Clinical Training in medicine for graduating premedical students

ATTENTION PREMED SENIORS

Are you looking for a clinical experience in healthcare for a year before entering medical or PA school?  Come learn at the Florida Ophthalmic Institute in Gainesville. The Florida Ophthalmic Institute provides you with an opportunity to participate in patient care and research.  You will develop an understanding of the dynamics of healthcare and will grow as a medical professional.  This is paid employment.  Training will be provided.  A commitment for one full year is required and you will be expected to work with us until you enter medical school. If you are interested and would like more information, please send your resume, MCAT score, and an unofficial transcript to Dr. Norman S. Levy at afn22025@bellsouth.net  For detailed information, see: https://sites.google.com/site/flophthalmicinstitute/TECHNICIAN-TRAINING-PROGRAM/TECHNICIAN-TRAINING-PROGRAM/clinical-training-opportunities

Full time OPS position for Fall graduates!!!

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.  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.)

·         Maintain database for data analysis

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

Study abroad

If you have not yet been on a study abroad during your college years you should SERIOUSLY consider it. It's an investment in yourself and an experience you will NEVER REGRET!

This is what we offer to our students: Medicine, Microbiology and Health - a trip to Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland
Here is a brief overview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIuR02ZRxGc 

Application is open NOW
https://www.abroad.ufic.ufl.edu/index.cfm…

Monika Oli, PhD
http://microcell.ufl.edu/contact-us/directory/faculty/monika-oli/
Undergraduate Coordinator
Department of Microbiology and Cell Science
University of Florida

[HLTHPROF] How I Studied for the MCAT Exam—Student Testimonials Now Available!

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is excited to announce a new resource now available to students to help them as they prepare for the MCAT exam. “How I Studied for the MCAT Exam” includes profiles for 17 students who self-identified as having performed well on the exam. The profiles include insight on how the students performed, their overall study approach, tips, any challenges they faced and overcame, and “do’s and don’ts” for students to be aware of as they prepare. They can be found at: https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/taking-mcat-exam/how-i-prepared-mcat-exam/

PCAT Announcement - Feb 2017 Administration

PCAT Announcement:

Pearson is opening an additional test administration as requested by the PCAT Advisory Committee for the 2016-17 admission cycle.  The administration is scheduled from February 1-14, 2017.  Registration will open on December 19 at PCATweb.info.  Please note that all scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Candidates should register no later than January 18, 2017.  Registering anytime thereafter will incur a late fee.  

Important dates to communicate to interested PCAT candidates are listed below. 

February 2017 Administration

Testing Window: 2/1/2017-2/14/2017

Registration and Scheduling Opens: 12/19/2016

Registration and Scheduling Deadline: 1/18/2017

Late Registration and Scheduling Deadline: 1/25/2017

Cancellation Deadline: 1/27/2017

If questions, please contact Scoring.Services@pearson.com.​

Mar. 18 ADEA Recruitment Event: Save the Date

2017 PSOMER Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research

The Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research is an NIH-sponsored summer pipeline program held on the University of Chicago campus. Students apply from around the country to participate in a rigorous, mentored, and highly supportive experience, and are provided with on-campus housing as well as a generous stipend. Participants in the program are rising college seniors or students rising into a post baccalaureate program.  Applicants must be US citizens or have Permanent Resident status. The program seeks students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and/or who represent groups that are known to be underrepresented in health related sciences and medicine. 

The deadline for submission is January 13^th,  2017. It is necessary to complete the online application to be considered for the program. More information can be found on the PSOMER webpage. If you have any questions regarding the process of application or any of the requirements, please contact the Pritzker School of Medicine Office of Multicultural Affairs.  

Key Program Dates

• Program Dates: Monday, June 12, 2017 - Friday, August 4, 2017
• Application Deadline: Friday, January 13, 2017
• Transcript Submission Deadline: Monday, January 16, 2017

Program Contact

• Contact: The Pritzker School of Medicine Office of Multicultural Affairs
• Phone number: 773-702-8946
• Email address: The Pritzker School of Medicine Office of Multicultural Affairs

To apply to PSOMER follow the steps below:

1. Go to https://uchicago.advisestream.com/signup
2. Enter the requested information, including the PSOMER access token PSOMER: f4ddf24e61816141d584edc1b09488c2
3. Look for an email from AdviseStream with a temporary password.
4. Once you log in, access your application to PSOMER from your main dashboard under “Apply > Opportunities." 

For more details on navigating the application, please view the Applicant Guide.

 Current University of Chicago Students and Alumni:

1. Go to https://uchicago.advisestream.com
2. Sign in using your CNetID 

Please let me know if you have questions, or feel free to forward my information to your students who would like additional information.

All the best,

José

_______________________________________

José Frausto

Multicultural Affairs, Director

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

(773) 834-7563

jfrausto@bsd.uchicago.edu 

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Examkrackers - Spring Class Early Enrollment Savings - OVER SOON!

: Examkrackers - Spring Class Early Enrollment Savings - OVER SOON!

EARLY ENROLLMENT is ending! Only a few days left to save $250 on MCAT PREP!

Enroll in Examkrackers local Spring MCAT Course (live classroom in Gainesville)

by Wednesday Dec 7th and you automatically save $250!! That's HUGE! 

Classes start Feb 2017 and wrap in April (for April, May, June MCAT)

2 nights a week Gainesville Classroom (Tue/Thur 6-10pm) with optional weekend online sessions.

Check out the schedule RIGHT HERE

Ready to register?

Call 888-572-2536 or register online HERE ! 

See you in Class!!

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National Program Director
Examkrackers, Inc. (MCAT Prep)

UF Vet School Event

Hello,

I would like to send out an email about the UF veterinary school's annual art gala and auction to the prehealth listserv. Any interested students can come and mingle with faculty and students from UF's college of veterinary medicine! -----

Come out to First Magnitude Brewery on Sunday December 4th, 2016 from 4-7PM to see and bid on art made by the verterinary students and faculty here at the UF CVM! Free entry to all and a $10 wristband can get you 1 free beer and discounts all night. Raffle tickets included as well for some amazing prizes. Mingle and enjoy some art this weekend as you take a break from studying!

If unable to attend the physical event, participants can also bid online during the event. Link Here: www.32auctions.com/brewsandbrushes2016

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/198459737228325/
Sincerely,

Rachel Shedden

UF College of Veterinary Medicine