Apply to Volunteer at CHOA for the Fall 2019 Semester

The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) College Volunteer Program is now accepting applications for the Fall semester! Applications are only accepted through August 7th, 2019, so make sure to apply now so you don't miss this excellent opportunity to gain valuable clinical community service experience!

• Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 7, 2019
• More Info: https://www.choa.org/donors-and-volunteers/volunteer/college-volunteers

St. George's University School of Medicine Info Session

St. George’s University School of Medicine will be hosting an information session in Atlanta on Monday, August 5. Enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks while chatting with graduates of the program.  There is a short presentation during this meet and greet which will present the program and the campus. 

If you are interested in learning more about the SGU School of Medicine, see the details below: 

Monday, August 5, 2019

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Westin Buckhead Atlanta

3391 Peachtree Road NE

Atlanta, GA 30326

Register Here

AADSAS Fee Assistance Program

AADSAS is still accepting Fee Assistance Program (FAP) requests for the current application cycle. FAP covers the application fee for up to three dental school designations in AADSAS (valued at $467). Applicants who have not yet submitted their applications are eligible to apply for the program. For more information, please visit the ADEA AADSAS Help Center.

Apply to be on an Emory Synapse Committee

Emory Synapse, a student-led organization that helps provide support for individuals with brain injury and increases brain injury awareness, is currently accepting applications for Committee positions for the 2019-2020 school year. They have open positions on the following committees:

• Buddy Program
• Outreach
• Event
• Peer Support
• Publicity
• Quality Improvement
  

For descriptions of the different roles as well as the application for each Committee, please review the following document: Synapse Committee Roles and Application. Students are encouraged to apply for as many roles as they'd like. Applications are due Friday, August 9th.

PharmCAS Applicant Webinar

Applying to pharmacy school in the current application cycle? Make sure to register for a free PharmCAS webinar to get helpful tips and tricks directly from staff on how to best navigate the 2019-2020 application. Register for the live or recorded webinar today!

• Date/Time: Wednesday, July 24 at 3:00pm EST

Get Involved with Emory's Urban Health Initiative

Interested in finding meaningful ways to serve the community? Apply to volunteer with Emory's Urban Health Initiative (UHI). The mission of the UHI is to improve the health of and decrease disparities among diverse and underserved populations in Atlanta. 

UHI is unique in that they rely on volunteers to make the impact on health disparities. This isn't just theory; this is application! Working with real communities and people is very rewarding, but comes with a lot of responsibility. As such, getting involved can be a relatively long process compared to other volunteer/intern opportunities, but this is necessary in order to ensure the volunteer team is qualified to represent UHI and Emory. UHI is seeks volunteers who are leaders, learners, and go-getters with entrepreneurial spirits. 

To learn more about opportunities with UHI, join their mailing list and complete the volunteer interest form. Both forms can be found on their website: http://urbanhealthinitiative.emory.edu/involved/index.html.

Atlantis Brand Ambassador Internship

Apply to be a Brand Ambassador Intern with Atlantis!

Atlantis's goal is to prepare pre-med students for a career in medicine by fostering real-life experience and interactions early on in their careers. They are a growth-stage, entrepreneurial company that partners with hospitals all over Europe to host students for several weeks of intensive job shadowing, group excursions, and cultural immersion. Since being founded in 2012, Atlantis has been recognized by America’s leading healthcare and study abroad institutions such as American Medical Student Association (AMSA), The Forum on Education Abroad, and GoOverseas.

You do not need to have prior awareness of Atlantis for this position. This is a semester-long, paid, hourly position, with an opportunity to move into a more permanent Ambassador role. To learn more about the Brand Ambassador Internship, check out their flyer: https://tinyurl.com/y5bmzxlc.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Fall Volunteer Application

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta will accept volunteer applications for the Fall 2019 semester from Monday, July 29th - Wednesday August 7th, 2019.  The CHOA College Volunteer Program is a great way to gain exposure to the medical field while helping children in the community.  

Multiple locations are available, but the Egleston campus is typically most convenient for Emory students, as it is right across the street from campus. Volunteers are typically required to serve 8 hours a month.

For more information, visit the CHOA College Volunteer Program website. Applications will be available on July 29th, however interested applicants may go ahead and review the Volunteer Manual ahead of time.

PharmCAS 2020 Application Cycle is Live

The 2019-2020 PharmCAS application is now open! Applicants may now begin applying to colleges and schools of pharmacy for the 2020 entering class. Re-applicants can choose to pull selected data over into the new cycle.

Please contact PharmCAS customer support at info@pharmcas.org or 617-612-2050 with questions.

Resources:
* School Directory
* Application Instructions (PDF)
* Applicant Help Center
* Important Dates

Physician Assistant Virtual Fair

The Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) invites you to join them for the Physician Assistant Virtual Fair on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. This is a free event for all students who are interested in exploring a career as a PA.

Students will be able to: 

• Chat with representatives from 50 schools, PAEA, and CASPA
• Learn insider tips on how to prepare for that crucial PA program interview
• Attend live presentations and Q&As (or access the recordings on-demand) from current students and practicing PAs
• Chat with pre-health advisors
• Discover what makes PA one of the top health professions

Click on the link to register: Physician Assistant Virtual Fair. Log in anytime from 9:00am-9:00pm on July 24 to participate!

UQ Ochsner School of Medicine Webinar

Interested in learning about an MD-PhD program that offers a unique international medical education? Check out the upcoming UQ Ochsner webinar to hear from current MD/PhD students and learn more about the program from an admissions advisor.

• Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16th from 6:00-7:00pm EST
• RSVP: http://www.mededpath.org/events/0719_web_mdphd/

More Information:

The University of Queensland School of Medicine partnered with the Ochsner Health System in Louisiana to create an exceptional medical education program for outstanding students. The aim of the program is to allow students from the United States to benefit from an international educational experience yet still receive sufficient clinical training to meet registration requirements to practice medicine in both the US and Australia.

The UQ-Ochsner MD program is a four year degree, of which the first two years (pre-clinical) is spent at UQ's Queensland campuses (Brisbane) and the final two years (clinical) is spent at UQ's Ochsner Clinical School (New Orleans).

The UQ School of Medicine Ochsner Clinical School offers an international medical education with outcomes comparable to US medical schools. For more information, visit their website: http://www.mededpath.org/.

Apply to Volunteer with MDA Summer Camp!

What is MDA Summer Camp? Kids with muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy and related life-threatening diseases face daily challenges that often make “just being a kid” difficult. As their muscles progressively get weaker, children may lose basic functions such as walking, dressing, eating, talking or even breathing.

 

MDA Summer Camp gives kids ages 8-17 the freedom to be kids with others who are just like them during a life-changing week of fun and friendship — all at no cost to their families. Summer Camp offers a world of possibilities and awesome adventures to campers — from swimming and horseback riding to zip-lining, adaptive sports and camp dances.

Why volunteer?
MDA relies on the support and dedication of volunteer counselors who are by campers’ sides day and night so that they can do all the fun activities that summer camp offers.
 

Volunteering at MDA Summer Camp will enrich your life and inspire you in ways you never dreamed possible. You will help kids discover new interests, build self-confidence and experience the independence of being away from home in a safe environment where barriers don’t exist. Additionally, you will:

• Enhance your resume by gaining hands-on experience that is pertinent to the field of medicine, nursing, special education, physical therapy and more
• Develop important leadership skills
• Fulfill over 140+ hours of volunteer experience
• Meet new people and build lifelong friendships

What are the requirements?

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be able to lift and care for campers and assist with their needs
• Complete an application
• Submit two references if a you are a new volunteer
• Have a medical exam within the past year
• Present up-to-date immunization records
• Receive a favorable criminal background check
• Complete an interview with MDA staff
• Be able to follow MDA established rules and policies
• Always be willing to put the campers’ needs first
• Attend a pre-camp training session

When is MDA Summer Camp? How do I apply?
MDA Summer Camps take place across the country in different locations at different times. To see a list of all MDA Summer Camp sessions, visit their website: https://www.mda.org/summer-camp/volunteer. 

To apply, visit their application page: https://www.ultracamp.com/info/upcomingSessions.aspx.

Master of Arts in Medical Sciences - Post Bacc Program

The Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) program at Loyola University Chicago is a 9-month program that prepares highly qualified students for matriculation to medical school. In the past four years, their matriculation rate has been 96%. Nearly every student in a class of 55 is well positioned to enter into medical school and excel. 

 

The program was founded in 2004 and is one of the original such programs of this nature within the United States. They prepare students who aspire to become compassionate, culturally competent physicians, and who want to build to build a compelling medical school application. They are known for the rigor and quality of their graduate coursework and the long term advising commitment to their students. Their student centered, noncompetitive, and collaborative environment allows each student to capitalize on their strengths as they build their medical school credentials. Guided by the Jesuit values of “seeking knowledge in the service of humanity; preparing to live in a shared, global community; and building on the desire to always do and become more,” they facilitate access to Chicago area hospitals and clinics with opportunities to work with underserved populations, sensitizing students to social justice issues, especially in regard to the availability of medical care. 

 

Students who are a good fit for this program have a sound academic background but may have a GPA that suffered as a result of an unexpected emergency or weak time management skills during their freshman year. They especially encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and minimum MCAT score of 500 are required for application. All applications will receive a holistic review. 

For more information, visit their website: https://www.luc.edu/biology/mams/. The application deadline to apply for the Fall 2019 semester is August 1.

Choose DO Explorer

The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) has launched the Choose DO Explorer, the Association’s first online search tool created to help prospective medical students more readily find information about admission to osteopathic medical colleges.

The Explorer provides information on school locations, dual degree options, institutional campus settings, mean overall GPA and MCAT scores for enrolled students, and application deadlines, among other relevant college details.

With 25 percent of all U.S. medical students now attending a college of osteopathic medicine, the field has become one of the fastest growing health professions in the nation. As part of the Choose DO initiative, the Explorer reflects AACOM’s commitment to promoting osteopathic medical education as a preferred pathway for future physicians and looks to increase the number of qualified physicians available to meet U.S. health care needs.

The Explorer is accessible here.

Kaplan MCAT Resources

Taking the MCAT soon? Looking for one last push to pull it all together? Check out Kaplan's new Rapid Review Live, online workshops that help students learn strategies fast.

• All Access: Content review and last-minute strategy, all in one super-fast, score-boosting course. $49
• Just-In-Time Strategy: Content is key, but strategy can make all the difference. Learn score-boosting methods—fast. $29
• Content Quick Check: Review some of the most challenging MCAT content you’ll see on test day, from hormone signaling to biological pathways. $29

For more information on Rapid Review Live, visit their website: https://tinyurl.com/yyc9tcrv.

Just starting out with your MCAT prep? Kaplan has resources for you too! Take a free, realistic, half-length practice test for the MCAT anytime. You'll receive a detailed score analysis and answers and explanations for each question. For more information on their free on-demand practice test, visit this link: https://tinyurl.com/yxdk5oyq.

This is Public Health Virtual Fair

Planning to apply to a Public Health School or Program? Attend the 'This is Public Health' Virtual Fair to learn more about public health graduate programs. 

Applicants are invited to attend this unique virtual event where you can conveniently and efficiently meet admissions representatives from public health programs in a live event.

• Register to attend the FREE virtual fair to learn more about public health programs
• Save your valuable time by meeting admission representatives in live chat sessions online
• Have your questions answered without ever leaving the comfort of your computer
• Only a one-time registration required to meet multiple academic institutions

Register at www.careereco.com/events/tiph.  Log in anytime from 8:00am-9:00pm EST on Wednesday, July 10th to participate.