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September 2016
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Developing a Budget to Pay for Medical School
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Before entering medical school, an important step in the process is to begin thinking about your financial situation while in school. One way to get a handle
on your finances is to create a budget. While it can be a difficult task, a budget will give you a better overall picture of what your finances will look like while in school and after you graduate. Learn about tools to help you get started and tips for managing
your budget going forward.
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Heading Back to School? 5 Tips for Staying Healthy!
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Between a full-course load, participating in extracurricular activities, having a social life, and preparing for and applying to medical school, taking the time
to relax isn't always at the top of the priority list. While it may seem like there are sometimes not enough hours in the day, finding time throughout the day to take time for yourself is important. Not only does it force you to take a break, but will also
reduce stress, increase productivity, and improve your overall physical and mental well-being. Here are five simple things you can do to help stay healthy during the school year!
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Advisor Corner: The Value of a Pre-health Advisor
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As the new school year begins, it's important to remember the valuable resources already available to you on your campus. One of those resources is your pre-health
advisor. We asked three pre-health advisors to share their perspective on the value they can bring as you prepare for and apply to medical school, and how you can maximize your engagement with them.
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A New Name and Focus for the Summer Health Professions Education Program
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The Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) program, a free, six week summer enrichment program for freshman and sophomore college students interested
in medicine and dentistry, has been shaping careers and changing the lives of pre-medical and pre-dental college students for over 27 years. For the first time, the program is expanding to also accept students interested in a variety of health careers, such
as nursing, pharmacy, physician assistant and public health. The program has been renamed
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP).
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Eligible students include, but are not limited to, individuals who identify as African American/Black, American Indian and Alaska Native, Hispanic/Latino, and
who are from communities of socioeconomic and educational disadvantage. If you are a college freshman or sophomore, we encourage you to apply and take the opportunity to join this free, six-week summer enrichment program within the health profession of your
interest.
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Learn more about the new educational opportunities provided by the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) and how to apply at
shpep.org.
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What's Your #MedSchoolMotivation?
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As you begin your new school year, we want to know what motivates you, big or small, to keep pushing toward your dream of becoming a physician.
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Tell us by using the hashtag #MedSchoolMotivation
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Women in Medicine Month Spotlight: AAMC Chief Health Care Officer, Janis Orlowski, MD
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Dr. Orlowski was given the opportunity design, build, and test a pacemaker at the encouragement of her undergraduate mentor. Through that mentor and others like
them, she found her passion for medical research.
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Dr. Orlowski currently serves as the AAMC's Chief Health Care Affairs Officer.
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FIRST Tip of the Month
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Here are some tips on
handling roommates and money.
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Brought to you by
FIRST (Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools) – an AAMC service that provides free resources to help you make wise financial decisions.
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Important Dates
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September 17
National Association of Medical Minority Educators (NAMME) Student Development & Recruitment Fair (Arlington, VA from 7:00AM-4:00PM ET).
Register here.
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September 20
MCAT score release day for August 19-20 examinees
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September 21
AAMC's Money Management Webinar from 3:00-4:00PM ET. This webinar will leave you with a better understanding of money management and more prepared to make smart choices moving forward.
Register here.
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September 26-30
2016 Health Professions Week. Join us for a free week-long event for high school and college students interested in a career in health! For more information and to register,
click here.
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September 27
MCAT score release day for August 25 examinees
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September 30
AMCAS Application Deadline (University of Michigan only)
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October 1
2017 GREAT/GRAND Workshops and Mentoring Sessions (Chicago, IL from 1:30PM-5:00PM CT) to learn about MD, PhD, and MD-PhD programs.
Register here.
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October 3
AMCAS Applications Deadlines
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October 8
14th Annual UC Davis Pre-health Conference (Sacramento, CA from 8:00AM-4:00PM PT).
Register here.
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