Team's Rumble in the Jungle 5K

 

Mark your calendars! On February 11th, 2023, Dream Team will be hosting its 6th annual 5K at Flavet Field. Our theme this year is Rumble in the Jungle! Runner check-in will start at 8:00 AM and our race will officially begin at 9:15 AM. There will be food and beverages available for everyone before and after the race. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd overall female and 1st, 2nd, & 3rd overall male. The first 200 registered will receive a free Dream Team 5K t-shirt! 

Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Gainesville/DreamTeams5thannual5K 

Our organization is dedicated to brightening the lives of the children in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU and Pediatric ICU of UF Health Shands Children's Hospital through in-hospital volunteering and out-of-hospital events. All proceeds from this 5K will go towards these initiatives for our patients! Check out our website for more information: www.ufdreamteam.org

Please come out and tell all your friends to join in as well! All ages are welcome. There will be prizes, raffles, activities, and crafts. If you are interested in applying to Dream Team in the future, this is a great event to attend to learn what we are all about!

PRICING - KIDS 12 & UNDER race for FREE. NON-STUDENTS race for $26. UF/SANTA FE STUDENTS race for $22 (Students must provide a student ID number)

If you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity, please contact Anika Heuberger and Pavitpaul Makkar at internalphilanthropy.dreamteam@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!

Global Medical Brigades Medical Volunteer Trip Abroad

Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer experience abroad this summer?

If so, consider joining Global Medical Brigades! June 25-July 1 we will be traveling to Honduras to provide free health care to the residents of local communities. Our mission is to reduce health disparities and promote sustainability in developing countries by providing medical care alongside licensed healthcare professionals. Volunteers will feel immersed, challenged, and united as they work to build meaningful relationships with the community. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need and gain valuable experience in the medical field. Our next general body meeting will occur on January 31^st in Little Hall room 0127. Join us today and help us make a positive impact!

To learn more about Global Medical Brigades visit https://linktr.ee/ufgmb22_23 

OPS job posting | Blueberry Breeding Lab

 

GWU SPARC Deadline is Feb 1 - Summer Program Advancing Research in Cancer

Application deadline: February 1, 2023

https://smhs.gwu.edu/research/research-workforce/undergraduate-research/gw-summer-program-advancing-research-cancer-gw  

 

Pre-Professional Service Organization Application

Hello,

PSO is a prestigious student-run service organization that provides exceptional undergraduate pre-health students with a glimpse of this interconnected future. PSO uniquely caters to students of all pre-professional tracks, including but not limited to (pre-) medicine, physician assistant, nursing, veterinary medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and more. By fostering such a distinguished atmosphere of diversity and inclusivity in pre-health, PSO promotes the same connectivity found between healthcare fields. We offer members numerous professional development resources, volunteer opportunities, social events, and more. Every year, we participate in UF Relay for Life, which is our primary philanthropy.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJtCamnKQWSArdAvZr9gBwpQbsXopP5sYGGIZIK44xWJpHuw/viewform

The application is due on Saturday, January 28th at 5PM

Science Olympiad Volunteer Recruitment!

Applications for 2023 State Science Olympiad volunteers are here! Science Olympiad is a national competition held at the middle school and high school level where students compete against one another in various STEM related fields. On March 25th, 2023, students from around the state of Florida will come to compete here in Gainesville. This is a great opportunity to gain some volunteer experience and to help these students gauge their scientific interests. Please fill out the form below if interested, and please reach out to ufso.volunteers@floridascienceolympiad.org

https://forms.gle/NPjAWJyZycho6fNy7

Executive Board Science Olympiad at the University of Florida E:  ufso.eboard@floridascienceolympiad.org W:  uf.floridascienceolympiad.org/

GEMRU Application Now Open!

Are you pre-health or interested in emergency medicine and looking for experience with hands-on patient care? GEMRU, the Gator Emergency Medical Response Unit, is a volunteer EMS unit at the University of Florida. We respond to 911 calls on campus and provide medical standby at official university events and student organization activities. GEMRU responders have the unique opportunity to practice their medical skills in real emergency situations.

 

Applications for Spring 2023 GEMRU responders are now open and will close February 1st at 11:59pm. You must be a First Responder or EMT to apply. You can get certified through First Responder Gator (FRG) or UF’s EMR class EMS1055. Can’t apply this semester? Not a problem! We have applications open every semester! More information can be found on the attached flyer and on our home webpage, www.police.ufl.edu/gemru/

Gator Emergency Medical Response Unit / www.police.ufl.edu

Sincerely, 

Nell Crlenjak

Recruitment Coordinator 

ncrlenjak@ufl.edu