UAID Virtual Health Equity Case Study Competition - $250 Prize!

Join UAID - the nation's oldest student 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing health equity - for their virtual Health Equity Case Study Competition (with a $250 prize!) on October 18th! 

This dynamic virtual event is dedicated to exploring, analyzing, and presenting real-world scenarios that highlight the challenges and solutions in achieving health equity.  This year's health equity case study competition is focused on the unjust and preventable health consequences of carbon emissions.  All students are welcome to participate as individuals or in teams - but only two spots are left.  $250 is awarded to the first-place winner!  

 

Registration is $30 and open until October 15th.  Visit uaid.org/case-study-competition for more details!

For other ways to get involved with UAID, please visit uaid.org/membership for details on membership options and uaid.org/journal to learn how to submit op-eds and health equity innovations essays to the organization’s Journal of Health Equity.

The Medical Career Design Fellowship at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

The Medical Career Design fellowship is a funded research program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Division of Orthopedic Surgery. A minimum 2-year commitment is required. Successful MCD Fellow applicant will be completing a BA/BS degree. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until March 1. However, earlier applications are welcome and fellowship spots will be offered to the candidates on rolling basis. Earlier they apply, the better.

2026 Eastern-Atlantic Student Research Forum (ESRF) / National APSA South Regional Meeting, at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSM)

The 2026 Eastern-Atlantic Student Research Forum (ESRF) / National APSA South Regional Meeting dual conference will be hosted at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, FL, from February 27-28, 2026! We are excited to offer a weekend full of science and medicine, allowing trainees to exchange scientific ideas, form connections with likeminded researchers from across the country, participate in a wide range of workshops, learn from and collaborate with world-renowned biomedical researchers, and to present your own research. 

Abstract submissions for both oral and poster presentations are now open! All trainees (undergraduate, graduate, medical, post-graduate, etc.) are encouraged to submit their research for consideration! Students may also submit for a travel award, which is designed to assist in covering conference registration fees, transportation, and hotel accommodations. 

The deadline for abstract submission and travel award applications is Monday, December 1, 2025. 

Abstract Submission Form: https://forms.gle/ZupwyZ1WnwhCexVo8 

Travel Award Application: https://forms.gle/42oGQTLXsF5sfZxp8 

Cover Art Contest Submission Form: https://forms.gle/Ltm5oNkW5G6a9ASM7 

Please note that you do not need to present to attend this conference! 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at ESRFMiami@med.miami.edu or directly to Samantha McLaughlin (sam503@med.miami.edu), Akhila Sangadi (asangadi@med.miami.edu), or Antonio Fontanella (axf870@med.miami.edu). 

We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 ESRF/APSA South Regional Meeting!

Virtual Open House for Tulane’s 1-Year Master’s Program in Physiology

We are excited to announce a Virtual Open House designed to introduce interested students to Tulane University School of Medicine’s 1-year Master’s Program in Physiology.

This program offers a unique opportunity for students seeking to enhance their academic credentials and deepen their understanding of human physiology, serving as an excellent steppingstone toward medical school and other health-related graduate programs.

Details of the Virtual Open House:

• Date: November 6
• Time: 6pm-7pm CST/ 7pm-8pm EST
• Register Here

The Tulane Biomedical Science Office is excited to host this virtual open house, showcasing all our 1-year master’s programs and the great opportunities they offer.

Arthrex Student Showcase Day

Anthrex is excited to personally invite you and the students at the University of Florida to attend our annual Arthrex Student Showcase Day on January 7, 2026, at our headquarters in Naples, FL.

This interactive event is designed to give students a behind the scenes look at the wide range of careers available in the medical device industry. With over 40 departments participating, students will have the opportunity to engage directly with professionals, explore career paths, and gain valuable insights into the innovative work happening at Arthrex.

Faculty and students are welcome, and registration is required. You can easily register by scanning the QR code on the flyer below or by visiting this link.

Shadow Abroad Summer 2026 Summer Spanish & Shadowing Program Information Session

Shadow Abroad is hosting an online open house for their Summer 2026 Spanish & Shadowing Program on Tuesday, September 23 at 7:00 PM Eastern / 4:00 PM Pacific, and you’re invited.

This program combines Spanish immersion with medical shadowing and volunteering abroad — and new this year, students can also earn a Certificate in Spanish for Healthcare Professionals.

If you’re interested in healthcare, languages, and global experiences, this could be a great fit. Register here!

Medical School Headquarters &The PA Platform's MappdCon

My name is Kaitlyn McNair, and I work for Mappd, the parent company of Medical School Headquarters and The PA Platform. We have some exciting developments coming up! MappdCon2025 is in just eight days. This free virtual conference will feature incredible content, multiple sessions, and an impressive keynote speaker, Dr. Ricky Brown, also known as 'the real TikTok doc!' Replays will be sent to all of the students who register, even if they are unable to attend on the 13th.

Additionally, later this month, we will be launching tracking tools on our website for more Pre-Health Pathways, including Pre-Vet, Pre-Dental, Pre-OT, Pre-PT, Pre-Podiatry, and Pre-Nursing. As always, these tracking tools and more details on the conference will be free on our website.