Pre-Health Announcement

Are you a pre-health student looking to get involved? Do you love science and want to learn more about microbiology? Do you want to give back to the community? Are you interested in gaining research experience?
If so, come out to the Society for Microbiology in Medicine's next General Body Meeting tonight on January 26th at 6: 30pm in McCarty Hall A room 2196 to learn more about our organization. 

ericwarner@ufl.edu

Thanks,

     Eric 

 

Youth Health Equity Model of Practice Summer Program

We are pleased to announce that we now have a website for our Youth Health Equity Model of Practice (YHEMOP) program! 

https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/YHEMOP/index.html

As many of you are aware, the purpose of the YHEMOP is to support the future design, implementation, and evaluation of federal and public health workforce policies, specifically as it relates to capacity building for diverse organizations that promote health equity and/or address health disparities. Through this initiative, Health Equity Fellows (students enrolled in higher education studies) will be matched with diverse organizations to complete short-term Health Equity Projects that help improve health outcomes and close the gap on racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care. Moving forward, the website will have up-to-date information about placement opportunities and student applications, which are available to download online.

The student application for summer 2017 fellows is currently open and the deadline for student applications is February 15th, 2017.   Applications to serve as a placement site for summer 2018 will be open in November 2017. We encourage you to share this information and link with your network and interested contacts.

Thank you,

Andrew K. Sanderson, II, MD, MPH, FASGE

Medical Officer | Office of Minority Health

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)

The University of Florida Health Sciences (UFHSC) is enthusiastic to announce that we have a great opportunity for Pre Health students who are Underrepresented and/or Disadvantaged and interested in the Health Professions. UF is selected to be a site for the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), formerly known as the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP). 

The UF Campus will host 80 students who are currently either freshmen or sophomores.  Applicants will be asked to designate the health profession of their choice.  If one of the four programs chosen at UF do not include your program of interest, don’t worry.  Select one closest to the one you’re interested in.  You will learn a lot, and participants will be exposed to all 12 professions within UF’s Health Science Colleges.  

This opportunity is a free residential program lasting six weeks and will span from May 22 – June 30, 2017.  This program is intended to augment academic preparation and career development of participants in order that they may be more competitive for professional schools. 

Housing, a stipend, and travel will be provided to all students. 

The application process is currently open for this competitive opportunity.  Applications are received through the national SHPEP website, and the deadline is March 1. 

Additional information may be found below or attached:

• UF SHPEP website:  https://ufhealth.org/summer-health-professions-education-program-shpep  Find information pertinent to SHPEP being offered on the University of Florida campus May 22 – June 30, 2017. 

•  National SHPEP website and APPLY HERE:  www.shpep.org                                                  
  

Pamela R. Patton, PA, MSP

William M. Hall Associate Professor

Director of Admissions

School of Physician Assistant Studies

Invitation: UF College of Medicine Graduate Education Event

ADEA GoDental Recruitment Event

Dear Health Professions Advisors,

Among the many reasons your students should register for the 2017 ADEA GoDental Recruitment Event is the opportunity to hear an inspiring keynote address from Maj. Gen. Roosevelt Allen, D.D.S., Director of Medical Operations and Research and Chief of the Dental Corps, Office of the Surgeon General, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Falls Church, VA. 

On March 18, Gen. Allen recounts his incredible career in the U.S. Air Force and passes along life lessons and words of wisdom to all future dental professionals.           

                                                                           

As Director of Medical Operations and Research in the Headquarters of the U.S. Air Force, Gen. Allen executes health care policy in support of 44,000 personnel. Additionally, as Chief of the Dental Corps, Gen. Allen provides policy and operational advice to the Air Force Surgeon General on matters involving the dental practice of 1,000 dentists and 2,500 technicians.

Invite your students to register for the 2017 ADEA GoDental Recruitment Event today by visiting adea.org/godental17.

Elizabeth Reitz, M.S.

Senior Manager, GoDental

American Dental Education Association

PhysAssist Scribes at the Career Showcase Tomorrow!

PhysAssist Scribes is here today from 9am-3pm at the Career Showcase in the Stephen C. O'Conner Center. Don't miss the opportunity to meet with them about their Medical Scribe opportunities. They are currently hiring students for part time positions and are looking for upcoming May 2017 grad's for full time opportunities! 

If you are unable to make it to the fair, feel free to contact the Florida Recruiter, Courtney Lescovensky, at courtney.lescovensky@iamscribe.com for more information.

 

 

2017 Medical College Forum

AMSA Medical College Forum!!!

Considering going to medical school? Jumpstart your medical career at the 20th Annual Medical College Forum on Saturday, February 4, 2017! At this event, over 20 medical schools will be traveling from across the state and nation to personally present their school to you right here at the University of Florida! Four small-group info sessions with schools of your choice will allow you to ask questions and personally interact with Deans and Directors of Admissions. Get all your questions answered about life in medical school during our medical student panel! At this event, you'll also have a chance to take a professional headshot included with your registration fee. For more information and to register for the event, please visit ufpremed.org/mcf.