Everybody Every Body Fashion Show 2/10

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Dan Poux

The ASUW Student Health Consortium would like to invite you to the 2018 Everybody Every Body Fashion Show on Saturday, February 10th, 2018 from 6:00-9:00pm!

They are looking for volunteers for the show and for artists to show off their art to the community.

Sign ups are in the application and are opened now!

More details in the applications and if you have questions email Abum Ezeonwu at asuwshc@uw.edu

To display your art: https://tinyurl.com/ebebart18

To volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/ebebvol18

 

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Peer Health Educator opportunity — applications open now

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Dan Poux

Are you passionate about mental health, alcohol and other drug education, preventing sexual assault, sex positivity, and healthy relationships?

The Peer Health Educators seek to bridge the gap between college health issues and campus resources. Under the Office of Health and Wellness, they facilitate workshops about these topics to different student groups and plan events to promote healthy living. They aim to make UW a safer, healthier place.

Their application will be released January 30, 2018 and it will be due February 13, 2018!

For more information about the application process and PHE’s role on campus, visit tinyurl.com/joinPHE or email Tehya, the Volunteer Coordinator, at phehwvc@uw.edu with any questions.

This opportunity is available to all students on campus, undergraduate and graduate, for the 2018-2019 year and can be counted for credit.

 

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PreMedsUnited Winter Study Social

Posted on February 1, 2018 by admin

Happy Winter Quarter!

PreMedsUnited strives to help and motivate fellow students pursuing medicine or health professions by having study socials to build a supportive community.

Come join us in our Winter Study Social on Monday, February 5th, from 4:30-6:00pm in HUB 238. Network with fellow pre-health students, form study groups, and bring your snacks to get to know the pre-health community!

Drop-ins are also welcome.

Link to Facebook event is here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/862788983904102/
Link to our blog is here:

https://premedsunited.wordpress.com/

We hope to see you all there!

 

Best,

PreMedsUnited 

University of Washington PreHealth Study and Support RSO

pmu17@uw.edu

 

President | Miriam Al-Saedy

mir98@uw.edu

Co-Vice President | Simrat Kaur

kaurs23@uw.edu

Co-Vice President | Meranda Pham

mpham16@uw.edu

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Cancer Startup Internship for Mandarin-English Speakers

Posted on January 31, 2018 by admin

Cancer Treatment Navigator is cancer startup in Downtown Seattle made up of researchers working in collaboration with oncologists around the country to identify new treatment options and clinical trials for patients based on the molecular components of their cancer. We are currently involved in a pilot project with a hospital in Shanghai to serve cancer patients in China and looking for a student capable of speaking both English and Mandarin Chinese to translate medical information between doctors and patients. This would be a great opportunity for anyone looking to gain clinical exposure or explore cancer as a specialty.

Please contact Danny Luong, Director of Strategic & Clinical Operations, at dluong@cancertreatmentnavigator.com if interested in inquiring further.

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AED MCAT Strategy Session this Thurs, 2/1/18

Posted on January 31, 2018 by admin

Join Alpha Epsilon Delta this Thursday (2/1) from 6:30pm – 7:30pm in Savery 156 for an MCAT Strategy Session! Our friends at The Princeton Review are full of great advice and are itching to share it with us! Swing by to learn about the MCAT exam and how best to approach studying for it! See you there!

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Eta Tau Eta Pre-Health Service Society Event

Posted on January 29, 2018 by admin

Hey Huskies!

First of all, big thank you to those who came to hear Huskies for Health Insurance speak last week! For those who missed it but are interested in learning more, you can find them on Facebook!

Our next general meeting will be on Tuesday the 30th, at 6:00PM in Smith 305. Come take a break from midterms and watch Fire in the Blood with us! This is a documentary about a group of individuals who fought back against Western Pharmaceutical companies that blocked the access of low-cost AIDS drugs to many African countries. As always, snacks will be provided! RSVP here- https://www.facebook.com/events/330317744127489/

Lastly, officer applications are still open! Apply today at https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/h2h/347113.

Hope to see you all at the next meeting.

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Leadership Positions for 2018-19 with Grey Matters Journal

Posted on January 29, 2018 by admin

Hello everyone!

Grey Matters Journal is recruiting for leadership positions for the 2018-2019 school year! The application deadline is February 9th. For those of you who don’t know, Grey Matters is UW’s undergraduate neuroscience journal committed to making science accessible to the public. We are looking for motivated, passionate students who would like to help us accomplish our mission of neuroscience education and outreach.

Listed below are the positions available for 2018-2019. Please send all necessary application materials to thalamus@uw.edu:

Editing Coordinator–They oversee our editing team, review all editor applications, and create groups of editors and authors for each production cycle. If interested, please send us a cover letter, resume, editing sample, and a technical and non-technical writing sample.

Production Manager–They edit and proofread articles during the quarter and complete other managerial tasks. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, editing sample, and a technical and non-technical writing sample.

Design Director–They are in charge of all journal design and layout. The Design Director also recruits other designers, oversees their work, and puts together the final journal layout. Must have serious experience with Adobe InDesign. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and a portfolio (either online or PDF).

Art Director–Oversees our team of artists, manages illustrations throughout the quarter, and digitally edits artwork so it is ready for print. Also creates artwork for the journal when needed. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and a portfolio (either online or PDF).

Digital Media Manager–Responsible for managing Grey Matters’ social media accounts and website. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume.

Fundraising Coordinator–Oversees the Grey Matters store and manages budgeting and fundraising for the journal. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume.

There is more information about these positions on our website, and if you have any questions, feel free to send us an email (thalamus@uw.edu). We look forward to hearing from you!

Best,

Paige Bartlett

Editor-in-Chief

www.greymattersjournal.com

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Spence Scholarship for Transfer Students Available – Apps due Feb 26th!

Posted on January 29, 2018 by admin

Spence Scholarships for Transfer Students Available!

Apply by Feb. 26 at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/502

The Alan R. Spence Transfer Support Fund was established to support transfer students in their educational pursuits at the University of Washington.  Dr. Spence had a long career as an educational leader at several Washington state community colleges, including 24 years at Pierce College. Valuing the community college system as a place where student can begin their journey through higher education regardless of their circumstances and backgrounds, Dr. Spence worked tirelessly to ensure that institutional barriers would not impeded a student’s ability to be successful. This year, the Spence Fund will award 3-4 scholarships of $1000 each to UW students who entered as transfer students.

Get additional details at https://expd.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/Spence.

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UW Diversity Leadership Conference

Posted on January 25, 2018 by admin

  Register now!

Dear Students,

Registration is open now for the 2018 Diversity Leadership Conference: Understanding Self in the Context of Community.

This *FREE* half-day conference is open to all undergraduate students, and provides an opportunity for skill-building, connection with staff and community facilitators, and exploration of current and relevant leadership topics and concepts.

Students can elect to participate in the Leadership Workshop Track (rotating workshops, all levels and class years) or can apply to participate in the Advanced Leadership Track (a more intensive 3-hour training led by UW staff, juniors and seniors preferred). Students who wish to participate in the Advanced Leadership Track must submit their application for participation by Monday, January 29 at 9:00 a.m. More information on the workshops and conference can be found on the Husky Leadership Initiative website.  The event will feature a keynote address from Dr. Alexes Harris (UW Department of Sociology), and will close with a networking reception featuring recent UW alumni (appetizers provided).

Diversity Leadership Conference: Understanding Self in the Context of Community

Friday, February 9, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center

Register now!

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Medical School Application Workshop hosted

Posted on January 24, 2018 by admin

Interested in a career in medicine? Looking for advice from current medical students who recently went through the process?

First-year medical students at the UW School of Medicine will be holding a medical school application workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 13th @ 6 pm. There will be an overview of the application process, Q&A session, and workshops on the following topics:

  • Premed 101 – everything from premed prerequisites to valuable experiences, such as volunteering and shadowing
  • The Personal Statement – telling your compelling narrative
  • The AMCAS Activities Section – tips for completing this key component of the primary application
  • Letters of Recommendation – identifying your best advocates and receiving strong letters
  • Secondary Applications (and the Dangers of Student Doctor Network) – how to craft strong supplementary essays

Whether you are new to being premed or are gearing up for the coming application cycle, there is something for everyone! All undergraduate students and recent graduates are welcome to attend.

Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can plan food/snacks accordingly.

RSVP LINK: https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/mpsso

We look forward to seeing you there!

The UW Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association

apamsa@uw.edu

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SHPEP Webinar Tomorrow!

Posted on January 24, 2018 by admin

Join us for a webinar on Thursday, Jan 25th, from 1-2 pm PST!

What SHPEP program site(s) will you be applying to? It’s time to get the inside scoop about what the SHPEP initiative includes for its 2018 scholars. We encourage you to register and tune in to the upcoming webinar and hear what your 2018 SHPEP summer experience may include.

The SHPEP program sites, including Rutgers, Columbia and the University of Washington will share what the six-week SHPEP experience includes for its scholars. Webinar attendees will learn about extracurricular activities and the educational resources available at specific program sites.  Join the webinar and learn what a week looks like in the life of a SHPEP scholar! There will also be an opportunity to ask questions, particularly to the program sites that will be presenting.

Students please register here.

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Summer Research Opportunity

Posted on January 23, 2018 by admin

Application Now Open!
Scan Design Innovations in Pain Research Summer Program – Deadline February 15, 2018

Millions of people in the U.S. alone suffer from debilitating chronic pain. The Innovations in Pain Research Summer Program will expose 7 University of Washington undergraduate students to interdisciplinary research in pain to stimulate interest in future careers in pain research. This program will immerse undergraduate students in research to better understand pain and treatment mechanisms, develop new therapies, and improve access to evidence-based pain care.

Undergraduates in biological sciences, psychology, nursing, social work, and/or engineering-related fields who are interested in exploring either basic science or clinical research in pain treatment are encouraged to apply.

To attend an Information Session, RSVP here.

Monday, January 22, 2018, 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Application and Program Information: http://www.uw.edu/undergradresearch/summer/pain-research/

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Undergraduate Research Program
Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity | Undergraduate Academic Affairs
University of Washington
Box 352803 | 171 Mary Gates Hall
PH: 206.543.4282 | FAX: 206.616.4389
www.uw.edu/undergradresearch/
facebook.com/undergradresearch
blogs.uw.edu/urp

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Spring Seminar: “Applying to Health Professional School”

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Dan Poux

Spring Quarter 2018 Seminar

GEN ST 297 Section F: Applying to Health Professional School

SLN: 14600, 1 Credit, CR/NC

Instructor: Dan Poux (danpoux@uw.edu)

Details: Spring Quarter, Tuesdays 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
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New offering in spring: Psychology 206, Human Development

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Dan Poux

The UW Psychology Department is excited to announce that they will offer an in-person version of Psych 206, Human Development, in the spring.

It will be at 9:30 AM Monday-Friday in Kane 120 with a cap of 300 spaces.

This may be a good class for students who need a developmental psychology course for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and other health professions.

While their Psych 306 class is restricted to students in the Psychology major, but the 206 class is open to any students at the UW.

Please contact Victoria Hansen, Senior Academic Adviser in the UW Psychology Department, with any questions. She can be reached at 206-543-2698 or hansenv@u.washington.edu. 

 

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Application for Undergraduate Research Symposium now open

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Dan Poux

The application for the 21st Annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium is now open!  The Sym­po­sium will be held on May 18, 2018 in Mary Gates Hall.

The Symposium is a celebration of undergraduate accomplishments in research, scholarship, and creative expression in all academic disciplines.

Students may present their research either in a poster session or an oral presentation session.  They will also have a dedicated performance space in nearby Meany Hall for performing arts presentations and a visual arts and design showcase in Odegaard Undergraduate Library.

Last year, over 1,200 students participated in this exciting event.

To learn more and start an appli­ca­tion, visit the Under­grad­u­ate Research Sym­po­sium sec­tion of the URP web­site. All UW under­grad­u­ates involved in research are encour­aged to apply. The appli­ca­tion dead­line is Feb­ru­ary 13, 2018.

Interested students are also encouraged to attend on of our upcoming Abstract Writing Workshops to assist you with your application.

Not yet involved in research? Vol­un­teer or stop by on the day of the event to learn more about the research that UW under­grads are par­tic­i­pat­ing in, from projects in syn­thetic chem­istry to new ideas in the realm of dance.

If you have any questions, contact urp@uw.edu.

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