Scribe Opportunity

Posted on April 12, 2018 by admin

PhysAssist Scribes iscurrently hiring for part-time and full-time positions in our Tacoma Team. That includes hospitals in Tacoma, Lakewood, Federal Way, Gig Harbor, and Enumclaw. It’s a great opportunity for students to experience the Emergency Department setting and learn more about the medical field. We are looking for any students interested in pursuing a healthcare career. 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.  We will work with you to be sure that your shift schedule works with your school schedule. You are given a month’s notice to submit requests for days off for MCATs, exams or school interviews.

 

If you are interested or have more questions, please contact us at ali.kilgore@iamscribe.com or nina.thach@iamscribe.com. For more information and to hear more personal scribe experiences, visit us at iamscribe.com.

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Nick of Time Club – Informational TONIGHT

Posted on April 12, 2018 by admin

Calling all undergrad and graduate students!

If you are pre-med, pre-dent, pre-nursing, or anyone looking to get involved on campus and volunteer in the community, we invite you come learn about our RSO, Nick of Time Foundation at the University of Washington.

The Nick of Time Foundation is a local non-profit dedicated to educating schools, athletes, families, and communities about Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and death in young people. They provide low-cost heart screenings for young athletes and spread awareness about SCA. Through our partnership with this organization, we provide community service opportunities for our members throughout the year. Much of our volunteering comes in the form of teaching CPR and AED use to the general public and helping promote their mission. There are also opportunities to network with various doctors and medical students involved with the foundation.

Come join the Nick of Time Club for our informational and leadership opportunities presentation on Thursday, April 12th, 2018 from 6:30pm-7:30pm in Allen Research Commons in Red Room C.

Please email notfuw@uw.edu with any questions you may have.

Check us out at https://www.facebook.com/nickoftimeuw

Hope to see you there!

-The Nick of Time Foundation at UW

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An Evening with Neuroscience

Posted on April 6, 2018 by admin

Hello all,

We are the Grey Matters Undergraduate Neuroscience Journal Club, and we are hosting An Evening with Neuroscience again this year. This is a platform for a conversation between neuroscience experts and the general public. On April 13th, we invite you to Kane 130 at the University of Washington to learn about some current research in neuroscience from some of Seattle’s most distinguished neuroscience professionals. Whether you’d like to presubmit a question, ask one at the event in our popular “ask the panel” segment, or if you’d just like to hear what our prestigious panel has to say, EWN is a spectacularly fun event that is sure to teach you something special about your brain.

DETAILS

Date: April 13, 2018

Time: 7:30-9:30 PM (door opens at 7:00)

Location: Kane 130, University of Washington

The Panelists:

Professor Tom Danial (UW Biology)

Professor Sheri Mizumori (UW Psychology)

Dr. Gwen Garden (UW Center on Human Development and Disability)

Dr. Jan-Marino Ramirez (UW Neurological Surgery)

Dr. Justin Kiggins (Allen Institute)

Dr. Nuno Da Costa (Allen Institute)

Cost: FREE!

EWN website: http://greymattersjournal.com/ewn/

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1994318827299606/

Other Question? Email thalamus@uw.edu

 

Sincerely,

Tian Qiu

Event Coordinator

www.greymattersjournal.com

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Volunteer at the Undergraduate Research Symposium 5/18

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Dan Poux

The 21st Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will be held on Friday, May 18th from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm in Mary Gates Hall!

More than 1,200 undergraduates will present their work.

Volunteers are an integral part of the success of this event. They need your help!

Please consider volunteering! For a description of volunteer opportunities, please visit: http://www.uw.edu/undergradresearch/symposium/volunteer/

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UW Master of Occupational Therapy: Applicant Info Session 5/25

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Dan Poux

The University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine will provide an Applicant Information Session for their Master of Occupational Therapy program on May 25th, 2018 from 3:30-4:30 pm in the Magnuson Health Sciences Center, Room CC 902.

The info session will include:

  • Overview of Program
  • Application Process
  • Meet Current Students
  • Q&A Session

Please email ot@uw.edu to RSVP. More info about admission to the program can be found online at http://rehab.washington.edu/education/degree/ot/applying.asp

 

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AED Presentation this Thursday, 4/3/18

Posted on April 3, 2018 by admin

PREMEDS – Join Alpha Epsilon Delta this Tuesday, April 3rd, for an engaging medical and population health ethics discussion night! Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Bioethics and Humanities, Erika Blacksher, PhD, will be there to answer questions on this pertinent subject! See you this Tuesday in Savery Hall 264 at 6:30pm!

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UWMC Seeking Volunteers

Posted on April 3, 2018 by admin

University of Washington Medical Center is recruiting new volunteers! Please join our nationally recognized team of providers,  learn more about your future career in healthcare, and provide much needed service to patients and families. The medical center is just a short walk south of the UW campus. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at UWMC, please visit our website to learn about our program requirements and to download an application.  www.uwmcvolunteerservices.org

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American Student Dental Association — DAT Week 4/16-20

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Dan Poux

The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) will be hosting its 3rd Annual DAT Week on April 16-20. During the week, they will be holding the following webinars that are free to ASDA members and advisors. If you would like to attend a webinar, please contact me and we will register you.

They will also be doing social media contests on their Facebook and Instagram pages where students can win free DAT study tools.

ASDA Webinars:

Vital information and tips for taking the DAT presented by the ADA

April 17

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. CDT

Register now

Strategies for the DAT

April 18

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. CDT

Register now

Conquer the science and math sections of the DAT

April 19

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. CDT

Register now

 

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Dental School application webinar 4/19

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Dan Poux

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The 2019 ADEA AADSAS Webinar on ADEA AADSAS® (the American Dental Education Association Associated American Dental Schools Application Service) takes place April 19, 2018, from 1:30–2:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Anyone interested in a career in dentistry should take advantage of this “can’t miss” overview of the application process. Prepare for the “soft launch” of the ADEA AADSAS application on May 15, three weeks earlier than last year. By attending this webinar, students can use this extra time wisely, securing the details needed to prepare and submit an application on June 5, 2018, the first date of submission.

Get a jump-start on the application process and register now!

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National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program application now open

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Dan Poux

2018 NHSC Scholarship Program

Accepting applications through
Thursday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. ET

Apply Here!

Today, the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) released the 2018 Application and Program Guidance for the NHSC Scholarship Program.

The NHSC Scholarship Program awards funds to health profession students pursuing careers as primary care providers in exchange for their commitment to serve in high-need, underserved communities. Scholarship support includes tax-free payment of tuition, required fees, other reasonable educational costs, and a taxable monthly living stipend.

After completion of graduation/training, recipients fulfill their service commitment at one of more than 16,000 NHSC-approved sites throughout the nation and its territories. Each scholar serves for a minimum of two years and receives one year of financial support (up to four years) for each year of service at an NHSC site.
Eligibility

To be eligible for a scholarship, all applicants must:

1.    Be a U.S. Citizen (either U.S. born or naturalized) or U.S. National

2.    Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student

3.    Be attending or accepted to attend an accredited school

4.    Be located in a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory

5.    Be eligible for federal employment

6.    Not have an existing service obligation

7.    Submit a complete application
Application Help

Learn more about the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program and application process.

NHSC Scholarship Application Webinar
Thursday, April 12, 3-4:30 PM ET
Webinar Link
Dial-in: 1-888-469-1602
Passcode: 8126706

NHSC Scholarship Application Q & A Session 
Thursday, April 26, 3-4:30 PM ET
Web Link
Dial-in: 1-888-469-1602
Passcode: 8126706
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Posted on March 29, 2018 by admin

Hi there!

Phi Delta Epsilon, the first and only co-ed professional medical fraternity here at the University of Washington, is hosting their spring recruitment next week! 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. We are an international network of premedical students, medical students, and alumni who have become physicians.

We wanted to inform you of our upcoming events and rush application process. See below for the details that have been released so far about these events. You can learn more about PhiDE and get your questions answered at one of our rush events and by visiting our website at https://students.washington.edu/phide/what-we-do/. We hope to see you there!

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Rush Events Spring 2018

Monday, April 2nd, 2018:

The One Where You Learn About PhiDE (Information Night)

Smith 120

6:30PM to 8:00PM

Attire: Campus Casual

 

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018:

The One Where you Get to Know Our Members (Meet the Fraternity)

HUB 214

6:30PM to 7:30PM

Attire: Business Casual

 

Wednesday, April 4th, 2018:

The One Where You Hang with PhiDE (Social Night)

Gowen 201

6:30PM to 7:30PM

Attire: Campus Casual

 

Saturday, April 7th, 2018:

The One Where You Get Invited to (Invite-Only)

Location & Time: In Your Invitation

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Please click the links below to access our Facebook event and website to find more information about Phi Delta Epsilon and Spring Rush 2018. You will also find the link to our application which is due Wednesday, April 4th at 11:59pm PST. The application will be released after the first rush event. Please note that you must attend at least one rush event to apply (attendance at all three open rush events is highly recommended).

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/826412700875903/

Website: https://students.washington.edu/phide

 

Thank you for your interest. Please contact us or anyone in Phi Delta Epsilon if you have any questions, and we are looking forward to meeting you!

Best,

Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity WA Alpha

 

Shannon Gordon, President

Khoi Ha, Vice-President of Programming

Judith Wong, Vice-President of Finance

Naomi Desai, Vice-President of Recruitment

Indu Vanteru, Secretary and Risk Management Officer

 

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/phideuw

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

Email: phide@uw.edu

Website: https://students.washington.edu/phide

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Nutritional Sciences Minor

Posted on March 29, 2018 by admin

Nutritional Sciences Minor

 

Interested in nutrition? Want to know more about food systems and public health? The Minor in Nutritional Sciences is a strong addition for students interested in health fields. Students pursuing the minor are presented with a multidisciplinary perspective on the field of nutritional sciences, including its metabolic/biochemical, behavioral, and public health aspects.

 

Minor requirements can be viewed online. Please contact ugnutr@uw.edu with any questions or attend one of our spring quarter information sessions.

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“Creating a Great Personal Statement” webinar

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Dan Poux

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA), American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) are pleased to present Creating a Great Personal Statement—a webinar tailored to individuals interested in applying to any health professions education program.

Click here to view the webinar.

The personal statement is a vital part of the application process. It helps admissions representatives understand who you are, your unique experiences and why you chose to pursue a specific health profession.

Featured presentations by admissions officers and health professions advisors will provide tips and suggestions on how to craft a well-written personal statement to showcase your unique identity.

Featured Presenters:
Rosa Chaviano-Moran, D.M.D.
Associate Dean for Admissions
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Dental Medicine

Steven G. Lesh, Ph.D., PT, SCS, ATC
Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Chair and Professor of Physical Therapy
Southwest Baptist University

Jeffrey A. Bates, Pharm.D., BCGP, FMPA
Associate Dean and Associate Professor
School of Pharmacy
Cedarville University

Meghan Farrier-Nolan
Academic & Pre-health Advisory
Cal Poly College of Science and Mathematics

http://www.adea.org/GoDental/Events/Creating_a_Great_Personal_Statement__Stand_Out_Among_a_Sea_of_Applicants!.aspx#sthash.m9mlk6zT.I9bFszn8.dpbs

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StatNorthwest conference 4/14

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Dan Poux

StatNorthwest is a half-day conference for students of all levels from historically under-represented groups interested in learning about careers and advanced degrees in statistics, biostatistics, and data science.

April 14, 2018
12:30PM – 5:00PM
South Campus Center, Room 316

• Discover career opportunities in industry, academia, and research from
statisticians, biostatisticians, and data scientists at esteemed Pacific Northwest
institutions, including Amazon, NanoString, Fred Hutch, and the University of
Washington.
• Network with faculty, clinical researchers, data scientists, and current
graduate students.
• Learn how to apply to and succeed in graduate programs in statistics and
biostatistics.
• See a sampling of the cutting-edge research happening at UW.

Attendance is free, but space is limited!

For more information, or to RSVP, check out our website:

Welcome to StatNorthwest!

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CoMotion Mary Gates Innovation Scholarship info sessions 3/29 and 3/30

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Dan Poux

The next CoMotion Mary Gates Innovation Scholarship ($5,000+course credit) Info Sessions will be held at 12:30PM – 1:30PM, Thursday 3/29 and Friday 3/30 in Mary Gates Hall Room 171.

The CoMotion Mary Gates Innovation Internship Program is now accepting applications (apply here)!  Students can spend Summer quarter working as interns with UW faculty-led start-up companies, seeking to transfer research to real-world applications.  Participants will build upon their strengths and learn about intellectual property and entrepreneurship through hands-on teamwork with an emerging company.

This year, we offer nine different paid internships, across a broad spectrum of bilingual learning and translation, early childhood education, medical device, public health, engineering, natural sciences, and more. Students with backgrounds in art, Spanish, biology, botany, business, chemistry, civil & environmental engineering, computer science & engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, microbiology, linguistics, neuroscience, physics, public health, psychology, speech & hearing sciences, statistics, visual communications, web design and more should apply.

WHAT: CoMotion Mary Gates Innovation Scholars

WHEN: Summer 2018 (June 18 – August 17)

EARN: $5,000 and course credit

DEADLINE: Monday, April 9, 2018 at 11:59pm

APPLY ONLINE!

Students from all three campuses are invited to apply.  All internships will be at/near the Seattle campus.  Only degree-seeking UW undergraduate students are eligible (students graduating in Summer 2018 or later are eligible; Winter or Spring quarter graduates are not eligible).  This program is made possible by CoMotion and the Mary Gates Endowment for Students.

Please share this announcement with all students who may be interested! Please send questions specific to the CoMotion Mary Gates Innovation internship program to Janice North at jlnorth@uw.edu. General question regarding Mary Gates Scholarships should be directed to mgates@uw.edu.

 

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