2017 Pre-Dental Fair - Two Weeks Away!

David and Wanda Brown Center for Leadership and Service Fall Programs

Ultrasound conference August 26th & August 27th

What: Pediatric Critical Care Ultrasound Continuing Education Event 

When: August 26th 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

            August 27th 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Who: dependable, responsible volunteers who are comfortable serving as models for physicians training goal-directed ultrasound. Ultrasound gel and probe will be placed on body parts while live-ultrasound is being performed. Ultrasound will be performed on arms, legs, hands, feet, chest, abdomen, lower back, and neck. 

Why: This is a great opportunity for you to see goal-directed ultrasound in live motion. It is an up and coming field in medicine. You will also have opportunity to network with residents, fellows, and attending physicians from all over the country who will be attending this course. Additionally, we will have a formal orientation and provide a certificate for you. Food will be provided.

Interested ? Please e-mail me at athamb01@ufl.edu with your name, e-mail, phone number, dates interested/available, and what body parts you are comfortable getting ultrasound. If you are female, PLEASE make sure that you are comfortable with your chest and abdomen areas exposed for ultrasound. You will most likely have to wear a sports bra as anatomical points on the patients are important for ultrasound. 

Thank you.

Warm regards,

"A" Thambundit

Apisadaporn Thambundit, M.D.

UF Health Shands Children Hospital

 

Primary Care Progress Event

Primary Care Progress - an organization of graduate and undergraduate level health students, invites you to a Primary Care Panel in April. See the attached ad for more info!

The link to register for the panel is: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-VCefu-kLbWgHMBFQRh_aV899xBF0zNAVsc7eppwHEc/edit?usp=sharing. Also check out our national organization at: primarycareprogress.org.

CURBS Ambassador Application Information for Pre-Health Listserv

UF Collegeof Pharmacy Early Decision Flyer

REMINDER: Careers in Science and Medicine: Workshops and Mentoring Sessions

2017 Careers in Science and Medicine: Workshops and Mentoring Session

Saturday, September 9, 2017, 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Hyatt Regency Orlando,

9801 International Drive

Orlando, FL 32819

(407) 284-1234

Who should attend?

Anyone considering careers in biomedical research (PhD and MD-PhD) and medicine (MD):

- College and high school students

- Post-bacs and lab techs

Also invited:

- Parents

- Pre-health advisors

- School and college administrators

Why attend?

• Learn about MD, PhD, and MD-PhD programs and meet program directors and administrators from across the country

• Learn about AAMC Services (MCAT/AMCAS/AspiringDocs and SHPEP, etc.)

• Learn about summer research programs and post-baccalaureate research programs

• Hear about the life of PhD and MD-PhD students

• Participate in mentoring session with PhD and MD-PhD program leaders and trainees, and AAMC services staff

Event Timeline

12:30 p.m. – 1:30pm High School/College/Parents/Advisors Registration

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Workshops

3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mentoring session

Event Information:

https://students-residents.aamc.org/event/careers-science-and-medicine-workshops-and-mento-2/

Event Registration:

https://surveys.aamc.org/se.ashx?s=7C7E87CB0A851235

Feel free to contact me if questions.

Irena Tartakovsky

Irena Tartakovsky, M.D., M.S.

Director, Constituent Engagement

Association of American Medical Colleges

Tel: 202-862-6134

itartakovsky@aamc.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join us for upcoming Michigan Med Tweet Chat

Come join the Undergraduate American Medical Women's Association for their first meeting of the semester. Anyone interested in any type of medical career are welcome. We will be discussing upcoming activities for the year, our point system, scholarships, networking and other member benefits. Our club is a part of AMWA, an organization which functions at the local, national, and international level to advance women in medicine and improve women’s health. We achieve this by providing and developing leadership, advocacy, education, expertise, mentoring, and strategic alliances.

 

A FREE Online Webinar Session for your Pre-Med Students who are Prepping

for the MCAT this year - please feel free to pass/forward along!

 

FREE ONLINE MCAT WEBINAR

Examkrackers MCAT Discussion Webinar

Two Sessions Currently Available:

Aug 30th & Sept 20th both @ 8-10pm EST

To Register: Pick your Date and send an email to

FREEMCAT@examkrackers.com

with the following information:

-Name

-Event Date of Choice

-Email

-Phone Number

-Anticipated MCAT Date

Seats are limited for each evening - if your selected date is no longer available

then you will be placed in the NEXT available/open session. 

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

UAMWA Club Promotion

Come join the Undergraduate American Medical Women's Association for their first meeting of the semester. Anyone interested in any type of medical career are welcome. We will be discussing upcoming activities for the year, our point system, scholarships, networking and other member benefits. Our club is a part of AMWA, an organization which functions at the local, national, and international level to advance women in medicine and improve women’s health. We achieve this by providing and developing leadership, advocacy, education, expertise, mentoring, and strategic alliances.

When: August 28th @ 7pm

Location: TBA

Keep up to date by following us on Facebook @ UF UAMWA

Global Health Webinars

Global Health is an exciting field focused on working across disciplines to address health disparities, public health challenges, and differential access to resources throughout the world.  Its a field you can get involved in both on campus and in the field.  Child Family Health International is a United Nations-recognized non-profit that provides programs that allow you to get in the trenches of global health alongside community members in over 35 programs in 10 countries.  

Join these webinars to learn more about Global Health opportunities open to you, as well as how to prepare for and consider whether going abroad is right for you!

Making the Most of Winter Break: Get an Intensive Global Health Experience

Monday, August 21

3pm PST/6pm EST

Cost: Free

Register Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8451422899021019651

Studying Global Health: Primer on Field Work and Internships

Thursday, August 31

11am PST/2pm EST

Cost: Free

Register Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4885324060097188355

For Students: DPT Education Virtual Fair on Sept. 12th - Meet with 50+ DPT programs in a live online event!

"Are you a pre-health student looking for immersive shadowing opportunities?"

"Are you a pre-health student looking for immersive shadowing opportunities?

Through the Atlantis Project, you could spend your university breaks traveling to exciting countries while boosting your professional school resume! The Atlantis Project offers fellowships for students in Italy, Spain, Greece, and many other countries. During your fellowship you will spend 20+ hours per week showing one-on-one with local doctors, and spend your free time exploring local culture. Atlantis fellows live and learn in new locations, growing their understanding of medicine and other cultures.

In addition to providing the shadowing experience that proves a commitment to the profession, the Atlantis Fellowship helps students improve their medical school applications through extra opportunities such as volunteering, medical humanities research, and MCAT and AMCAS prep.

If you have any interest or questions, the University of Florida has an Alumni Ambassador for the Atlantis Project, Leah Truckenbrod.  She was an Atlantis Fellow in the summer of 2016 in Talavera, Spain. Please do not hesitate to reach out to her by phone (321-578-2752) or email (ltruckenbrod@ufl.edu). By speaking with Leah, you can fast-track your application by placing it priority review and get a first-hand account of her wonderful experience with the Atlantis Project.

Applications are open! The Atlantis Project accepts applications on a rolling basis, so the sooner you apply the better chance you will be accepted and placed in your preferred location. Reach out to Leah now!"

An Invitation to the 2017 Pre-Dental Fair

Please pass this information to your pre-dental/pre-health students. Thank you!   Display problems? View this newsletter in your browser. You're invited to the 6th Annual Pre-Dental Fair! The University of Florida College of Dentistry Office of Admissions is hosting its 6th Annual Pre-Dental Fair for prospective students! This event is FREE, open to the public, and guaranteed to be a great time! Friday, September 8, 2017 4-6pm HPNP Reception Hall • Meet dental students, faculty, and staff • Win great prizes • Explore service, research, dental education, and much more • Learn how to become a competitive dental school applicant • And of course, enjoy free food! The UF College of Dentistry Office of Admissions looks forward to welcoming you at the Pre-Dental Fair! Don't miss out! Visit admissions.dental.ufl.edu for complete event details.         Unsubscribe - Edit your subscription

veterinary school personal statement

            My interest in veterinary medicine began while at a therapeutic stable that served physically and mentally handicapped children and young adults. I was partnered with a faithful old horse named Rocky and a young boy who had severe learning disabilities that made it difficult for him to understand social ques. It was with Rocky that this young boy became confident enough to talk with volunteers and his care takers. I witnessed firsthand how animals can help people physically and emotionally and how with an animal personal growth is possible. I want to become a veterinarian in order to help animals like Rocky so more people can benefit from their unfailing love and patience. Since high school, I have volunteered and worked at a therapeutic barn, shadowed veterinarians during my breaks in college, assisted with Nutrition studies of large animals, and worked at the Oncology service of the University of Florida’s Veterinary Hospital.

            At the therapeutic barn, my responsibilities consisted of feeding and taking care of the herd while also organizing volunteers. I was also responsible in calling and helping the veterinarian when emergencies occurred. It was then that I was able to assist with colic cases and lacerations. It was interesting to see the veterinary practice from the viewpoint of a business and how to communicate with the board of trustees as well as the veterinarian in order to get the animal back to his usual self. I was also responsible of keeping basic injuries from getting infected and bandaging them up. It was here that I really became interested in becoming a veterinarian which helped me into college.

            I also shadowed countless amounts of veterinarians throughout the last few years. Some of these veterinarians were at Springhill Veterinary Hospital and it was here that I began to show an interest in dentistry of large animals. I always knew that a horse’s mouth is essential to the health of an animal, but until then I had never known much about floating teeth and what that procedure looked like. I was also able to see firsthand what the everyday tasks are of a veterinarian and what a typical workday looks like. I thoroughly enjoyed traveling and meeting different people and seeing how different people train and interact with their farm animals.

            At the University of Florida, I was able to start volunteering at the Dermatology service and then eventually was hired as a Veterinary Technician Assistant in the Oncology service. So far this has been the most exciting of my experiences. I have been able to learn about a touchy subject like cancer with some of the greatest people and understand the treatment plans and their limitations. It has been a highlight to see how doctors are able to communicate with hurting clients and how animals who seemed to have no chance of survival have surpassed the odds. Since working here it has been clear that there is no other industry that I’d rather be in. The fast-paced world of the hospital has only encouraged me to understand and ask questions throughout my days at the university.

            Beyond shadowing and working alongside veterinarians, I have also gained experience in research. I was fortunate enough to help with analyzing the digestibility of different types of hay in horses. This was particularly interesting because it became clear that nutrition and good health are essential. I enjoyed taking basic laboratory practices I have learned throughout my undergraduate degree and finding a practical use for them. It was also eye opening to find out how much data and information that can be derived from the feces of an animal. During this time, I was also able to join the Exotic Animal Club where I was introduced to a vast array of careers under the veterinary medicine industry. These two opportunities as well as my past work experiences have helped me shape my career goals into one of veterinary medicine research. I want to not only be a brilliant veterinarian, but I want to be able to simplify or increase the knowledge base for medical procedures and diagnosis. I know I have a long way to go before I get to make discoveries, but becoming a veterinarian would assist me in reaching my goals.

            Veterinary medicine has become my life and my passion. I see how animals effect the world and I want to ensure that they are as safe and comfortable in order to keep helping people around them. It is with this mindset that I have pushed myself to be the best I can be and has caused me to grow academically as well as personally.

An Invitation to the 2017 Pre-Dental Fair

Please Circulate: First Annual Undergraduate Research EXPO

The Center for Undergraduate Research is very pleased to announce that, in collaboration with Student Government, we will be co-hosting the First Annual Undergraduate Research EXPO.

WHEN: Tuesday Oct. 24^th, 2017

WHERE: Rion Ballroom, Reitz Union

WHY:  The goal of the EXPO is to provide a forum for undergraduates of all disciplines to meet and talk with faculty about undergraduate research.  This is to expose them to the wide variety of research questions being explored on our campus, give them a chance to introduce themselves to faculty, and to encourage them to include undergraduate research in their college career.

We are hoping that faculty from all disciplines will attend this meet-and-greet.  It is not necessary that you be actively recruiting undergraduate researchers, but rather be available to discuss your research and to respond to any questions students may have.  

No individual table displays or presentations are required, but if you would like to display a poster we can accommodate it.  If you are part of a center or group and would like a table, we can provide one.   

Student Government has graciously agreed to provide light refreshments during the evening. 

We hope you can join us for this inaugural event.  To register go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1a33d4HLIKtr1qvful-y8yneLUM3Dq6QrqO3xbf5aDFQ/edit.

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thank you for your support of undergraduate research at UF!

Anne

____________________________________________________

Dr. Anne Donnelly

Director, Center for Undergraduate Research

PO Box 117535

Gainesville, Florida 32611

Fall Course: ALS4932 - Mentoring the Scientific Process (Mentoring Middle School Students)

ALS 4932: Mentoring the Scientific Process 

      We are looking for 20 undergraduates with a science background (1 year of chemistry and biology) who are interested in motivating, mentoring, and helping underserved 6^th graders with their science fair project over the fall of 2017. A commitment of a minimum of 20 hours of community service learning in addition to the 2-credit course is required.

You would be required to attend all classes throughout the semester on Wednesdays from 4:20 until 6 p.m.; additionally, you must also be able to attend the second class from 4:20 until 8 p.m. on August 30 (dinner will be provided). Classes are held at Westwood Middle School. Undergraduates participating in the program must have their own transportation to the middle school (2 miles from UF Campus).

      This is the 14^th year that students at UF have partnered with Westwood Middle School. Data from our program show that the amount of time and number of visits the undergrads made to the middle school made the biggest impact on how well the 6^th graders did in science class and on their science fair judging scores. The 6^th grader's FCAT reading and writing scores, GPA, and race were not significant contributors. This means that YOU have the power to make a 6^th grader successful, if you make the commitment to help.

      The course, which will guide you through the research process and help you develop mentoring skills, is attendance based, so it is imperative that you attend every class. If you are interested in participating in this program (for 2 credits), please contact the instructor.

Course Instructor:

Bobbi Langkamp-Henken, PhD

Room 309 Food Science and Human Nutrition Building

henken@ufl.edu

 

Volunteer Opportunities for People's Scientific Conference & Florida Community Health Worker Coalition Summit

Special Event: Learn from a Harvard Medical Professor!

[HLTHPROF] ADEA AADSAS Live | 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Important announcement to share with prospective dental students! 

Dear Health Professions Advisors:
To assist applicants in successfully submitting and completing their ADEA AADSAS^® application, the ADEA GoDental Virtual Fairs will open as “ADEA AADSAS Live” for one additional day on Monday, August 7.
All current dental school applicants are invited to join ADEA AADSAS Live—a free, online event for current applicants to chat live directly with customer service representatives regarding the application. 

In addition to ADEA AADSAS customer service staff, dedicated experts will be available during the event to offer tips and answer questions about specific topics, including:

• Fee Assistance Program (FAP) | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
• Personal Statement | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
• Letters of Evaluation | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
• Financing a Dental Education | 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Those applicants who registered for or attended the ADEA GoDental Virtual Fairs on May 21 or June 15 do not need to register again, and will automatically receive information about logging in on August 7, 2017.
Applicants who did not participate in the 2017 ADEA GoDental Virtual Fairs will need register to access the event.