######################################################################## 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;9acd86b.1303p 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 * Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Pre-Health Advising Office * Events on the Hunter Campus * Off Campus Events * Special Opportunities/Internships * * * Contact Details * Subscription Details ######################################################################## * The Committee Letter Application is Now Available on Our Website * http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth/committee-letters We do not review personal statements for the Committee Letter application. The purpose of the application is for us to review your first draft. Once submitted you will be contacted by the Pre-Health Office sometime in March or April regarding your application. 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 * 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. SciMON Undergrad Research Conference Pre-register at http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/ugresearch/conference/registration March 20 and 21 from 9am-6pm * Off Campus Events * Please do not contact the Pre-Health Advising Office with questions about Off Campus Events. Use the contact information provided. Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges 9th Annual Career Fair & Information Sessions THIS WEEKEND: Sunday March 10, 2013 from 2:30 PM—5:00 PM Westin Alexandria 400 Courthouse Square Alexandria, VA 2231 The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges proudly presents the 9th Annual Veterinary Medical Career Fair and Information Sessions. This free event is for any high school and undergraduate student with an interest in the veterinary medical profession. This premier event features sessions on applying to a variety of topics related to veterinary profession and how to prepare for vet school. We also feature an exhibit hall with many of AAVMC’s member institutions on hand to answer your institution specific questions. Registration is now open! To Register visit the AAVMC Events page (http://www.aavmc.org/Events/) and click the Veterinary Medical Career Fair event link. 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 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 and remember to be professional in all written and verbal communication. Special Opportunities/Internships Research and clinical assistant, Reproductive endocrinology—For SENIORS & POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS Entry level position for someone planning to go to medical school, but wishing a year or two of clinical and research activities before entering. The applicant would be actively involved with patients and patient care and also clinical research activities. The job would be divided roughly 50/50 between clinical and research activities. Job functions include work within private practice and also assisting with clinical research. Clinical research activities may vary but will include a randomized prospective study designed to improve safety of egg donation and a project examining the ethics of anonymity in gamete donation. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are required, as well as proficiency in data analysis and good writing skills. Paid position with full benefits. If interested, please email cover letter, resume, writing sample (humanities preferred, about 5 pages) and unofficial transcript to: [log in to unmask] 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. The SUNY College of Optometry is proud to offer the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) Spring Internship and Summer Academic Program for underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged college students (freshman to seniors). The Spring Internship allows students to experience and learn about the field of optometry while shadowing optometrists at our University Eye Center, going on field trips and learning from special lectures. Students receive a stipend and make great connections with optometrists, residents and students. The Summer Academic Program (SAP), Introduction to Vision Science, is a gateway course taught by faculty at the College. Upon successful completion of the one-day a week course, students receive a stipend and 2 graduate level credits for transfer to their home institution. Spring Program Dates: Students can apply for our Spring Session taking place from May 28, 2013 to June 7, 2013. SAP Dates: Students can apply for our SAP taking place May 28, 2013 to July 23, 2013. Deadline: The deadline to apply to both programs is April 5, 2013 Eligibility: Applicants must 1) be New York State Residents and 2) be from an historically underrepresented minority group and/or economically disadvantaged Apply: Students can learn more about the program and apply online at http://www.sunyopt.edu/education/admissions/cstep 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. 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