Local Volunteer Opportunities in Atlanta

In a time in which service is so critical, there are various organizations  working together to serve facets of the Atlanta community who are particularly vulnerable to the virus, whether that is the senior community, those who face homelessness, or students who rely on school meals. 

For students outside of Atlanta,  look into local community newspaper, as these mediums tend to raise awareness to local movements and ways to get involved. Additionally, reach out to mentors who might be familiar with certain social justice issues and local initiatives or reaching out to community partners who you may have worked with previously. 

Increasing Food Security (all are taking precaution; delivery is no-contact)

1. Second Helpings Atlanta [volunteers drive to connect food donors to those who are in need]  https://secondhelpingsatlanta.org/volunteer/
   
2. Meals on Wheels Atlanta [deliver food to seniors to prevent them from entering a state of food insecurity] https://mowatl.org/volunteer/
   
3. Intown Collaborative Ministries [need volunteers, as they have increased their deliveries substantially] https://www.unitedwayatlanta.org/event/intown-collaborative-ministries-food-donation-driver/
   
4. Community Assistance Center [food pantry sorting and delivery: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d49aaaa2ca46-cacfood]
5. Concrete Jungle [https://www.handsonatlanta.org/blog/deliver-groceries-with-concrete-jungle]: help deliver groceries from their food pantry
6. Action Ministries: Smart Lunch, Smart Kid initiative, working to provide lunches for students during the summer months, volunteer will help with delivery [https://volunteer.handsonatlanta.org/opportunity/a0C1H000012cuvX]
7. Atlanta Survival Program [https://airtable.com/shrY151RWK9aBJBkF] -- greatest need is driver volunteers, although they have a lot of different opportunities
8. Partners for Home: need volunteers for daily deliveries to unsheltered individuals who face homelessness [https://volunteer.handsonatlanta.org/opportunity/a0C1H00001c9dOhUAI] 

1. this opportunity requires 2 volunteers on the same shift, which some might not be comfortable with 

Public Health:

• The GA Department of Public Health seeks volunteers to staff their hot line and translators (https://ga.readyop.com/fs/4cKl/79de, https://dph.georgia.gov/press-releases/2020-03-24/volunteer-covid-19-response; https://www.unitedwayatlanta.org/event/medical-volunteers-translators/
• Donate resources/food for local organizations like the Atlanta Hospital Hospitality House (AHHH) that provide a home away from home for patients (https://www.atlhhh.org/works)
   
• Mask sewing intiative: https://mailchi.mp/27b1550cd92b/smah 

Other initiatives

Various online opportunities: Diverse skillsets and interests needed! https://www.catchafire.org/volunteer?name_filter=&type_filter=1&type_filter=2&page=2&searchTerm=

Hands on Atlanta has also updated their website to include various opportunities:  (https://volunteer.handsonatlanta.org/calendar)

The AJC has recommended a variety of non-profits needing help or resources: https://www.ajc.com/lifestyles/100-charitable-ways-atlantans-can-help-during-the-covid-pandemic/Eg0wmpc8Gn8Vvv119sZSuN/

Jobs (this list is unverified, browse at your own caution): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1J5VZipnZVrb-5HvtedCIbI3uFixnjfVK8cEN4gz9Rmc/edit?fbclid=IwAR2LxuGs0neWNkSLSzT5DE25__aX6DrhNWR-PawTTDcBqszqzJTZQmSpd2k#gid=0

Columbia University Institute of Human Nutrition

The Masters in Human Nutrition prepares students for careers in healthcare, academia, and industry, in the United States and abroad. In addition to acquiring a broad and deep training in nutrition science, students end the year as stronger critical thinkers, better writers, and more confident public speakers.

The remote Fall 2020 semester affords the ability to extend the application deadline for the one year MS in Human Nutrition program, which is now August 15th, 2020.

Webinars about the program are coming up on July 2nd from 5-6p EDT, July 16th from 1-2p EDT, and August 6th from 5-6p EDT. You can register here.

For more information and program materials, visit the Application Information webpage.

Potential Opportunity as COVID-19 Contact Tracers

The National Alliance of Research Associates Programs (NARAP) is offering the COVID-19 Potential Contact Tracer Registry as a clearinghouse for public agencies looking for COVID-19 Contact Tracers among pre-health professions students.


Contact Tracers represent among the best currently available public health interventions to halt the spread of coronavirus infections.
Tracing

• involves in-depth telephone calls to Cases, those determined to be infected

• follow-up calls to their Contacts at risk for becoming infected

• encouraging isolation for Cases and quarantine for Contacts,

• insuring the availability of resources to accomplish these crucial measures

• assessing for symptoms of deterioration.

Contact Tracers will develop patient interaction skills readily transferable to the traditional clinical arena as well as to Telemedicine, a sure part of future healthcare.For details on applying to the Registry, please visit NARAP's website.

Rush Medical College - Find Your Rush

Rush Medical College is hosting information sessions that last approximately two hours in length, which include a welcome from Rush's admissions director, an in-depth admissions presentation, and a Q&A with current students. You can find more and RSVP for an upcoming session through the Find Your Rush page.

Intro to the MCAT Webinar

Emory Undergraduate Medical Review (EUMR), a medical publication club on campus, is collaborating with Blueprint to host a webinar called Intro to the MCAT. It is happening next Thursday, June 25th at 4p EST. If interested, you can register for the event on the EUMR event page.

Free Kaplan Study Guide

OmniMed Summer Opportunity

Apply for Health IT Research: https://tinyurl.com/omnimedhealthit

Apply for UI/UX Research: https://tinyurl.com/omnimeduiux

Apply for Health Literacy Research: https://tinyurl.com/omnimedhealthliteracy

Dermatology Medical Assistant

Unity in Healthcare - Engaging Conversations Surrounding Race & Diversity in the PA Profession

A roundtable discussion of how we can start and continue conversations surrounding difficult topics such as racism and equality with our colleagues and patients. Follow @thepa.c on Instagram for more details and register here.

Summer Job Available at Vision Source

Dr. David Sweeney at Vision Source Insight Eye Care is looking to hire a student for the summer to work in his optometric private practice office located in Sandy Springs GA. 

The student would be in working in an optometric technician role, assisting in data collection. The position can be full time or part time. Dr. Sweeney is looking to hire someone as soon as possible, and would like to have the student continue working with him part-time through the fall semester as well.

If interested, please contact office manager, Rebekah Diaz, at 404-250-1680. For more information about Vision Source, please visit their website: www.visionsource-insight.com.

#DiverseDoubleDocs: Applying To Dual Degree Programs During a Pandemic

If you are currently applying or planning to apply to MD/DO-PhD programs during COVID-19, the American Physician Scientist Association is supporting you with twin interactive sessions occurring on June 18th and June 25th, 2020 at 7 PM EST. Bring your questions and concerns to ask MD-PhD directors and current trainees, study the information on our website from MD-PhD directors themselves, and allow us to support you longitudinally as you embark upon this journey. On June 18th, the MD-PhD director panelists will be Dr. Dianna Milewicz from the University of Texas (UT) Health Houston/ MD Anderson Cancer Center/ University of Puerto Rico, Dr. Lawrence Brass from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Chris Williams from Vanderbilt University, and Dr. José Cavazos from UT Health San Antonio. On June 25th, the panelists will be five MD/DO-PhD trainees from across the country, representing different backgrounds, paths to dual degree training, and training trajectories. Register for FREE for at https://bit.ly/SupportingApplicants

Note: The registration form may not be compatible with some mobile platforms. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please try again on a computer or reach out to the event organizers and we will make sure you are registered.

Georgetown Master's (MS) in Physiology

Georgetown's MS in Physiology is a one-year, non-thesis, graduate-level program designed as an academic enchancement opportunity for pre-med, pre-dental, pre-PA, and other pre-health students. The average incoming GPA for a student in the program is a 3.5 and the cohort is generally around 30 students. More information is available on their website: https://physiology.georgetown.edu

On Wednesday, June 10th, 7:00-8:00pm Eastern, the program coordinator for the MS in Physiology will be available via Zoom to answer questions from prospective students about the program and application process.  Interested students are encouraged to review the information on the program website (http://physiology.georgetown.edu) as well as the information posted in the Google Group for prospective students (to be added, fill out the admissions chat RSVP form linked from the website) and bring their questions to the Q&A. 

Zoom link: https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/92978407494 (password is "physio")

Telehealth Access for Seniors

Given COVID-19, most medical practices have switched to a telehealth model where doctors connect with patients via video chat. Unfortunately, many elderly, low-income patients lack the camera-enabled devices necessary to attend these appointments. To help solve this problem, Telehalth Access for Seniors was formed to collect old smartphones, tablets, and laptops for elderly patients so they can receive care for chronic conditions while avoiding the risk of infection. The non-profit also provides remote tech support and easy-to-use guides for how to set up devices, FaceTime, and various telehealth apps. We currently have a volunteer network of about 125 students across the country and have donated 750+ devices to 50 clinics. 

Volunteers would coordinate with their state team to spread the word and seek device donations through social media, service organizations, news outlets, etc. Additionally, volunteers would help collect, reset, and sanitize the devices at their homes before sending them to their local clinic or VA.  If students are interested in joining, contact the volunteer coordinator Abe at abe.baker-butler@telehealthforseniors.org and mention that they found out about the program through this blog post. For additional questions about the opportunity, contact Lia Rubel at lia.rose.rubel@emory.edu.

CHOOSE DO: Medical School Virtual Expo

AACOM invites you to meet with representatives from up to 36 medical schools from the comfort of your home on June 10, 2020 at our free Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo.

• Watch live presentations and meet with medical school admissions representatives, faculty, and current students via online chat rooms
• Learn more about applying to medical school, the interview process, and life as a medical student
• Meet with AACOM representatives, med school admissions teams, current residents, and more
• Explore which medical school is right for you – zero travel required

Participating Medical Schools:

• A.T. Still University
• Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
• California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University
• Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
• Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Marian University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Midwestern University – Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
• New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
• PCOM – Georgia
• PCOM - South Georgia
• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York
• Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
• University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
• University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
• West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
• William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine

CCIH Annual Conference

The CCIH 2020 virtual conference runs from June 1 to July 9 with a series of online sessions. There is no cost to participants, so we hope many more around the world can participate.

The theme is Holistic Care of Body, Mind and Spirit, which is fundamental to Christian health care.
To Register and attend any of the sessions, visit  https://www.ccih.org/

Overcoming COVID-19 Disruptions on Medical School Admissions

This Wednesday, June 3rd at 8:30 pm EST, join the conversation about  medical school admissions in a town hall event on Facebook Live to discuss the changes medical school admissions offices are making to adapt to COVID-induced challenges. With a diverse panel of admissions staff and deans and a live Q&A, viewers will have a chance to ask questions and share their concerns on this live broadcast.

The town hall will be streaming from two Facebook pages: CovidMedEd and Young Physicians Initiative.