Sunday, March 31, 2019

AADSAS Dates and Resources

The 2020 ADEA AADSAS application will open on May 14, 2019. This allows students three weeks to work on and refine their application information before the submission period opens. Applicants may submit their application starting on June 4, 2019.

Why is it important to get a jump start on your application in May?
  • You’ll be ready to apply early! Three extra weeks to collect materials and polish your answers allows you to be one of the first to submit in June.
  • Your Fee Assistance Program (FAP) application can also be submitted for review starting May 14. Decisions will be released starting June 4.
  • Be an early contender for the first interview spots. Dental schools review applications on a rolling basis—so position your application for a prime review spot!
Make your application stand out by taking advantage of the opportunity to  get a head start on your application. As you prepare for May 14, be sure to check out ADEA GoDental for helpful information, resources and other important dates. View the Events Calendar for information about upcoming webinars and events to help prepare. The updated 2020 ADEA AADSAS application instructions are now available.

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Emotive Arts Series: Memory Loss


The second Emotive Arts Series, hosted by the Emory Undergraduate Medical Review and Hybrid Vigor, will focus on memory loss and role of the arts and humanities in preserving identity, grounding statistics, and providing insight into the experience of losing memory. RSVP today to reserve your spot! Participants who RSVP will receive free dinner.

Professionals from the High Art Museum, Carlos Museum, Atlanta Master Chorale, Emory School of Medicine and Wesley Woods nursing home will be speaking about the arts and memory. One of the speakers will be Dr. Ben-Moshe who instructs the geriatric portion of the Emory medical school curriculum! Emory student spoken word performances and artwork will complement the evening's conversation.

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine Campus Visit

Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine will be welcoming their inaugural class in the summer of 2020. KP SOM has achieved preliminary accreditation and is listed in the LCME accredited directory. Stop by the MSC lobby on Friday from 12:00-2:00pm, to learn more about this new medical school and its tuition benefit for entering students.

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) Scholarship


The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) Alumni Advisory Board is excited to announce the application opening for the Rubens J. Pamies Scholarship Fund! Four scholarships, in the amount of $500, will be awarded to alumni who participated in the MMEP, SMEP, SMDEP, or SHPEP program.  

The scholarship, conceived by program alumni, is designed to help scholars alleviate the costs associated with pursuing a career in the health professions.  The scholarship may be used to help pay for expenses such as test preparation courses (e.g. MCAT or DAT prep courses), application fees, test fees, and travel expenses for interviews. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to eliminating health disparities by providing patient-centered and culturally-sensitive heath care. The SHPEP alumni board members are dedicated to working with its fellow alumni to create a bright career pathway into the health professions.

The Importance of Shadowing and Observation Hours Webinar - Today!

Shadowing and observation hours are a vital way to gain experience and contribute to your application. Find out what shadowing and observation hours are, why they matter and how to find opportunities in your desired health profession during ADEA's webinar, Experience Your Future: The Importance of Shadowing and Observation Hours

This webinar features admission representatives from a number of different professions, including dentistry, physical therapy, and pharmacy:
  • Douglas Watson, M.Ed., Pre-health Counselor, Utah Valley University
  • Jennifer L. Clutter, M.A., Program Coordinator, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy
  • Lynn Youngblood, Admissions Coordinator, University of North Georgia, Department of Physical Therapy
  • Stephanie Perry, M.Ed., Director of Student Admissions & Diversity, Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University
The webinar takes place today, March 26 from 2:30-3:30pm EST. Register here.