U of M Frankel CVC SURF 2024: Apply Now!

The University of Michigan Samuel & Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center (Frankel CVC) is pleased to share information about the 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program.  This 10-week fellowship will be held May 28, 2024 through August 2, 2024.

 

Each accepted fellow will be matched based on their interests, to a laboratory led by a Frankel CVC faculty member. This collection of laboratories is involved in internationally recognized research in topics such as atherosclerosis, genetic cardiomyopathies, blood clotting disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, vascular biology, and heart failure.  Fellows will be paid bi-weekly at a rate of $15/hour for ten weeks of full-time (40 hours/week) work.  The program includes weekly scientific seminars and coffee hours, social events, and a two-day research symposium when fellows will present their research to peers, FCVC faculty, and staff.

 

The 2024 application is currently open through Monday, January 8, 2024.  Please forward this information and attached flyer to dedicated undergraduate students interested in research, especially those that might be interested in pursuing biomedical research as a part of their long-term career plans.

 

Apply and learn more about the program:  visit our website. 

Questions: Email fcvc-surf@med.umich.edu

2024 Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

The 2024 M-SURE program will support ten undergraduate trainees for a summer research experience with mentors from an outstanding pool of faculty investigators engaged in cutting-edge basic and clinical research related to diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases.

The funding amount for 2024 will be $7200, pre-tax, for twelve weeks of full-time work from May 28 through August 16. The start and/or end date of the fellowship may be shifted slightly to accommodate overlap with the academic year at home institutions, if necessary. Students who are currently enrolled at any degree granting university or college are eligible to apply. Preference is given to those students interested in a career in research. Funding is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

 

More information including how to apply can be found at this website:

 

https://ogpssumprog.smapply.io/prog/mip_summer_programs_23-24

 

Each student is matched, based on their interests, to a laboratory participating in M-SURE, led by a faculty mentor of the Molecular & Integrative Physiology Department and/or the Caswell Diabetes Institute at the University of Michigan. Faculty are all committed to undergraduate training and use broad approaches to improve our understanding of obesity, diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases.

 

To enhance our M-SURE trainees’ experience, there will be a weekly lecture series highlighting the physiology of diabetes, endocrinology & metabolism. Additional presentations will focus on how to develop a career in biomedical research, and responsible conduct of research. Trainees will give a final oral presentation of their work at the end of summer Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. We are excited to provide training and mentorship opportunities in basic and translational research to help develop the next generation of highly accomplished biomedical scholars interested in biomedical research and discovery.

 

Contact:

Ormond A. MacDougald, Ph.D.

macdouga@umich.edu
http://macdougald.lab.medicine.umich.edu

UF Medical Interpreting Information Session

 Are you bilingual and a prehealth student? 

We are offering a virtual information session regarding Medical Interpreting Training on Jan. 16^th at 6 PM.

Becoming a medical interpreter is a great clinical opportunity as you work towards building a competitive application for a healthcare profession.

Register in advance for this meeting either via the link below or the QR code in the flyer attached. 

https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkfu6gpzoqGdXqr45eBA1uh-4dxrkkcsHw  

 

Hope to see you there!!!

Mayo Clinic Summer Internships - Open to Apply Now!

Applications are now open for a few of Mayo Clinic’s 2024 Internships. These internships are a great way for individuals to test their inclination toward a career in medicine, health care, and science. Individuals will work closely throughout the year with your physician/scientist mentor, who will serve as an educator, mentor, and resource for their future career path. More information on each program can be found below:

Clinical Research Internship Study Program (CRISP)

Dates: May 28 – Aug 2, 2024

Application Deadline: January 15, 2024

https://college.mayo.edu/academics/health-sciences-education/clinical-research-internship-study-program-florida/

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

Dates: May 28 – Aug 2, 2024

Application Deadline: February 1, 2024

https://college.mayo.edu/academics/biomedical-research-training/summer-undergraduate-research-fellowship-surf/

 

FOUR Stroke Education Internship (Florida)

Dates: May 28, 2024 – May 31, 2025

Application Deadline: January 15, 2024

https://college.mayo.edu/academics/non-clinical-education/four-stroke-education-internship-florida/

Passionate Musicians on Call - Applications Open Now!

Consider joining the UF PMOC Organization, otherwise known as Passionate Musicians On Call!

Our mission focuses on providing musical performances to underserved communities while addressing the social determinants of health. Performing arts are well-known for delivering potential well-being and health benefits to active listeners induced in social stress environments. Our target populations include elderly homes, homeless shelters, youth centers, veteran hospitals, and Alzheimer's facilities. The goal is to have various instrumental groups perform at our partnering organizations with live music. Members also have the option for solo performances to showcase their individual skills. Additionally, we have ongoing community initiatives at the YMCA, tutoring kids in music fundamentals and at Hunter's Crossing, playing one-on-one performances for residents who are bedridden and severely ill. Throughout the year, we plan on having general body meetings to create groups and host social events to boost team morale.

Our application cycle for Spring 2024 will OPEN on November 24th, 2023 and CLOSE on December 20th, 2023 @11:59PM. Feel free to reach out to our email or social media platform if you have any questions or concerns about the organization. We wish you the best of luck and look forward to reviewing your application 🎶🎤🎻🥁

Application Link: https://forms.gle/uBBbwAhC6ULZdz4h8

Hearts for Health | Winter 2023 Internship

 

Hearts for Health is a nonprofit, whose goal is to cultivate the interests and altruism of pre-health students by creating programs for mentorship, clinical/non-clinical volunteering and more. Our student-led team operates from across the nation through virtual meetings. To join our team, we opened up an internship application specifically for:

• Graphic Designers: Creates marketing content across all of our platforms (Instagram, YouTube & LinkedIn)

• Social Media Strategists: Manages social media accounts and posting schedules with the creative freedom to introduce new strategies for social media growth

• Workflow Specialists: Creates/executes plans to optimize the workflow behind 3 different sub-teams at a growing nonprofit

• Project Developers: Work together on our "Innovation Team" to build nationwide programs from scratch. Project Developers also manage our existing programs through securing new partnerships, evaluating applications and conducting interviews. It is a one-of-a-kind experience and our team has already released several programs. This includes our:

• Patient Discharge Initiative: volunteers check in with patients during and after discharge; this program is in partnership with Tampa General Hospital

• Medical Miracle Mission (3M): a clinical volunteering program for pre-health students to connect with patients through companionship (activities include conversing, digital art, virtual dog therapy & more!) for 2 hours each week

• Student-Refugee Mentor Initiative (SRMI): a program for refugees, newcomers & non-native English speakers to enhance their English proficiency through support from volunteer tutors

• Code Blue Mentorship: our mentorship program for pre-med, pre-PA, pre-dental & pre-pharmacy students

• Session Coordinators: Responsible for coordination of Virtual Shadowing sessions such as quiz regulation and creation & email outreach to spread the word about Virtual Shadowing

The application's link is: https://forms.gle/gFGS1vpZor4xmQ2PA. The application's deadline is Friday, December 1st at 11:59pm CST.