Health Professionals and Prospective Applicants: MD-PHD Interactive Q&A Session (UPDATED)

On Thursday, July 27th, the American Physician Scientists Association (APSA) will hold an interactive Q&A session on the 2017-2018 MSTP and MD-PhD application process.  Our featured experts are Dr. Robin Lorenz from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dr. Skip Brass from the University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Kerry O'Banion from the University of Rochester. 

The session will be hosted via GoToMeeting (www.gotomeeting.com) on Thursday, July 27th at 6pm EST. GoToMeeting may be accessed via phone or computer and a meeting specific call-in number will be made available before the session.

There will be a follow-up discussion forum on Medstro (https://medstro.com/groups/american-physician-scientists-association) the following week for further discussion and questions.

 

 

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Upcoming Events in DC and NYC - UQ Ochsner Medical School - July 2017

The University of Queensland School of Medicine Ochsner Clinical School is accepting applications for the 2018 entering class. If you are interested in learning more about research while in medical school, please join us at an upcoming event below:           Washington, DC and New York City Info Sessions: UQ Ochsner Medical School Research Opportunities Learn about Ph.D., Master's degree and research non-degree options for UQ Ochsner MD Students Guest Speaker: Associate Professor Diann Eley, PhD Director of MD Research University of Queensland School of Medicine Washington, DC Tuesday, July 18 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (EST) George Washington University | Alumni House 1918 F Street NWWashington, DC 20006        RSVP: https://www.zapevent.com/reg/event/13571   New York City Wednesday, July 19 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (EST) New York University | Kimmel Center 60 Washington Square S, New York, NY 10012   RSVP: https://www.zapevent.com/reg/event/13586   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 or contact The UQ School of Medicine’s US representative at MedEdPath: Whitney Bennett, MA Vice President, Enrollment Management Cell: 646.476.0616 wbennett@mededpath.org

2017-2018 PTCAS Application Is Live!

2017-2018 PTCAS APPLICATION IS OPEN: The new PTCAS application is now on the 3X platform and open to applicants! Customer service is available to answer applicant questions at ptcasinfo@ptcas.org. Advisors are encouraged to create a test application account. Go to www.ptcas.org and select the "Login to Application" button under Quick Links. Use the word "test" as part of your name, so PTCAS may quickly identify it as a dummy account (eg, "TestRoss, TestLibby"). Do not submit your test applications. You are also invited to view and print a PDF version of the instructions.
NEW PROGRAMS IN PTCAS: We are pleased to welcome 7 new programs for the 2017-2018 cycle. Visit the PTCAS Directory at http://www.ptcas.org/Directory/ for program-specific requirements. Campbell University, Gannon University-Erie, Gannon University-Ruskin, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-CA, FL, TX.
ADVISOR PORTAL FOR PTCAS: Advisors who wish to access their students’ data for 2016-2017 cycle must login to the PTCAS Advisor Portal at https://portal.ptcas.org/advisors17/index.cgi. Final admission decisions for 2016-2017 will be available in October 2017 via the PTCAS Advisor Portal (and not the UAP). PTCAS will move to the Universal Advisor Portal for the 2017-2018 cycle.  Beginning in fall 2018, advisors will be able to use the UAP to search for applicants by the programs to which they applied and admission decisions entered. Not all programs report admission decisions to PTCAS. Applicants must grant PTCAS permission to share this data with their advisors.
PTCAS 3.X Welcome Guide for Advisors: A "Welcome to CAS 3.X Guide” was previously shared with advisors and is available upon request. The Guide highlights only the most significant changes to the PTCAS application in the 2017-2018 cycle.
APTA Financial Education Program: You and your students are invited to visit the new APTA Financial Education Program, an online tool designed to increase financial literacy, including in the area of student debt. This free educational platform offers an individualized experience to users through videos, articles, webinars, quizzes, online communities, live chats, calculators, and more. Go to https://enrich.apta.org
DPT Education Virtual Fair:  APTA invites you and your students to register for a free DPT Education Virtual Fair scheduled on September 12, 2017 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm ET. This fair will allow users to participate in live chats with Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs from across the country. Your students can use the fair to find the best DPT 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. Learn more and register. Our partner, CareerEco, is available to respond to questions about the fair at apta@careereco.com. Go to http://www.careereco.com/events/APTA to register.

Health Professionals and Prospective Applicants: MD-PHD Interactive Q&A Session (July 26th)

The American Physician Scientists Association (APSA) is proud to invite all prospective applicants and interested parties to an interactive Q&A session about 2017 MSTP and MD-PhD applications.  Our featured experts are Dr. Robin Lorenz from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dr. Skip Brass from the University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Kerry O'Banion from the University of Rochester. 

The session will be hosted via GoToMeeting (www.gotomeeting.com) on Thursday, July 26 at 6pm EST. GoToMeeting may be accessed via phone or computer and a meeting specific call-in number will be made available before the session.

There will be a follow-up discussion forum on Medstro (https://medstro.com/groups/american-physician-scientists-association) the following week for further discussion and questions.

OptomCAS Application Cycle 2017-2018 is NOW OPEN!

NOW OPEN:  OptomCAS has just launched for application cycle 2017-2018!  As of today, applicants can begin to complete their application.  The application is available at www.optomcas.org  and also directly at http://optomcas.liaisoncas.com.   Please free to create a test account by putting the word “TEST” as a part of your username.

MORE INFORMATION:  General information about the OptomCAS process along with more specific information about LORs and prerequisites, etc. can be found on the OptomCAS website.  I would also recommend our Applicants and Advisors page that is a wonderful resource for both applicants and advisors.  

UF Habitat for Humanity- Summer B welcome email!

Hello friends!

To those of you who are new- welcome and thank you for your interest in UF Habitat for Humanity, and to those of you returning, welcome back! 😊

UF Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness in Gainesville and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience action. To accomplish these goals, we invite people of all backgrounds, races, and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need. Through volunteer labor, we are able to help provide housing in the local community and these Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit and financed with affordable loans.

If you are interested in getting involved with UF Habitat for Humanity during Summer B, please follow us on Facebook. This is where we will be posting our build sign ups and any updates we have for you. For your convenience, here is where you can sign up for this week's upcoming build. We ask that you please fill out the form by Thursday at noon so we have enough time to organize a carpool and order lunch for the appropriate number of volunteers. You will receive an email with more details (what to wear, what to bring, where to go) by the Friday before the build, at the latest.

In the Fall and Spring semesters we will hold bi-weekly meetings where we will have speakers and/or activities, and build sign ups. There will be other volunteer opportunities in addition to our builds, as well as leadership opportunities within the organization. More information about these meetings will be sent closer to the beginning of Fall. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me personally or to contact us via Facebook. Thanks once again for your interest and involvement and we hope to see you soon!

Best, 

Tristen Townsend
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Tristen Townsend - President
UF Habitat for Humanity
Phone: 813-516-9509
Email: president.ufhabitat@gmail.com

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter/Instagram @gatorhabitat. 

If you would like to be removed from the UF Habitat for Humanity Listserv, please email "listserv@lists.ufl.edu" with the body of the message as "signoff H4H-L". Leave the subject line blank.

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Wayne State University M.D. Admissions Tweet-Up- June 7)

Hello! Have questions about applying to medical school? Join our M.D. Admissions Tweet-up Wednesday 6/7 from 3 to 4 p.m. We will have admissions advisors and current medical students live tweeting answers to your questions. Find us on Twitter @waynemedicine or #warriorMD Learn more about us online at admissions.med.wayne.edu and check out the video below to learn a little more about Detroit. If you would like to know more, I would be happy to set-up a meeting with you soon! Contact me at 313-577-1466 or email me at melvin.lunkins@wayne.edu.  Thanks, Melvin Lunkins Wayne State University School of Medicine     Visit Detroit

Children Beyond Our Borders Positions

I am the President of the Children Beyond Our Borders University of Florida Student Chapter.  We are searching for hardworking, passionate, and dedicated Executive Board members for the 2017-2018 school year. The non-profit organization strives to empower through education, and strongly believes that education promotes peace and a better quality of life. It is our mission to provide opportunities for children and youth affected by armed conflict and social injustice to find peace, prosperity and well-being through education.

We are looking for two more people to join our executive board. The positions of Secretary and Public Relations are open. Please forward this opportunity to any students you believe will be interested. 

Visit our website www.chbob.org to learn more about what Children Beyond Our Borders Inc. (CBOB) does before applying. 

APPLY HERE: https://form.jotformpro.com/60763969161970 

If there are any questions, please email me at ufchapter@chbob.org.

Education=Empowerment. Add yourself to the equation.

Thank you,

Courtney Dowell-Esquivel

UF CBOB Chapter President

UF Master of Public Health Program

2018 ADEA AADSAS Application is Open!

 

The 2018 ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (ADEA AADSAS^®) cycle is open! Applicants can now begin applying online. 

Be sure to spread the word that the application cycle to dental school is open, and apply early. 

• Students interested in applying to dental school can review the ADEA AADSAS Information Sheet for the 2018 entering class.
• ADEA has recorded informational videos to help applicants to dental school better understand and navigate the application process. All videos are available at adea.org/GoDental.
• The 2017-2018 ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools is now available for purchase.
• Part two of the free, online 2017 ADEA GoDental Virtual Fairs is taking place on June 15, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The event allows students to visit multiple dental school booths—without travel or registration fees. Encourage students to register today!
• Students with questions about the application are welcome to call 617-612-2045 or email aadsasinfo@aadsasweb.org.

 

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