Community Health Service Corps is a pre-health student organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities in Gainesville and the surrounding areas.

Community Health Service Corps is a pre-health student organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities in Gainesville and the surrounding areas. We use a variety of service projects, fundraisers, and educational initiatives to work towards our goal. Come out to our GBM in CSE E119 on March 2nd at 7:30 pm to learn more! We will have a guest speaker from the Counseling and Wellness Center. Check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/uf.chsc for more information.

 

Sincerely,

Sudha Dhulipala

The Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine Enrichment Summer program (MSU CVM ESP) invites students to apply for this summer opportunity.  The program is suitable for students interested in veterinary medicine. 

During the 3-week program, students participate in a simulated Doctor of Veterinary Medicine curriculum, clinical experiences and leadership activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor and professional program students.  The program is best suited for students who have completed their sophomore or junior year of undergraduate studies, although applicants with less college credit will be considered.

Application and details can be found at the link below.  Deadline to apply is March 15, 2017.  The program will start on June 4 and close on June 23.

https://cvm.msu.edu/about/diversity/enrichment-summer-program

Mayo Clinic presents Med School 101

Med School 101 is a half day program held at Mayo Clinic on May 13^th from 7:30 AM -1:30 PM. It is meant to provide students with basic information about medical school. The program includes 3 main sessions

1. Information session: overview of application process, interview process, look at Mayo Clinic School of medicine
2. Hands on: an opportunity with learning aids in our Simulation center
3. Question and Answer session with current medical students and residents

The program will also include an opportunity for participants to network with various members of the medical school community.

Registration opens on March 1^st , is on a first come first serve basis, and fills quickly. Here is the link to our registration site! Please share this information with students who are interested.

When registering, use access code “GeneralRegistration”

flmedschool101.eventbrite.com

 

Society for Microbiology in Medicine GBM #2

The Society for Microbiology in Medicine will be having their next General Body Meeting this Thursday, February 23rd at 6:30pm, in McCarty Hall A room 1142. Come find out about the club, get information on upcoming events and hear from a great guest speaker, Dr. Southwick, a professor in the Infectious Disease Division of UF's College of Medicine.  

Follow the club on Facebook for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UFsmim/

Examkrackers is Hiring MCAT Instructor & Tutors in Gainesville!

Examkrackers is Hiring MCAT Instructor & Tutors in Gainesville!

Senior Pre Med, Alumni, and Graduate Students Needed to Teach our

MCAT Course this Summer in Gainesville

Examkrackers, Inc. (www.examkrackers.com) is a test preparation company with a passion for excellence. We are currently looking for instructors to teach our Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) preparation classes this Summer 2017. (June -Aug)

The position is part time (1 night a week - 4 hours) and designed to work around a Busy Schedule. Talented, first time teachers can earn an excellent starting salary ($20/hr) + bonus based on student evaluations.

The science knowledge required is at a first year undergraduate level; however, the test questions use a holistic approach and require a deep understanding of the subject matter. The students are highly motivated premeds making the instructor’s job both challenging and rewarding. We strive to make any association with our organization a pleasurable and rewarding experience whether you are an instructor or a student.

Summer classes start June 2017 - Interviewing and training NOW!!

Interested applicants should send a resume and MCAT scores to:

instructorjobs@examkrackers.com

please write-INSTRUCTOR in the subject heading, along with your college/city.

Ex: UF / Gainesville

Janis Stott
National Program Director
Examkrackers, Inc. (MCAT Prep)
janis@examkrackers.com
Phone: 386-864-1245
Fax: 859-305-6464

124 MacArthur Court, Nicholasville, KY 40356
  

Note: This communication is intended solely for the use of the person(s) named above or others authorized to receive it. This communication may include privileged and confidential information and any use, dissemination, or reproduction by unauthorized person(s) is absolutely prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately.

Leadership Development Retreat Applications Open

LeadUF is a foundational leadership retreat where students will learn about, reflect on and develop their personal leadership framework. LeadUF is based on the understanding that leadership is a life-long journey developed by our experiences and engagement in the community and world.The weekend incorporates large group activities, small group discussions, reflection, outdoor experiences, time to connect with other leaders and lots of FUN in a beautiful location. LeadUF is designed to accommodate different learning styles during the overnight, off-campus retreat to provide participants with skills to make positive change.

Applications are available now through March 3.  

Visit the LeadUF website at http://bit.ly/lead-uf for more information.

Questions can be directed to cls@leadershipandservice.ufl.edu. 

Wendi Decker-Miller | Senior Secretary for CLS & MDA The David and Wanda Brown Center for Leadership & Service Department of Student Activities and Involvement | Univeristy of Florida Phone: 352.392.1215 | Fax: 352.392.6450 WendiM@leadershipandservice.ufl.edu | studentinvolvement.ufl.edu

Are you interested in volunteering with the elderly poulation in Gainesville?

Hello!
"Are you interested in volunteering with the elderly poulation in Gainesville? Make sure to come out to Grandkids' second GBM of the spring semester and learn more about volunteering at assisted living facilities, hospice, and Shands for this and upcoming semesters! We will be discussing training, shadowing eboard members, and more this Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 in TUR L011."
Nida Imtiaz
University of Florida - Class of 2019
nimtiaz@ufl.edu

St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

By means of introduction, I am the associate dean of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.  Our graduate school is welcoming its first class into the doctoral program in Biomedical Sciences beginning in the 2017 – 2018 academic year.   At the same time, we are beginning to actively recruit our second cohort for the doctoral program.

Our program curriculum has a substantial translational component which makes us unique from other doctorate programs.  In addition to completing all coursework in Year 1, we will be pairing each student with a clinician so that they are able follow St. Jude patients throughout their first year and experience firsthand how treatment decisions are made.  Importantly, the curriculum is built so that students are able to graduate within five years.

The funding we provide for graduate students is highly competitive and comprehensive.  We offer a generous 12-month stipend, full scholarship to cover tuition and fees, health insurance, a laptop computer, and funds for professional development travel and laboratory supplies.

We are recruiting undergraduate students who have or are currently conducting bench research and are interested in graduate studies in the biomedical sciences (see a list of our academic departments below).  Additionally, I would also like to talk about our undergraduate research symposium and a summer internship opportunity both of which are hosted by St. Jude.

• Cell & Molecular Biology
• Chemical Biology & Therapeutics
• Computational Biology
• Developmental Biology
• Developmental Neurobiology
• Genetics
• Hematology
• Immunology
• Infectious Diseases
• Oncology
• Pathology
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Radiation Oncology
• Structural Biology
• Tumor Cell Biology

Brian P. Walton

Senior Vice President and Associate Dean

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

262 Danny Thomas Place, Mailstop 1500

Memphis, TN 38105

brian.walton@stjude.org

Office:  (901) 595 – 1502

www.stjude.org/graduate-school

www.stjude.org

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Full time OPS position for 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 

PhysAssist Scribes: On-Campus Interviews 2/28/17 for May 2017 Grad's

The University of Queensland School of Medicine Ochsner Clinical School is now accepting applications for the 2018 entering class.

The University of Queensland School of Medicine Ochsner Clinical School is now accepting applications for the 2018 entering class.

To learn more about the program, please join the upcoming live UQ Ochsner webinar:
Webinar: UQ Ochsner Meet the Students

Live with a MedEdPath Admissions Advisor and current UQ Ochsner students:

Tuesday, February 21
7:00 PM (EST), 6:00 PM (CST), 4:00 PM (PST)
RSVP: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2009728415323297027?source=ADVFWD

2018 application information is available at http://www.mededpath.org/admissions.html

For complete information about the UQ Ochsner program, upcoming events and admissions requirements, please visit www.mededpath.org

Next Ochsner Clinical School Open House - New Orleans - March 25, 2017
For more info: http://OpenHouseSpring2017.zapevent.com

 

AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair: Register Today

Pig Leg Suturing- February 27th. Save the Date!

Pig Leg Suturing- February 27^th

Save the Date!

Global Medical Training invites students to participate in an informative event about Army medicine and the opportunities one can receive in the Pre-health field followed by a suturing workshop were students have the opportunity to learn, hands on, how to suture. Lead by Captain Sanders and his team, you can practice suturing on pig’s feet and learn about the scholarships the Army has to offer! To participate, you can Venmo $5 to UFGMT to save a spot or pay $10 at the door! Email gmtflorida@gmail.com or visit our website ufgmt.com for more information!

WHERE: 120 Carr Hall

WHEN: February 27^th, 2017

            6:30-8:30

Global Medical Training 1st Meeting for Spring

Pre-Health related? Want to get hands-on patient experience in the medical and dental fields? Then come out to our first general body meeting of the spring semester on February 22^nd at 7:30 pm in the CSE building room E221! We will be talking about our upcoming summer break medical/dental mission trip to Panama and other great volunteering opportunities GMT has to offer! Hope to see you there! Questions? Visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ufgmt/ or email us at gmtflorida@gmail.com

Reminder: UF College of Medicine Graduate Education Event

Announcement

Are you thinking of applying to graduate or medical school, and have lots of questions you need answered? The Society for Microbiology in Medicine (SMiM) will be hosting our first ever Career Panel this Wednesday, February 15th at 6:30pm in Matherly Hall room 0016. We will have graduate students, medical students, doctors, and admissions professors ready to answer your questions about the application process and what it's like to be in graduate/medical school. 

For those interested in attending, please fill out this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpm4RkVpSURSPiwaOWth4-bLErnOOQxGptiKd4lgtKleyICg/viewform

Here is a link to the Facebook event with the most updated information:  https://www.facebook.com/events/225591011236811/?ti=icl

Thanks!

     -Eric

Healthcare Conference Flyer

Gators for RESULTS: Advocacy Workshop

Gators for RESULTS: Advocacy Workshop

With a new Congress and President, millions of Americans are asking "what comes next?" Join us for our 2nd Advocacy Workshop of the semester to learn how to get involved in ending domestic and global poverty. We will be talking more about our new student organization and what we can do to increase global access to education and basic medical care. This workshop will focus on getting to know your member of Congress.

Join us on Wednesday, February 15th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm at Matherly 114.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/211871349286749/

Feel free to contact ufresults@gmail.com for any questions and like our Facebook page 'Gators for RESULTS'.

Study Abroad in Ireland

Study Abroad in Ireland

Dr. Reynolds will be taking a group of students over to Ireland in Summer B, 2017. They will be staying at University College Dublin and will be traveling the island to visit historic sites, including castles and farms.  The trip is for six weeks. In those weeks, you will earn credit for ENC2305 (which is also C and 6,000 words) and will take an IDS sociology course with an Irish instructor, so you will get 6-credit hours for the trip.

Space is limited, which means you should apply right away.  The absolute deadline for this course is March 15^th.  To aid in the cost, a few scholarships being awarded by study abroad office, but you will have to move quickly to get them. You can still sign up even if you are applying for the scholarship too!

Gilman scholarship – Deadline March 7^th  http://www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program#.WIuhOHeZNns

UF International Center Scholarship deadline – February 10 ^th   www.abroad.ufic.ufl.edu

More Scholarships can be found on our website at www.abroad.ufic.ufl.edu

Please see the flyer here.   The course is cross listed with Honors; however, it is open to all qualified applicants.

Please feel free to contact Alison Reynolds with any questions you have, ali.reynolds@ufl.edu .

You're Invited to the AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair - Explore 48 Schools!

Research Workshop

The Center for Undergraduate Research Board of Students (CURBS) is hosting the following workshop next week, open to all students at UF:

“How to Give an Effective Oral Research Presentation”

Wednesday, February 15, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Fine Arts Building B, Room 0105

Are you presenting research at an upcoming symposium, conference, or even just for class? Then this workshop has you covered! Learn how to give an effective oral research presentation from guest speakers Christopher Brewer and Rachel Lo! Chris and Rachel are both graduate students at UF, and run the monthly Undergraduate Research Seminar series, in which students have the opportunity to practice their research presentations skills to peers and faculty. The ability to give an effective presentation is a great skill for anyone to have, and even if you do not have an upcoming presentation, this workshop can help you prepare for future endeavors. All students are welcome, and pizza will be provided!

DPT Education Virtual Fair - April 26

Red Cross Gators 1st General Body Meeting.

Red Cross Gators 1st General Body Meeting on February 9th, 6:15pm in CSE E222 . Focus: Act as the liaison between the American Red Cross (AMR) chapter in Gainesville and UF students. Coordinate internships and volunteering opportunities with the AMR, as well as host our own events. Events include Home Fire Campaign, Disaster Action Team, and more! For more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1442147982684255/

MCAT $weepstakes event

White Coat Company brings, "Hercules"!!

The UF College of Medicine's very own acting troupe The White Coat Company brings you their very own adaptation of "Hercules"! Come see future health professionals get creative with some singing and dancing at the MSB auditorium on February 10th and 17th at 7pm. Admission is free!

Learning Preferences Workshop Announcement

Dear Student:

The Academic Advising Center would like to announce a workshop for students at UF.  You might want to consider attending this workshop, especially if you want to get a basic understanding of your learning styles to enhance your academic experience.  This presentation is helpful for those who are new to UF, as well as those who have been at UF for 2 or more semesters wishing to learn more about strengthening their learning skills.

Understanding Your Learning Preferences and Becoming a More Successful Student
Presenter: Robert Kwong

Date: 2/15/2017 Time: 4:05 PM - 4:55 PM
Location: Academic Advising Center (Farrior) 2000Struggling in class even though you understood the material? Confused as to why you did not do as well as you hoped on the exam, although the homework was not difficult for you? When students do not perform to their highest academic potential, it is not due to inability. Rather, it is from not fully understanding how they learn best for each class. Having a better sense of your learning style or learning preference will give you the edge in becoming more successful in your classes, and provide you with the tools to adapt different to teaching styles. This workshop will provide a basic overview of the different learning styles and help you learn to discover which study skill methods work best for you.

Seating is limited.

Please sign-up by registering for the workshop at: https://www.advising.ufl.edu/workshops  and selecting “AAC”  from “Select a Workshop Area”.

Sincerely,

Robert Kwong

Academic Advisor

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Practice with a Purpose

Practice with a Purpose

Kaplan has partnered with Boys and Girls Club of America to bring students new free practice exercises designed to fit into your busy schedules. Whether you have 5 minutes for a pop quiz, 20 minutes for a workout, or a free afternoon for a full-length, proctored practice test, we have you covered.

Not only will students receive Kaplan practice and resources, but for each student who signs up for one of our free practice exercises, we’ll donate to the Boys and Girls Club of America with a goal of donating 100 scholarships, valued up to $125,000, for students in need. It's a win win!

Link to Practice with a Purpose: http://ktp.events/UniversityofFlorida.