Work Study Opportunity in UW SOM

Posted on June 8, 2018 by admin

The Office of Rural Programs within the UW School of Medicine has an excellent opportunity for a work-study student to learn more about medical student programs and gain valuable professional office experience.  The student will work with and the RUOP, TRUST, WRITE, and AHEC staff and faculty in the administration and day-to-day operations.  Duties include database maintenance, program and event support, updating marketing materials, and other administrative tasks as needed.  We are looking for someone who is dependable, has strong attention to detail, and is a self-starter.  Must be proficient in use of MS Office application in a PC-based setting.  Availability to work 10-hours a week during regular business hours between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, and very occasional evening events and meetings.  This job will continue into the 2018-2019 academic year.  Please email a copy of your resume to Michelle Fleming, flemingm@uw.edu, along with 1-2 sentences about why you are interested in the position.  http://blogs.uw.edu/somrural

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UW Women’s Center GRE prep courses this summer

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Dan Poux

The University of Washington Women’s Center offers GRE prep courses available to all in our UW and greater Seattle community.  The GRE classes are $375 and offered at the UW-Seattle campus.

Option I

July 14-15, 21-22 from 12:30-5:30pm (snack break included)

Location: UW Campus- Communications Building (CMU) Room 228

Cost: $375

Facebook LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/380110395807641/

 

Option II

September 8-9, 15-16 from 12:30-5:30pm (snack break included)

Location: UW Campus- Savery Hall (SAV) Room 130

Cost: $375

Facebook LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/1852784341410341/

Visit Women’s Center website to register: bit.ly/WC-LL

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CPR Course this week with META UW

Posted on May 23, 2018 by admin

Join META UW for our last CPR Course of the School-year this Sunday, May 27th, from 2 – 5pm! META UW is an RSO dedicated to teaching American Heart Association CPR/Basic Life Support classes around the UW campus and Seattle area. Please register here for the class! See you there!

 

Like our Facebook page to stay up to date on classes and email us at metauw@uw.edu if you have questions!

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Research Panel Opportunity

Posted on May 22, 2018 by admin

Interested in research? Come to BioExplore’s Faculty Research Panel to listen to student’s experiences in research and hear from professors about what they look for in student researchers on Thursday May 24th from 5:30pm – 6:30pm in Foege N403! In this panel, you will hear from:

  • Riley Stockard from the Klavins Lab
  • Michaela Del Priore from the Partridge Lab
  • Jasmine Graham from the Seibel Lab
  • Professor Dan Ratner
  • Professor Barry Lutz

We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions or want to learn more about BioExplore, please check out our website and Facebook page!

The BioExplore Leadership Team

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Information Sessions for new Biology 240 sequence

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Dan Poux

BIOL 240: Introductory Biology, Human Health Emphasis

Biology 240 is a 15-credit Intro Biology course being offered this summer from June 11 – August 17.

The material in Biol 240 integrates the topics covered in the 180-200-220 series with a Human Health emphasis.

This course will be taught by Drs. Freeman, Schivell, and Doherty.

Informational Sessions:

  • Monday 5/21 1:30-2:15, Chemistry 102
  • Thursday 5/24  12:00-1:00, Chemistry 102
  • Tuesday, 5/29 12:30-1:30, Hitchcock 132

FOR MORE INFORMATION  https://tinyurl.com/UWBIOL240

Registration Information at Biology Department Web Page: www.biology.washington.edu

 

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MAPS Webinar 5/17: The Perfect Personal Statement & Recommendation Letter

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Dan Poux

Applying to medical school this cycle (or next)?

SNMA MAPS is partnering with PreMed STAR to host a series of webinars this month to help assist students in applying to medical school this season.

They will host a webinar every Thursday in May at 8:30 PM ET to discuss critical topics relevant to the application process.

This week’s webinar, “The Perfect Personal Statement & Rec Letter,” will feature Jessica Clay, MD, candidate 2020 of the Drew/UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and Owner and Pre-Med Consultant at JClay Med Lifeline.

In this webinar, Jessica will share essential tips to help you write the perfect personal statement & get great recommendation letters!

Don’t forget to friend SNMA on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Minority Association of Pre-medical Students (MAPS)
Webinar: The Perfect Personal Statement & Recommendation Letter
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018, 8:30 PM ET
Click here to register.

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Neuroscience for Everyone 5/24: Understanding the Opioid Crisis

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Dan Poux

Join UW’s Neurobiology Club for the Spring Quarter edition of Neuroscience for Everyone!

They are welcoming two outstanding professors from the UW to participate in a discussion surrounding addiction and the opioid crisis.

This will be a discussion format panel, where you get to ask the questions and hear the details you want to know about the topics presented.

Check out their event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/228883761199627/?active_tab=about

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Uniting Voices: Mental Health Conference 5/26

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Dan Poux

You are invited to Uniting Voices: Mental Health Conference on May 26th, 2018, at HUB 145 from 10 am – 3:30 pm. 

Hosted by Active Minds UW, the conference aims to develop greater awareness of mental health issues and empower attendees to combat the surrounding stigma. This year, they will bring in six skilled workshop leaders, two keynote speakers, and a panel of students to discuss and educate others about the stigmas surrounding mental health.

The conference is FREE and open to anyone.  Food will be provided!

RSVP Here

WHEN: May 26th, 10am – 3:30 pm (Check in: 9:30am)

WHERE: HUB 145

Contact them at actminds@uw.edu.

Links: Facebook event, Facebook page

Food will be provided at the event.

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UW BLHC Panel this Thursday

Posted on May 16, 2018 by admin

For Business Week 2018, UW Business Leaders in Healthcare (BLHC) will be hosting three healthcare finance professionals, including a BLHC alumni, Christine Paton, who now works at PWC as a senior associate! This meeting will be on Thursday, May 17th in Paccar 297.

BLHC has multiple members (including on the executive board) who are pre-med, pre-dent, or nursing students also interested in going into the administrative side of healthcare.

Come network with professionals and gain insight into the health administration industry!

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/190321821594680/

Send questions to blhc@uw.edu

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Mental Health Conference @ UW

Posted on May 16, 2018 by admin

Uniting Voices: Mental Health Conference

You are invited to Uniting Voices: Mental Health Conference on May 26th, 2018, at HUB 145 from 10 am – 3:30 pm. Hosted by Active Minds UW, the conference aims to develop greater awareness of mental health issues and empower attendees to combat the surrounding stigma. This year, we bring in six skilled workshop leaders, two keynote speakers, and a panel of students to discuss and educate others about the stigmas surrounding mental health. The conference is FREE and open to anyone.  Food will be provided!

RSVP Here

WHEN: May 26th, 10am – 3:30 pm (Check in: 9:30am)

WHERE: HUB 145

Contact us at actminds@uw.edu. Links: Facebook event, Facebook page

Food will be provided at the event.

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WA State Dept of Health – Two Internship Opportunities

Posted on May 16, 2018 by admin

The Washington State Department of Health has two internship opportunities currently available.

You can find the internship posting and application on the DOH Student Engagement website:

https://www.doh.wa.gov/aboutus/studentengagement

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Film Screening 5/29: Clínica de Migrantes

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Dan Poux

The Latino Center for Health and the UWSOM Center for Health Equity Diversity and Inclusion are pleased to sponsor Dr. Steven Larson’s visit to the UW Seattle campus on Tuesday, May 29th to present the film Clínica de Migrantes:  life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.  Please join them in welcoming Dr. Larson, Clinical Director of Puentes de Salúd, from Philadelphia to present the screening of this film!

What:             Film Screening and Q & A with Dr. Larson

When:            Tuesday, May 29, 2018 (4:30PM – 6:00PM)

Where:           Hogness Auditorium, Health Sciences Building, Room A-420

Light refreshments will be provided.

Clínica de Migrantes: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness 

Synopsis:  Clínica de Migrantes is a medical drama about a year in the life of Puentes de Salúd, one of a few health clinics in the U.S. dedicated to providing quality culturally-responsive healthcare to undocumented immigrant populations. At Puentes, a team of volunteers led by Dr. Steve Larson attend to an ever-growing population of housekeepers, prep cooks, and construction workers in South Philadelphia. Many come to Puentes after being turned away at other health care clinics and hospitals.

A short trailer can be found on YouTube at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7dW9c4nY1g

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Global Health Presentation by UW Professor Carol Levin

Posted on May 11, 2018 by admin

Spring 2018 Paul Heyne Lecture

Economics in Global Health: The Role of Health Economics in Advancing Global Health and the Sustainable Development Goals

Presented by Professor Carol Lavin, UW Department of Global Health

Thursday, May 17th, 2018, 6-7:30 pm, EEB 105

All majors welcome and pizza will be provided!  Questions?  Contact us at eub@uw.edu

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Lunch & Learn Mon, May 14th: Meet a UW Physical Medicine & Rehab Resident

Posted on May 11, 2018 by admin

University of Queensland School of Medicine
Ochsner Clinical School

Lunch & Learn: Meet a UW Physical Medicine & Rehab Resident

A recent UQ Ochsner Medical School Graduate who matched in
PM&R at the University of Washington will be speaking and
answering questions about medical school. Lunch will be provided.

Date: Monday, May 14
Time: 12 PM – 1:30 PM
Place: HUB 337
**LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED**

The UQ Ochsner MD is for US citizens and permanent residents who intend to practice in the U.S.

• Years 1 & 2 at UQ School of Medicine in Brisbane, Australia
• Years 3 & 4 at the UQ Ochsner Clinical School in New Orleans
• 95% Residency Match in 2018 | 83% Top 3 Choices
• Comprehensive Support for US Match
• US Federal Loans Available to Eligible Students

MedEdPath is the US representative for The University of Queensland School of Medicine and handles all events, applications, and advising for the UQ Ochsner MD program. For questions, email info@mededpath.org.

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Seattle University Health Professions Expo 5/15

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Dan Poux

Health Professions Expo

TUESDAY, MAY 15TH, 2018

12:00 – 2:00 pm

SEATTLE UNIVERSITY

STUDENT CENTER, ROOM 160

UW Students welcome!

Attendees will include:

  • A.T. Still University – AudD, DDS, DOT, DO, PA, DPT, MPH
  • American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
  • American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
  • Bastyr University – Naturopathic Medicine
  • Eastern Washington University – Physical Therapy
  • George Fox University – Physical Therapy
  • Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • International Service Learning study abroad programs
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
  • Midwestern University – DDS, DOT, OptD, DO, PharmD, PA, DPT, DPM, Speech-Lanuage Pathology, DVM
  • New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry
  • Pacific Northwest University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Pacific University – AudD, DOT, PharmD, PA, DPT
  • Palmer College of Chiropractic
  • Ross University School of Medicine, Grenada
  • Samuel Merritt University – MSN , DOT, PA, DPT, DPM
  • St Georges University of London – Cyprus program
  • The Princeton Review – exam prep
  • Touro University Nevada – MSN, DOT, DO, PA, DPT
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences – MD, MSN, MPH
  • Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, School of Medicine
  • University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
  • University of Queensland Ochsner Medical School
  • University of St. Augustine – Physical Therapy
  • University of Washington Physical Therapy
  • University of Washington Physician Assistant (MedEx)
  • University of Washington Department of Health Services – Healthcare Administration, Public Health
  • University of Washington School of Pharmacy
  • University of Western States – Chiropractic
  • US NAVY
  • Washington State University – Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
  • Washington State University College of Pharmacy

CONTACT Sidney Richardson at richarsi@seattleu.edu with questions

 

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