Time and Location: MWF, 1:30 – 2:20, SPRING 2019; Bagley 154
Prerequisites: CHEM 223, CHEM 237, or instructor permission
Course coordinator: Libin Xu, Ph.D.
Course Description: An undergraduate elective course that will introduce students to medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences. Geared towards sophomore, junior and senior students majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering, public health and other health sciences, and related fields. Science elective for chemistry, biochemistry, and related majors.

Students completing this course will be able to do the following:

• Briefly summarize the history of medicine and some of the drugs that changed the world
• Apply Organic chemistry concepts to drug development process
• Explain the drug discovery to drug approval processes
• Describe various drug classes, and routes of drug interactions and toxicity
• Understand how the body affects drug absorption and routes of metabolism
• Describe what factors define the exposure to drugs and the duration of drug action
• Describe how genetic factors change individual response to drugs

For additional info contact Professor Xu (libinxu@uw.edu)

PAEA invites you to join them for the Physician Assistant Virtual Fair on Tuesday, April 9 from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET. This is a free event for all students who are interested in exploring a career as a PA.

Registration is FREE. 

At this year’s fair, you’ll be able to: 

• Discover the profession’s history and what makes it one of the top health professions
• Learn insider tips on how to prepare for that crucial PA program interview
• Chat with representatives from more than 55 schools, PAEA, and CASPA
• Attend live presentations and Q&As (or access the recordings on-demand) from current students and practicing PAs

REGISTER NOW to attend the FREE Physician Assistant Virtual Fair on April 9. Connect in real-time with 55+ PA programs nationwide!

DENTEL 520A

Overview of global health inequalities and the burden of oral disease worldwide.

Introduction to international health care systems and the social, political, cultural, behavioral and economic factors influencing them.
Case studies with interactive student participation to analyze the impact of oral health on the public health system at a country level.

Credit / No Credit Grading

Learn about research and field trip opportunities at our exciting sites of Peru, Thailand, Kenya and Seattle

DAY/TIME/LOCATION:
Wed 12:30 – 1:20 PM
Health Sciences T 498

INSTRUCTOR:
Ana Lucia Seminario, DDS PhD MHP
Associate Professor, Pediatric Dentistry
Adjunct Associate Professor, Global Health

The University of Washington offers internship opportunities for students interested in gaining valuable hands on experience in the medical profession.

The training room offers an exciting and challenging setting for students interested in acquiring injury evaluation, management and rehabilitation skills as well as professional interaction with the medical community.

Student interns work with Certified Athletic Trainers and Team Physicians to provide health care to all NCAA Division I athletic programs at the University of Washington. Graduates of UW’s Athletic Training Program have used their experiences as a stepping stone into successful careers as Athletic Trainers, Medical Doctors and Physical Therapists.

If you are motivated and dedicated to advancing your career in the medical profession, an internship in the UW Training Room will give you valuable skills and experience in an exciting and rewarding setting.

Interested students should contact Jaqulyn Carrell via email at jcarre14@uw.edu or download an Application.

Applications are due April 1.

The Career & Internship Center is building a new Pre-Health website that will direct students to the right resources for their stage in preparing for health professional school. 

Please email prehlth@uw.edu if you would be available to meet with our designer for 20 minutes to review the site and provide feedback.

Synapse at the University of Washington is a student-led traumatic brain injury support group. They host peer support groups for individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), in addition to social events and social skills workshops. Their student members are an integral part of the organization, mostly participating through the Buddy Program which pairs them to an individual with a TBI. Buddy pairings are meant to foster a close friendship that helps reduce the barriers of social isolation often faced long-term post-injury for people with TBIs, and gives students interested in careers in healthcare an opportunity to work closely with this under-served community and invaluable experience interacting with this vulnerable population outside of a clinical setting. Buddy pairs commit to personal meetups ideally around twice a month, getting to know each other through casual social activities in addition to Synapse-organized events. 

Apply to the Buddy Program here: https://goo.gl/forms/aEOfRPSedr7iAWzq2

If you have any questions, please each out to them at brainuw@uw.edu or contact Grace Wang, the director of the Buddy Program at gracenw@uw.edu. 

The Paul Nghiem Lab is a moderately sized, diverse lab with basic, translational, and clinical research projects. We study Merkel cell carcinoma; an uncommon, frequently lethal skin cancer associated with immune suppression, UV exposure, and the Merkel cell polyomavirus (see www.merkelcell.org). Working in this lab environment provides extensive opportunities to interact with scientists, physicians, and clinical research team members. These interactions and opportunities to lead projects in later years can be very helpful for professional development of the undergraduate research assistants in the lab. Our lab is located in SLU at the UW Medical Center, which is a 20 minute shuttle ride away from main campus.

They are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic undergraduate to assist with general lab duties and translational/clinical studies involving maintenance of patient databases and support of clinical trials. Many of their projects involve contact with patients and other healthcare providers. Your duties would involve collecting data from patient charts, ordering tissue samples, stocking the tissue culture room, updating the website, and maintaining an accurate and up-to-date database. Students that are organized, communicative, collaborative and have a strong desire to learn about the biology and clinical management of cancer are encouraged to apply.

They are looking for applicants who are juniors, sophomores or freshmen, majoring or intending to major in a biological science and have successfully completed some relevant coursework. They will prioritize students who plan to go into healthcare or biomedical research. Prior research or clinical experience is advantageous but not required. A minimum of ten hours a week is the anticipated commitment. Students must make a two-year part-time commitment during the school year and full time during the initial summer. However, scheduling is flexible around your school schedule.

The Undergraduate Research Assistant position offers hourly compensation equal to the Washington State minimum.

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript to Lauren Zawacki, zawackil@uw.edu with email title “RA Position Nghiem lab, {your initials}.”

The Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health Multidisciplinary International Research Training (MIRT) Program is a national program designed to encourage predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees who are from health disparities populations to pursue research, teaching and leadership careers in biomedical, clinical and behavioral sciences. This program provides fellows with experience in population-based health research in developing countries.

Priority will be given to (1) pre-doctoral graduate students and (2) undergraduates with at least a junior standing by the beginning of summer quarter 2019. All information and application materials for the program are available on their website at www.hsphmirt.com and applications are due March 25, 2019.

Join Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity: Washington Alpha Chapter as they present their second annual Anatomy Fashion Show! This Saturday, March 2nd, from 6:30-8:30 PM in the HUB Lyceum, our models will be displaying beautifully painted designs of different anatomical structures in a display of both science and art!

Come discover what lies within the human body while contributing to a great cause. All proceeds from this event will go towards our Children’s Miracle Network Hospital (CMNH), Seattle Children’s Hospital, to provide charitable care to kids in need.

Admission Pricing:

-$10.00 for UW students

-$15.00 for general public

There will be an additional $2 HUB Fee charge as well

Online sale tickets available: https://thehubtix.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1358&p=1

Tabling sales (on Red Square): We will be selling via the HUB Ticketing website

At the door sale: We will be taking card, cash, check (HUB fees still apply)

For more information, visit their Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/277440436279327/?ti=cl

Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is excited to announce its 2019 Admissions Symposium to be held Saturday, March 9, 2019.

The Symposium aims to provide assistance to current undergraduate students or those post-grad interested in applying or reapplying to our medical school. Selected attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a mock MMI interview with faculty and staff experienced with the admissions process.

The symposium is free to attend. Please complete the RSVP form on this page by February 27, 2019, if you’d like to attend.

TOPICS COVERED

• Developing a Competitive Application/Reapplication
• Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Mock Session (limited availability)
• A Day in the Life of a Medical Student (Panel of Current Medical Students)
• Campus/Lab Space Tour
• Medical School Financial Education/Student Affairs Support Services
• Professionalism

DETAILS

• Check-In: 9:15 a.m. – 10 a.m.
• Event Time: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Location: Washington State University’s Health Sciences Campus, Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences Building (PBS), 205 East Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99202 (campus map)

Please register here.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Howard, Director of Medical Student Recruitment in the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, by email or at 509-368-6829.

Partners in Health Engage is a national network of community organizers working to advance the right to health movement.

On Thursday, February 28th they are screening the incredible documentary, Bending the Arc from 6-8pm in Foege Auditorium.

The event is co-hosted with the UW School of Medicine Global Health Interest Group and includes an intermission panel featuring global health professionals who have supported Partners in Health over the years.

More info and RSVP here: tinyurl.com/YANCWUBB.

UPREP is a collaborative project between the CEDI student affinity groups led by SNMA.  UPREP offers monthly workshops to underrepresented minority students and other aspiring future applicants who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine.  They offer workshops focusing on topics ranging from AMCAS application, financial aid, writing a personal statement, MCAT prep, interviews, and others.

Our next session of the year is scheduled on:

DATE: Tuesday March 5^th 

TIME: 6PM – 8PM

PLACE: T-435, Health Sciences Building

This session’s topic will be: MCAT Exam & Money (How to Finance Your Medical Education) 

The event itself will constitute of presentation, small group activity, and panelist Q&A. You will have an opportunity to meet and interact with current medical students who like you, have applied to medical schools in the past and want to help you be a successful applicant!

Please sign up here as a PARTICIPANT:  https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/dyqzt

This is a unique opportunity to learn about the admissions process for medical school from medical students’ perspective and also a great networking event!

For any questions or concerns, please email elee3@uw.edu.

Advanced Eyecare Solutions is an Optometry Office in Bellevue in search of a Medical Reception/Technician position for their growing office. They a’re looking for a self-starting and ambitious patient care coordinator to join their growing practice.

They create a robust learning atmosphere for our staff. Continuous learning is baked into their culture.

They are excited about what we do and why they do it. Ideally, you are someone excited to work hard and contribute to the mission.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule appointments
• Verify patient insurances
• Placing glasses or contact lens orders for patients
• Check-in patient orders
• Managing inventory
• Reviewing patient accounts
• Resolving patient issues as they arise

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in medical office administration or related fields
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Above all a strong desire to learn and contribute to the team and patients

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $14.00 to $19.00 /hour

Email aesbellevue@gmail.com for more information or to apply.

The Filipino Association for Health Careers at UW is an organization devoted to providing academic and social support to all students interested in pursuing a health-related careers. They strive to provide opportunities and resources for members to learn, grow, and gain skills to achieve their full potential.

The Filipino Association for Health Careers at UW is an organization devoted to providing academic and social support to all students interested in pursuing a health-related careers. They strive to provide opportunities and resources for members to learn, grow, and gain skills to achieve their full potential.

FAHC is an established organization run by passionate leaders that will not only help students in their future endeavors, but also allow them to be a part of a family, or KAPAMILYA.

Their next general meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5, focusing on representation in the field of healthcare — how to resist and empower professionally — in the Pacific Islander Room at the Ethnic Cultural Center from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Contact fahcuw@uw.edu for more information.