2021 World Pre-Health Conference

 

 Emory students are invited to attend the 2021 World Pre-Health Conference, which is free to attend and will be held online on March 20 through March 21, 2021. The application is now open and can be found here. 

This year's conference will have a variety of events, workshops, and speakers. We’re pleased to announce that our current 2021 speakers include Program Director of the Autoimmune Center of Excellence at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Director of the Harvard immunology PhD and Master in Medical Sciences programs Shiv Pillai, William J. and Charles H. Mayo Professor and Chair of Neurologic Surgery Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, and Chief Policy Officer and Counsel for the Black Women’s Health Imperative Tammy Boyd. Some of our events this year will include a medical case study competition and a surgical skills workshop. 

In addition, attendees will be able to apply to be matched with a mentor in the medical field. When filling out the application, students can apply to the Student Mentoring Program (SMP) which will match them with physician mentors based on factors like shared interests. 

I would appreciate it if you could share this invitation with students who you believe will be interested in attending. The regular application will close on January 5th. You can find the link to the application as well as more detailed information about the conference at https://www.worldprehealthconference.org/ 

Thank you for your help and support in our efforts to promote access to health professions experiences to pre-health undergraduates. Please feel free to contact us at harvardwpc@gmail.com with any questions that you or your students may have.

APPLICATION LINK: https://wpc2021.paperform.co/

UCLA DGOM Pre-Health Colloquium

Come join us for our free 2-day virtual PREHEALTH COLLOQUIUM on January 23-24, 2021 at 9:30AM – 3:00PM PST.

• Learn about our:
• MD and Dual Degree (Masters, PhD) Programs
• Student Supports and Services
• Prehealth Summer Programs
• Hear from our medical students and Pipeline Alumni's in our Student Panel
• Meet some of our Faculties and Staff
• Participate in a Problem Based Learning and Mock MMI (Limited spots)
• Many more breakout sessions will be added!

RSVP Here: tinyurl.com/dgsomprehealthcolloquium

HACK COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon

 

The Emory Global Health Institute is co-hosting, in partnership with CREATE X, the Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech & Emory, and the Emory University School of Medicine, a virtual hackathon, HACK COVID-19: Back to Work & School Solutions, for students to create novel solutions to COVID-19 challenges unique to returning to work and school settings from January 22-24, 2021. The hackathon is open to Emory University and Georgia Tech undergraduate and graduate students to tackle real-life challenges they have been experiencing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Teams comprised of Emory University and Georgia Tech students will compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to take their solution to market through Georgia Tech's CREATE-X Startup Launch.

Register here. For questions, please contact the Hackathon Planning Team at eghi.gt.hack@gmail.com.

Columbia - Postbac PreMed

The world has never needed capable, compassionate health professionals more than it does now. The Postbaccalaureate Premed Program at the Columbia University School of General Studies can help students take the next steps during this important moment in public health. As the oldest and largest program of its kind, the program is highly regarded amongst top medical schools for its rigorous approach to medical school preparation. ·    Ivy League education delivered by world-renowned faculty ·    16 excellent linkage programs to accelerate medical school admission ·    Network of clinical and research opportunities ·    Continued premedical advisor support ·    Extensive research-backed support programs   Please  apply by the February 1 Early Action Deadline to receive a decision by April 1. Visit HERE to begin the application today. If you have been inspired in recent months to create real change in communities disproportionately affected by pandemics; if you have a passion for helping others and a drive to provide equitable health care to all; if seeing frontline workers’ dedication has sparked an interest  to pursue a medical path that once might have only been a dream—this program can help you get there.

The Gateways Program at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Gateways to Medicine, Healthcare and Research at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University provides a rigorous academic program that prepares students for careers in the fields of medicine, healthcare, and research. The program offers a 1-year Master of Science in Medical Sciences degree.  Benefits include:

·    A small class size that ensures individualized attention.

·    A robust curriculum on par with the first year of an Ivy League medical school.

·    Longitudinal clinical experience and project work at a community healthcare site serving vulnerable patient populations.

·    Career mentoring and advising.

·    Access to Brown University facilities and resources.

Classes begin in July for master’s degree candidates. Click above to learn more about this program and apply to meet the May 15 deadline.

Apply now!

Michigan Health Sciences Summer Institute

The Doctor Is In: Volume IX

Fiat Lux - 12.21

As I write this morning, I reflect on the significance of the day.  In the northern hemisphere December 21 is the winter solstice. Since prehistory, the winter solstice has been seen as a significant time of year. In many cultures, it has been marked by festivals and rituals to symbolize death and rebirth of the sun.Most noticeable about the winter solstice is the reversal of the gradual lengthening of nights and shortening of days.  So as we head into the longest night of the year, I would encourage you to look around and remember the light.  It’s hard not to notice that people often decorate their homes, yards and businesses during this season.  The lights brighten the nights and early mornings, and they do bring a sense of hopefulness to the season.  

I have also heard that Jupiter and Saturn will be the closest that they have been together in about 800 years, which is quite remarkable.   It has truly been an interesting year, a challenging year, a remarkable year.  We have seen the evolution of a pandemic related to a newly recognized virus and an illness we did not know a year ago.  We have seen that this pandemic has brought to light the need to address disparities in health as well as injustices that exist within our society and its many institutions.   While vaccines to protect against SARS CoV-2 are being distributed, we struggle to find not only the treatments for, but also the vaccines against, social injustice.  And let us not forget the seemingly endless election year.  Hope is on the horizon, yet there is still another election here in Georgia that will bridge into the new year.

So, in ten days as we transition from 2020 to 2021, try to remember the lights.  Look around, embrace the darkness tonight, the longest night.  Reflect on the day and the year.  And plan to be a part of the light. Remember that the days will start to get longer tomorrow.        

The motto of my undergraduate alma mater, Hiram College, is ‘Fiat Lux’…Let there be light.  As I reflect on the day, and the eventual longest night, not only will I remember that motto, but I would adjust it a bit to state:  Let me be a light.  A light of caring, a light of justice, a light of hopefulness.

BA to MPH - Northeastern University

We invite you to attend our first webinar of 2021, BA to MPH Breaking into Public Health on Wednesday, January 27 from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST via Zoom. Bouvé College of Health Sciences' public health faculty will discuss the strengths that liberal arts and non-science majors can bring to this unique MPH program.  If your students are looking for what is the best fit for their critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills; this program can be a great start for students looking for a meaningful career.  Our MPH program relies on their current skills in logic and reasoning as well as a passion to make change locally, regionally, and globally. There are no prerequisites needed to apply - just a desire to help others.  Students can apply right from completing their undergraduate degree with no work experience needed.  We offer online and on-campus formats to appeal to students anywhere.

As the world leader in experiential learning, Northeastern University's Bouvé College students apply the knowledge gained in the classroom to leading companies, community centers, clinics, hospitals, and beyond. Our exceptional research and education are led by renowned practitioners in their field working at some of the top clinics and medical centers just minutes from the classroom.

To register:

• Title: BA to MPH: Breaking into Public Health
• When: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM in (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
• Time: 4:00 – 5:00PM EST via Zoom
• Zoom Registration: northeastern.zoom.us/meeting/register/...

HACK COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon

 

The Emory Global Health Institute is co-hosting, in partnership with CREATE X, the Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech & Emory, and the Emory University School of Medicine, a virtual hackathon, HACK COVID-19: Back to Work & School Solutions, for students to create novel solutions to COVID-19 challenges unique to returning to work and school settings from January 22-24, 2021. The hackathon is open to Emory University and Georgia Tech undergraduate and graduate students to tackle real-life challenges they have been experiencing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Teams comprised of Emory University and Georgia Tech students will compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to take their solution to market through Georgia Tech's CREATE-X Startup Launch.

For more details about the hackathon, please see the attached flier. Students can register here. For questions, please contact the Hackathon Planning Team at eghi.gt.hack@gmail.com.

Integrated Pharmaceutical Medicine (IPM) Graduate Program

The Integrated Pharmaceutical Medicine (IPM) Graduate Program is designed to educate and develop students into leading independent scientists and scholars who can effectively pursue career opportunities in academia, industries, healthcare, and government agencies. The program offers highly innovative training opportunities with nationally and internationally recognized faculty in multiple areas of translational medical sciences. Students are trained through an integrated curriculum with a unique perspective on disease mechanisms and targets for therapeutic interventions in the following focus areas: Neurodegenerative Diseases; Heart and Blood Vessel Disease; Auditory Neuroscience; Musculoskeletal; Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.

To successfully navigate through the ever-evolving landscape of career opportunities, the IPM program seeks to develop graduates through a ‘tailored’ interprofessional curriculum bridging Pharmaceutical Sciences with Medicine, including immersive extramural internship opportunities with industry and hospital partners, as well as access to a diverse community of research faculty mentors and collaborators housed within state-of-the-art research facilities.

Fall Application Deadline: February 1st. Learn more by clicking the image. 

Columbia's MS in Human Nutrition

 

The one-year Columbia M.S. in Human Nutrition involves an intense year of study; thesis research with options in basic nutrition science, clinical nutrition, and public health nutrition; and preparation for medical school, as well as a broad range of new and important healthcare careers.

Upcoming Webinars:

5-6 PM ET
Jan 14 | Feb 18 | Mar 18 | April 15 

Program overview | Q&A with faculty & alum

Our Fall 2021 application is now open and we are accepting students on a rolling basis.

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Rutgers Multidiscplinary PhD Program

 

Based on their interests, students entering the multidisciplinary program will choose one of four educational tracks that focus on molecular biosciences (MBGC), integrative biosciences (CBNP), infectious disease and immunity (I3), or biomedical engineering (BME). Each track provides a structured education in one of four broad biomedical subject areas and yet encourages students to develop their own curriculum on their specialized research interest. Faculty mentors may be members of more than one educational track, thereby allowing students greater flexibility in choosing the track that fits their educational needs. In addition, students may apply for consideration by more than one track, and it is possible to move between tracks once enrolled.

The Multidisciplinary PhD Program will be holding a Recruitment/Interview Day on February 11 and 12, 2021. In order to be considered for this invitation only Recruitment/Interview Day, applications should be received by January 06, 2021.

Looking for Winter Break Ideas?

 

With winter break rapidly approaching, the most common questions we are getting these days are what to do with all this extra time off. If you're a current student at Emory, the winter break presents 6 weeks of time between semesters. That's a lot of time! Naturally, as high achievers, your focus is on how to use such time productively. If you're focus isn't on getting ready to apply in the next 6 months (hope you're studying for that entrance test or working on your Composite Letter application if you're applying), here are some ideas from us, your friendly, neighborhood, Pre-Health Advisors.:

1. Rest is productive. Get plenty of it! We are in for a long spring. We don't often think of rest as productive, but it's very important to see it as a useful, productive activity to help sustain ourselves.
   
   
2. Reflect on where you are, and where you want to go. Have you refined your WHY? What’s the connecting thread between your experiences? What do YOU bring to the table that’s different? This is not to be confused about competing or comparing to others – focus on you and how you are growing for yourself. We all make unique contributions in certain spaces, so focus on the qualities, traits, and skills that make you WHO you are. 
   
   
3. Take a look at the PHA blog to look at some of the service opportunities that are virtual. There's also been a lot posted about grad programs and summer programs.
   
   
4. Learn a new skill or hobby – it doesn’t need to be medically / clinically / healthcare related. 
   
   
5. Begin to become aware of issues relevant to healthcare. Are you informed to discuss current events at an interview in the future? For example, what are some of the hot button issues as we transition from one presidential administration to another? How do you learn best? Do you read articles, books, digest other media?
   
   
6. Compile your science class notes and materials. Begin exploring how to create a MCAT / other entrance test study plan, if you haven’t already. Even if you are a few years away, at least begin to think about who you might talk about how they studied, or what else you need to know. 
   
   
7. Catch up with friends and mentors. We don't often think of reflection as something that can happen in a catch up conversation, but take advantage of such quality time to critically reflect on yourself and your life.
   
   
8. Consider setting up future plans. What could be done in summer, when there’s maybe hope for a vaccine to be widely distributed and potential for resumption of some sort of normality? Are there physicians, hospitals, urgent cares, clinics, assisted living facilities you can be in touch with to provide volunteering and help?

- Kim, Hugh, & Anil

Loyola Urinary Education & Research Collaborative

Technological advances have had a profound effect on medicine. A patient’s genome and his/her microbial communities can be sequenced, gene expression can be quantified, protein production and interactions can be qualified, and the biochemical interactions throughout a system can be identified and quantified. This deluge of data has led to new discoveries and new fields, including the field of bioinformatics. This has paralleled the emergence of yet another field: health informatics, which employs data mining and machine learning approaches to extrapolate new correlations, causations, and connections within electronic medical records (EMR). This influx of data has transformed biomedical research, as well as patient care.

The Loyola Adventures in Urobiome Data (L.A.U.D.) summer research program will introduce students to ways in which data is revolutionizing research in urinary disease research. Over the course of 8-weeks, summer researchers will gain exposure to current research areas in benign urologic disease, conduct hypothesis-driven research, and develop the skills to synthesize, interpret, and present their scientific research! Summer researchers will work with research faculty, postdoctoral and clinical fellows, medical and graduate students currently engaged in urinary research at Loyola University Chicago.

Program Details:

• Program will be 8 weeks – June 2 through July 28
• Participants will engage primarily if not exclusively virtually*
• The 2021 summer cohort will consist of 8 participants total
• Participants will be paid a $3250 stipend
• This is a full-time commitment. Participants will be engaged during normal business hours M-F.

* Due to the evolving COVID pandemic, the 2021 program will be held primarily if not exclusively virtually. If an individual selected for the program lives within the Chicago area and if Loyola labs are open, a possible in person experience will be discussed.

Key Dates:

• Applications open: January 1, 2021
• Applications due: March 1, 2021
• Decisions announced: April 2, 2021

For more information, visit: https://ssom.luc.edu/luerec/administrative/laud/ 

SHPEP Application Webinar

On behalf of the SHPEP National Program Office (NPO), you are cordially invited to the Steps to Success with the SHPEP Application Webinar on Dec. 21 at 6:00 p.m. EST.

During this 75-minute session, attendees will learn about the free educational opportunities SHPEP offers and tips for completing an application. Attendees will also gain insight into SHPEP’s virtual experience from an SHPEP Program Site Mentor and our program ambassadors.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, physical distancing guidelines, and the closure of some campuses, SHPEP will again be a 100% virtual experience in summer 2021. Here are a few resources to learn more about SHPEP’s virtual implementation:

• The SHPEP Virtual Experience
• Virtual Experience FAQs

ASPPH Webinar: CDC Public Health Associate Program (PHAP)

 

Emory GlobeMed: Princeton Review MCAT CARS Workshop

 

Emory GlobeMed will be hosting a Princeton Review MCAT CARS workshop on December 19, 2020. Please make sure to register for the event by using this link or scanning the QR code. For any questions or concerns please contact @globemed_emory on Instagram!

Campbell University Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Info Session

 

Check out an upcoming virtual information session on the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine.

• Date: 12/16
• Admissions Presentations: 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM EST
• Register here: https://cuweb.wufoo.com/forms/cusom-msbs-online-information-session/

2021 National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) Conference

 

The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) will be hosting a virtual pre-health conference on Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 12 PM to 6 PM Eastern Time.  This event is open to all college students! We will focus on medicine, dentistry, nursing, MPH, and graduate science research.  Students will be able to hear from speakers, network with current health professional students and recruiters. We are also working together to set up times for students to do mock interviews or get their personal statements be reviewed.

To register: https://www.nhmamd.org/2021-nhma-college-health-scholars-program-virtual-pre-health-conference

AAMC Seeking Volunteers for Learner Feedback Panel

The AAMC hosts an ongoing panel of premeds, medical students, MD-PhD students, residents, and fellows to inform how we meet the needs and interests of our students. The commitment is one to two-hours monthly for one year, and your service on the panel will primarily consist of responding to requests for input from the AAMC (typically this will take place online or by email). We hope that you will encourage your students to partake in this opportunity to build peer networks and enhance their CVs while providing critical input on AAMC resources and services.

To learn more about the AAMC’s efforts to obtain learner feedback and how to participate, please contact learnerinput@aamc.org. 

 

Detroit Mercy Dental Virtual Summer Enrichment Program

 

Kaplan: Winter Break Plans

As you are closing out 2020 and looking forward to 2021, how can you best utilize winter break? From mapping out an MCAT® study plan to preparing for medical school applications, Kaplan has resources to help you make the most of their winter break.

Upcoming December Events:   12/15 at 7:00 pm ET: Winter Break and Your Med School App: What You Can Do Now 12/27 at 1:00 pm ET: Winter Study Break: MCAT Workshop 12/28 at 7:00 pm ET: Winter Study Break: Optics Lesson 12/29 at 7:00 pm ET: Winter Study Break: Metabolism Lesson 12/30 at 7:00 pm ET: Winter Study Break: CARS Reasoning Within the Test Questions

Student Registration Link

Mental Health Support Resources During Winter Break

 

DART Summer Research

 

PhysioCamp

PhysioCamp is a series of free education sessions that seeks to expose students to the health sciences. Our mission is to provide insight and support for students who may have an interest in the healthcare field for their future careers. We allow the students to get hands-on learning experience with medical equipment and anatomic models. We also provide students with information on different career options in the medical field and their corresponding academic requirements. This goal applies to rural communities, minority communities, and underserved populations in general. For more information, please visit our PhysioCamp website!

If you would like to become more involved with PhysioCamp, we encourage you to become an intern! If you are interested in applying for this internship, please fill out the Physiology Camp New Internship Application 2021. 

We understand that it has been difficult to receive volunteer opportunities during this pandemic, therefore, we encourage you to take this chance! The deadline to apply is January 24th, 2021 at 11:59 (EST). More information on specific positions, responsibilities, expectations, etc. are explained in the application form. 

Please read through the ‘Overview’ section of the application to get a clear understanding of what we expect from our interns. Interns are accepted based on the quality of their application submission, and applicants will be contacted if they are selected for an interview. If you have any questions, please email ncphysiocamp@gmail.com or ncvirtualphysiocamps@gmail.com.

Click here to visit our FAQ page!

Magoosh - MCAT Test Prep

 

Magoosh is a company on a mission to bring low-cost and effective test prep to students who need it the most. Magoosh is proud to report that 61% of Magoosh MCAT students identify as underrepresented, and 39% are the first in their families to attend college. 

This year, we’ve been alarmed by how the coronavirus pandemic has further disadvantaged underrepresented and lower socioeconomic status students in their medical school aspirations.

So earlier this summer, we launched a pilot program to provide a free 12 months of MCAT Prep to students who qualify for AAMC’s fee assistance program (FAP), and we were overwhelmed by the positive response. 

 

Our comprehensive MCAT prep is already priced far lower than other companies, and you can see what it includes here.

UC Davis School of Medicine - Virtual Information Session

The UC Davis School of Medicine will provide an information session where prospective students can learn about the school, admissions requirements, student programs and services, and even hear from a panel of current medical students.

Dec 11, 2020 at 12p ET. Register here!

 

Emory Global Health Institute Field Scholars Awards Program

2021 Field Scholars Awards Program

The Emory Global Health Institute (EGHI) annually funds multidisciplinary teams of students to conduct global health projects in collaboration with an Emory faculty member and in-country partner organization every year. Emory students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply for Global Health Institute Field Scholars Awards. Applicants must have an Emory and an in-country field mentor, and they must partner with an in-country organization. Multidisciplinary team proposals must include students from at least three different Emory schools. Students should be enrolled at Emory the semester following their field experience. Summer 2021 Project ideas and information about how to connect with the Emory Faculty mentors leading them are available here. Emory students who are awarded field scholarships receive up to $3,000. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2021FieldScholars.

 

Rotation Opportunities at University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

 

Join us for an online session featuring rotation opportunities for PharmD students!

The Doctor of Pharmacy program at University of Maryland focuses on patient-centered care to maximize medication therapy outcomes and assure safe medication use. The goal of the Experiential Learning Program (ELP) is to develop in each student pharmacist the professional judgment and competencies needed to skillfully perform the functions and meet the responsibilities of a pharmacist in a wide range of practice environments. 

Mark Brueckl, Asst. Director of ELP will be discussing rotation opportunities throughout the curriculum, and students in their fourth year will present their advanced rotations and experiences.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EST

Register Now!

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Reminder: PCAT is not required for admission.