UW Neurobiology Club recruiting mentors & mentees

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Dan Poux

UW Neurobiology Club is currently recruiting mentors and mentees for the upcoming year!

They are an multidisciplinary student group that aims to encourage interest in the field of neurobiology for students and the greater community, while bringing together those with a like interest in the field.

If you are interested in learning how to get into the Neurobiology or Biology major, or interested in mentoring others on how to do so, please apply for a UW Neurobiology Club mentor or mentee position using the forms below!

Mentor Application Form: https://goo.gl/forms/rssVU5eBkKzTFJ0X2

They are looking for reliable mentors, preferably sophomores, juniors, or seniors, who can ideally commit at least 4-5 hours per month! Mentors do not have to be already in their major!

This a great way to gain leadership and mentorship experience, as you will work with students/mentees, either one-on-one or in group settings, to serve as a guide on their UW journey and introduce aspiring Neurobiology or Biology majors to campus resources or academic services in order to help them get into their major.

Their expectations of mentors will be to:
– Actively participate in mentorship and commit 4-5 hrs per month
– Reach out to and build a relationship with assigned mentee
– Be willing to share your own experience and UW journey, campus resources, and academic opportunities
Mentee Application Form: https://goo.gl/forms/wHO9Z96vAU5DBlZC2

If you have any other questions, please direct them to lisa1090@uw.edu.

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PhysAssist Scribes Info Session 11/1

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Dan Poux

PhysAssist Scribes, Inc. is looking for experience-driven candidates who are pursuing careers in the medical field to join our team in Tacoma. Their scribes work in the emergency department at local hospitals, including St. Joseph Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital, St. Anthony Hospital, St. Clare Hospital, and/or St. Elizabeth Hospital. They are offering both full time and part time positions.

PhysAssist will hold an Info Session on Thursday, November 1st at 12:30pm in the Career & Internship Center for opportunities for medical scribes.

Here is the link for the Handshake event:

https://uw.joinhandshake.com/events/220445

As a scribe you will:

– Accompany the healthcare provider into patient examination rooms in order to transcribe the patient’s history, physical exam findings, consultations, labs, X-rays, and other evaluations, as stated by the provider, directly into the medical record

– Maintain a comprehensive list of active patients to help the provider remain organized – Prepare plans for follow-up care, as directed by the provider

– Process admitted and discharge paperwork

This is NOT an internship or a volunteer opportunity. Scribing allows you to shadow healthcare providers and get paid doing it, while gaining rare clinical experiences that help you grow as a person and as a professional.

This position is ideal for students in their Junior or Senior year of college looking to gain paid clinical experience, networking opportunities, and amazing letters of recommendation during their final years of college.

 

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CPR Instructor Training with META UW

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Dan Poux

Are you interested in teaching CPR/First Aid to the Seattle Community? Become an AHA Certified BLS Instructor and do just that!

The Medical Emergency Training Association at UW (META UW) is an RSO on the University of Washington Seattle Campus that is committed to providing the Seattle community with high-quality CPR instruction.

According to the American Heart Association, “Heart Disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in the US.”

By becoming a CPR Instructor with META UW, you’ll work with people of all backgrounds to educate the best-practices based on current AHA research.

Additionally, your position in META UW is a great opportunity to enhance your public speaking skills, work with individuals to instill valuable knowledge, and grow as an individual in the process.

The application is due October 26th, 2018 at 11:59pm.

Instructor Application: https://goo.gl/forms/coW4PdutJvGCQDch1

 

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at metauw@uw.edu!

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Mental Health resources for fall quarter

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Dan Poux

Here are the drop-in and group mental health resources for fall quarter.  These are FREE resources available for students.

DROP-IN RESOURCES: No appointments necessary.  Students can just show up.  More information available here.

  • Mindfulness Mondays with Ron Ma, 12-12:30pm on Mondays (through the last week of class) in 401 Schmitz Hall. Mindfulness meditation is a practice that helps promotes health and well-being and reduce stress, anxiety and depression by cultivating greater emotional awareness.  Come for a 30-minute mindful break to start your week.
  • Let’s Talk.  Drop-in consultation with a counselor, a collaboration between the Counseling Center and Hall Health Center
    • Tuesdays 2-4pm with Iris Song at the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center
    • Wednesdays 2-4pm with Kate Fredenberg at the Q Center in the HUB
    • Offered during the 10 weeks of each quarter.

WORKSHOP SERIES: Please inform the facilitator that you plan to attend by clicking on their name below to email them.  Find more info here.

  • Coping with Stress and Anxiety. This is a three-session workshop by Chia-Chen Tu for students who are feeling overwhelmed by academic demands and who want to learn effective ways to manage stress and practice general self-care.  Learn techniques on stress and anxiety management, meditation practice and general self-care.
    • Session 1: Tuesdays 4:30-6 (October 16th, 23rd and 30th)
    • Session 2: Tuesdays 4:30-6 (November 6th, 13th and 20th)
  • Mindfulness for Wellness. This workshop series by Anne Swenson is to help you be more mindful in your everyday life. By practicing mindfulness skills, you can improve your well-being including being better able to navigate stress, increasing your ability to focus, and feeling more connected. The workshop focuses on learning and practicing multiple forms of mindfulness, including suggested practices for you to complete between the workshop meetings. By the end of the workshop series, you can expect to have developed a personal mindfulness practice that you can continue after the workshop ends.
    • Fridays, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. (Oct. 19th, Oct. 26th, Nov. 2nd and Nov.9th)

NEW GROUP:

  • International Circle.  Chia-Chen Tu will be facilitating a new group focusing on the needs of new international students on Fridays, 3:15 to 4:45pm (October 12-December 7).  Group members will share cross-cultural experiences and reflect on a variety of topics, such as friendship/relationships, taboos and stereotypes, culture shock, holidays and traditions, educational systems around the world…etc.  Participants will have the opportunity to practice English speaking in a relaxed and supportive environment.  If you are interested in joining the group, please contact Tu directly.
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Health Informatics and Health Information Management Open House 10/17

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Dan Poux

Health Informatics and Health Information Management Open House

October 17 6- 8 pm UW Tower

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.

For more information  about the HIHIM major:

https://www.healthinformationmanagement.uw.edu/

To RSVP for the Open House: E-mail hihim@uw.edu

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PhysAssist Scribes is currently hiring!

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Dan Poux

PhysAssist Scribes is currently hiring for part-time and full-time positions in their Tacoma Team. It’s a great opportunity for students to experience the Emergency Department setting and learn more about the medical field.

Scribes collect clinical hours and learn valuable medical terminology and diagnoses that will help with their future studies. Many scribes eventually become nurses, physician assistants, medical assistants, physicians, physical therapists, etc. This is also a great opportunity to meet and learn from physicians and receive recommendations for future career/school applications.

Shifts range from six to 12 hours, depending on the facility. A full-time PhysAssist Scribe can expect to work between 30 to 40 hours a week, and a part-time scribe will work between 12 to 30 hours per week.

They work with students to be sure that their shift schedule works with their school schedule. Students are given a month’s notice to submit requests for days off for MCATs, exams or school interviews.

They are happy to announce an increase in our hourly wage/salary based on the increasing cost of living and demands, and to stay competitive with other employers.

If any students are interested in this opportunity or have any more further questions, please contact them at ali.comfort@iamscribe.com or kasey.temple@iamscribe.com.

For more information and to hear more personal scribe experiences, visit them at iamscribe.com.

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UW American Student Dental Association classes this fall

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Dan Poux

UWASDA is putting on a series of classes for Pre-Dental students to get a small introduction into the various courses in dental school. Each class is taught by a current dental student

They will be held on Mondays, starting 10/8/18 at 5:30-7:00PM in Health Sciences T739.

The classes are open to ANY and all students and at the end, students can receive a certificate of completion.

October 8th — Tooth Structure, Dental Anatomy

October 15th — Dental Microbiology & Caries

October 22nd — Dental Materials

October 29 — Head & Neck Anatomy, Local Anesthesia

November 5th — Operative (Drilling)

November 19th — Patient-Practitioner Communication

November 26th — Radiology, Oral Pathology

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Phi Delta Epsilon upcoming events

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Dan Poux

Phi Delta Epsilon, the first and only co-ed professional medical fraternity here at the University of Washington, is hosting their fall recruitment from October 8-10, 2018!

Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity has a life-long commitment to creating physicians of integrity, supporting a new generation of health care professionals, and addressing the complex agendas of today’s men and women seeking careers in medicine.

They are an international network of premedical students, medical students, and alumni who have become physicians.

You can learn more about PhiDE and get your questions answered at one of their recruitment events and by visiting their website at https://phideuw.com/what-we-do/.

Monday, October 8th, 2018:
Opening Ceremony: Info Night
Smith 120
6:30PM to 8:00PM
Attire: Campus Casual
 

Tuesday, October 9th, 2018:

Training: Meet the Frat

HUB 106

6:30PM to 7:30PM

Attire: Business Casual

 

Wednesday, October 10th, 2018:

Grand Rounds: Social Night

Smith 211

6:30PM to 7:30PM

Attire: Campus Casual

Saturday, October 13th, 2018:

Final Round: Invite-Only

Location & Time: In Your Invitation

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/677802472598430/

Check them out on Facebook and Instagram @phideuw or their website at https://phideuw.com/ . You can also email phide@uw.edu with any questions.

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Biology Students for Equity mentorship program

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Dan Poux

Biology Students for Equity is a new RSO on campus and their primary goal is to create an open and inclusive community in which they can further conversations about equity and diversity in STEM.

Throughout the year they plan on continuing our mentorship program, hosting panels, networking events, laboratory technique courses, information sessions, socials, and even a podcast club.

If you are interested in being a part of their community and learning more about what they do, come check them out at their first meeting on Monday, October 8th @ 6:00pm in the Life Sciences Building Room 201. There will be FREE PIZZA!

They are officially launching their BSE Mentorship Program for the year, meaning applications for mentees and mentors are now OPEN. The goal of their Mentorship Program is to connect first and second year students to mentors and resources to help them succeed in the biology introductory series.

Their mentors will have had completed the biology introductory series. This our only requirement. Their majors will most likely fall into the realm of biology or related majors (biochemistry, public health, etc.), though that is by no means a requirement. What is expected of you in this role is to act as an academic/social advisor to your mentee. This DOES NOT entail tutoring. Ideally, you would give your mentee advice on how to generally succeed in the class/series and also general college advice to help them navigate through their first years here at UW. The time commitment is estimated to be at least five hours a quarter, though you and your mentee can meet as many times as you like.

Mentors apply here: goo.gl/i76hWa

As a mentee, you will be paired with a student who has completed the introductory biology series (likely a junior or senior) and receive advice to help you succeed in the intro series and support you as you as you navigate your way through the first years of your college career. Your mentor will also offer you advice about topics outside of class (majors, pre-requisite classes, research, how to get involved in extracurriculars, etc.). You do not need to be currently enrolled in the introductory biology series in order to become a mentee. Your mentor WILL NOT act as a tutor for you, though we will gladly connect you to resources where you can receive tutoring services!

Mentees apply here: goo.gl/jrHyrB

Please do not hesitate to reach out to them with any questions, concerns, or ideas.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biologystudentsforequity

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biologystudentsforequity/

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BioExplore club for students interested in Bioengineering research

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Dan Poux

Interested in research?

Want to hear about future events?

BioExplore is a club for students excited about bioengineering-related research.

Join them for a presentation, panel, or lab tour aimed at helping you explore and get involved with bioengineering research!

Follow: https://www.facebook.com/UWBioExplore/

Check Out: https://uwbioexplore.wordpress.com

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Job Opportunity for Pre-Dental Students

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Dan Poux

Dental offices in Shoreline and Bothell, WA looking for pre-dental students for paid sterilization duties with opportunity for hands-on experience, mentorship, and potential for letters of recommendation.

Hours are flexible and available now.

Please send your CV or resume to Dr. Nagatomo by email at nagatomoperio@gmail.com.

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Full-Time Medical Assistant Position in Bellevue

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Dan Poux

Full-Time Medical Assistant Position
Dermatology Arts is looking for a professional, highly motivated, and experience-driven employee to join their team of medical assistants in their Bellevue, WA office.

As a Medical Assistant, you will learn to conduct patient intake interviews, document medical histories, assist with procedures, schedule appointments, receive referrals, prepare prescriptions, and more. You will work alongside our providers and learn medical techniques and terminology, and best charting and patient education practices through shared patient care responsibility.

This position is best suited for college graduates who can work full-time.

Prior experience as a medical assistant is not a requirement to apply.

You will have the opportunity to earn your Medical Assistant registration through your training.

Their program is typically for two years following college.

Qualifications
•    Exceptional empathy / customer service skills
•    Strong written English skills
•    Additional languages appreciated
•    BA or BS degree
•    Medical terminology, billing and/or scribing experience helpful

To apply for this position please email a cover letter and resume to hiring@dermatologyarts.com

 

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UW Women’s Center GRE Prep

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Dan Poux

GRE Prep Course

October 14th, 21st, 28th and November 4th from 9:00am-2:00pm (lunch break included)

Location: UW Campus- Savery Hall Room 130

Cost: $375

Resister: https://bpt.me/3607286

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

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Health Care Alternative Spring Break — Team Leader applications open

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Dan Poux

The goal of Health Care Alternative Spring Break (HCASB) is to provide pre-health undergraduates with the opportunity to learn about the unique challenges and characteristics of rural health care through first-hand, immersive experiences.

During the UW Spring Break, teams of students will travel to a community in rural Washington state, and shadow healthcare professionals for four days (around 30 hours).

This is a good opportunity for students who need shadowing hours or want to learn more about healthcare in underserved areas!

Their trip Team Leader applications are currently open on there website at: http://hcasb.org/ .

Participant applications will be open soon as well.

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2010 MCAT testing dates

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Dan Poux

The 2019 MCAT calendar is now available online.

Registration for the first half of the 2019 testing year (January – June) will open late October; the AAMC will announce the date in the coming weeks.

You can follow them on Twitter @AAMC_MCAT for regular updates and announcements.

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