######################################################################## 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;793f015c.1302p To ensure that this newsletter is delivered to your inbox, add [log in to unmask] to your address book. ######################################################################## In this Newsletter: * The Committee Letter Application is Now Available on Our Website * Advising * Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Pre-Health Advising Office * Events on the Hunter Campus * Off Campus Events * Special Opportunities/Internships * Subscription Details ######################################################################## * The Committee Letter Application is Now Available on Our Website * http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth/committee-letters -Please pay careful attention to the requirements and deadlines. -We do not review personal statements for the Committee Letter application. The purpose of the application is for us to review your first draft. -Come to the Committee Letter Workshop on March 6 at 1pm in 1036 North to learn more 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 * Advising * New Students please view the attached documents about the Pre-Health Advising Office and course requirements. -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. 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 * Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Pre-Health Advising Office * All Events Sponsored by the Pre-Health Advising Office Take Place in 1036 North Unless Noted Otherwise Weill Cornell Physician Assistant Program Information Session Wednesday, February 27 1pm Come learn more about the Physician Assistant program at Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Science. Committee Letter Workshop Wednesday, March 6 1pm Dr. Phillips will be reviewing the requirements for the committee letter, the committee letter application, and the details of the actual committee letter. If you are applying this year, the workshop is especially important for you. Open to all who plan on applying in future semesters. * 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. Do not contact the Pre-Health Advising Office with questions regarding these events. The Pre-Health Organization presents "Weill Cornell Medical Student Panel" Thursday, February 21st 4-6PM Thomas Hunter Room 112 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. * Off Campus Events * Please do not contact the Pre-Health Advising Office with questions about Off Campus Events. Use the contact information provided. 40th Annual LMSA-NE Regional Conference: ¡Soy Latino! Uniting the Leaders Among Us Hosted by Drexel University School of Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), Jefferson Medical College (JMC), and Temple University School of Medicine (TUSM) Where: Bossone Research Enterprise Center, 3140 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 When: February 23, 2013 MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 The theme of this year’s conference is “¡Soy Latino! Uniting the Leaders Among Us.” Although hosted by Drexel University, this year's conference is being put together by all four LMSA-NE Chapters in Philadelphia. The conference will feature panels and roundtables on major healthcare issues affecting the Latino community and an exhibitor fair with representatives from dozens of medical schools and residency programs in our region. For registration information, please visit: www.lmsa-ne.com/component/content/article/91 Please register by the priority deadline of February 15, 2013. Kaplan’s Free Practice Test Event Sunday 2/24 at 10am at Hunter College Sunday 3/3 at 10am at the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development (133 East 13th Street) Students will have the opportunity to attend a live on-site practice test event where Kaplan will be offering the GRE, LSAT, and MCAT. If you cannot make one of these live events you can also register for one of their online practice tests through mi-March. Space is limited for these exams so please register as early as possible to secure your seat. You can register for the exams at all locations by going to http://bit.ly/nyctests2013. This is a great opportunity for you to see how you might score on the real thing, and also to become familiar with the kinds of questions that will be on the real test. For most students, this exam will be a more realistic test-taking experience as you can practice in the format that mirrors most graduate school exams. Kaplan Test Prep Event Thurs 2/14, Thurs 2/21, and Mon 2/25 Kaplan NYU Office – 16 Cooper Square – two blocks from NYU. Prepping for the MCAT? Kaplan Teacher, Amit Raghavan, one of our "Elite" MCAT teachers presents a FREE MCAT PREP SERIES: Thurs 2/14 (Biological Sciences), Thurs 2/21 (Physical Sciences), and Mon 2/25 (Verbal Reasoning)– Kaplan NYU Office – 16 Cooper Square – two blocks from NYU. In addition to revealing how Biological Science, Physical Science, and Verbal Reasoning are applied to the MCAT, other topics will include: • Why the MCAT was created and what it is really designed to assess • How much time will you need to prepare for the exam • What are the most common mistakes students make when preparing for the MCAT • What is Kaplan's strategy for attacking the MCAT • What does the AAMC suggest • Analysis of actual MCAT questions Please feel free bring other questions regarding the MCAT or the admissions process. To sign up, please click http://bit.ly/mcat4free. The City College of New York 2ND ANNUAL MEDICAL & DENTAL SCHOOL FAIR Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 11:00 am—2:00 pm To register for the CCNY Medical & Dental School Fair, please visit here: http://ccnymedicalanddentalschoolfair2013.eventbrite.com Allopathic, Osteopathic, and Dental Schools will be in attendance. Panel Discussions: Medical School 101 & Dental School 101 will take place from 10:00am-11:00am (make sure you register as space is limited) To register for the Medical School Admissions: 101: http://medicalschool101.eventbrite.com To register for the Dental School Admissions: 101: http://dentalschool101.eventbrite.com New York University College of Dentistry's Chapter of the STUDENT NATIONAL DENTAL ASSOCIATION (SNDA), Spring 2013 Impressions Program Saturday, March 30th, 2013 SNDA is dedicated to the advancement of underrepresented minorities in the field of dentistry, and the purpose of our annual Impressions Program, is to prompt students of all ethnicities to gain interest in dentistry as a career. Get an opportunity to learn why dentistry may be the career for you, and learn what it takes to gain entry into dental school. Enclosed is the application for admission into the event. Please complete the application and submit it to [log in to unmask] Applications are due March 15th, 2013. Seating is limited and will be granted on a selective basis. E-mail [log in to unmask] with any further questions. A DAY WITH PERELMAN STUDENTS UNDERREPRESENTED IN MEDICINE Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Saturday, March 23, 2013 Join us for, “A Day with Penn Underrepresented in Medicine Medical Students”. This program targets premed students underrepresented in medicine and provides an opportunity to learn about our curriculum, student life, and hear first-hand about preparation for admissions to medical school. Members of the Latino Medical Student Association and the Student National Medical Association who will also be on hand to share their personal experiences and tips on how to become the best possible medical school applicant. Registration is free and lunch is included. Registration is required; and limited to the first 125 registrants. Registration begins today February 4 at 9am. The Office of Diversity at Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons 35th Annual Multicultural Recruitment Day Conference: “Medical School: Challenges and Opportunities.” Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 650 West 168th Street at Ft. Washington Avenue in Manhattan Alumni Auditorium on the 1st floor of the Black Building. Register for the conference by March 22, 2013. The purpose of this annual conference is to provide underrepresented and disadvantaged premedical high school, undergraduate, and postgraduate students with pertinent information about medical school. Admission to the conference is free and a continental breakfast will be provided. Through a series of workshops and a keynote address, conference participants will become informed about: • Medical School Admissions • Financial Aid • Research Opportunities • The Transition from College to Medical School • Other Related Topics For more information and to register, please visit http://www.oda-ps.cumc.columbia.edu/programs/mrdc.html. Interested participants must register for the conference by March 22, 2013. Please e-mail [log in to unmask] or call (212) 305-4157 if you have questions 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] The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Open House Saturday, April 6, 2013 8:30 am—1:30 PM 400 North Lee Street, Lewisburg, WV 24901 Highlights • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine demonstration • Network with faculty and current students • Tour of Campus • Admission Requirements TO REGISTER: WWW.WVSOM.EDU Or 1-888-276-7836 * Special Opportunities/Internships * Please Use the Contact Information Provided. Do not contact the Pre-Health Advising Office about the opportunities. Hunter College pre-Physician Assistant Society If you are considering the possibility of Physician Assistant schools in the future, please consider joining the Hunter College pre-Physician Assistant Society. Current Pre-physician assistant students are encouraged to join so that the new chapter can be chartered. The main objective is to advance the awareness of Physician Assistants in our community through outreach and advocacy and to provide a forum for students to discuss interest in this profession. The facebook page, Hunter College Pre-Physician Assistant Society, is up and all are invited to join. Once enough interest is expressed elections will be held; feel free to comment on the Facebook page if you are interested in holding office. MAChO Motivating Action Through Community Health Outreach Apply to become a part of the MAChO (Motivating Action Through Community Health Outreach) program, a collaboration between Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC) and Hunter College’s Silberman School of Social Work and Public Health. 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. MAChO is currently looking for well-qualified individuals to join for the Spring 2013 semester, which will begin at the end of February. They currently have two sites in Harlem, and will be running after-school programs and weekend programs (Saturdays); they require a semester-long commitment for all applicants and most positions require a minimum of 3 hours per week. Attached is a list of open positions; the most immediate need is for teachers, mentors and exercise instructors. They also have administrative positions available for those individuals who want to take on additional leadership roles within the organization. More information about MAChO can be found at www.machoprogram.org . If you are interested, please email [log in to unmask] with your name and contact information, indicating which position you are interested in, along with a recent resume and brief statement regarding your interest and pertinent background, if any. Also, please indicate if you are a NYS licensed EMT. Also, feel free to contact Jeffrey ([log in to unmask]), Chava ([log in to unmask]) or Hannah ([log in to unmask]) if you want to know more about the organization. Volunteer with the Muscular Dystrophy Association The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is in search of fun and enthusiastic volunteer summer camp counselors. The MDA’s 2013 summer camp will be held August 10-16, 2013 at Camp De Wolfe in Wading River, NY. Must be 18 years or older. This is a great opportunity for students interested in Physical Therapy. Each counselor is assigned to serve as a companion for a camper who’s affected by a neuromuscular disease. Counselors help their campers with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, bowling, swimming and fishing. To obtain a volunteer application or learn about other ways to support MDA’s summer camp program, please contact: Sophie Rivera: [log in to unmask] or Connie Zayas: [log in to unmask] Phone: 212-682-5272 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. ######################################################################## * 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