“Which Public Health Degree Is Right for Me?” Info Session 11/29

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Dan Poux

Are you considering a public health graduate degree?

The Department of Health Services trains students for influential careers in public health practice and research, health administration, health promotion, and health policy.

Would you like to learn more about the types of graduate degrees they offer and what makes them unique?

The Department of Health Services invites you to attend our “Which Public Health Degree is Right For Me?” session: 

Which Public Health Degree Is Right for Me?

Date/Time: November 29, 2018; 5:30-7:30pm

Location: UW Bothell campus, UW1-280

Event Description: Join us for a panel led by graduate students in our COPHP, MPH, MS, MHA, and MHIHIM programs, followed by small group break-out sessions.

Pizza and beverages will be served!

RSVP link: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/hservask/358394

 

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Alliance for Equal Representation in Medicine (AFERM) mentor program

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Dan Poux

Alliance for Equal Representation in Medicine (AFERM) is a coalition of students at the University of Washington School of Medicine dedicated to improving diversity in medical education with the ultimate purpose of providing culturally competent and representative future physicians for all patients and communities.

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:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeujkNaB9R2WtzP19JLj1aH5sPnsczq4KG-Ntyivq0kAJ3vg/viewform?usp=sf_link

For questions, please feel free to email AFERM at uw.aferm@gmail.com.

 

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Intro to the Medical School Application Process – Delivered by Medical Students!

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Dan Poux

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.

Their first session of the year is scheduled on Thursday, November 29th from 6-8PM in Health Sciences T-435, and this session’s topic will be: Introduction to the Medical School Application. The event itself will constitute of presentation, small group activity, and panelist Q&A.

Interested students can email elee3@uw.edu with any questions.

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Scholarships for EMT Training

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Dan Poux

The S.T.A.R. (Strategic Training and Recruitment) Program offers Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training opportunities for individuals who excel at working in diverse communities.

They encourage people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply and help them better represent communities they serve.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • High School Graduate or G.E.D.
  • At least 18 years of age by the first day of class
  • CPR Certification (training will be provided prior to start of class)
  • Washington State Driver’s License
  • Recipient must be able to provide transportation to and from class and clinical site

Information:

Emergency Medical Services Division will supply needed equipment and textbooks.

The selected candidates must have selected immunizations. Arrangements can be made to acquire these.

Training will last for 14 weeks.

Class location will be in Kent.

Applications Due: January 18th, 2019

Full Scholarship Opportunity!

For an application or additional information, please contact Andrew Burns: (206) 263-8743 or by email: andrew.burns@kingcounty.gov

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Filipino Association for Health Careers at UW

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Dan Poux

The Filipino Association for Health Careers at UW (FAHC) is an organization devoted to providing academic and social support to all students interested in pursuing a health-related career.

They believe in promoting Filipino and Filipino-American health issues and cultural awareness.

FAHC at UW strives 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 them in their future endeavors, but also allow them to be a part of a family, or KAPAMILYA.

Their meetings are generally every other Tuesday, with their third general meeting, discussing Professional Development, on Tuesday November 13, and their next social event on November 20, both at the Ethnic & Cultural Center PI room from 6-8PM.

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“Applying to Health Professional School” Seminar in Winter

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Dan Poux

GEN ST 297 (15009): Applying to Health Professional School

This seminar will meet Tuesdays in Winter Quarter 2019 from 2:30-4:20.

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 attendance (three points per class session) and five writing assignments (10-20 points each).

 

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UW Medicine Neurological Surgery Summer Student Program

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Dan Poux

The UW Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery Summer Student Program provides “Bench to Bedside” exposure in the field of neurosciences.

The program is supported by NIH and private donors and provides students seeking summer lab placements the opportunity to explore basic and clinical neurosciences.

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

The program has hosted over 100 students from 67 different schools. Twenty-nine neurological surgery mentors have been involved and 30 faculty have given Friday lunch seminars. Sixteen of our clinical faculty have given shadowing opportunities for our students. Fifteen past students have been accepted into medical school or graduate programs in Neuroscience.

2018 Important Dates and eligibility information

To apply starting November 1, 2017 go to: https://depts.washington.edu/nsssp/ 

Applications due January 2, 2018, notifications by March 1

Program Dates – 8 weeks: June 18 – August 10, 2018

Presentations on August 10 – friends and family are invited

We 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

High School students may apply if they are 18+ and either rising seniors or graduates accepted into college

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:

Ellie Thorstad, Program Operations Specialist, Program Coordinator

ethors@uw.edu | 206-897-5732

James Pridgeon, MHA, Senior Lecturer, Program Administrator

pridgeon@uw.edu | 206-744-9358

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GUIDE Mentoring Program for Pre-Dental Students — deadline 11/9

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Dan Poux

The UW ASDA Pre-Dental committee is searching for Pre-Dental undergraduate students to participate in their GUIDE program, where you will be paired up with a current dental student at the UWSoD.

Mentors can assist with suggesting extracurriculars, volunteering, looking over applications, etc.

There will be a few socials every quarter but most of the meeting time will be up to the respective pairings. 

Please send your responses to the following questions to JTL37@uw.edu by next Friday, November 9th to be paired up with a student!

Also email JTL37@uw.edu if you have any questions!

 

  1. What do you like to do in your spare time? (NOT DENTAL RELATED!)
  2. What career/dream job would you choose if you weren’t a dentist?
  3. What would you rank as your top 3-5 priorities right now? (ex: 1. School 2. Family 3. Friends 4. Exercise/gym 5. Personal time)
  4. What are your favorite TV shows? Movies?
  5. Where did you grow up? Have you lived in a lot of different places or just a few?
  6. What are some extracurricular activities you have taken part in?
  7. What kind of music do you listen to?
  8. What is something that you are concerned for regarding dental school?
  9. What sports do you play? Are you interested in intramural sports?
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Research Fellowship at NIMH Mood, Brain & Development Unit

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Dan Poux

The Mood, Brain and Development Unit (MBDU) at the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, Maryland, is recruiting applicants for two-year, paid Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) Fellowship with employment beginning in June 2019.

MBDU conducts research using fMRI data to study pathophysiology, treatment and prevention of childhood mental illnesses, with an emphasis on major depressive disorder in children and adolescents.  IRTA Fellows are involved in all aspects of the clinical research process, including analyzing data and interacting with patients.

They request that interested applicants complete the following application: https://goo.gl/forms/kpkRpkfzFNS40qeh1 and send an updated resume or CV and unofficial transcript to Christine Wei at christine.wei@nih.gov.

They are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will not accept any applications after midnight December 15, 2018.

Applicants should also complete the NIH’s universal IRTA application found at https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/postbac_irta by January 15, 2019 to be considered for this position.

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Health Informatics & Health Information Management Application Workshop 11/15

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Dan Poux

Health Informatics and Health Information Management Application Workshop

Learn about the HIHIM application process!  We are holding a workshop on November 15th.  We’ll cover how to apply to the program, key dates and step-by-step instructions for completing the application form. You’ll also get tips on writing your personal statement and submitting an effective application. 

All workshops are held in the 14th floor conference room of the UW Tower.

To RSVP, please email hihim@uw.edu. 

November 15, 2018
Current UW students: 5-6 p.m.
All other students: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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COPE Health Scholars Info Session 11/13

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Dan Poux

Tuesday, November 13th 2018

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

COPE Health Scholars, a division of COPE Health Solutions, provides an educational opportunity for individuals interested in making a difference in health care, advancing their careers, and building lifelong relationships and learning at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.

Gain firsthand experience in a variety of health care settings, impact patients’ lives and become an integral part of the care delivery team.

As a Health Scholar, you will gain firsthand experience in both clinical and administrative health care settings.

You will assist with basic care for patients alongside nurses, physicians and other members of the care delivery team, and have opportunities to learn the “business” of health care, preparing you for your health care career.

Why Health Scholar?

– Decide if a career in health care is right for you and which profession is the best fit

– Fulfill clinical experience hours required or preferred by medical, nursing and other graduate programs in health care

– Gain an inside view of medical specialties as you rotate through many areas in the hospital or ambulatory care setting every three months

– Gain the experience employers look for in candidates

– Develop relationships with health care staff and leaders within your program site – Receive a completion certificate from UCLA’s Executive Programs in Health Policy & Management.

– Join over 34,000 alumni as a COPE Connect member and connect with health care leaders, access expert guidance and career advice and receive member-only discounts

This program is offered year-round at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle with enrollment occurring every quarter. Most individuals graduate from the program in 15 months after completing 250 hours of field experience with a commitment of one 4-hour shift per week.

For those looking to complete the program faster, we offer 9-month and 3-month options where you will receive priority shift selection in order to finish at an accelerated pace.

Upon graduation, scholars will receive a completion certificate from UCLA’s Executive Programs in Health Policy & Management. The program is offered at various health care sites throughout California, Washington and Hawaii.

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UM-SMART summer research program

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Dan Poux

The “UM-SMART” summer research program is designed to provide an opportunity for highly motivated and talented undergraduates interested in careers as physician scientists to enhance their science and academic skills. Applicants will gain valuable research experience by performing full-time research under the direction of a faculty mentor in a research lab.

  • Application opens:  October 15, 2018
  • Application deadline:  January 18, 2019
  • Summer Program dates: May 28-Aug 4, 2019

Program Highlights:

This is a funded program.  Students receive a stipend of $4,400 plus double occupancy dormitory housing.

The main scientific focus of the summer program is to provide full-time laboratory biomedical research, as well as

  • Two half day clinical shadowing experiences
  • Online MCAT preparation
  • Poster presentation and seminars
  • “Big Sib” Program
  • Attend 3-day MSTP annual scientific retreat

Eligibility:

The program is targeted towards undergraduate students who are US citizens or permanent US residents who come from an educational, cultural, or geographic background that is underrepresented in the sciences, or students who have experienced financial hardship or students with disabilities.

In addition, applicants must:

  • Complete sophomore year by June 1, 2019
  • Maintain a minimum 3.2 grade point average
  • Complete 100 hours of research lab experience by June 1, 2019
  • Submit two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a research mentor or instructor

To apply to the UM-SMART program, follow this link:  https://umich-smart.smapply.io/prog/um-smart_summer_undergraduate_research_program/

For more information please visit their website: https://medicine.umich.edu/medschool/education/md-phd-program/um-smart-undergrad-summer-program

 

 

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UW Medical Laboratory Science Info Session 11/6

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Dan Poux

If you have an interest in learning about a UW School of Medicine undergraduate major, Medical Laboratory Science, please join them for their Annual Information Session!

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 6th

Time: 2:30 pm

Location: Turner Auditorium in the UW Health Sciences Building, room D209

Topics:

  • MLS Careers
  • Current student and Recent Grad Experience
  • Academic Program
  • Admission Process
  • Tour of the UW Medicine Clinical Laboratories!

*No RSVP or registration required*

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Synapse at the UW: Buddy Program Applications Open

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Dan Poux

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 as well as their caregivers, social events for this population, and facilitate 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 traumatic brain injury.

Buddy pairings are meant to foster a close friendship that helps reduce the barriers of social isolation often faced long-term post-injury.

Students members are also able to attend their other events, support group sessions, and various trainings, and gain invaluable experiences working with this vulnerable population outside of a clinical setting.

If you are interested and would like to learn more and apply to the Buddy Program, please email brainuw@uw.edu or contact Grace Wang, the director of the Buddy Program directly at gracenw@uw.edu.

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“Getting Good Clinical Exposure” Workshop Monday 10/15

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Dan Poux

Health professional schools are looking for a number of relevant experiences outside the classroom.

Experience volunteering or working in a clinical setting is important to demonstrate that you understand the career you aspire to, and that you will be good at the job!

Join us for an exploration of all the ways future healthcare professionals can gain the patient-facing and professional-facing experiences they need to prepare for a career in their chosen field.

Monday, October 15, 2018
3:30pm – 4pm
Career & Internship Center lobby

134 Mary Gates Hall

Learn more and RSVP at https://uw.joinhandshake.com/events/209113

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