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Pre-Health Action! -
The Spring Semester is coming to a close but there is still a lot to-do
in the Pre-Health Advising Office. It is a busy time of year and there
are some important updates for Pre-Health Students. Please read
carefully;This newsletter is full of great opportunities. Good Luck on
Finals!
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* Committee Letters *
The PRIORITY deadline for the Committee Letter Application was March 15.
The FINAL deadline is June 10. Please visit the website for more
information.
We do not review personal statements for the Committee Letter
application. The purpose of the application is for us to review your
first draft.
If you submitted by March 15th you should have received an email about
your status. If you applied after March 15 please do not e-mail the
Pre-Health Office asking for an update. We receive many, many
applications for committee letters and we will process them in the order
they are received and as quickly as time allows.
Once submitted you will be contacted by the Pre-Health Office. There is
no specific timeline set but beginning in May you will likely be
contacted within 3-4 weeks from time of submission.
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
Committee Letter Updates
If you applied for a Committee Letter update you will be hearing from us
in the next couple of weeks. Please be patient.
* Pre-health Advising Office Staff *
We are currently understaffed. There will be no one sitting in our “main”
office (1208) and e-mails sent to [log in to unmask] will likely
not receive responses for SEVERAL weeks. If you are applying for a
Committee Letter, do not submit a file check and please do not email or
call asking if a specific letter of recommendation has been received.
Missing one letter of recommendation will not delay your committee
letter. We will check your file when we review your application and let
you know what is missing. File checks will be very delayed for the time
being.
Because we are short staffed we would truly appreciate you looking on
the website before emailing us. The answers to many of your questions
can be found there.
* Pre-Health Advising Appointments *
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth/advisement
Recently, students have been scheduling appointments and not showing up.
If you schedule an appointment and cannot make it PLEASE LET US KNOW. It
is unfair to the advisors and to the students who are waiting to
schedule appointments. It wastes everyone’s time. If you miss 2
appointments without notifying the appropriate advisor, you will not be
able to make future appointments without being granted permission first.
Remember that appointments must be made via the online appointment
system (with the exception of walk in advising on Wednesdays). Please do
not e-mail requesting appointments. Again, we are short staffed and
these e-mails are not productive as they will only receive responses
directing you to the online scheduling system. For information
regarding appointments: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth/advisement
* 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 Post-Bacc Club Veterinary School Discussion
Friday May 10th @6pm
Hunter West 204
TPre-Health Post-Bacc Club will host a discussion with two Hunter
College students who were accepted to and will be attending Cornell
University College of Veterinary Medicine this year. Come learn about
the path each student took toward veterinary school, and find out more
about the application and interview processes! Refreshments will be
served. Open to ALL students.
* Off Campus Events
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Please do not contact the Pre-Health Advising Office with questions
about Off Campus Events. Use the contact information provided.
~Examkrackers Summer MCAT Review Courses begin June 8th.
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~On line review sessions of practice Tests (LIVE, Interactive Webinars)
~On line Bank of 1000's of Practice Questions
~On line Student forums with Admissions Roundtable Advice
Email [log in to unmask] for schedule info, tutoring and class
details.
* Special Opportunities/Internships
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Please use the contact information provided and remember to be
professional in all written and verbal communication.
Mentoring in Medicine Emergency Department Clinical Exposure and
Mentoring Program (EDCEMP)
Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY.
FREE internship program targeted toward students who are
under-represented in medicine or socioeconomically disadvantaged.
Application due Thursday, May 16th 2013.
Emergency Department Clinical Exposure and Mentoring Program (EDCEMP) is
an uniquely designed program began in November 2002. It was developed to
offer underrepresented minority premedical students insight into the
field of medicine as a career. The curriculum was created to fit into
the schedule of busy students who are working and / or taking classes.
The program gives the students an opportunity to interact with patients
and staff members in the Emergency Department at the Montefiore Medical
Center in Bronx, NY through guided volunteering and by the Emergency
Department Team, attend seminars on study and test taking strategies and
more.
Applicant Eligibility :
• Overall GPA above 2.7
• Interested in pursuing a medical career or other health professional
career
• Enrolled in or recent graduate of an undergraduate/ post-baccalaureate
program/ graduate institution
• Or currently applying/ reapplying to medical school or other health
professional school
EDCEMP Program Requirements:
• 40-hours minimum Emergency Dept. Volunteering shift
• 24-hours minimum Shadowing in the Emergency Dept.
• 24-hours minimum of the Community Health Ambassador Program (CHAMP)
• Pre-Health Advising Session
APPLY TODAY!!! DOWNLOAD THE EDCEMP APPLICATION AVAILABLE NOW!!!
***Please download the application, type your information, and email
back to [log in to unmask] with Subject Line: EDCEMP Application Summer
2013. [NOTE: Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.]
You will need to have completed and attached the following items:
1. Complete all information requested in Sections 1-11.
2. One-page Personal Statement.
3. Three (3) Recommendation Reference Contacts
4. Press Release Electronic Signature
5. Your Current Photo
DEADLINE: Thursday, May 16th 2013 11:59 PM
Please contact Mrs. Joanne Perrineau, Program Coordinator, at (718)
920-6626 for further questions or concerns.
7th annual UNLV Dental student Simulation Course
May 31-June 1, and June 14-15 are the planned dates for this two day
hands on, highly interactive course which allows pre-dental students to
get a firsthand view into what it is like to be a dental student at UNLV
School of Dental Medicine.
Registration begins April 9th for in-state students, and April 16th for
out-of-State students
See the attached flyer or the ADEA website: http://www.unlvadea.org/ for
more information and registration.
Please contact those in your circle of influence that may be interested
in this great opportunity.
VOLUNTEER RESEARCH ASSISTANT NEEDED IN DEPT. OF PEDIATRICS AT NYU SCHOOL
OF MEDICINE
(Application attached)
Bilingual (fluent in both English and Spanish) research assistant needed
to assist physician with research projects taking place at NYU School of
Medicine/Bellevue Hospital Center Department of Pediatrics and/or
Woodhull Hospital.
Projects involve looking at the impact of parent literacy on children’s
health, with areas of focus including parent understanding of medication
instructions/prevention of medication errors, and childhood obesity
prevention.
The research assistant would help with multiple aspects of the research
projects, including:
Data collection
- Enrollment of families
- Performing parent interviews and administration of assessments
Maintenance of research data
- Scoring of questionnaires and assessments
- Data entry
Administrative support
- Preparation of materials for assessments
- Ordering/organizing study materials, including incentives for
participation and office supplies
REQUIREMENTS
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Prior research experience (preferred)
This position also provides a unique opportunity to become involved in
research projects with the potential to collaborate on scholarly
abstracts / publications.
If interested, email Ms. Cruzatte at [log in to unmask] with a copy of your
most recent resume/CV and the Volunteer Application.
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
641 Lexington Avenue, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10022
The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences offers an opportunity
to gain research experience in the psychological and behavioral issues
experienced by those affected by cancer. Non-Employee (NE) Research
Affiliates can gain valuable experience in patient interviewing, survey
data collection, data entry, and conducting literature reviews. NE
Research affiliates work with research staff and Principal Investigators
alike on grants from concept to funding, as well as assist with ongoing
research projects.
We encourage students to become involved in this great opportunity as
much as they can. This placement provides an excellent opportunity for
research career development, no matter what one’s ultimate goal is.
Faculty interests include cancer screening, cancer survivorship,
psychotherapy process and outcome research, neurocognitive research,
palliative care, physician-patient communication, quality of life, risk
perception and cancer communication, and pain and substance dependence.
Many research projects target urban, medically underserved populations.
Good time management, organizational and communication skills are
essential. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, SPSS, and
library search engine tools is required. The benefits are vast, and
reach beyond advancing your career or grad school application. NE
Research Affiliates will become valuable members of a research team and
have the opportunity to gain real-life experience, attend lectures by
experts in the field. Applicants must be able to volunteer 10-15 hours
per week (split between 2 days) for a minimum of approximately 1 year.
To Apply:
Please e-mail a letter of interest and a CV/Resume to:
Tatiana Starr, MA
Clinical Research Coordinator
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Please include your availability (and confirm that you are able to
volunteer for approximately one year.
Please Note: We receive a high volume of applications. Please be sure to
include all requested elements (cover letter, CV/resume, availability,
and one year confirmation) to avoid any delays in review of your
application.
The University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
Online Summer Courses for Pre-Veterinary Students
Offering a few exciting online courses in the upcoming Summer and Fall
semesters that are specifically geared towards students interested in
Veterinary Medicine
Summer classes (2013)
The Dog is an online course (3 credits) specifically designed for
undergraduate students interested in learning more about dogs,
especially those planning careers in Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary
Technical Programs. For more information about the class or enrollment,
contact Dr. Patrick Larkin ([log in to unmask]). **this class will also
be taught in the Fall semester
Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues is an online course (3 credits) designed
to introduce students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and
professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the natural history,
anatomy, physiology, behavior and common health issues of aquatic
species: whales and dolphins, seals and sea lions, manatees, sea turtles,
crocodilians, fish and invertebrates. For more information about the
class or enrollment, contact Jeffrey Hendel ([log in to unmask]).
Manatee Health and Conservation is an online course (3 credits) that
will provide students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and
professionals (with an AA or higher degree) with a detailed overview of
manatee natural history, health assessment, and research findings as
well as explore conservation issues. For more information about the
class or enrollment, contact Jeffrey Hendel ([log in to unmask]).
Fall class (2013)
Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues is an online course (3 credits)
designed to introduce students (upper level undergraduate and graduate)
and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the controversial
issues surrounding aquatic animal species ranging from invertebrates to
marine mammals, with an emphasis on marine mammals, but also including
sea turtles, fisheries, and marine ecosystems. For more information
about the class or enrollment, contact Jeffrey Hendel ([log in to unmask]).
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