The University of Chicago’s Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) and Building the Next Generation of Physician Scientists (BNGAP) Virtual Event

 

Dear students-

The University of Chicago’s Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) and Building the Next Generation of Physician Scientists (BNGAP) is hosting a FREE ½-day virtual event for you as a college student on October 23 (10:30am-3:00pm CT) to raise awareness about the MD/PhD pathway (have you heard about it?) and to provide an opportunity for you to network with peers and presenters nationally. You will hear from real-life physician-scientist and current MD/PhD students. Topics covered include… the role of physician-scientists, the significance of mentoring, diversity and inclusion in the field, admissions, and more! Invest in your career exploration and future success by attending the full slate of events.

 

The session is open to all but tailored to 1^st or 2^nd year college students who are underrepresented in medicine, per BNGAP’s mission and the overall focus of this event (racial/ethnic minority students, those who identify as women, and those who identify as LGBT). 

 

Register HERE by October 20 to secure your spot and to view the full schedule! 

 

This session is right for you if any of the below apply to you…

• You’re considering going to medical school.
• You like your science classes.
• You’re interested in scientific research.
• You’re still exploring your options.
• You want to network with peers nationally.

 

Any questions? Email mstp@bsd.uchicago.edu. 

 

We hope to see you there!

 

BNGAP, The UChicago MSTP

 

COVID-19 Data Project

 The COVID-19 pandemic is a globally historic event. The COVID-19 Data Project is a data sharing initiative by BroadStreet and has gathered community-level data on:

·  COVID-19 cases and deaths plus

·  Policy data. More than 6,000 COVID-19 executive orders

·  Health equity data. We have 1 year of full data on cases by race and ethnicity

·  Vaccine data. Vaccination data by county.

Want to learn about our internship opportunities?

·  More information is available https://learn.broadstreet.io/internships/

Want to learn about our methods for your own research?

·  Register for our Webinar on Oct 19th (video made available to registrants): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7116328453696/WN_hlY0MLexTzyYDlgDZXQ7Pg

Want to view and download our public data?

·  Download for free on Github: https://github.com/BroadStreet-Health

Please let us know if you have any more questions!

Tracy

Tracy Flood MD, PhD
CEO & Co-founder of BroadStreet

BroadStreet Health LLC | 10437 W Innovation Drive STE B34 | Milwaukee, WI 53226
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UF Counseling and Wellness Center’s ASPIRE program

 My name is Noelle Mercer, and I am a student assistant for the UF Counseling and Wellness Center’s ASPIRE program. ASPIRE is dedicated to diversity and equity in the UF community. We are overseeing our first Black Wellness Day event on Thursday, October 7th from 10 am - 3 pm. This day is designed to support Black students’ mental health and wellness.

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Research Study

 

We hope this finds you well. We are Julia Graber, Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department, and Sarah Lynne, Associate Professor in the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences at the University of Florida. We are reaching out through your department to recruit participants for our study on eliminating barriers to mental health well-being for college students' success. (Listserv admin/program directors are helping with contact and not necessarily engaged in or sponsoring the research). The purpose of this research study is to assess student perceptions of mental health support and resources here at the University of Florida. Each participant will receive a $60 gift card after completion of the study, and if any follow-ups take place, folks will receive an additional $15 for a total of $75. We are reaching out to students from diverse subsets of the University of Florida student population, including BIPOC students, LGBTQ students, international students, graduate students, students with disabilities, first generation students, and students without strong social ties to peers. 

 

Can you participate? 

Eligibility: 

• Identify as a diverse subset of the University of Florida student population 

• Be 18 years of age or older  

• Consent to participate in the study through either zoom or in-person 

• Understand, speak, and read English  

 

What will we do? 

• Demographic Questionnaire  

• Zoom or in-person focus group  

• Possible individual interview 

 

This study has been approved by the University of Florida’s Institutional Review Board (IRB202100640). 

 

If you or someone you know is interested in this study and may qualify, please click the link below to sign up or forward this informational email. To learn more about the study and to meet our study staff, click here: https://www.pysch.ufl.edu/student-mental-health-initiative/focus-group-study. If you have further questions, please reach out to the study coordinator, Gloria Grady, at gg314@ufl.edu.  

  

To determine eligibility and sign up for the study, click the link below: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9EkWF6AfBgJ9Dh4 

 

Sincerely,  

 

Julia Graber and Sarah Lynne 

 

 

Gloria Grady, MPH

She/Her/Hers

Health Promotion Specialist

University of Florida

Department of Psychology

Desk Phone: (352) 294-9112

Cell Phone: (407) 923-9116

Email: gg314@ufl.edu

 

AMSA GBM2 and Registration!

Premed AMSA GBM 2 and Registration

 

Are you a pre-health student?

Do you want to be part of a community of like-minded individuals with similar goals?

Are you interested in receiving opportunities & benefits to help you get into medical school?

 

If you answered ‘YES’ to any of these questions, then come out to our Second GBM to learn more about how AMSA can become your fAMSA!

 

Learn about how you can get involved in one of our 12 health-related committees in the LARGEST pre-health student organization on campus.

 

When: Wednesday, September 29th, 2021

Where: Zoom

Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/94483229164 

We will also be live-streaming the meeting on Facebook! The link can be found on our website: (https://www.uflamsa.com/meeting-links)

**You will have to request to join the Facebook Group (we will accept you) and the live stream will be posted within it.

Time: 7:00 PM

 

***AMSA Registration Form Fall 2021***

If you are new to AMSA or are reapplying from last fall, general member registration is open! It will remain open until September 26th at 11:59 PM, so apply early! Here is the link: 

https://www.uflamsa.com/registration 

 

Ways to Connect with Us:

Premed AMSA Website

Visit our website at www.uflamsa.com! Get updated on all things Premed AMSA-related and see what we have to offer you. It now includes a page to learn more about your Director and Executive Board, a way to check how many points you currently have, forums to communicate with other members, and an events calendar so you don’t miss out on great opportunities, & more!

Also, please let us know what you think so we can better serve you. Contact Mia Raducci at secretary.uflamsa@gmail.com or Anthony Nguyen at webmaster.uflamsa@gmail.com.

 

Premed AMSA Facebook Group

If you have a Facebook account, we strongly encourage you to join our Facebook group! Just search "AMSA" in the UF Network or "PreMed AMSA" to get reminders about upcoming events, ask any questions you might have, and connect with other AMSA members. Ask your committee directors about Facebook groups designated for your specific committee.

 

Participate in Polls and Q&As on our Instagram

Follow us @uflamsa for updates, Q&As, and more!

 

Who Do I Contact?

If you have any questions about anything AMSA-related, please email Mia Raducci at secretary.uflamsa@gmail.com. This email was set up specifically for AMSA members to voice their concerns, ask questions, etc. so please remember to use it when you have any questions.

 

 

Mia Raducci
University of Florida, Class of 2023
General Psychology Major
Secretary, UFL Premed AMSA 

VAW Global Health Alliances

 

Looking for a Medical Internship? Want to travel? As an intern with VAW Global Health Alliances, you'll work closely with local health workers and partners to implement primary health clinics. 

 

Join VAW Global Health Alliances at the University of Florida! This is an incredible opportunity to work alongside physicians to provide basic medical care to communities abroad. Interns will take vitals, shadow doctors, distribute medications, learn about basic pharmacology, and prepare a public health lesson to teach to children. You will also have opportunities during free days to explore Peru or Guatemala and fully immerse yourself in the culture. This is a 2-week intensive trip valuable to those who want to gain experience and collaborate in sustainable projects with partner communities while also having fun exploring a new country.

 

We are currently accepting applicants of all majors for our Summer trip to Peru or Guatemala and we also have leadership positions available for the upcoming school year! Email us at uflorida.medical@vawgha.org for an application, and swing by our info session to get more details.

 

Date: September 21, 2021

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Little Hall 0127

 

Follow us on Instagram @ufvawmedical 

Fill out our Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdncvGxdlrr4b_wFr0S3uYpMlOnYZFUhj6wHxsWbjC73zxVfQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

And check out our national website www.vawglobal.org to stay updated!

 

We look forward to meeting you!

 

Best,

VAW University of Florida Medical Chapter

 

 

Michelle Cuadra  Pronouns: she/ her/ hers  Peer Advisor   Center for Undergraduate Research Board of Students University of Florida  P:  (305) 747-3224 E:  michelle.cuadra@ufl.edu  www.cur.aa.ufl.edu

 

Athletic Training Student Association (ATSA)

 My name is Valentina De Figueiredo and I am a third-year APK student. I am starting a pre-athletic training club called Athletic Training Student Association (ATSA) with a small group of APK students, hoping to become a UF organization in December. This organization aims to provide educational opportunities, professional development, and networking with professionals for students interested in the athletic training profession. I believe that this club could offer a fantastic experience for pre-health students interested in sports health. We are having our first general meeting next week and I would like to invite all the students

Cancer Awareness and Prevention Network

 

lorida Students for Lifestyle Medicine (FSLM)

 

Hello, my name is Sarah Bowlby and I am the President of a student-run organization called Florida Students for Lifestyle Medicine (FSLM). FSLM's mission and goal is to foster a patient-centered, holistic approach to healing and wellness through evidence-based research, professional networking, self-growth, and community service. I am reaching out today to see if you would be able to include our club's information in your college’s newsletter in order to get our word out? We are a fairly new club and want to increase our membership with students from various backgrounds and majors as our club advocates for a healthy lifestyle for all UF students. 

Social Media: https://instagram.com/floridalifestylemed

SAI Website Page: https://orgs.studentinvolvement.ufl.edu/Organization/florida-students-for-lifstyle-medicine

Blog https://floridafunctionalm.wixsite.com/fslm

 

 

Love and Light,

Sarah Bowlby

Florida Blue Key's Health Professions Day Director 2020

Florida Students for Functional Medicine President

UF Student Activities and Involvement's Florida Greek Ambassador

(561)818-7504

 

Pre-Professional Service Organization (PSO)

 

Applications for the Pre-Professional Service Organization (PSO) are open for the Fall 2021 Application Cycle!

The Pre-Professional Service Organization 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. Applications are due September 7th and 11:59 pm

Applications can be accessed via this link: https://forms.gle/Yex1mwTS7B4QHBxs7

Alpha Chi Sigma

 

Hello Gators!! 

If you are interested in joining the ONLY professional Chemical Sciences fraternity then Alpha Chi Sigma (AXΣ) is the way to go! Alpha Chi Sigma is a CO-ED professional fraternity that was founded in 1902 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has welcomed more than 70,000 members from universities around the country. Membership consists of both collegiate and professional chemists, and is for life. Our brothers come from all areas of study, including medicine, pharmacy, various fields of engineering, dentistry, biology, and (of course!) chemistry, just to name a few. AXΣ can help you get research positions, do better in your classes, hold leadership positions and more! 

For more information, please refer to the flyer attached for recruitment events coming up soon! You can also find us on Facebook at @AXS.BI.UF, and on Instagram @alpha.chi.sigma.uf. We look forward to seeing many of you in the near future! 

 

And as always, GO GATORS!

 

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Best Regards,

Lauren Murphy and Evelyn Martinez

Recruitment Chairs

Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemical Sciences Fraternity

Beta Iota Chapter

University of Florida

March of Dimes Collegiate Council (MODCC

 

“Get involved with March of Dimes Collegiate Council (MODCC) by joining our Staff Team and help lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies! March of Dimes is a national organization which seeks to prevent birth defects, prematurity, and infant mortality by funding research, providing education, and advocacy. MODCC supports this cause by fundraising, raising awareness, and hosting our annual Color March. In the past 18 years at UF, MODCC has raised nearly $750,000. Applying to be a Staff Member is a great way to get involved on-campus and to learn more about these health concerns that threaten many patients every year. Use the link below to fill out our Staff application by September 10th. If you have any questions feel free to send a message to president@ufmarchofdimes.org or @ufmod on Facebook or Instagram! https://forms.gle/ofNu9HcwN7a2UTRs9 .”

 

I have also attached a flyer to be sent out along with the message. 

 

Thank you!

 

Melanie McCleary
University of Florida | 2022
melanie.mccleary@ufl.edu