Friday, January 31, 2020

Emory College Honor Council Information Session

Are you interested in protecting academic integrity on campus and gaining valuable leadership skills? The Emory College Honor Council is seeking rising juniors and seniors to serve on the Honor Council, the Appeals Panel, and the Summer Honor Council in the 2020-2021 academic year. 

In addition to investigating and hearing cases, all student Honor Council members enroll in ECS 300: Honor Council Practicum each fall and spring semester they serve. The practicum is a 2-credit (satisfactory/unsatisfactory only) course that provides training about Honor Council procedures and discussion of topics related to the field of academic integrity.

Interested in learning more? Attend the upcoming Honor Council Information Session to hear about the role, commitment, application process, and have your questions answered.
  • Date/Time: Tuesday, February 4, from 4:00-5:00pm
  • Location: White Hall, room 110

Igniting the Dream of Medicine Conference at MCG

Registration is open for the 9th annual Igniting the Dream of Medicine Conference at the Medical College of Georgia. This conference will take place on Saturday, February 29, 2020, in Augusta, GA. 

The one-day conference offers high school and college students an overview of the medical school admissions process, opportunities to network and hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art simulation center, physical exam instruction, a suture clinic and more. Students can follow the link below to register for the conference: https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/students/ignitingthedream.php.

Illinois College of Optometry: Focus on Your Future Summer Program

The Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) will host its 13th annual Focus on Your Future Summer Program for underrepresented minority undergraduate students. The program is a week-long experience that will expose undergraduate students to the profession of optometry in a variety of settings. Participants will have the opportunity to meet and work with current optometry students, ICO Faculty & Staff, as well as practicing optometrists.

There is no cost to participate in this program and room and board will be provided. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses and/or transportation cost to and from ICO.

Shadowing an Osteopathic Physician (DO)

Colleges of osteopathic medicine encourage applicants to learn more about the profession by identifying an osteopathic physician to shadow. Not sure how to get started? Choose DO has put together some tips to help you find a physician to shadow:
  • The American Osteopathic Association maintains an online national directory of practicing DOs. A locality search will give you contact information of physicians in your area.
  • State osteopathic associations compile lists of their members who have indicated an interest in having prospective osteopathic medical students shadow them. Find a full list of Osteopathic State Associations here.
Find more tips on the Choose DO website: https://choosedo.org/shadowing-a-do/

NIH Summer Internship Program

Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research (At the NIH "biomedical research" includes everything from behavioral and social sciences, through biology and chemistry, to physics, mathematical modeling, computational biology, and biostatistics). 

Internships cover a minimum of eight weeks, with students generally arriving at the NIH in May or June. The NIH Institutes/Centers and the Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) sponsor a wide range of summer activities including an orientation to help interns get off to a good start, lectures featuring distinguished NIH investigators, career/professional development workshops, and Summer Poster Day.

Applications are due on March 1, 2020, but selections are made on a rolling basis so students are encouraged to apply early. To learn more, visit their website: NIH Summer Internship Program.

Southeast MedWAR 2020

Medical students at the Medical College of Georgia and are involved in a program called MedWAR. MedWAR is an annual race interspersed with medical and physical challenges. It’s a wonderful opportunity for students, health care providers, and thrillseekers to gain in-the-field experience in wilderness medicine and outdoor adventuring.

Imagine you’re camping with your friend in the Rocky Mountains, days away from civilization. No clock punching, no 5 o'clock traffic, no cell service. Just the two of you and mother nature. You start to carve out your own rocky path when your friend suddenly loses his grip and falls 10 feet. From where you are, you see a deformity in his right upper leg and some bleeding and swelling on his head. What do you do with what you have? How do you get to him without jeopardizing your own safety?

MedWAR is a wilderness adventure race paired with medical challenges that test participants’ knowledge of wilderness medicine in scenarios like the one mentioned above. The race was started at the Medical College of Georgia many years ago and has since spread across the country. A variety of health care workers of all levels including students join the race. The challenges they will face include hiking, bike riding, land navigation, kayaking, and running. Throughout the race they will have to treat injuries and a variety of other medical conditions. To pass the challenge and complete the race, the teams must correctly treat the medical conditions or face penalties as they find their way to the finish line.

This is an exciting opportunity to learn and have a blast with all levels of health care providers and people interested in medicine and adventure! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18th, 2020. Registration is open on the website and slots fill up fast! More information can be found at http://www.medwar.org/southeast.

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Apply to be a Tutor with the Emory Writing Center


The Emory Writing Center is now accepting applications for their 2020-2021 Undergraduate Tutor positions.This is an excellent opportunity to hone your communication and collaboration skills.

The position starts in Fall 2020. Tutors are paid $10/hr and work 5 to 10 hours per week with writers from a variety of disciplines, levels, and language backgrounds. Tutors also participate in ongoing professional development and have opportunities for research, leadership, and community engagement. Tutors will assist with publicity and other work as needed

Interested in learning more? Attend one of the upcoming information sessions on Wednesday, February 5, and Thursday, February 13, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm in Callaway C201.

The application deadline for undergraduates is February 24. Visit the Writing Center website for more information.

Health Assistant Position with Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth

The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) has an excellent summer employment opportunity for individuals interested in health services or medicine to work with gifted elementary, middle, and high school students in the role of Health Assistant.

For decades, CTY’s Summer Programs have provided a fun and enriching experience for academically talented students from around the world. Working with CTY in the summer can offer a great experience in working with bright and motivated students by assisting in providing care at a site health office. Positions are available at residential and day sites at various locations on the East and West coasts. Room and board are provided in addition to salary for staff at residential sites. 

Opportunities are available for staff to work either three or six weeks. Core program dates for administrative staff are June 21 through August 9.

More information and the  online application can be found through the JHU Jobs Website.

Summer Volunteer Opportunity with the PALS Program


The PALS Program is a nonprofit organization who creates immersive experiences where young adults with Down syndrome and their peers have fun, grow as individuals, and build transformative friendships. They do this through camps around the country with a one-to-one camper to volunteer/counselor model.
  
PALS Fast Facts: 
  • They welcome volunteers aged 16 and up to be paired with campers age 12-30.
  • Volunteers commit one week of their summer to be part of PALS.
  • Accepted volunteers encompass the PALS values - welcoming, genuine, passionate, supportive, and fun.
  • 17 different programs are hosted across the country from Maine through the Mid-Atlantic, down to North Carolina and West as far as San Francisco!
  • Volunteers do not need to have prior experience with Down syndrome or the disability community, and training is provided at the beginning of each program.
  • This is a great opportunity for students interested in health professions to gain experience with a new population.
  • There are year-round leadership opportunities for volunteers, including Ambassadors and Program Directors.
  • Their mission focuses on diversity and inclusion for all people, with and without Down syndrome.
  • There are no costs associated with volunteering at PALS - they also offer travel scholarships for eligible individuals.
Visit their website to learn more and apply: https://www.palsprograms.org/volunteers.

Pre-DPT Society GBM


The Pre-DPT Society will be hosting its first General Body Meeting of the spring semester on Monday, February 3rd at 8:00 pm in ESC S301. Stop by to learn about upcoming volunteer events, collaborations with Emory DPT, and leadership opportunities!