Monthly Archives: October 2012

Duke University-National Univ of Singapore School of Medicine

The Dean of Admissions at Duke U – NUS School of Medicine will be on campus on Monday, November 5, to meet with interested students and talk about the program. Duke U-NUS SOM is a medical school with an American…

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Make a difference in the life of a person with HIV/AIDS!

Subject: [MAPSemail] Make a difference in the life of a person with HIV/AIDS! CareTeams are groups of 4-7 volunteers who provide practical and emotional support to a person or household affected by the loneliness and isolation of HIV/AIDS and/or addiction….

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2012 Figures on Medical Education Debt

Greetings from the AAMC – The updated 2012 “Medical Student Education: Debt, Costs, and Loan Repayment Facts” card is now available. Also known as the “Debt Fact Card,” this card contains student loan indebtedness figures for the Class of 2012,…

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MEDIC 10/23

Hello Everyone, MEDIC will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, October 23rd, in Health Sciences T wing room 359 from 5 to 6:30. Ceri will be leading a discussion on the issues surrounding organ donation. If a child is born…

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Volunteers needed for research study!

FREE CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING! The University of Washington HPV Research Group is looking for volunteers to participate in a study of cervical cancer screening. Volunteers will receive either self-collected at-home HPV testing or regular Pap test screening. All cervical cancer…

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UChicago’s PhD in Health Studies Program

The University of Chicago’s Ph.D. program in Health Studies offers advanced courses of study in epidemiology, biostatistics, and health services research – foundational fields in Public Health. Students concentrate in one of these disciplines. On completing the program, students will…

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Case MSA Program Application Deadline Extended

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Application Deadline EXTENDED! The Case MSA program, premiere educator of anesthesiologist assistants (AAs) with locations in Cleveland, Houston and Washington, DC, has extended its application deadline for 2012. We are currently accepting applications…

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Tues. October 16th!

Hi premeds! Alpha Epsilon Delta is having its second general meeting this Tuesday, October 16th at 6 PM in Savery 264. Please note the room change from the last meeting. We will be hosting two organizations, Hope Heart (www.hopeheart.org) and…

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MEDIC Meeting on 10/16

Hello All, On Tuesday, October 16th in Health Sciences T wing room 359 from 5 to 6:30, MEDIC will hold its next meeting. Zach will lead a discussion on the ethical implications of healthcare policy and health insurance. Is there…

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Team HBV’s HBV-themed Jeopardy Night

Team HBV educates the community about the transmission of Hepatitis B and available testing and vaccinations. We table at health fairs, petition for funding for Hepatitis B research, and volunteer at screenings. We are actively recruiting new members interested in…

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Volunteer for Seattle Children’s Hospital!

Do you want to help support our neighbor Seattle Children’s Hospital? Join Huskies United in Giving for Seattle Children’s Hospital to get involved and help provide uncompensated care! We organize lots of fun activities to support the hospital in a…

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Upcoming job talks at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

IHME Special Seminar – Dr. Nicholas L. Wilson Monday, October 15th 10:00AM-11:00AM IHME Board Room, 2301 5th Avenue, Suite 600 Seattle WA 98121 IHME is pleased to announce Dr. Nicholas L. Wilson’s job talk for IHME’s Assistant Professor global health…

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Reminder! WGHA Poster Session, Panel Discussion, & Welcome Reception TODAY!

Please join us TODAY, Monday, October 8, for the first WGHA Discovery Series panel lecture of the 2012-13 academic year, entitled, “Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes: Finding Sustainable Solutions in Low and Middle Resource Countries.” This panel will feature Ali Mokdad,…

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Volunteer with Disadvantaged High School Students

“Interested in volunteering once a quarter to help disadvantaged high school students get to college? I am a UW senior and I started a charity organization called Student Shadowing Day. I am looking for someone to take over my leadership…

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MEDIC Meeting 10/9

Hello Again, MEDIC will once again be meeting on Tuesday, October 9th in Health Sciences T wing room 359 from 5 to 6:30. Ceri will be leading this week’s discussion, focusing on non-FDA approved treatments. Whether they base their claims…

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