######################################################################## 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;e848d31b.1303p To ensure that this newsletter is delivered to your inbox, add [log in to unmask] to your address book. ######################################################################## In this Newsletter: * Committee Letters * Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Pre-Health Advising Office * Off Campus Events * Events on the Hunter Campus * Special Opportunities/Internships * Subscription Details ######################################################################## * Committee Letters * http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth/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. Once submitted you will be contacted by the Pre-Health Office. There is no specific timeline set but beginning in April you will likely be contacted in 2-3 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 * Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Pre-Health Advising Office * New York College of Podiatric Medicine Wednesday, April 3, 1-3pm 1036 North The Assistant Director of admissions from NYCPM will be visiting Hunter to discuss podiatric medicine and applying to podiatry programs. NYU Dental Admissions Presentation Wednesday, April 10, 1-3pm 1036 North Representatives from the Admissions Office at NYU College of Dentistry will be discussing dental schools applications and the NYU program. Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 1-3pm 1036 North The director of admissions from Hofstra-North Shore LIJ School of Medicine will be discussing the unique medical school program and admissions information for Long Island’s newest medical school! Osteopathic Medical School 101 Wednesday, April 24, 1-3pm 1036 North Pre-Health Advisor, Taryn Weinstein will be providing general information about Osteopathic Medical school application and admissions. * Off Campus Events * Please do not contact the Pre-Health Advising Office with questions about Off Campus Events. Use the contact information provided. 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. NYU College of Dentistry Open House Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 9:30AM- 12:30PM (A continental breakfast will be served) Saklad Auditorium, NYU College of Dentistry 345 East 24th Street (at 1st Avenue) New York, NY 10010 Learn about applying to the NYUCD 4-Year DDS program. Meet with admissions staff and students. RSVP @: http://www.nyu.edu/dental/academicprograms/dds/openhouse/ by March 29, 2013 Questions? Contact NYUCD Admissions at 212-998-9818 Ignite your Life - New York City Find out about Becoming a Chiropractor Wednesday, April 03, 2013 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Scaletta Ristorante- 50 West 77th St, Banquet room Rsvp: https://apply.life.edu/Datatel.ERecruiting.Web.External/Pages/EventDetails.aspx?id=968569bb-8e87-e211-acc0-0050568a000d Registration period closes Wednesday, April 03, 2013 Ignite your Life - Chiropractic Career Night is coming to New York City, NY and they want to connect with you. Join for a fun and informative evening. Hear from some of Life University's top administrators and/or faculty members as well as local chiropractors. Learn more about the Chiropractic profession and what a chiropractic education can do for you. 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 * 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 Tuskegee Syphilis Study – 40 Years Later: A Special Reading of Ms. Evers’ Boys by David Feldshuh Monday, April 1 7 pm The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065 FREE. RSVP at http://ctsc.med.cornell.edu/MissEversBoys. For information, contact [log in to unmask] The Clinical and Translational Science Center at Weill Cornell Medical College invites you to join a special conversation about the enduring legacy of the one of the darkest moments in American history: the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, in which federal researchers deceived and withheld treatment from 399 African-American men who unknowingly had syphilis. The program begins with a reading of Dr. David Feldshuh’s award-winning dramatization Miss Evers’ Boys, directed by David Ruttura (Associate Director, Spiderman: Turn off the Dark), with musical direction by Jonathan Rose, followed by a panel discussion led by medical ethicist Dr. Joseph Fins and featuring Dr. Feldshuh. * Special Opportunities/Internships * Please use the contact information provided and remember to be professional in all written and verbal communication. 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 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. ######################################################################## * 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