Out in STEM: LGBTQ+ Leadership Opportunities for Pre-Health Students

Out in STEM (oSTEM) is a student-led organization that strives to provide social and professional opportunities to LGBTQ+ students (and allies) in STEM fields at the University of Florida! If this sounds like a mission you support, I urge you to apply to join oSTEM’s leadership team. This is a great opportunity to support the LGBTQ+ community and fellow peers through promoting LGBTQ+ interests, hosting social events, and facilitating professional development opportunities for our members.

Additionally, oSTEM is the parent organization to three sub-organizations: Pride in Engineering (PiE), Pride in CALS (PiCALS), and Pride in Psychology (PiP) that tailor events to students in these groups more closely. We are also accepting applications for directors of these organizations and those interested in these subjects are welcome to apply (you can be outside of these majors/colleges and still apply)!

Details regarding the roles and responsibilities of each available leadership position can be found in the following survey, in which applications should be submitted. All applications are due on Sunday, May 28th, 2023, at 11:59PM and short interviews will take place the following week(s).

Application Link: https://forms.gle/FhMu4WMWCzRjYG2r8

Open Positions Offered:

• Pride in Psychology Director
• Pride in CALS Director
• Pride in Engineering Director
• oSTEM Secretary
• oSTEM Treasurer

If you have any questions, I urge you to reach out to us on Instagram @ostemflorida or email Natalie Barber at pres.ostemflorida@gmail.com. Thank you for your time and consideration! 

Go Gaytors! Go STEM! 

The Education Project: A Volunteer Tutoring Opportunity for UF Pre-Health Students

Hello Pre-Health Students!

If you're interested in using your skills to help children in underserved or under-resourced K-12 schools, this may be a compelling volunteer opportunity for you to take on this summer. The needs of students in these schools are particularly critical given how the current economic strain is affecting education quality.

 

The Education Project is part of a 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit that works to connect volunteer tutors across the nation with K-12 students in need of a virtual tutor. After applying, tutors are matched with a student and parent somewhere in the USA or Jamaica and are able to provide tutoring services to their mentee! It's very rewarding to see the continual growth of a young learner under your tutelage, especially given how socioeconomic disparity in our country is hampering learning opportunities for many children!

 

Many students are waiting and depending upon your help!

 

Information concerning sign-ups and more on what the nonprofit does can be found at the following link: https://theeduproject.net/

 

Let us know if you have any questions at info@theeeducationproject.net

Sarkis Clinical Trials Internship & Volunteer Opportunities

Job Description: Sarkis Clinical Trials Internship 

The Sarkis Clinical Trials Internship is a part time, volunteer position working closely with research professionals in the Psychiatric, CNS, COVID-19 and Substance Use space. The position provides support for ongoing research programs while completing training modules aimed at increasing understanding of clinical trials and developing skills to succeed in the health care field. The internship can be tailored to fit the interests and skills of the intern. 

Sarkis Clinical Trials is connected to Sarkis Family Psychiatry and has been serving the Gainesville community for 30 years. The Clinical Trials office has been running since 1996 and in this time has participated in hundreds of trials. In addition to our research operation, Sarkis Clinical Trials became one of the leading COVID-19 testing sites in Alachua County. In our full operation we were running 20% of the tests in the county. Our small operation was able to pull of this tremendous feat by leveraging our experience in community public health. 

If interested please email Taylor LeCorgne at tlecorgne@ehsfamily.com.

Qualifications / Requirements 

• Academic background in public health, psychology, health education and/or related field. 
• Interest in behavioral health, public health and/or research 
• Ability to work independently 
• Superior organizational skills 

Length of Term 

A minimum of 1 University of Florida semester as defined by the parent internship program. 

Goals 

By the end of the internship our goal is for the intern to understand (minimum 3):

• Research protocol designs – “Interpreting Complex Protocols”
• Research and health care regulatory practices – “A Critical and Often Overlooked Area”
• Drug development – “The Phases of Research”
• The impact of research on medical practices – “Struggles and Successes”
• The operation of a public health testing site – “Serving the Community in a Time of Need” Key Focus Areas / Activities
• Attend study meetings, investigator meetings, sponsor meetings and monitoring visits
• Design/update procedural practices such as creating data collection documents, creatively updating workflows, and utilizing updated technology to improve upon research and business practices
• Engage with community members and educate on research and participating in research
• Participate in recruitment and introductory visits with potential research participants
• Shadow research study procedures and when feasible assist with data collection and administrative processes
• Assist in the COVID-19 testing unit
• Learn the regulatory process involved in research and assist the regulatory manager in ongoing regulatory projects (e.g., internal monitoring and study start up and close out activities)
• Complete required trainings

Balance 180 Gymnastics & Sports Academy Volunteer Learning Opportunity

This summer, Balance 180 Gymnastics & Sports Academy, a local non-profit organization that focuses on integrating children with and without special needs through sports. we have two hands-on learning experiences available for students interested in working with children.

Local hands-on volunteer opportunity working with children of varying abilities 

Balance 180 Gymnastics & Sports Academy is looking for highly motivated volunteers to participate in our three-week inclusive summer camp or pair up with an athlete enrolled in our Adaptive classes on Saturdays. Below is a brief description of each program and we have also attached a flyer. We will be conducting our first training session May 24. Interested students should complete the following Google form, and we will follow up with next steps!

Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/kQkdwauv13AUhxdU6

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Balance 180 Summer Camp provides a great learning experience for student volunteers. All of our volunteers work 1-1 or 2-1 with the participating campers in various activities, including gymnastics time, crafts, and games. The athletes have a variety of disabilities, including Autism, Down Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and Cerebral Palsy, among others. The camp will be offered from July 10th to July 28th and will be held Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Volunteers can select the days and hours that they can join us, so that it works for their schedule.

During our Adaptive Gymnastics Classes, we teach gymnasts with physical or intellectual disabilities foundational skills on the vault, bars, beam, and floor in a step-by-step, individualized process. Our volunteers work one-on-one with the athletes and help each athlete work at their own pace. Volunteers focus on helping the athletes improve motor skills and encourage them to follow instructions and make new friends. No gymnastics experience is required to be a great volunteer. The Adaptive Gymnastics classes will be held on most Saturdays from 1:00-2:00 pm. 

 

Please fill out this Google Form if you are interested:  https://forms.gle/kQkdwauv13AUhxdU6

Young Physicians Initiative Virtual Med School Admissions Panel

 

Virtual Town Hall FREE Event  Join Us & Learn About Admissions

The Premed Portal team at YPI is working to connect you with medical school admissions deans who want to answer your questions about the admissions process. Good news!⭐ We are hosting a Virtual Town Hall. Go to our Facebook or Youtube to: Meet deans that make the decisions Get your questions answered by posting them in the comments section during the liverstream Learn from what other applicants are asking

Date: May 17, 2021  Time: 7:30 PM ET  Sign Up for future events

Panelists Tanner Allgaier, Administrative Director of Admissions at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine Tracy Kedian, MD, Associate Dean of Admissions at UMass Chan School of Medicine

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