Who gets HIV and how? How can HIV infection be prevented? How is HIV/AIDS treated? What can be done to
end the epidemic? In this course, you will:
Explore the historical, public health, clinical, and social aspects of HIV infection.
Examine the epidemiology of the US and global HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Lay the foundation for pursuing a degree and career in
public health, epidemiology, global health, infectious diseases, or
health/medicine.
No
prerequisites. All majors are encouraged to enroll. This is a great
course for students preparing for careers in a health related field. A
basic understanding of biology is recommended, but not required. Areas of
Knowledge: I&S, NW, & QSR.
SLN: 14537; 5 credits; Lecture meets: T/Th 3:30-4:50pm; Quiz meets: F
1:30-2:20pm; Instructor: Jen Balkus
Additional
details about the course are provided on the attached flyer or can be found here.
Direct questions to epcourse@uw.edu.
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Interested in a career where you can help others and make an impact on the health and well-being of individuals in the Seattle area and beyond? There are a broad range of opportunities in health and life science, many of which do not require advanced degrees. Seattle is home to many healthcare organizations, labs, research centers, and biotechnology companies, with a variety of opportunities available: Research, training and development, financial management, human resources, client support, marketing, and so much more! Join this program to learn more about non-clinical roles in health and life science fields.
The Career & Internship Center is launching a new Health + Life Science Mentorship program in winter quarter. This program is focused on non-clinical opportunities, with focus areas of research and administration.
The program is open to undergraduate students at UW Seattle who have completed at least 3 quarters at UW, or transferred to UW with the equivalent credits.
Health & Life Science Mentorship Program: Winter
2020
Students will indicate a focus
area of research or administration/business functions (or both!)
Applicants will be selected and
notified by early December
Program
Overview
All
mentor meetings will take place at a company/organization in the Seattle area,
which will be selected in part based on proximity and ease to mass transit.
Transportation to the mentorship site will be on your own.
Students
will be enrolled in a 1 credit (CR/NC) GenSt course:
Week 1: Preparatory session on campus to learn what to expect at your
mentor meetings, and meet with group to plan topics and questions for your
mentor
Weeks 2-9: Mentor meetings at mentor’s office location
Week 10: Wrap-Up networking event with all mentors and students in the
program
Instructor:
Dan Poux, Career & Internship Center, MGH 134, danpoux@uw.edu
When:
Tuesdays from 2:30-4:20
Where:
Condon Hall Room 115
The course is designed for UW students and alumni who
are planning to apply in the current year to graduate-level health professional
programs, including dental, medical, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy,
physical therapy, physician assistant and veterinary schools.
Class time will include small group work, short
lectures, and visits from experts, including admissions officials and health
professionals. Seminar participants will be able to:
Identify salient criteria for
choosing target schools
Articulate personal fit with their
health profession of interest
Prepare a compelling application to
a health professional program
This is a one-credit seminar graded as Credit/No
Credit. Students who score 80 or more points out of a possible 100 points will
receive credit. Students’ scores include points for participation (three points per class session) and five writing assignments (10-20 points
each) that will serve as rough drafts for components of their application.
Date:
Topics:
1/7
Application
Timelines & Processes
1/14
Identifying your
Dependable Strengths
1/21
Writing about your
clinical experience
1/28
Writing about your research
experience
2/4
Writing about your
leadership experience
2/11
Peer Editing Activities Descriptions Writing the Personal Statement
2/18
Getting Great
Letters of Recommendation
2/25
Peer Editing Personal Statements Identifying Target Schools & Demonstrating Fit
3/3
Financing Health
Professional School
3/10
Acing the Interview
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The Medical Laboratory Science Program is the UW School of Medicine’s only undergraduate major and is where basic laboratory science meets the practice of medicine.
MLS is a critical part of health care, as these laboratory tests are vital tools for physicians in their diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
Students are invited to an upcoming information session that will provide an overview on the MLS application process, major & career. Students will also take a tour of UWMC clinical lab.
Role: TEAM LEADER Apply Here: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/hcasb/372797 Close: Oct. 25 11:59 PM Team Leaders are responsible for setting up the trip – including clinics, home stays, volunteering, and other activities. Although it is more work, team leaders have more control over their trip experience as they determine which health professionals to contact.
Contact clinics & housing
Coordinate a volunteer activity
Contact lecture speakers
Compile participant folders
Attend all committee meetings
Respond promptly to all emails
Preferred: Have a valid driver’s license, insurance and be willing to drive either an own or a rental vehicle to and from your site
The Alliance for Equal Representation in Medicine (AFERM) is an organization through the UW School of Medicine that offers a mentorship program for students who are interested in applying to medical school.
AFERM is recruiting mentees for the 2018-2019 school year!
If you are interested in pursuing a career in medicine and would like to be matched to a current student at the University of Washington School of Medicine, please fill out this survey.
Denatured is an undergraduate biomedical journal covering exciting stories in biological sciences, technology & engineering, and medicine for students, casual readers, and research scholars alike.
They are looking for:
Writers
Illustrators
Volunteers for outreach events
No experience is necessary! Check out their website here:
Education Transforming Community Health (ETCH) is currently recruiting volunteers for the upcoming year! If you are interested in joining us, please email etchseattle@gmail.comwith your completed volunteer survey (https://www.etchseattle.org/getting-involved.html) expressing your interest.
Here is more information about ETCH:
They are an interdisciplinary student project associated with SHIFA, a non-profit organization based out of UWSOM.
They offer weekly health education sessions to homeless adults in downtown Seattle. Through their community partnerships, they strive to create a health education curriculum that bridges evidence-based practice and the voices of the many homeless communities in Seattle.
ETCH aims to provide knowledge, skills, and tools to improve
the quality of life of participants.
Weekly sessions offer volunteers an opportunity to connect with members of homeless communities while expanding their knowledge of preventative care, health systems, and social justice.
They ask that volunteers participate in at least one session per month for at least six months. If you’re interested in being more involved, they also have more opportunities for volunteering, leadership, and advocacy.
Join Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) this Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30pm in Gowen 301 for their First General Meeting.
They will be introducing their officer team, outlining opportunities for pre-med students, and hosting an officer panel to answer any additional questions.
They will also have free pizza for those who attend!
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Come and learn about the exciting and continually evolving field of Information and Data Governance in Electronic Health Records!
You will be able to meet with faculty, advisers and alumni of the program to find out more about the major and dynamic health care career opportunities.
Considering a graduate degree in the health sciences? Talk
with programs from across the country at the 2019 UW Graduate School Fair
including programs in Public Health, Biomedical Science, Nursing, Pharmacy,
Physical Therapy, and Medicine! Programs include:
Are you interested in working with nonprofit and public sector organizations?
The Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center is excited to announce the application period for Undergraduate Community-Based Internships (UCBI).
UCBI is a paid internship program for undergraduate students interested in public service to explore, contribute, and grow as they work in, with, and for local communities.
Internships run January to June; interns work on-site at host organizations throughout King County and participate in weekly cohort meetings on campus with peers and Carlson Center staff for deeper dives into power, privilege, identity, and other salient issues they confront in their daily work.
The intern application will open on Monday, October 7.
Prospective interns are highly encouraged to attend an upcoming info session next week:
The UW Medicine Neurological Surgery NIH Summer Student Program provides “Bench to Bedside” exposure to students seeking summer lab placements to explore basic and clinical neurosciences. Their mission is to recruit and educate a wide spectrum of students from diverse backgrounds, including those under-represented in STEM fields, and broaden their knowledge base in the field of biomedical research, including translational, clinical and basic research, and to inspire students to pursue a career in research, medicine or allied fields, especially in Neuroscience.
PARTICIPATION INCLUDES:
$3200 STIPEND FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS/$2667 FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 18+
EIGHT WEEK LAB PLACEMENT IN ONE OF OUR NEUROSCIENCE LABS
WEEKLY NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY GRAND ROUND LECTURES
WEEKLY NEUROSCIENCE FACULTY LECTURES
NEUROSURGERY OR OBSERVATIONS
STUDENT PRESENTATION ON INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM FOCUS
More than 20 students from their earlier classes have now
been accepted into medical school and other clinical training programs, and
many students just entering college have gone on to neuro-science or pre-med
studies.
2020 IMPORTANT DATES AND ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
To apply starting November 1, 2019 go to: https://depts.washington.edu/nsssp/
Applications due January 2, 2020; notifications: March 1-15,
2020
Program Dates (8 weeks): June 22 – August 14, 2020
Presentations on August 14 – friends and family are invited
They actively encourage applications from students from
under-represented groups and those of limited means.
You must be 18 years of age or older and either a US citizen
or have permanent residency status
University undergraduate students may apply
You must have current immunizations and TB test results
through the program end date
Out-of-area students will have housing stipends available
but are responsible for meals & transportation
If you have an interest in applying, please contact:
Julie Bould, Program Operations Specialist, Program
Coordinator
nsssp@uw.edu | 206-897-5732
James Pridgeon, MHA, Senior Lecturer, Program
Administrator
pridgeon@uw.edu | 206-744-9358
Sylvia Zavatchen, MEd, Program Administrator
szavatch@uw.edu| 206-744-7077
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