Thursday, July 18, 2024

Volunteer Opportunity: Winship Cancer Institute


 


Program Details:

Duration: Year-round, with options available during both the academic year and summer semester.

Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 years or older, currently enrolled in college, and able to provide evidence of updated vaccinations, including the flu vaccine. A TB test may be required based on individual circumstances.

Academic Year Program: Runs from August 26, 2024, to April 30, 2025, with flexibility for college holiday breaks.

Service Commitment: Volunteers are expected to commit a minimum of eight hours per month or 32 hours per semester (approximately two to four hours per week).

 

Application Process:

Application Dates: July 8, 2024, to July 26, 2024, at 4:00 pm. Unfortunately, we cannot extend the July 26, 2024 deadline.

Required Documentation: Applicants must submit immunization records (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella/chickenpox, Tdap, flu shot), a background check form, and a color copy of their photo ID to winshipvolunteer@emoryhealthcare.org.

Interview and Orientation: All applicants must schedule and complete a volunteer interview and attend one of two virtual new volunteer orientations on August 7, 2024, or August 8, 2024.

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Here is an informational link about Winship Cancer Institute Volunteer Program:

https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/give/volunteer/college-student-program.php

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Clinical Opportunity: BLS Certification Class


 On Saturday July 20th from 4:30 pm until 8:00 pm at the SAAC Building on Emory's Clairmont Campus, we will be holding another CPR BLS certification class! For more information and to reserve your spot, please fill out the google form below!


Again, if this date does not work for you or you'd like a special class for you and your organization, please fill out the Google form below to join the mailing list!

Monday, July 15, 2024

Pre-Health in the News: AAMC Five Ways to Gain Experience Without Shadowing



Gaining experience is an important part of the medical school application process. But to be considered a competitive applicant, do you really need to shadow a physician? 

AAMC Shares ways to gain experience without shadowing

Friday, July 5, 2024

Alumni Secondaries Workshop

 



Join Emory alumni for the first ever Alumni-led Secondaries Workshop on July 11th at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET. Alumni and PHA staff will be available over Zoom to give general feedback and support for your secondary applications. 

To make best use of your time with the alumni, please practice drafting some of your secondaries before attending this event.