Capital Dermatology Gap Year Position

Dr. Bruce Glassman, a general Dermatologist in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking individuals interested in a medical career for our year-long internship and medical assistant position. The position is ideal for the typical “bridge year” student who is graduating or has graduated from undergraduate school and has not yet applied or been accepted to medical school. This elite program is now in its 17th year with most graduates moving on to successful careers as physicians or physician’s assistants. This position standardly is available beginning May 2021 through June 2022. 

The position is a full year commitment to the physician. Please only apply if you are available for a twelve-month period of time. Applicants will not be considered if they are currently applying for medical school to begin in the class of September 2022. Please do not apply unless you have completed your undergraduate degree by May 2022 or earlier. Multiple applicants will be accepted for the position. This current year has a group of 18 highly qualified participants. 

A car is highly recommended for the position. The offering is an unparalleled clinical experience and is a once in a lifetime opportunity for anyone interested in the medical profession. 

JOB DESCRIPTION Medical Assistant in Dermatology office (Alexandria, VA): 

Assist the physician with all patient care duties including triage of patients, scribing during visits using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) data entry, writing and understanding prescriptions and their uses, biopsy preparation and processing, preparing patients for surgery and assisting during surgeries, and helping with cosmetic procedures (Botox and fillers). 

Assist patients by working with insurance companies and pharmacies, educating patients on pre- and postoperative care, calling patients with pathology results, and performing suture removals and laser treatments. 

This opportunity affords the employee the opportunity to meet hundreds of patients per week, to develop the appropriate skills to further their career in the medical profession, and to learn the basics of dermatology. The time commitment is approximately 30-40 hours/week. 

The position is paying but more importantly the experience cannot be matched for someone interested in the medical field. If interested please contact Dr. Glassman by email. Send CV to bridgeyear@gmail.com

Project Horseshoe Farm

 

4+1 Bioethics Dual Degree Early Application Deadline - Coming Up!

 

4+1 Bioethics Dual-Degree Early Application Deadline

Our MA in Bioethics provides advanced, interdisciplinary study in bioethics for students interested in the social and ethical challenges facing health care, public health and the biomedical sciences.  If you're a Emory College junior (from any major), consider applying to our 4+1 Bioethics dual-degree.  If you're a Emory College senior, you'll want to consider our stand-alone Bioethics MA.  Either way, you will be taught by some of the nation's leading bioethicists and have career-building practicum opportunities at our hospital, non-profit and public health partners in Atlanta and beyond.  

The Fall 2022 early application deadline for Emory’s Master of Arts in Bioethics degree is January 1, 2022. Applicants who submit a completed application by the January 1 priority deadline can expect to receive an admission decision by February 1.

PHA Prepare Lecture Series - Fall 2021

Missed out on any of the incredible lecture series the PHA Prepare team put together? 

Check them all out here:

October 6: MCAT Tips & Tricks

October 19: Application Timeline

November 3: Certified Leadership Talk

November 12: Scribing 101

November 16: Pre-Health Summer Opportunities

November 30: Undergraduate Research at Emory

Winter Break Ideas

 

With winter break upon us, the most common questions we are getting these days are what to do with winter break. Naturally, as high achievers, your focus is on how to use such time productively. If your 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 with continued evolution of the COVID pandemic. 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 with 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. Check out the PHA Prepare Lecture Series for advice on any of the following: MCAT Tip & Tricks, the Application Timeline, getting involved in Leadership opportunities, Scribing, planning for the summer, or getting involved in Research at Emory.
   
   
4. Learn from stories. Check out PHireside Chats, the PHA Podcast!
   
   
5. Browse through the PHA Blog archive to learn about past opportunities to see how that can provide you ideas for new opportunities in the future. Search by topic to the right of this post.
   
   
6. Learn a new skill or hobby – it doesn’t need to be medically / clinically / healthcare related. 
   
   
7. 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? How do you learn best? Do you read articles, books, digest other media?
   
   
8. 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. 
   
   
9. 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.
   

- Kim, Greg, Hugh, & Anil

PHireside Chats: Episode 2

The second episode of the PHA run podcast, PHireside Chats, has just been released! PHireside Chats aims to highlight "little known" professions, unconventional paths, and underrepresented identities in pre-health. Through the sharing of stories, we hope to help students explore and learn about the endless options of career paths they can take.  

The second episode features our guest Charles Lane, who is in his fourth year of medical school at Emory. Listen to the riveting discussion amongst Charles and PHA Peer Mentors Nicole Lulkin (22C), Alex Beesley (22C), Denver Roberts (22C) and Sabina Iqbal (23C)! They chat about his navy experience, project in the medical humanities on using compassion to connect allied health professionals with medical professionals, his path to Emory, and how his practice of Cognitively Based Compassion Training shapes his experience as a medical student. He also gives tips to students interested in medicine and those interested in beginning their own meditation journeys. 

The podcast episode can be streamed on Spotify or YouTube (see below)! This is a great listen for any downtime during your winter break.

Below is Charles’ bio, for more about him:

Charles Lane served as a US Navy nuclear submarine officer for six years before starting medical school at Emory University in 2018. He is a yoga and meditation instructor, and in 2020 he completed a certification in Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT) – a contemplative practice rooted in Tibetan Lojong compassion meditation. He has elected to delay medical school graduation for a year to work on a project in medical humanities and quality improvement. This discovery project seeks to create a paradigm shift in the content, context, and culture of medical education to more deliberately train and support the enaction of compassion for self, inter-professional colleagues, and patients. Ultimately, he is still undecided on which field of medicine to complete his residency training in; though he is fascinated by the growing field of trauma-sensitive interventions seeking to reintegrate mind and body.

Spotify

Teach For America

Are you passionate about addressing the many inequities that exist within our nation?

Teach For America is looking for strong leaders on college campuses who are passionate about ending educational inequity. Educational equity is the issue that will most shape the course of our nation, and it requires the most driven, passionate leaders your generation has to offer. Making sure all children have an excellent education will determine whether we thrive as a nation. Opportunity begins with education.

By joining Teach For America, you will be part of a powerful network of over 60,000 leaders working to expand opportunity across career fields. As an alum, you will lead alongside and together with colleagues who are shaping the medical, economic, and social future of our country. Check out some of the inspiring ways TFA alumni are leading across education, policy, business, medicine, law, and other sectors.

Interested in learning more? Schedule a time to talk with Emory University’s Teach For America Recruiter, Jasmine Newson.

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MCAT Examinee Update – December 1, 2021

MCAT Registration for July-September 2022 dates 

Registration for the second half of the testing year will open on Feb. 8 at noon ET. At that time, you can begin scheduling exams held in July through September. Priority scheduling will be available for examinees with approved accommodations, and more information will be provided in the coming weeks. In the meantime, take a moment to learn about registration and scheduling in 2022. 

Health and Safety Protocols Updated for Testing Year 2022 

Protecting examinee health and safety is a priority for the AAMC. Working with AAMC medical and infectious disease experts and our testing partner, Pearson VUE, we have updated the health and safety protocols in test centers for the 2022 testing year. Pearson VUE test centers will follow local health and safety guidance and masks will continue to be required in all U.S. and U.S. territory test centers. You can find more details about the protocols in place at your specific test center on Pearson VUE’s website. We will continue to closely monitor the conditions of the pandemic and local health and safety guidance throughout the year, and the AAMC may make adjustments as necessary to maintain a safe testing environment. We encourage you to reach out to us with any questions at mcatsafety@aamc.org.  

New Video on AAMC MCAT Official Prep Free Resources  

Learn all about AAMC MCAT Official Prep free resources in a new video tutorial. Log into the AAMC MCAT Official Prep Hub with your AAMC credentials to access all the resources in the video and create your personalized study plan. Visit www.aamc.org/mcatprep to get started today! 

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  

Applications Open! 2022 DART Summer Program

We are excited to announce that the Diversity in Addiction Research Training (DART) Program at the Medical University of South Carolina is now accepting applications for the 2022 Summer Program. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share the information below with students who may be interested at your institution.

Please reach out to us (DART@musc.edu) if you have any questions.

PHA CL Roundtable

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UPenn Schol of Dental Medicine

 

Stetson Lee Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Pre-Med Internship Program

Stetson Lee Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is looking to hire five-six recent college graduates and aspiring doctors for our year-long, paid internship program which started in 2007. This internship is designed to provide practical experience to college graduates bound for medical school. The interns work directly with the physicians and will learn how to take medical histories, document patient present illnesses, review X-ray and MRI results from the in-office X-ray and MRI machines, and to synthesize information into possible diagnoses. The interns will have the opportunity to attend both arthroscopic and open surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow, hip, and ankle. They will engage in ongoing research projects with the goal of publishing their projects in peer-reviewed journals.

The internship program begins each year around late May/early June and lasts roughly thirteen months. Qualifications are that students must have recently graduated from a university, taken the MCAT, and plan on attending medical school. Interest in Orthopedics is preferred, but not required as this experience will help all aspiring doctors.

More information about our internship can be found on our website: https://www.stetsonleeortho.com/internship.

If you are interested in applying, please email a cover letter and resume to business@stetsonleeortho.com, all candidates must label their attachments with their first and last name. No deadline has been set and candidates are reviewed on a first come first served basis.

HealthPREP

 

Reminder: CL Deadline

 

Clinical Fellowships - Marcus Autism Center

The Marcus Autism Center, in conjunction with the Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, is offering six fellowships: the Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience, the Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience, the Marcus Fellowship in Speech Science and Engineering, the Education Sciences Fellowship, the Clinical Research Fellowship, and the Implementation Science Fellowship. Students who will receive a bachelor’s degree by June 2021 will be eligible for the positions. The fellowships will commence in July 2021, and they are 2 years in duration. Students can find further details on our website. 

The Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience will involve cutting-edge social neuroscience research in infants, toddlers and adolescents. Fellows will work to further the understanding of autism through eye-tracking research, guiding a project from the point of data collection to publication of results. 
 
The Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience will involve integrating computational strategies with clinical research goals. Fellows will develop methods for the analysis of visual scanning and eye-tracking data, computational models of visual salience, and data visualization techniques, all with the aim of advancing the understanding of autism and efforts at early diagnosis.
 
The Marcus Fellowship in Speech Science and Engineering will involve researching early vocal development, including speech production and speech perception, as part of a program to map out both typical and atypical development of spoken communication in early childhood.
 
The Education Sciences Fellowship will involve research in educational innovations in autism, from early child care through high school. Fellows will learn about classroom-based interventions to increase social emotional engagement and inclusion, gaining experiences with observational research methods, cutting-edge intervention research, and implementation science approaches. 
 
The Clinical Research Fellowship will involve in-depth clinical and research experience through work with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children spanning the full autism spectrum. Fellows will learn assessment measures across a variety of domains commonly used for clinical and diagnostic characterization of autism and related disorders.
 
The Implementation Science Fellowship will involve training in research focused on translating evidence-based treatments for autism into community settings, as well as the processes and partnerships that support these efforts.

For more information or to grab a brochure, stop by the PHA suite in B Jones or email prehealth@emory.edu

Pre-Med Webinar w/ Current Top-12 MD Students

 

Pre-meds need medical shadowing and other forms of clinical experience. However, opinions vary on how to obtain it, how many hours of it to aim for, and which types matter most. Additionally, when clinical experience is obtained abroad during breaks, students often question whether to shadow versus volunteer abroad. 

Our webinar seeks to show one path towards achieving shadowing experiences: to pursue it in Europe during a school break, through organizations like Atlantis, which run observation-only, AAMC-compliant programs. This panel is made up of three current MD students at elite Top 12 universities, all of whom went through the MD application process after having spent a portion of their summer shadowing in a hospital in Europe. 

The webinar will have two parts. First, it will start with a brief presentation by each presenter on (a) what their experience in Europe was like in comparison with US shadowing and clinical experience; and (b) how that experience was leveraged in applications and interviews. Second, there will be a Q&A where panelists can address questions about their shadowing experience, how shadowing (versus other extracurriculars) played a role in the application process, or any other MD application questions.

This webinar is relevant for any pre-health student in an MD path, but also to those considering the DO and PA paths as well, since much of the same dynamic is in place in those tracks. We hope you join us! 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

YPI Medical Student Drop-In Hours

 

PHA Prepare Presents: Undergraduate Research at Emory

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Interested in research? This PHA Prepare lecture series topic is for you! Come learn about the various ways research is a beneficial experience and how to get involved in it at Emory. 

You don't want to miss out on this talk. Click the image to sign up and get your spot today!

TODAY! PHA CL Roundtable

 

Find Your Rush

 

PHA Chili Cook Off

Haven't gotten a chance to come chat with your advisor this semester, or looking to ask some questions? 

Come to our 4th annual PHA Chili Cook-Off, taste some delicious chili, judge which one is the best, and come hang out with our team before finals! 

4+1 Bioethics Early Application Deadline

 

4+1 Bioethics Dual-Degree Early Application Deadline

Our MA in Bioethics provides advanced, interdisciplinary study in bioethics for students interested in the social and ethical challenges facing health care, public health and the biomedical sciences.  If you're a Emory College junior (from any major), consider applying to our 4+1 Bioethics dual-degree.  If you're a Emory College senior, you'll want to consider our stand-alone Bioethics MA.  Either way, you will be taught by some of the nation's leading bioethicists and have career-building practicum opportunities at our hospital, non-profit and public health partners in Atlanta and beyond.  

The Fall 2022 early application deadline for Emory’s Master of Arts in Bioethics degree is January 1, 2022. Applicants who submit a completed application by the January 1 priority deadline can expect to receive an admission decision by February 1.

2022 Peer Mentor Recruitment

 

MCAT Examinee Update - Dec 1, 2021

MCAT Examinee Update – December 1, 2021

MCAT Registration for July-September 2022 dates 

Registration for the second half of the testing year will open on Feb. 8 at noon ET. At that time, you can begin scheduling exams held in July through September. Priority scheduling will be available for examinees with approved accommodations, and more information will be provided in the coming weeks. In the meantime, take a moment to learn about registration and scheduling in 2022. 

Health and Safety Protocols Updated for Testing Year 2022 

Protecting examinee health and safety is a priority for the AAMC. Working with AAMC medical and infectious disease experts and our testing partner, Pearson VUE, we have updated the health and safety protocols in test centers for the 2022 testing year. Pearson VUE test centers will follow local health and safety guidance and masks will continue to be required in all U.S. and U.S. territory test centers. You can find more details about the protocols in place at your specific test center on Pearson VUE’s website. We will continue to closely monitor the conditions of the pandemic and local health and safety guidance throughout the year, and the AAMC may make adjustments as necessary to maintain a safe testing environment. We encourage you to reach out to us with any questions at mcatsafety@aamc.org.  

New Video on AAMC MCAT Official Prep Free Resources  

Learn all about AAMC MCAT Official Prep free resources in a new video tutorial. Log into the AAMC MCAT Official Prep Hub with your AAMC credentials to access all the resources in the video and create your personalized study plan. Visit www.aamc.org/mcatprep to get started today! 

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  

Volunteer Emory Spring Updates

 

Interested in getting involved in service on campus? Consider applying for Emory's largest service organization: Volunteer Emory! Applications are open here until January 17. If you want to apply but weren't able to attend the info sessions, make sure to email tramaek@emory.edu. 

Stetson Lee Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Pre-Med Internship Program

Stetson Lee Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is looking to hire five-six recent college graduates and aspiring doctors for our year-long, paid internship program which started in 2007. This internship is designed to provide practical experience to college graduates bound for medical school. The interns work directly with the physicians and will learn how to take medical histories, document patient present illnesses, review X-ray and MRI results from the in-office X-ray and MRI machines, and to synthesize information into possible diagnoses. The interns will have the opportunity to attend both arthroscopic and open surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow, hip, and ankle. They will engage in ongoing research projects with the goal of publishing their projects in peer-reviewed journals.

The internship program begins each year around late May/early June and lasts roughly thirteen months. Qualifications are that students must have recently graduated from a university, taken the MCAT, and plan on attending medical school. Interest in Orthopedics is preferred, but not required as this experience will help all aspiring doctors.

More information about our internship can be found on our website: https://www.stetsonleeortho.com/internship.

If you are interested in applying, please email a cover letter and resume to business@stetsonleeortho.com, all candidates must label their attachments with their first and last name. No deadline has been set and candidates are reviewed on a first come first served basis.

TODAY: Snap, Crackle, Pop

 

Stop by anytime between 12:00-3:00pm to enjoy some snacks and to snap a free headshot to use in your portfolio for applications, LinkedIn, and other professional pursuits. This will also be an opportunity to speak with Pre-Health Advisors about the upcoming Composite Letter application for Juniors and Seniors, and ask any questions you have related to your pre-health goals.

Professional attire is suggested for the photo.

This is a drop-in event. No pre-registration is required.