Summer Opportunity: Emory University School of Medicine and Rollins School of Public Health- HealthPREP

HealthPREP is an eight-week program facilitated by Emory University School of Medicine and Rollins School of Public Health. The overall purpose of the HealthPREP is to facilitate the entry of qualified students from disadvantaged backgrounds, into health-related graduate and professional schools. HealthPREP is open to undergraduate and graduate scholars interested in pursuing a career within the health professions, like medicine, physician assistant, anesthesiology assistant, genetic counseling, physical therapy, and public health. Our approach is to provide students with an opportunity to develop skills that will increase their competitiveness for admissions by providing them resources to improve their performance on admission tests, professional development activities, research experiences, and exposure to primary care. 

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The application for HealthPREP opened on January 3, 2023 and will close on February 14, 2023.

Gap Year Opportunity: Horseshoe Farm Community Health Fellowship

The Community Health Fellowship is a unique “gap year” opportunity for top recent college graduates from across the country with program sites in Alabama and California. Alumni consistently express how transformative their Fellowship experience has been, and Fellows go to some of the top medical schools, graduate programs, and nonprofit organizations across the U.S.

The coming year will mark the 15th year of Horseshoe Farm’s Gap Year Community Health Fellowship. This year’s class will begin June 26th of 2023 and finish July 12th of 2024 at the Greensboro, Perry County, and Pomona sites.

The application deadline for the 2023-24 gap-year Fellowship is on February 12th, 2023. Our website gives a good overview of our programs, and you can find us on Handshake. We are hosting a final zoom information session on January 25th, the link to which can be found on our website.

Employment Opportunity: Emory University School of Medicine Yu Laboratory- Research Technician Position

Research Technician Position

Full time research technician position available for motivated recent or soon to be graduate interested in obtaining training in basic/translational research. The technician will be involved in a project(s) involved in understanding how cells respond to DNA replication stress, and more generally DNA damage, and how this knowledge can be utilized for improvements in cancer therapy. Approaches utilized in the lab, which if necessary the technician will be provided training for, will include but are not limited to basic cell culture, immunofluorescence, western blot analysis, DNA cloning, CRISPR/Cas9, siRNA knockdown, protein purification, flow cytometry and other molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry techniques. The position will also involve general support work in the laboratory. An important component of the position will be career development. The technician will be provided substantial mentorship as well as the opportunity to obtain authorship on manuscripts and present their work at national meetings, which will be subsidized by the laboratory. The technician will also be provided opportunities to be involved in clinical research and shadowing in the clinic. The position would be ideal for a candidate interested in a gap year(s) experience prior to application to medical or graduate school. Recent lab trainees have enrolled at prestigious medical school programs such as the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology (HST) and MSTP at Emory, Vanderbilt, and the University of Michigan. A description of the lab is provided at: https://med.emory.edu/departments/radiation-oncology/research-laboratories/david-yu/index.html . Interested applicants should submit a CV and names and contacts for 3 references to Dr. Yu at dsyu@emory.edu.

Leadership Opportunity: Pre-Health Advising Peer Mentor

Peer Mentors act as PHA student ambassadors, peer advisors, and role models for the pre-health community at Emory. This leadership position is an incredible opportunity to mentor first years through the First Year Mentorship Program, network and collaborate with other Emory pre-health personnel (other Peer Mentors, faculty, staff), and lead student-driven PHA events. All current pre-health sophomores and juniors that have completed a Group Mandatory Check-Up and 1:1 Follow-Up by April 1, 2022 and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0+ are eligible to apply.

DEADLINE: Feb. 12, 2023

APPLICATION

Gap Year Opportunity: The Cleveland Clinic's MOST Fellowship

 The Cleveland Clinic’s MOST Fellowship is now Accepting Applications!

The Cleveland Clinic Foundations Clinical Post-baccalaureate program is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Cohort starting November 1^st! In partnership with Stanford University, the MOST Fellowship is a 12 month program designed to provide exceptional clinical experience and professional development to students while strengthening their applications to graduate schools – acting as a Medical Scribe in clinic with a Physician Mentor. The most recent MOST Fellowship cohort had an 88% acceptance rate into medical school.

Students complete 24 hours per week of scribing and medical observation with their assigned clinical preceptor in clinic. Other optional experiences included in the MOST fellowship are:

• Shadowing in other medical specialties
• Conducting research in any specialty of interest
• Multiple group volunteering projects throughout the year
• MCAT tutoring
• Experiences in state-of-the-art simulation lab workshops
• In person and virtual clinical workshops
• Medical school site visits and interview prep
• Ability for paid part time opportunities within the Cleveland Clinic
• Letters of recommendation
• MOST Fellow Alumni Peer Mentor for Application Support
• End of the year Stanford University-Cleveland Clinic Research Symposium

To learn more, visit the MOST Fellowships website here: MOST Fellowship Website, or Email MOSTFellowship@ccf.org.

APPLICATION DUE: April 30, 2023

Volunteer Opportunity: PALS

PALS hopes you had a great holiday break and start to your new year! We are thrilled to announce our Summer 2023 application is open now! You can find our 19 dates and locations, as well as our application, HERE. 

Each year PALS is excited to create inclusive summer camp experiences for people with and without Down syndrome through our overnight camps. Our volunteer-led programs change attitudes, transform lives, and inspire a world of belonging and we would love for you to consider joining us to make the PALS magic happen!

Our program has a 1:1 pairing model that partners individuals with Down syndrome with a Peer who does not have Down syndrome to experience a fun-filled, transformative week together. We are looking for 1:1 paired participants and volunteer leaders to help run our program. Read more about our mission HERE. 

Summer Opportunity: Wake Forest School of Medicine Summer EICS & ENGAGED

Wake Forest School of Medicine Summer EICS & ENGAGED Summer Research Programs

Excellence in Cardiovascular Sciences (EICS) Summer Research Program 

Enhancing Undergraduate Education and Research in Aging to Eliminate Health Disparities (ENGAGED) Summer Research Program

Our 9-week internship program from May 31 – July 28, 2023 offers research opportunities focused on Aging-Related and Health Disparities Research and Cardiovascular Sciences Research, with research topics covering areas such as:

• Physical activity, healthy eating, and chronic disease prevention
• Cardiovascular disease therapeutics
• Aging, memory, dance, and movement
• Exercise and cognition
• Intersection between healthy brain aging and Alzheimer’s Disease
• Mechanisms underlying the development and progression of diseases across the life course, including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease
• Osteoprotective interventions for older adults losing weight
• High-Resolution Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography (HR-pQCT) scanning in clinical trials
• Deep phenotyping of heart failure using CT scans (HeatShare Study)
• Investigating the role of Adcy3 in adiposity in a rat model 

Underrepresented minorities and students with disabilities or disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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INFORMATIONAL VIDEO

APPLY HERE

DEADLINE: Thursday, February 1

Info Session: Emory School of Medicine- Physician Assistant Program

 

Open House at EmoryPA The Emory PA Program will host 3 public open house events on the following Fridays from 3 – 6 in the main lobby lecture halls of the James B. Williams Medical Education Building.

 The meeting will have a PA Program overview, a question and answer session with current PA students and faculty, then conclude with a medical campus tour. These sessions will be streamed live if you prefer not to travel to Atlanta. Please register for the live on campus event or the streaming event below 

 

 2/17/23 (Fridays 3 - 6): On Campus- SOM 110 Register, Virtual- Register

3/17/23 (Fridays 3 - 6): On Campus- SOM 110 Register, Virtual- Register 

5/12/23 (Fridays 3 - 6): On Campus- SOM 130 Register, Virtual- Register

Watch the Open House video from May 2022 

Web Site: www.EmoryPA.org

Information Session Rollins School of Public Health

 

Virtual Admissions Information Sessions Thursday, January 26 12:00 pm-1:00 pm ET ————————————— Join our admissions team, along with students, alumni, and representatives from the career services team to learn about the Rollins School of Public Health. We will review academic offerings, the admissions process and answer your individual questions. REGISTER HERE

Internship Opportunity: Stetson Lee Orthopedics 2023-2024 Internship

Job Posting: Stetson Lee Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is looking to hire four 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 will begin in late May/early June 2023 and last until mid-June 2024. Qualified students will have recently graduated from a university (Class of 2023 included), 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.

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If you are interested in applying, please email a cover letter and resume to slointerns@stetsonleeortho.com.

Summer Research Opportunity: NIH Student Urinary Tract Program in Education and Research

 

Summer Opportunity: Fields Rosenberg Summer Surgical Fellowship

The Fields Rosenberg Summer Surgical Fellowship is a physician shadowing program for undergraduate college students sponsored by Wade Rosenberg, MD (pictured, second from right) of the Department of Surgery.  Accepted applicants look forward to 10 weeks of direct mentorship from a surgeon in General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Plastic Surgery, or Cardiovascular Surgery or another surgical department. Mentorship includes time in clinic, shadowing and attending grand rounds.  At the end of the summer, fellows present the work they have done that summer. Fellows also attend summer didactic lectures and career and professional development seminars geared toward undergraduates. The Fields Rosenberg Summer Surgical Fellowship is a unique clinical training, boasting a near-100% acceptance rate for its alumni who later apply to medical school. Read testimonials from past fellows below. 

Applications will be open until Friday, January 27^th. This unparalleled opportunity is an amazing and formative experience for any undergraduate student interested in a career in medicine.

Our program website has all application and program information. Please forward this message and flyer to any interested students.

Volunteer Opportunity: Muscular Dystrophy Association

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is seeking partnerships where Students have the opportunity to serve as a Volunteer for our National Summer Camp Program.  

 

The MDA Summer Camp Program is a very unique experience. The week-long residential programs give kids ages 8-17 the freedom to be kids with others who are just like them- at no cost to their families. Volunteer Counselors are by Campers’ sides day and night so that they can do all the fun activities that summer camp offers. In addition to bringing joy to Campers, this fantastic opportunity allows Volunteers to gain high-quality, field-based experience in physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical professions, education, recreation, and family social sciences, as well as earning them extensive volunteer hours. MDA Summer Camp locations are available across the nation. Check out this short VIDEO or MDA.org to learn about Summer Camp’s impact on MDA families and Volunteers. 

Volunteer Opportunity: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Summer Camp

Camp is a week-long commitment during which volunteers stay in cabins with campers and participate in the activities with them. By volunteering, you would be helping to facilitate opportunities and relationships that often are not available to these campers outside of camp.  You will have the opportunity to gain experience relevant to your coursework and career, while participating in service learning. We welcome all applications but do have an especially high need for male volunteers to work with our male campers.

Camps are hosted at Camp Twin Lakes in Winder, GA and Rutledge, GA, which are both 30-45 minutes outside of Atlanta. Housing and meals are provided while at camp, and volunteers must provide their own transportation to camp. Volunteers are required to complete mandatory training(s) prior to camp.

 

In addition to volunteering at camp, Children’s offer a summer practicum where students attend 2-3 weeklong camps and come to the North Druid Hills office 2-3 days per week throughout the summer. It is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the behind-the-scenes programming that goes into camp. Housing and meals are provided while at camp, but not for the duration of the summer when they are in the office. Students must provide their own transportation. If you are interested in the practicum, contact Brian or Anna.

Children’s runs 9, week-long summer camps for children with various disabilities and medical conditions:

1. Camp Braveheart- congenital heart disease**
2. Camp Carpe Diem - epilepsy and seizure disorders**
3. Camp Courage - craniofacial disorders **
4. Camp Crescent Moon- sickle cell disease
5. Camp Independence- solid organ transplant and chronic kidney disease **
6. Camp Krazy Legs - spina bifida **
7. Camp No Limb-itations- amputations and limb deficiencies**
8. Camp Strong4Life- For kids 8 to 12 years old who are above a healthy weight (BMI greater than the 85th percentile)
9. Camp You Be You- autism

 

** Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Directed Camps

Gap Year Opportunity: PCC Community Wellness Gap Year Program

PCC Community Wellness is recruiting for our 2023-2024 Gap Year program. PCC is a network of Federally Qualified Health Centers on the West Side of Chicago, serving medically underserved patients in low-resourced communities. PCC Community Wellness’ Gap Year program is a cohort of individuals who are interested in pursuing medical school, PA school, nursing, etc. but would like to work within the healthcare field for a year (or two) to expand their horizons and gain experience serving underserved populations. Our goal is to provide an enriching program with physician mentors, RN managers, intra-cohort support, and applied professional experience while bringing eager minds into our organization to learn from our staff and help push to create change. Gap Years at PCC facilitate access to important primary care and substance use treatment with our team of physicians, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, social workers, and care coordinators.

There are several positions available as a: Perinatal Child Health Care Coordinator, Chemical Dependency/Emergency Department Care Coordinator, Referrals Care Coordinator, VeggieRx & Patient Outreach Care Coordinator, and Hypertension & Emergency Room Coach. Specific information about these teams can be found below. The preferred start date for this position is June or July 2023, although exceptions can be made for academic calendar reasons. Pay for these positions starts at $16.25 per hour, 40 hours a week, and is a mix of virtual and in-person work. Interested applicants should please email a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references (the name, relation, and contact information of references only, letters of recommendation not needed) to gapyear@pccwellness.org by February 8th. Please also indicate which position(s) you are interested in. It is strongly preferred that applicants plan for a 13-month commitment, so they may train their replacement at the end of the academic year. 

Experience/Abilities:

• Ability to display excellent customer service during in-person and telephone contact

• Ability to support a diverse patient population with unique needs

• Ability to effectively communicate with a team

• Ability to speak Spanish preferred but not required

• Personal transportation is helpful but not required

• Experience with MS Office applications Excel and Word 

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