SHADOW 18 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS THIS SUMMER! REGISTER NOW!

SHADOW 18 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS THIS SUMMER! REGISTER NOW!

This is a reminder that registration for the summer Medi-Gators session is open now! Registration closes on Friday, July 8th.

The Medi-Gators Virtual Shadowing Program features healthcare professionals within a wide-array of careers and specialties (doctors, nurses, PAs, dentists, pharmacists, speech pathologists, audiologists, PTs, OTs, and more). The benefits of shadowing through zoom include a low time-commitment and flexible attendance options, allowing participants to learn, interact with healthcare professionals, and potentially gain mentorship, research opportunities, in-person shadowing, and more, for free!

What do we mean by "flexible attendance options"? Participants have the option to attend the live zoom presentations, view presentation recordings, or combine the two attendance options! Regardless of how you choose to view presentations, you have the opportunity to earn virtual shadowing hours and a certificate, which can be included on applications to health professional schools.

How can you gain mentorship through Medi-Gators? We intentionally recruit speakers who are eager to provide mentorship to the next generation of healthcare professionals (that's you!). Many of our speakers share their contact information with you, which offers you a great opportunity to reach out to them to set up weekly or bi-weekly meetings for guidance and advice. This could turn into a strong letter of recommendation!

The Summer 2022 session is 3-weeks long, running from Monday, July 11th to Friday, July 29th. Live presentations will be held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am to 10:50am and from 11am to 11:50am --> that's two healthcare professionals each M/W/F over the 3-week period, bringing you to hear from 18 speakers this summer! 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW and it will close on July 8^th at 11:59pm. Register HERE!

Learn more about the summer session of Medi-Gators in the syllabus, and if you have any questions, please contact us at medigators@health.ufl.edu. 

Visit our website at bit.ly/medigators and follow us on Instagram @medi.gators to stay updated! 

Volunteer Opportunity Quetzales de Salud

 

Hi everyone!

My name is Sofia Valencia, and I am the VP of Recruitment for Quetzales de Salud, an amazing volunteer organization whose mission is to help uninsured immigrants establish long-term access to comprehensive medical care.

As you may know, COVID-19 has exposed and exacerbated existing health disparities in the U.S., disproportionately affecting medically underserved communities. Today, an estimated 7.1 million undocumented immigrants who are uninsured do not have access to a trusted health care provider.

In light of the growing need for information and guidance among the immigrant community, students at Harvard Medical School partnered with community leaders in NJ to bridge this gap. Our goal is to provide accurate and timely medical information about COVID-19, provide access to screening, and appropriate triage based on symptomatology and risk stratification. Recognizing that the needs of the community reach far beyond COVID-19, the foundation of Quetzales de Salud was defined as a more general effort to improve access to medical care for uninsured immigrants.

We are looking for Spanish-speaking volunteers to help us reach out to members of the community and conduct screenings. We welcome volunteers from all walks of life who are willing and able to help. Appropriate training and further guidance will be provided.

Please consider joining us in our efforts to build a more equitable health care response to the urgent needs of our community!

Volunteer interest form link: https://forms.gle/TA9gV17qcfzwxXA36

Organization website: https://quetzaleshealth.org/

Hiring Tutoring job

Online Math Tutoring $20/hr - Fully Remote - Flexible Schedule. IvyMath is hiring online math tutors for students grades 3-8. Go to this link to apply: https://airtable.com/shrbIPNJWA64sq5WG

Recruiting for Learning Services Professionals

Lastinger Center for Learning is recruiting for a Learning Services Specialist. 

Learning Services Specialist

If you have any questions, please direct them to lastingerhr@coe.ufl.edu. 

IBD Health Liaison Search!

 

Potential volunteer opportunity for students with Fit For All!

Hello Fellow UF Gators!

Fit For All is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) program that serves the special needs community. We are currently looking to bring on more volunteers. We will be resuming our program on July 27th after the UF summer break. 

Our class schedule is as follows:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:00-3:45

Tuesday, Thursday 3:00-3:45

We are reaching out to those interested in volunteering for the opportunity to come in and guide our athletes through fitness activities – including a circuit style group class and strength training machines. We ask new and returning volunteers to please complete an online application at the link provided as soon as possible as there is limited capacity:

https://forms.gle/JULwD6ZSjNFD6i6f9

Keep in mind that the number of volunteers we can currently accept is limited in accordance with CDC recommendations. As the class size is up to 15 athletes per class session, we are only taking 15 volunteers to come in MWF and 15 volunteers for TTH. Slots may fill up quickly, so we highly recommend anyone interested to respond as soon as possible.

Please remember if you are signing up for a class, you must attend ALL days (either MWF or TTH). Signing up to volunteer is a commitment you must uphold. If you are unable to come in at a given time, you must contact aneri@fitforall.org at least 3 days prior to your expected absence to ensure a substitute to be found. Failure to do so leaves our athletes without a workout buddy. 

Below are the new updates regarding class guidelines:

• Classes are limited to 15 athletes per session

• Athletes and volunteers must stay 6 feet apart in the classroom when exercising without masks 

• Volunteers are expected to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to class time

To ensure we’re taking all the precautionary measures to avoid and risks, we ask the following:

• Do NOT attend class if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, including high fever or cough

• It is recommended participants bring their OWN water bottle to minimize use of water fountains 

• Masks are not required for entry into the gym, however, are STRONGLY recommended to be worn for the duration of class

If you would like to join our team this semester and help our athletes with special needs live a more fun, healthier and fit lifestyle, please fill out the earlier mentioned link (https://forms.gle/JULwD6ZSjNFD6i6f9).

Register Now for Summer Shadowing with Medi-Gators!

SHADOW 18 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS THIS SUMMER! REGISTER NOW!

The Medi-Gators Virtual Shadowing Program features healthcare professionals within a wide-array of careers and specialties (doctors, nurses, PAs, dentists, pharmacists, speech pathologists, audiologists, PTs, OTs, and more). The benefits of shadowing through zoom include a low time-commitment and flexible attendance options, allowing participants to learn, interact with healthcare professionals, and potentially gain mentorship, research opportunities, in-person shadowing, and more, for free!

What do we mean by "flexible attendance options"? Participants have the option to attend the live zoom presentations, view presentation recordings, or combine the two attendance options! Regardless of how you choose to view presentations, you have the opportunity to earn virtual shadowing hours and a certificate, which can be included on applications to health professional schools.

How can you gain mentorship through Medi-Gators? We intentionally recruit speakers who are eager to provide mentorship to the next generation of healthcare professionals (that's you!). Many of our speakers share their contact information with you, which offers you a great opportunity to reach out to them to set up weekly or bi-weekly meetings for guidance and advice. This could turn into a strong letter of recommendation!

The Summer 2022 session is 3-weeks long, running from Monday, July 11th to Friday, July 29th. Live presentations will be held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am to 10:50am and from 11am to 11:50am --> that's two healthcare professionals each M/W/F over the 3-week period, bringing you to hear from 18 speakers this summer!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW and it will close on July 8^th at 11:59pm. Register HERE!

If you have any questions, please contact us at medigators@health.ufl.edu. 

Visit our website at bit.ly/medigators and follow us on Instagram @medi.gators to stay updated! 

MEDICAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITY AS CLINICAL TECHNICIAN/ASSISTANT

                                                                                         

                                                   

MEDICAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITY AS CLINICAL TECHNICIAN/ASSISTANT

 

Comprehensive Retina Consultants offers the opportunity to learn and train in clinical ophthalmology. Since patients with ophthalmic and retinal diseases often have multiple medical issues, there is an opportunity to learn not only ophthalmology but also general medicine.

 

Dr. Shalesh Kaushal has significant experience in research and in the training of undergraduate and graduate students, residents, fellows and those seeking advanced training in clinical and research medicine. The CRC training program requires a minimum one-year commitment of at least 20 hours/week but preferably a full-time commitment of 40 hrs/week. It is intended for talented, motivated students who are seriously interested in pursuing medical, graduate, PA or optometry school. You must primarily have a strong desire to help patients as well as work well as a team member, be curious and want to learn. Applicants must have already completed their bachelor’s degree or intend to shortly. Upon successful completion, each student will have a letter of recommendation for the next step in his/her career.

 

Clinical Opportunities

Clinical responsibilities of the CRC medical assistants include obtaining appropriate medical histories (including chief complaint, present illness, past medical history, review of systems, family and social history). Additionally, you will learn the eight-point ophthalmic exam which includes measuring and assessing: 1) visual acuity; 2) intraocular pressure; 3) extraocular muscle function; 4) confrontational visual fields; 5) pupil evaluation; 6) external eye evaluation; 7) anterior segment evaluation; and 8) retinal evaluation. You will also learn to measure blood pressures and pulse rates accurately, and perform other specialized tests including quantitative assessment of dry eye disorders and basic phlebotomy.

 

In addition, the CRC medical assistant will learn and use cutting edge diagnostic instruments including automated visual field analysis, OCT (optical coherence tomography) imaging of the macula and optic nerve, microperimetry, fluorescein angiography, quantitative autofluorescence (qAF) imaging, electrophysiological testing of the macula and optic nerve, glaucoma testing and cataract evaluation.

 

You will also learn how to answer patient telephone inquiries and concerns while participating in some of the administrative tasks that are integral for running of a good medical practice.

 

Research Opportunities

CRC medical assistants will participate in at least one clinical research project as part of their training. This will involve mentoring and preparing clinical trials and studies with Dr. Kaushal. Included in this will be to apply for Institutional Review Board (IRB) to obtain approval for the trials or studies. Additionally, you will be directly involved in patient recruitment and enrollment, obtaining informed consent, undertaking the appropriate clinical and diagnostic evaluation of patients, filling out case report forms and assuring patient compliance. There will also be regular, weekly discussions about the progress and issues related to research protocols and patients who are participating.

 

This robust clinical and research experience will prepare CRC medical assistants for their next academic and professional opportunities. To learn more about CRC and Dr. Kaushal, visit www.ComprehensiveRetinaConsultants.com.

 

If you are interested, please send an updated CV, contact information including email and cell number, a copy of your transcript and professional test scores, when applicable, like the MCAT.

 

Compassionate  -  Cutting Edge  -  Care

www.ComprehensiveRetinaConsultants.com

 

FIT for ALL Inc- Volunteer Recruitment

 

Google Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/18TXO6pPskCfneSoUcL5YY61GSQdzrvta3i8nCMc5nVs/viewform?edit_requested=true
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/18TXO6pPskCfneSoUcL5YY61GSQdzrvta3i8nCMc5nVs/viewform?edit_requested=true

SKMC Virtual Open House for Prospective Students, Saturday 6/4

Good Afternoon!

My name is Carolyn Ream, and I'm one of the Student Recruitment Coordinators at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. I wanted to reach out to let you know that we will be hosting a Zoom information session this Saturday for students interested in applying to the MD program at SKMC. 

 

This session will be held on Saturday, June 4th from 10 AM to 12PM ET via Zoom.

 

We will have presentations from the Director of Admissions: Bonnie Emilius and Dean of Admissions: Dr. Alisa LoSasso about applying to SKMC, a student panel on life as an SKMC student, and a virtual tour of our facilities. More information can be found by following this link: https://www.jefferson.edu/university/skmc/admissions/open-house.html 

If anyone would like to attend our information session, they can request to RSVP by emailing skmc.infosessions@jefferson.edu.