American Cancer Society on Campus (ACSOC)

The American Cancer Society on Campus is a student-run organization that aims to spread information about cancer awareness, prevention, support services, and research. We plan on organizing volunteering opportunities with local cancer centers, hosting guest speakers who are researching or have been impacted by cancer, and organizing fundraising events that will go towards ACS. 

If you are interested in our organization and would like to keep updated, here is the link to our GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/93363596/lBrORqDg

And our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acsocuf/

We hope to see you all at our future events!

Apply for APSA's Undergraduate Mentorship Program 2023-24!

The American Physician Scientists Association (APSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources for aspiring physician-scientist trainees. Physician-scientists are important to the future of medical advancement and working to improve the way medicine is practiced in all different fields, and APSA is a great resource for students interested in academic medicine and applying to MD/DO, MD/PhD, or DO/PhD programs.

One of APSA’s goals is to provide opportunities for physician-scientist trainees to develop skills needed for future careers in academic medicine and industry, including trainee mentorship. To accomplish this goal and to provide insight to prospective graduate and professional school applicants, we are starting the eighth year of our Undergraduate Mentorship Program. The goal of this program is to connect APSA students (MD, DO, MD/PhD, and DO/PhD) with undergraduates who are interested in careers as physician-scientists in one-on-one mentor-mentee relationships. 

The application is found here and is due October 15th.

 

Aside from our undergraduate mentorship program, undergraduate students can become associate members of APSA to have access and up to date information about all of these opportunities. We also can help students start local chapters if interested in developing more resources on a local level. Undergraduates can also find out more relevant information through the Undergraduate Resources webpage here!

 

Thank you for your time, consideration, and support for undergraduate education! Please reach out to us at askmentorship@physicianscientists.org with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Fall 2023 Equal Access Clinic Network Research Literature Review Application

EACN Research Program applications for Fall 2023 are now open! We work closely within the Equal Access Clinic Network, with 3 major divisions - Clinical Research, Literature Review, and Community Initiatives. Our dedicated undergraduate students work alongside medical students, MD/PhD trainees, faculty mentors and clinic staff. Please visit our website for more details: https://www.eacnresearch.com/

This program aims to expose undergraduates to various types of research, based on your interests, and most importantly, investigate ways to address health disparities and advance healthcare delivery for our local underserved community and beyond. Commitment varies by position, included but not limited to 3-8 hours/week, division meetings, one social per semester, and general body meetings twice per semester.

Our Literature Review division is recruiting literature review members, where you will be eligible to participate in a literature review related to your area of interest indicated on this application. Based on your individual performance, you can receive co-authorship on a published paper for medical journals. Please read the application description for more details and apply here: https://forms.gle/SKLazoKSKBgU9EFc9

Applications are due on Tuesday, September 5th at 11:59pm EST. If you have any questions, please email eacnlitreview@gmail.com or rachanakandru@ufl.edu. We look forward to your applications! 

UF Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) AWARE Ambassador Applications Open Now!

Passionate about mental health? Apply to be a 2023-2024 AWARE Ambassador! AWARE Ambassadors help fight the stigma surrounding mental health by educating their fellow peers about available resources on campus and wellness tips. Students from all majors are welcomed and encouraged to apply to help shape mental health services that fit every student's needs.

AWARE seeks to empower students with the skills necessary to better manage distresses such as stress, anxiety, and relationship issues through skill-based workshops and presentations. Ambassadors work with the CWC to offer presentations, tabling, as well as larger projects such as UFisAWARE and Gator-2-Gator peer counseling. It is a great opportunity to build leadership, personal, and public speaking skills while also being a part of a supportive and diverse team. 

Applications are available at https://counseling.ufl.edu/outreach/aware/, open from July 1st and closing on Friday, September 8th, at 11:59 PM. If you are interested and have any questions, please feel free to contact our Director of Recruitment and Elections Calista Hidalgo at calistahidalgo@ufl.edu and Sadia Barua at sadia.barua@ufl.edu.

Thank you for your time!

UF Down To Dance Student Organization Application Open Now!

Down to Dance is a UF student organization that hosts dance workshops for individuals who have Down Syndrome. Through a partnership with Gigi's Playhouse, we launched a national program that uses research in Arts & Medicine to help these children develop their motor skills, cognitive skills, and social inclusivity. Most importantly, we hope to deliver Smiles and Fun with Trisomy 21! 

Applications to volunteer with Down to Dance are now OPEN! We are accepting both regular and Dance in Medicine Certificate volunteers, particularly for those who need to complete their practicum. Applications are due on Wednesday, September 13th at 11:59pm. Please do not hesitate to reach out at ufdowntodance@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

Application link: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR4Xjl8qZpycvtIusTnQAiP3DSkjywG7ZpLQHbPvHkdVG6cw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Down To Dance Website: https://down2dance.wixsite.com/down2dance

2023 Southeastern Medical Scientist Symposium Registration & Abstract Submission Open Now! Hosted by Emory University's School of Medicine

My name is Rincon Jagarlamudi and I am the Pre-Doctoral Liasion for the American Physician Scientist Association. The American Physician Scientists Association (APSA) is a national organization dedicated to addressing the needs of future physician-scientists with respect to their training and career development. 

Presently, APSA hosts six regional meetings across the United States throughout the year and one annual meeting, hosted jointly between AAP/ASCI/APSA. The regional and annual meetings are a valuable space for APSA to increase undergraduate representation in the physician-scientist career track. Attending these offers pre-doctoral students a valuable opportunity to interact with numerous physician-scientists and physician-scientist trainees who are all in different stages of their research and clinical journeys. This is a fantastic opportunity for any pre-medical students who presently do scientific research or are interested in research.

Emory University School of Medicine will be hosting the 14th annual Southeastern Medical Scientist Symposium (SEMSS) November 18-19, 2023, at the School of Medicine and Woodruff Health Sciences Center Administration Building. SEMSS is a great opportunity for students to present their work, and for undergraduates to learn about MD/PhD programs, for medical students to learn about Physician Scientist Training Programs, and for everyone to network with colleagues interested in scientific research.  Emory hosts SEMSS every 3 years in conjunction with Vanderbilt University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, consistently attracting 150+ attendees from up to 40 schools around the country.  Registration is very affordable and some travel awards are available for presenters.

Registration and abstract submission submissions are open on our website southeasternmdphd.org.

Questions can be directed to southeasternmdphd@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing everyone this fall!

Mock Interviews Available through UF Student National Medical Association's Current Medical Students

Are you interested in receiving a free mock interview from a current UF medical student? UF's Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is currently offering available slots! More information about UF SNMA can be found on their website or Instagram.

Link to mock interview sign up: https://forms.gle/agaRwHwqtSRBQcr46

What is the SNMA?

The SNMA was organized to address health disparities and the special health needs of minority populations. The organization endeavors to take the necessary and proper steps to combat prejudicial practices in medicine, increase the number of members of under-represented student groups in medical education, educate the medical community about disparities in healthcare, and better the community through community service.

Volunteer Opportunity at 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 September 5th after Labor Day.

Our class schedule is as follows:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:00-4:00

Tuesday, Thursday 3:00-4:00

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/fGteuZauf4R8Bus68

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 arhum@fitforall.org at least 2 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:

• Volunteers are required to purchase our T-shirt ($20), this will act as your uniform and entry pass into Gainesville Health&Fitness

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

• Volunteers will respect and treat their fellow peers and the athletes in a fair manner

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

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/fGteuZauf4R8Bus68