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In this Newsletter:
* Welcome Back!
* Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Pre-Health Advising Office
* Events on the Hunter Campus
* Off Campus Events
* Special Opportunities/Internships
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* Contact Details
* Subscription Details
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* Welcome Back! *
The Pre-Health Advising Office would like to welcome our new students
and welcome back our continuing students with some great information
about what is to come in the Spring Semester for those interested in
Pre-Health here at Hunter.
Advising
-Students are seen by appointment only.
-Walk-ins are only on Wednesday from 4-6pm. There is no other time when
we see students without an appointment.
* Whenever hours are canceled or changed the information is posted here:
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth/advisement/walk-in-advising no
later than the early afternoon hours are to be held. Always check the
website before coming to Hunter. Also remember that the sign-in sheet
goes up at 3:45 and is usually full by 4pm. If you want to guarantee
yourself a 15 minute spot during walk-ins arrive by 3:30-3:45 and plan
on waiting until your walk-in appointment.
If you are interested in finding out about our Advising services please
visit our website at: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth/advisement/advising-appointments.
Appointments are made online only. This link provides detailed
information about our student advising availability and procedures. The
procedure for making an appointment has changed so please review the
information on the website. Please review this section before scheduling
an appointment or coming during walk-in hours.
Note: If you decide to come during the scheduled walk-in hours, you do
not need to notify us via phone or e-mail. Just come to the 12th floor
of the East Building, sign-up and have a seat! Remember, always check
the website before coming for walk-in hours to make sure they have not
been cancelled or re-scheduled.
More changes are to come. As always, check our website frequently for
updates, changes and special events!
Students new to Hunter and New to the Pre-Health Advising Office: Please
start educating yourself by reviewing the information about the
Pre-Health File on our website.
Happy Spring Semester!
The Pre-Health Advising Offices are located on the 12th Floor of the
East Building.
Dr. Phillips: 1210 East
Kelly Gentry: 1207 East
Taryn Weinstein: 1209 East
Tiffany Morrison-College Assistant: 1208 East
For more information about the MCAT please view the document located
here: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth/repository/files/FromTheDirectorsDesk_MCAT_Timing_KP31.30.12.pdf
* Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Pre-Health Advising Office *
The Pre-Health Advising Office event calendar will be available shortly.
* Events on the Hunter Campus *
These events are not sponsored by the Pre-Health Advising Office but may
be of interest to students interested in careers in healthcare.
The Pre-health Organization presents "Weill Cornell Medical Student
Panel"
Are you interested in finding out more about the medical school
experience and the road to medical school? Join us in our conversation
with several amazing medical students who attend Weill Cornell Medical
College.
*The event is particularly geared towards juniors and seniors, and
others who are interested in applying soon, but anyone is welcome to
attend.
The date for the event is either Thursday, February 21st 4-6PM or
Tuesday, February 26th 4-6PM. Please visit the following link (http://doodle.com/b98b6gbuscfzdsin)
and check off which date you prefer (if you can make either Tuesday or
Thursday, please check off both boxes).
Hope to see you there!
* Off Campus Events *
Please do not contact the Pre-Health Advising Office with questions
about Off Campus Events. Use the contact information provided.
Nutrition and Food Science Information Session
2180 Third Ave. Silberman Building, Room 201
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013,
1 – 3PM
RSVP HERE: HTTPS://DOCS.GOOGLE.COM/SPREADSHEET/VIEWFORM?FORMKEY=DFHHAG5QEMZ4CEJ3QNZSRWHXBVGZUMC6MA..#GID=0
This session provides an overview of the admission requirements and
coursework for the Undergraduate Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nutrition
and Food Science.
The BS NFS program offers general study in nutrition. It does not offer
the theoretical coursework (DP) toward the Registered Dietitian exam (RD).
Faculty representatives will be available to answer your questions.
Please RSVP for this session using the link provided.
The Pre-Health Advising Office does not advise students interested in
Nutrition, Nursing, or Public Health
Joan H. Tisch Public Health Forum Can City Food Policies Reduce
Disparities? Lessons from New York and London
Roosevelt House, 47-49 East 65th St.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
6pm
RSVP Here: http://www.roosevelthouse.hunter.cuny.edu/events/2013joan-h-tisch-public-health-forum/
The fourth annual Joan H. Tisch Public Health Forum: Can City Food
Policies Reduce Disparities? Lessons from New York and London, is an
informative panel discussion to explore what cities can and should do to
make a difference to health inequities through food-related policies.
Both the US and the UK are currently experiencing obesity epidemics. The
health consequences of food-related illnesses including diabetes, heart
disease and cancer are well documented, as are health disparities among
different populations related to these diseases. This program will
examine the benefits and challenges of addressing disparities through
food policies and the role of municipal governments in tackling this
issue.
New York Medical College Premedical Mentoring Program Conference
Sunday, April 7, 2013
9:30am -4:00pm
NYMC Medical Education Center.
•Day-long, student-run conference organized into panel discussions,
small group sessions, and medical student mentoring opportunities.
•Presentations given by the Associate Dean of Admissions, NYMC faculty
members, and NYMC medical students
*Registration required and is LIMITED TO 100 APPLICANTS! Please use
the on-line application (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CMJSZSB) by
March 1, 2013. For more information, please e-mail us at [log in to unmask]
Cornell's Latino Medical Student Association
Hunter students are invited to join the Latino Medican Associationand (apply
for fellowships, submit research abstracts, and register for the NE
conference) through Cornell's chapter. All are welcome, regardless of
background! The deadline has been extended to late this week.
Registration documents are attached.
There will be a Conference Informational Meeting for students tomorrow (Tuesday)
at 6:30pm in Olin Library (1st Floor 445 E 69th St) -- the conference is
a great educational and networking experience and a fantastic
opportunity for the students.
All students are welcome!
* Special Opportunities/Internships *
Job, volunteer, and internship postings that are sent out on the
listserv are professional and should be responded to professionally. It
is unacceptable to send the contact person an e-mail that just simply
says: “I’m interested” or to use text message lingo in a response.
All e-mails or letters should have a greeting and a closing in addition
to proper punctuation and grammar.
For more information please see the attached document on etiquette for
responding to posts.
Chronic Pain Management Doctor’s Assistant Positions beginning in May/June
2013
Brooklyn Heights medical practice is seeking a mature and enthusiastic
team player for a doctor’s assistant position in a very busy pain
management practice.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who would like to gain
practical experience in a medical setting and is planning to take 1-2
years off while applying to medical school. Most former assistants have
gone on to medical school.
Job Description:
In this full-time job, you will work intimately with the doctor and
patients. You will conduct patient interviews and assist the doctor in
minor procedures (primarily spinal injections). As an assistant, you
will also function as a liaison between the doctor, patients, and
outside healthcare professionals. Other responsibilities include
composing and editing evaluation reports and various letters to
physicians on behalf of the doctor, as well as learning about running a
private medical practice.
You will be joining a team of four assistants and three office staff
members.
Health insurance benefits will be provided.
Candidacy:
A bachelor’s degree and the completion of premedical coursework or
completion of a post-baccalaureate premedical program is required prior
to beginning position.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are required.
Excellency in typing is required.
You must demonstrate the ability to learn how to use an electronic
health records website quickly and efficiently.
How to Apply:
Send a copy of your resume/CV in the body of an email (i.e. not as an
attachment), and include a brief letter expressing your interest and why
you are the most appropriate candidate for this position to the
following address: [log in to unmask]
We will conduct interviews for this position at our office in Brooklyn
Heights, NY.
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