######################################################################## Pre-Health Action! - A Newsletter that provides updates to Pre-Health students at Hunter. ######################################################################## To view this newsletter in a browser, visit: http://hunter.listserv.cuny.edu/scriptshc/wa-hc.exe?A2=PREMEDINFO-L;50e40e79.1209p To ensure that this newsletter is delivered to your inbox, add [log in to unmask] to your address book. ######################################################################## In this Newsletter: * Volunteer Opportunity—IMMEDIATE must be available this weekend! * More Volunteer Opportunities with MAChO * Medical School Update * Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Pre-Health Advising Office * Events on the Hunter Campus * Off Campus Events * Subscription Details ######################################################################## * Volunteer Opportunity—IMMEDIATE must be available this weekend! * Motivating Action through Community Health Outreach (MAChO) Calling All College & Graduate Students in NYC! Volunteer job opportunity to work with youth and transform community health! Weill Cornell Medical College's Community Service Program, Motivating Action through Community Health Outreach (MAChO) is launching its 2012-2013 Youth Leadership Program (YLP), a project-based learning mentorship initiative for high school students focused on health-oriented community engagement and leadership training. Our pilot year will focus on working within the neighborhood of East Harlem, NYC, to improve community health. YLP is seeking Consultants--undergraduate or graduate students from diverse fields of study--who are passionate about healthy living and mentoring youth. Through YLP, Consultants have the opportunity to work with universities, hospitals, and community organizations on projects to create positive change in the lives of youth and their families. This is your chance to be part of something great. When? The YLP runs from late September 2012 through April 2013, during which workshops are held once/month on Saturdays. Where? All workshops are held at the Silberman School of Social Work and CUNY Public Health Building (Hunter College) on 119th Street at 3rd Avenue. Contact: Email us at [log in to unmask] to request an application! Apply TODAY! The first Workshop is THIS SATURDAY (9/29) from 10am-6pm. You MUST be able to attend this 1st workshop! * More Volunteer Opportunities with MAChO * These opportunities does not require a commitment this weekend. Attached is a list of open positions. Apply to become a part of Weill Cornell's MAChO Program and help educate and inspire children (8-13) in East Harlem to take control of their health and begin to change these statistics! MAChO is a holistic and innovative behavioral modification program designed to combat the childhood obesity epidemic at the grassroots level. The program targets adolescents living in underserved communities. Our aim is to incite lasting change by teaching adolescents about the importance of nutrition, fitness and personal development, to empower them to take control of their health and their lives. Our immediate focus is not only on making healthier choices, but also on instilling key values and skills which can be applied throughout one's lifetime. We are currently recruiting applicants to join our team. Website: Feel free to visit machoprogram.org for more information about the program. Contact: Please email [log in to unmask] indicating which position you are interested in with a recent resume and a brief statement regarding your interest and pertinent background, if any. Also please indicate if you are a NYS licensed EMT. Of course, you are not limited to one position and can also express interest in an on-site position in addition to an administrative role. * Medical School Update * The University of Queensland Ochsner The University of Queensland Ochsner offers a January 2013 start date — the beginning of the Australian academic year. They are looking for a “B” average and MCAT’s of 8, 8, M, 8. US Federal financial aid is available to eligible students. The University of Queensland Ochsner medical school offers US students the opportunity to obtain a world-class education in an internationally recognized biomedical powerhouse, ranked #38 by “US News,” while providing clinical training in the equally highly regarded, and highly ranked, Ochsner Health System in New Orleans. They are available to help students determine if this is a good fit and to assist those who would like to apply to enter in January 2013. To find out more information please contact: Thea Volpe, Ph.D., Vice President, Enrollment Management Tel: 877.777.0155 ext 104 [log in to unmask] OR Whitney Bennett, Director of Enrollment Management Tel: 877.777. 0155, Ext 106 [log in to unmask] Website: http://www.mededpath.org/ * Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Pre-Health Advising Office * RSVP: http://doodle.com/7a8xmmuhuexf88rd?lt=4 Interviewing Skills for Current Applicants October 3 @ 1pm Location: 1036 Hunter North The Assistant Dean of Admissions from Weill Cornell Medical College will be reviewing interview techniques and strategies for students who are currently in the process of applying to medical school. * 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. Physical Therapy Open House/Information Session for Future Applicants Thursday, October 18 @ 5pm Location: Brookdale Campus 425 East 25th Street, Room E 002 Contact Information: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/pt/pressroom/events/information-session-for-potential-applicants/view Informational session events consist of a formal presentation about pursuing a career in Physical Therapy at Hunter College/Graduate Center of CUNY, followed by a question and answer session. For optimal benefit to those attending, please arrive by the starting time. Detailed information is provided about the curriculum, the application process, prerequisite requirements, and outcomes of recent graduates. There will be adequate time for answering questions during this session, which is located in one of the PT classrooms. Current students may be available to speak with you. You should review the very detailed information on the PT website (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/pt) prior to attending. Undergraduate Nursing Program Open House Thursday October 4, 2012 @ 4 PM Location: Auditorium – Brookdale Campus (425 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010) For More Information or to RSVP: [log in to unmask] For students who are interested in nursing or unsure if medicine is right for them attend the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing Open House. Undergraduate programs: Accelerated Second-Degree Pathway, Generic Pathway and RN Pathway programs. *Remember: the Pre-Health Advising Office DOES NOT advise students interested in pursuing nursing. Free Practice Exams at Hunter Sponsored by Kaplan Want to take a free practice GRE or MCAT? Register at this site www.bit.ly/nycnpt2012 to take a free practice test either online or at one of our live events now through the end of October. Free Exams on the Hunter Campus MCAT: October 21 @ 9am GRE: October 20 @ 9am * Off Campus Events * Please do not contact the Pre-Health Advising Office with questions about Off Campus Events. Use the contact information provided. SUNY Downstate Open House Tuesday, October 16 from 5:30-8pm For more information or to register: http://sls.downstate.edu/admissions/open_house/index.html Learn about Downstate’s nursing, midwife, medical informatics, occupational therapy and public health graduate programs. ######################################################################## * Subscription Details * You are subscribed to Pre-Health Action!. To unsubscribe, visit: https://HUNTER.LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU/scriptshc/wa-hc.exe?SUBED1=PREMEDINFO-L&A=1 12th Floor East Building www.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth