Georgia Tech Virtual Graduate School Showcase

 

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) invites you to explore graduate and professional school opportunities at Georgia Tech and beyond in our Virtual Graduate School Showcase, Friday, October 22, 2021, 9am – 6pm. 

This FREE event is open to all undergraduates, everywhere!  You can come and go as your schedule allows. You don't have to attend for the whole day, but you still need to register. 

REGISTER: https://gradshowcase.oue.gatech.edu/registration-info/  

The event will have two parts: 

Meet Georgia Tech (9am – 3pm ET) 

• Learn about various master's and PhD programs at Georgia Tech specifically  
• Each degree program will have customized events 
• Go to https://gradshowcase.oue.gatech.edu/meetgt/ for programs (updated regularly; full details of events posted the week of the Showcase) 

Chat with Recruiters (3pm – 6pm ET) 

• Meet with campus recruiters from across the U.S. live and online 
• Speak with representatives from Georgia Tech graduate programs 
• Go to https://gradshowcase.oue.gatech.edu/recruiters to see a full list of recruiters (updated regularly; full details of events posted the week of the Showcase)  

Additional Opportunities 

• Videos and resources about applying to graduate school 
• Live opportunities to connect with advisors to ask about applying to graduate school, applying for fellowships, and other topics related to graduate study 

This event is FREE! You can come and go as your schedule allows!  

Remember to REGISTER:  https://gradshowcase.oue.gatech.edu/registration-info/. 

Questions? Susan Belmonte, sbelmonte@gatech.edu and Monique Morris, mmorris@gatech.edu  

Emory Global Health Institute - Upcoming Deadlines

 

SKMC Admissions Information Sessions

 

Sidney Kimmsel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University will be hosting two zoom information sessions this fall for students interested in applying to the MD program at SKMC. These sessions will be held on Friday, October 1st from 3 to 5pm and Saturday, November 13th from 11am to 1pm. We will have presentations from Members of our Admissions Committee, Bonnie Emilius, and Dr. Alisa LoSasso about applying to SKMC, a student panel on life as an SKMC student, and a virtual tour of our facilities. More information can be found by following this link: https://www.jeffersonedu/university/skmc/admissions/openhouse.html 

If anyone would like to attend our information session, they can request to RSVP by emailing skmc.infosessions@jefferson.edu. 

UGA College of Pharmacy Recruitment Events

 

• OCT. 21 @ 2PM > Pharmtoberfest & Open House: Whether you decide to attend in-person or virtually, speakers will include the College Dean, faculty, and admissions staff. You'll also experience an exclusive tour led by our Student Ambassadors! In-person attendees are invited to come early and experience the College's biggest student-run event of the year, Pharmtoberfest!
• NOV. 12 @ 4PM > "A Day in the Life" Student Panel: Want to know what it’s like in pharmacy school? Tune in to hear from a diverse group of current UGA PharmD student leaders as they share what happens during their day-to-day life. HELD ON ZOOM.

Interested in UGA’s PharmD program? Register for one (or all) of their upcoming recruitment events at pharmacy.uga.edu/pharmd_events!

MedServe

 

Services at CAPS

 

1. Support for Students in Medical Isolation & Quarantine: Resources included in below flyer.

2. CAPS Drop-In Workshops: One-time workshops on rotating topics, including building social connections, improving relaxation and sleep, anxiety toolkit, imposter syndrome, avoiding burnout, and procrastination toolkit. For more information or to sign up, students can go to https://thehub.emory.edu/organization/caps

 

3. Skills Groups: This includes our Stress Clinic Classes and our classes on Coping with Difficult Thoughts & Feelings (5 sessions). For more information or to sign up, students can go to https://thehub.emory.edu/organization/caps

  

4. Let’s Talk: Drop-in virtual consultation service for all graduate and professional students and for all students living on campus, including residence life student staff. Info attached and online at: https://counseling.emory.edu/community/index.html.

 

5. Support & Therapy Groups:

CAPS is offering a drop-in support group for international students (students do not need to be therapy clients in order to access international student support group, nor do they need to be located in the state of GA).

CAPS is also offering therapy groups. Therapy groups require that students are clients at CAPS and reside in GA. The list of therapy groups is below. Group details are currently being solidified. Once a flyer is available, all information will be posted on our website at: http://counseling.emory.edu/services/groups.html

 

Therapy Groups (Students must be CAPS clients and reside in GA)

Black Graduate & Professional Student Interpersonal Process

BIPOC Student Interpersonal Process

Graduate All Gender Interpersonal Process

Grief & Loss Therapy & Support Group

School of Medicine (M2) Therapy Group

Surviving and Thriving (Trauma Survivors Therapy & Support Group)

Undergraduate All Gender Interpersonal Process

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. TimelyCare: Emory University recognizes that staying physically and emotionally healthy is an important part of student academic success and overall well-being. Thus, we have expanded our medical and mental health support capacity to all Emory students, including those residing outside of GA, by offering telehealth via TimelyCare. TimelyCare offers:

• 24/7 TalkNow services (mental health consultation, anytime, anywhere)
• Scheduled counseling appointments
• Scheduled psychiatric appointments
• On-demand and scheduled medical care
• Group Sessions: Students can now register for free Group Sessions at timelycare.com/emory. You'll see a new "Sessions" button at the top right.

These sessions provide wellness-focused content for students. TimelyCare is currently offering Yoga and Guided Meditation sessions 4 days a week to further support student well-being in a proactive way.

4+1 Cancer Biology & Translational Oncology Program at Emory University

 

Nursing Open House

 Students can register at https://apply.nursing.emory.edu/register/2021fallopenhouse

Ophthalmic Scribe Position

 

Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC Seeking Applicants for Ophthalmic Scribe Positions

Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC is currently hiring full time and part time ophthalmic scribes.  If you have completed your undergraduate degree and are taking a gap period prior to starting medical school, please consider applying with us.  As an employee, you would have the opportunity to learn various aspects of the field of ophthalmology including medical terminology, clinical decision making and diagnostic testing. 

An ophthalmic scribe is responsible for data entry on a patient’s electronic medical record.  The scribes are also trained to perform diagnostic testing, such as fundus photos and OCT’s.  This is a great opportunity to learn the pathogenesis of the diseases and the treatment options since the scribe is in the room with the Doctor and patient.  

Please send your resume to Susan Whitney at s.whitney@eyephysicians-surgeons.com.  For more information about our ophthalmology practice, please visit our website www.atlantaeye.com.

Kaplan Test Resources

 

Just by scanning the QR code, students will immediately get access to a free pop quiz that has actual test-style questions and be emailed a comprehensive study guide for their exam!! The Emory student ambassador for Kaplan, Anu Dhanashekar (anu.dhanashekar@emory.edu) can help them sign up if they want as well. Kaplan will raffle off free physical copy of the MCAT comprehensive study guide for someone who fills out the following google form!

Google Form: https://forms.gle/WJuSx2X9Euvtjh7E7

Upcoming Webinars to Explore Health Professions

 

In an effort to improve access to information and resources for students interested in the health professions, the SHPEP National Program Office (NPO) will be hosting two (2) webinars that are open for anyone to attend. Be sure to get these sessions on your calendar and share this message with anyone interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.

SHPEP webinars are always recorded and posted on the SHPEP YouTube channel within a week of the live session. Please subscribe to our channel to receive important and timely information regarding SHPEP and the health professions. 

Disaster Hack

The Emory Global Health Institute (EGHI) needs more students for our upcoming virtual EGHI-GT Disaster Hackathon! The Disaster Hack event will take place this weekend (Sept. 24-26) with a virtual kick-off meeting on Thurs. Sept. 23 from 5p-10p. Four (4) teams have the chance to win cash prizes, the first place team wins $4,000. The 1^st place team will also gain enrollment into Georgia Tech’s CREATE-X Startup Launch during summer 2022! The EGHI-GT Disaster Hack, a  partnership with GA Tech, will ask teams of Emory and GA Tech students to develop ideas for product-based solutions to problems caused by extreme weather/natural disasters resulting from climate change.

PRIZES

• 1st Place:  $4,000 + Enrollment in CREATE-X Startup Launch
• 2nd Place: $3,000
• 3rd Place: $2,000
• 2 Honorable Mention: $500 each

Visit https://bit.ly/EGHI-GT-DisasterHack to learn more and to register! 

Destination Public Health 2021 (Oct 13-21)

 Join us for Destination Public Health, our fall open house event. This interactive online event will feature a variety of sessions and is open to all who are considering the field of public health and interested in pursuing a Master’s level education. Click the image to register.

• Presentations from faculty and the dean of admissions 
• Department information sessions
• Q&A opportunities with faculty, students, and alumni
• A virtual tour of Rollins
• Tips and advisement for applying to Rollins

Imposter Syndrome: Understanding the Impact on Academics & Other Aspects of your Life

 

Volunteer Emory: Alternative Fall Break

 

ADEA Go Dental Discovery Dentistry Virtual Event

 

So, what is dentistry? Why do people choose to pursue it? How do dentists make a difference in their communities? This event is geared toward high school and early college students and features on-demand content and live presentations from recent dental school graduates, current dental students and practitioners.

Don’t miss this chance to learn more and discover if dentistry is the right career path for you.

PHA 2022 Composite Letter - Info Session Now Available

 

PHA has officially launched the 2022 Composite Letter process. Visit the PHA Sharepoint Composite Letter Corner to learn more about the Composite Letter, important considerations, and who is eligible to apply for a CL. Below are the steps to begin applying for a 2022 Composite Letter. 

1. Click to access the CL 101 handout.
   
   
2. Review the Composite Letter Timeline for the 2022 cycle.
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3. Watch the CL 101 session-- watch below.
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4. Complete Self-Assessment/Quiz Form. The form link can be found within the CL 101 video.
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5. Check your email for a link to the CL application and an invitation to the Composite Letter SharePoint site.

Rock & Snow Medicine Symposium

 

The Rock & Snow Medicine Symposium will be hosted by the Wilderness & Environmental Section of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and is scheduled for November 4th 2021.

This event will include high-caliber speakers presenting innovative and relevant medical topics geared towards an audience of ski patrollers, search & rescue specialists, agency personnel, and other prehospital responders. Click on the image to register today.

Questions? Email Meagan.Rivers@cuanschutz.edu for more information.

Mayo Clinic Alix College of Medicine

 

We would like to invite your premedical students to attend a virtual information session about Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine (MCASOM).  We hope to provide an overview of the MD and MD/PhD program, student experiences, as well as application and interview tips. 

AAMC Fee Assistance Program

 

1. Recipients of the Fee Assistance Program can save over $2,000 by utilizing the benefits on their premed journey. Each Fee Assistance Program award includes access to the MSAR website, reduced fees for MCAT registration, waived MCAT Official Prep product fees, assistance in paying for an updated psychoeducational or medical evaluation (if required to support an MCAT accommodation application), and waived AMCAS application fees for one application cycle. Learn more about the benefits of the Fee Assistance Program.
2. Some medical schools waive secondary application fees for fee assistance recipients. Schools include this information in their Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) profiles. This information can be found under the "Secondary application" - "Fee Waiver Ability" section of MSAR. 
3.  AAMC Fee Assistance Program benefits are not retroactive. If an applicant is awarded fee assistance benefits, they cannot apply the benefits to previous registrations or purchases. For example, if an applicant registers for the MCAT exam or purchases a prep product before receiving their benefits, they will not be reimbursed for the discounted rate. Similarly, they will not be able to use their awarded medical school designations if their AMCAS application was submitted before their Fee Assistance Program application was approved.
4. Due to the many challenges facing premed during the coronavirus pandemic, the AAMC adjusted the income eligibility criteria. Applicants to the 2021 Fee Assistance Program will be granted benefits if each household reported on their application has a 2020 total family income that is 400 percent or less than the 2020 national poverty level for that family size (previously set at 300 percent or less).
5. There is a reconsideration process for applicants experiencing financial loss of income due to coronavirus. If an applicant is denied 2021 Fee Assistance Program benefits, they can submit a reconsideration request. To request reconsideration, applicants should email fapreconsideration@aamc.org or call 202-828-0600 to be provided with the Reconsideration Request form.

ASBMB GBM

 

Are you interested in undergraduate research and science advocacy? Emory ASBMB is having our first GBM next Monday (9/20) at 5:30pm. Come join us in Cox Classroom A where we will go over open executive board positions, our upcoming Research Mentorship Program, and other upcoming events! 

Emergency Department Medical Scribe

 

MCAT Examinee Update: 2022 Registration Opens on Oct 13-14

MCAT Examinee Update – September 14, 2021 

We’re pleased to announce information about registration for the 2022 testing year. Continue reading to learn more.   

Registration Opening for January and March-June 

The 2022 MCAT exam registration opening will be held on October 13 and 14. We will open registration for test centers in part of the United States and some international locations on October 13 at noon ET, and in all remaining test center locations on October 14 at noon ET. View the 2022 Testing Calendar.

View the map of testing locations or continue reading below for more information. 

Depending on where you plan to take the exam, you will be able to access the system beginning on the dates and times listed below. 

If you're not ready to schedule your exam, the MCAT Registration System will remain open for scheduling available dates after October 14. 

Group A test centers will open for scheduling on Wednesday, October 13 at noon ET.

Test centers located in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.

International locations: Australia, select provinces in eastern Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec), China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. 

Group B test centers will open for scheduling on Thursday, October 14 at noon ET.    

Test centers located in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. 
 
International locations: Select provinces in western Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan). 

The AAMC discourages you from traveling to take your exam. However, if you choose to travel, please adhere to the travel restrictions for the state or region in which you intend to test.  

Reminder: Save time on registration day and schedule your exam faster by filling out your background information in the MCAT Registration System in advance of opening day. The MCAT Registration System will be open from September 24 through October 12 at noon ET for anyone who wishes to do this before opening day. Watch this brief video to learn more. 

Priority Scheduling  
Priority scheduling will be available for examinees with approved accommodations. Examinees with approved accommodations will receive an email notification from Pearson VUE the week of September 13 with instructions to begin submitting scheduling requests. If you have approved accommodations and do not receive this email from Pearson VUE, please contact accommodations@aamc.org.

Other Important Information 

• Fees: Rescheduling and cancellation fees will be in place for the 2022 testing year. Please review the deadlines on our website.
   
• Health and Safety: We are continuing to monitor the conditions of the pandemic and state and local guidance through the fall. Health and safety protocols for the 2022 testing year will be determined in the coming months, and we will post updated information on our website by the end of November.
   
• AAMC Fee Assistance Program: If you are interested in applying to the Fee Assistance Program, please allow at least 10 business days before registration day for your application to be reviewed. Fee Assistance Program benefits are not retroactive. Learn more about the benefits and application at www.aamc.org/fap.

Questions? 

Contact us: www.aamc.org/contactmcat, 202-828-0600 

Visit our website and read FAQs: www.aamc.org/mcat  

Health and Safety: mcatsafety@aamc.org 

Accommodations: accommodations@aamc.org