Minority Association of Pre-Health Students Conference 1/26

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Dan Poux

The UW Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (UW MAPS) invites high school students and undergraduates on to their conference on Saturday, January 26th 9:30 AM – 4:10 PM, titled: A Shift in Perspective: Healthcare from a New Lens at the HUB!

This conference will focus deeply on the variety of careers in the healthcare system and the multitudes of paths that students may take to get there, as well as address the importance of diversity in the health professions in order to address the nation’s need to eliminate inequities in the quality of health care for underserved communities.

Students will have the opportunity to:

1) Network with high school students, undergraduate students, University of Washington medical students, and health-care professionals from all different fields.

2) Attend workshops to broaden students’ perspectives on what “healthcare” means, and all of the different factors that go into being a well-rounded healthcare professional. These include:

a. Bioethics in Research

b. A Different Lens: Looking at Health through Eyes of Immigrants

c. Resilience Workshops

d. Pre-Health Advisors from the University of Washington

e. Nursing Panel

f. Hands-On Dental Workshop

g. Ultrasound Workshop

Tickets to attend the conference may be purchased from this link (tinyurl.com/ybqfjkcq)  or at the door at the prices indicated (limited quantity):  

Here are the ticket prices (lunch included):

Undergrad Students: $17

High School Students: $10

MAPS Members: $12

More information can be found on their website and Facebook event:

mapsuwsite.wordpress.com/the-pre-health-conference/

facebook.com/events/389312541611686/?active_tab=about

If you have questions, please email mapsuw@u.washington.edu

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Dive into Dentistry Day 2/2

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Dan Poux

Are you currently an undergraduate or high school student interested in becoming a dentist? Are you a Pre-Dental student looking for an opportunity to boost your resume and learn the ins and outs of dental school?

University of Washington School of Dentistry’s ASDA chapter is hosting the second of its main Pre-Dental events, Dive into Dentistry Day. This workshop gives you the chance to get hands on experience and gain an insider’s perspective on life in dental school. With current UW dental students and faculty running the show, you’ll get a chance to learn all about life at UWSOD. There will be a chance to meet their Assistant Director of Admissions, Dr. Sue Coldwell, and hear about how admissions work at UWSOD.

They will teach you how to drill and fill a cavity preparation, sculpt a tooth out of wax, suture, take an impression, and ace your dental school interviews. By the time you’re done, you’ll be practically ready to work with your own patients! This is a great opportunity to learn about dental school, meet some fellow Pre-Dents and get all your questions answered.

Breakfast and lunch are provided. Please wear business casual or scrubs.

WHEN: Saturday, February 2nd, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (PDT)

WHERE: D1 Clinic, Health Sciences Building, University of Washington

Ticket Sales (Ends January 30th): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dive-into-dentistry-day-winter-2019-tickets-54301680789

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/345832319579205

Please feel free to contact Johnny Le at JTL37@uw.edu with any further questions.

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Georgetown School of Medicine virtual info sessions

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Dan Poux

The Georgetown University School of Medicine Office of Admissions would like to invite you to participate in one of their virtual information sessions. 

They will review Georgetown’s mission, what they are looking for in a competitive applicant, the purpose of and programs offered by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and have plenty of time for a Q&A with current medical students. 

Interested students can register through the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/Padx21iLBr1HnKI92 

  • January 10, 2019 at 7:00 PM EST
  • February 19, 2019 at 12:00 PM EST
  • March 5, 2019 at 4:00 PM EST
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Volunteer at Kaiser Permanente’s Capitol Hill Medical Center

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Dan Poux

By volunteering at Kaiser Permanente’s Capitol Hill Medical Center, you will be a key link between patients, families, and staff.

Volunteers will be a part of a team dedicated to elevating the patient experience.

In addition, there are numerous opportunities to develop valuable skills, meet new people, and give back to the community.

Their website offers more details on volunteer opportunities.

Interested? Contact the Capitol Hill Medical Center Volunteer Services Coordinator.

Call (206) 326- 2225 or email Jeannette.A.Flodin@kp.org

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Harborview INSIGHT summer research program — deadline 1/15

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Dan Poux

The INSIGHT Summer Research Program is an opportunity for students to work on an independent clinical research project with a school of medicine faculty mentor.

They also offer injury related seminars, field trips (King Co Medical Examiner’s office, Airlift NW) and social activities for their full cohort of student researchers.

The program is geared towards undergrads entering their junior and senior years, as well as 1st year graduate and medical students, but accepts motivated students of all levels.

They also offer a $3,200 stipend to those accepted.

Interested students can find their application portal and all the details of the program:

INSIGHT Application Page

The application portal is open now through January 15th

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Pre-Health Career Coaching winter workshops & small group coaching

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Dan Poux

The Pre-Health Career Coaching team is excited to offer a variety of new ways that students can access our support services in the winter.

These include workshops on preparation and application to health professional school, as well as a number of small group coaching sessions themed to each health profession.

A full list of offerings is below.

Students can go to careers.uw.edu/pre-health to learn more and to RSVP.

Separating Pre-Health Fact from Fiction
Pre-Health students get lots of advice from friends, family and online. How do you know what advice to follow and what to ignore? Join the Pre-Health Career Coaches for an interactive exploration of some of the myths out there regarding careers in the health professions.
 Thursday 1/17 @ 1:30-2:00 & Monday 1/28 @ 1:30-2:00

Getting Great Clinical Exposure
Health professional Schools are looking for evidence that applicants understand the jobs they are applying for, and will be good at them. This workshop will explore how to get the kinds of professional- and patient-facing time that students need to confirm a good fit with their skills and interests.
 Wednesday 1/23 @ 11:30-12:00 & Monday 2/4 @ 2:30-3:00

Pre-Health Course & Major Planning
Co-hosted with UAA Advising, this workshop will explore how students can coordinate their coursework needed for their major with the pre-requisites needed for health professional schools.
 Thursday 2/7 @ 2:30-3:00

Small Group Coaching
Personalized support from a career coach with the added benefit of learning from your peers! Topics will include how to complement Pre-Health coursework with co-curricular experiences, and how to demonstrate that a health profession is the best fit with one’s skills and interests.
 Small Group Coaching: Pre-Medical – Wednesday 1/16 @ 11:30-12:20 & 1/30 @ 11:30-12:20
 Small Group Coaching: Pre-Dental – Tuesday 1/22 @ 1:00-1:50
 Small Group Coaching: Pre-Pharmacy – Friday 1/25 @ 1:30-2:20
 Small Group Coaching: Pre-Health – 2/1 @ 1:30-2:20 & 2/22 @ 11:30-12:20 & 2/27 @ 1:30-2:20 & 3/6 @ 1:30-2:20
 Small Group Coaching: Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy – Wednesday 2/6 @ 1:30-2:20
 Small Group Coaching: Pre-Physician Assistant – Friday 2/8 @ 2:00-2:50

Health Professional School Application Labs
These workshops will focus on how to make each piece of the Health Professional School application work as hard for you as it needs to. Students are encouraged to bring a draft of application materials to receive peer feedback.
 Application Lab 1: Writing about your Activities – Thursday 1/24 @ 1:30-2:20
 Application Lab 1: Writing about your Activities – Thursday 2/21@ 3:00-3:50
 Application Lab 2: Writing your Personal Statement – Friday 2/15 @ 11:30-12:20
 Application Lab 2: Writing your Personal Statement – Friday 3/1 @ 1:30-2:20
 Application Lab 2: Writing your Personal Statement – Thursday 3/7 @ 2:00-2:50
 Application Lab 3: Getting Great Letters of Recommendation – Wednesday 2/20 @ 11:30-12:20
 Application Lab 3: Getting Great Letters of Recommendation – Monday 3/4 @ 2:30-3:20
 Application Lab 4: Demonstrating Fit with Target Schools – Thursday 2/28 @ 1:30-2:20

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Panel Discussion 12/7: The Journey to Medical & Dental School

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Dan Poux

UW Hispanic Student Dental Association presents:

Nuestra Raza: The Journey to Medical and Dental School

December 7th at 6:00 pm

UW Health Sciences Building

Hogness Auditorium A420

Panel: An inter-professional panel of current UW Medical & Dental students will provide information on the professional school experience, admissions process and tips for success.

Breakout Session: After the panel, they will break out into smaller groups where participants will be able to receive more individualized advice.

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Summer Health Profession Education Program webinar 12/6

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Dan Poux

The UW Summer Health Profession Education Program will be be hosting a webinar on Friday, December 6th, 2018.

Register at:

http://www.shpep.org/event/webinar-an-inside-look-into-the-summer-health-professions-education-program/

The UW SHPEP program dates are June 24th to August 2nd, 2019.

The application is open now (Dec 1).   The deadline to apply is Feburary 15th, 2019.

In its 30th year, shpep offers the same valuable experiences:

  • Academic enrichment courses in biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biostatistics
  • Individualized shadowing experiences with healthcare providers and population health organization groups
  • Operating room/emergency room shadowing opportunities
  • Medical and dental clinical simulation experiences
  • Biomedical research shadowing opportunities
  • A curriculum built on increasing awareness and knowledge of the social determinants of health and healthcare disparities
  • Service learning and clinical activities
  • Weekend activities, including a trip to Mt. Rainier National Park
  • Room and Board
  • Travel expenses if needed (and within guidelines)
  • $600 stipend

Please visit shpep.org to apply.

More information about the Seattle site:  http://cedi-web01.s.uw.edu/pre-health-programs/shpep/

 

 

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UW Women’s Center — Winter GRE Prep Course

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Dan Poux

GRE Prep Winter 2019

  • Sundays January 27th, Feburary 3rd, 10th, and 17th 
    • Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    • Location: UW Campus- Savery Hall Room 130
    • Cost: $375
    • Registration Link: www.bit.ly/UW_GRE

Visit Women’s Center website to register: http://www.washington.edu/womenscenter/lifelong-learning/

 

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Yale Fellowship in Developmental Psychopathology & Social Neuroscience

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Dan Poux

The Yale Autism Center of Excellence (ACE) and Yale  Social and Affective Neurodevelopment of Autism Program (SANA)  is interested in recruiting highly qualified students for exciting pre-doctoral fellowships for current graduates or graduating seniors.

The positions will commence July 2019.

Successful applicants will be involved in a 2-year training program involving clinical research experience. The primary training experience will be in daily activities related to behavioral, psychophysiological, eye-tracking and neuroimaging studies of toddlers and children with and without autism.

With research mentorship, selected applicants will be expected to guide a pre-determined project of research from the point of data collection through analysis and publication of results.

Interested students should send cover page, CV, official transcripts, and personal statements no later than January 15, 2019 in order to be considered for the position. Letters of recommendation are due by January 25, 2019.

Additional information about the lab can be found on their website:  https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/chawarska/autismcenter/

Questions regarding the Yale Fellowship in Developmental Psychopathology and Social Neuroscience may be directed to Dr. Suzanne Macari at sanalab@yale.edu.

 

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Winter 2019 course: Mastering Health Information & Personal Health Technologies 

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Dan Poux

Mastering Health Information and Personal Health Technologies
NURS 210

SLN: 21595

Health is complicated, and personal. There are a lot of choices to make, a lot of information out there – not all of it good. The course goal is to help students develop the knowledge and skills they need to become better consumers of health information in their daily lives. The course will be highly practical and interactive.

  • 4 or 5 credits (4 credits with an optional 1 credit seminar)
  • Counts toward the Natural World requirement
  • Wed and Fri (1:30-3:20) in Odegaard 136 (interactive classroom)
  • Wed 3:30-4:20 in Denny 303 (optional project/seminar)

Open to all students! This class is not a Nursing prerequisite/requirement.

Instructors:

More info at https://uwcirg.github.io/nurs210/

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Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare Info Session & Open House

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Dan Poux

Social workers serve in mental health clinics, nonprofits, hospitals, schools, community agencies, etc. to help people and enhance the quality of life for all – especially those most vulnerable and oppressed.  They value a person-in-environment, systems theory approach and employ a uniquely holistic, strengths-based social work lens rooted in social justice activism.

Students are admitted to the Social Welfare major only once per year, to begin in September. Autumn 2019 departmental BASW admission applications will be available this February, with an April deadline; see this page for prerequisites and application info.

The UW School of Social Work (Seattle) welcomes prospective Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW) students to join them for two upcoming events:

  • BASW Information Night: November 28th, 2018 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | School of Social Work, Room 305
  • BASW Open House: January 30th, 2019 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. | School of Social Work, Room 305

Please see this page for event details, and to register. Guests will enjoy free food and get BASW application tips as well as info about funding and coursework, plus eligibility for a special 10-month Advanced Standing Master of Social Work degree.

 

 

 

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National Institute of Mental Health Intramural Research opportunity

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Dan Poux

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Emotion and Development Branch, Section on Mood Dysregulation and Neuroscience (SMDN) and Neuroscience and Novel Therapeutics Unit (NNT), in Bethesda, Maryland, seek qualified individuals to fill IRTA (Intramural Research Training Award) positions, with employment starting late May/early June 2019.

SMDN conducts research on the brain mechanisms of mental illness in youth.  Our particular research interest involves the investigation of the brain mechanisms associated with chronic irritability in children and adolescents. NNT uses brain-based knowledge to develop new treatments, such as a new application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

The full-time positions require a bachelor’s degree and a U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status (resident alien).  A minimum commitment of one year is expected; however, a two-year commitment is strongly preferred.  Duties and responsibilities include assistance with and participation in all aspects of the research enterprise:  patient and healthy volunteer screening and recruitment; protocol implementation; data collection, entry, and analysis; and manuscript preparation.

This work involves using computer statistical and graphics programs, preparing blood samples, and researching scientific literature.  In addition, the position involves regular patient contact during outpatient cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) treatment clinic visits. IRTAs can observe diagnostic interviews with patients and become familiar with standard psychometric procedures.  IRTAs are also involved in training subjects to participate in neuroimaging and analyzing neuroimaging data.

IRTAs will work as part of a multidisciplinary research team including physicians, psychologists, clinical social workers, and psychiatric nurses at the nation’s largest medical research center, the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland.

Successful applicants will be awarded post-baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) Fellowships, which provide opportunities for recent college graduates to spend time engaged in biomedical investigation. During their tenure in the program, post-baccalaureate fellows are also expected to initiate the application process for graduate or medical school.

Interested individuals should complete the online application found at the following website (link can be found under “Application Procedure”):

https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/postbac_irta

Following completion of the online application, individuals should also forward a letter of interest and resume to:

Hannah Grassie

National Institute of Mental Health

National Institutes of Health

Department of Health and Human Services

hannah.grassie@nih.gov

301-594-1690

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Center for Neurotechnology Summer Research Program — deadline 1/15

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Dan Poux

The Center for Neurotechnology (CNT) at the University of Washington (Seattle, WA) sponsors a 10-week immersive summer research program for undergraduate students.

What is the CNT?

The CNT’s mission is to develop innovative neural devices and methods for directing engineered neuroplasticity in the brain and spinal cord, which will improve sensory and motor function for people with spinal cord injury, stroke and other neurological disorders.

Engineered neuroplasticity is a new form of rehabilitation that uses engineered devices to restore lost or injured connections in the brain, spinal cord and other areas of the nervous system.

Their unique innovation ecosystem helps to advance these research goals, bringing together researchers, educators and industry affiliates to train future neural engineers and efficiently move research discoveries out of the lab to benefit end-users of emerging neurotechnology.

Apply online: http://www.centerforneurotech.org

Applications due January 15, 2019

  • Participate in neural engineering research.
  • Improve your critical thinking, scientific communication and presentation skills.
  • Prepare and present research results to the scientific community.
  • Earn $5,500 plus housing and travel funding.

Questions? Go to http://www.centerforneurotech.org or contact Dr. Eric
Chudler, CNT Executive Director/Education Director at chudler@uw.edu

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Georgetown University Academy for Research, Clinical, & Health Equity Scholarship — deadline 2/4

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Dan Poux

The Dean of Medical Education’s Academy for Research, Clinical, and Health Equity Scholarship (ARCHES) is a six-week program for ten undergraduate students who are rising juniors and seniors interested in pursuing medical studies.

All students are encouraged to apply, including those from backgrounds underrepresented in the health professions and those who identify as first-generation college students.

This program will engage selected participants in:

  • Clinical experience
  • Guided research
  • Community Based Learning at Georgetown University
  • Greater DC community on issues of health equity

GUSOM ARCHES aims to strengthen the research and clinical skills of promising undergraduate students and prepare them for successful matriculation into medical school.

Program Dates & Benefits:

Dates: Wednesday, June 26 – Friday, August 9, 2019. Move out day is Saturday, August 10th.

Summer Stipend: $4,000 ($2,000 paid after the first 3 weeks – $2,000 paid conclusion of program)

Housing: On-Campus housing at Georgetown University – Same gender identity, suite style, double-occupancy rooms

Travel: Awarded up to $250 per student on a case by case basis by the Georgetown Office of Diversity & Inclusion

**NOTE** Students are responsible for their own meals/food costs (except for program event meals provided by ARCHES)

Preference will be given to permanent residents of the District of Columbia (DC).

Complete program details may be found on the ARCHES website.

Applications are due by February 4, 2019 at 5 PM EST.  Apply here! 

Learn more about the program from their 2018 Fellows!

For more information on GU ARCHES, please contact Kimberly Walker at (202) 687-7320 or email gumedarches@georgetown.edu with the subject heading “GU ARCHES Question”.

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