In Research Exposed! (GEN ST 391 I), students learn about ongoing research opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines. Each week, UW faculty give presentations focused on the process of discovery, how they develop research projects, how inquiry is structured in the different disciplines, and how students can become involved in the knowledge-making process. The course meets once a week for fifty minutes and may be repeated for credit (1 credit per quarter; 3 quarters max). Speakers and topics will vary.

See the UW Time Schedule entry (SLN 15744) to register.

Questions? Please email URP at urp@uw.edu

This is a 2-quarter series in human physiology and anatomy that is offered in Autumn and Winter quarters.  The course series is designed to satisfy the prerequisite for human anatomy and physiology for the UW school of pharmacy. 

Registration was restricted to prepharmacy students during period 1 registration, but is now open to all students who have completed the prerequisites, and there are still spots available.  This course series would be of interest to any student thinking about pursuing a career in healthcare.

The courses are taught in three 1-hour lectures (MWF) with one 2-hour quiz section each week.  The quiz sections are taught in small groups, and focus on anatomy, histology, clinical examples, and drug mechanisms.  I have attached the lecture schedules from the 2019-2020 school year, which was the first year the course series was taught. 

P BIO 375 web page:

http://courses.washington.edu/pbio375/

 P BIO 376 web page:

http://courses.washington.edu/pbio376/

For further questions about this course, please contact Anna Melby at (amelby@uw.edu)

https://connect.naahp.org/2020vc/fair2020home

Student registration page: https://www.naahp.org/2020vc/fair2020home/2020-student-fair

UW Virology has an urgent need for several hourly workers during COVID testing and this opportunity is perfect for students looking to gain some lab skills and experience.

The UW Virology Lab is seeking several hourly (part-time) workers to assist in the lab with COVID testing. These duties are outlined in this job description here. This is a great opportunity to develop professional connections, further hone your your lab skills, and get familiar with working in a lab environment.

If you are interested, please click “Apply for this job” at the bottom of the job description. Virology is looking to fill these jobs ASAP, so please expect to begin work as soon as logistically possible.

AACOM invites you and your students to meet with representatives from 35 of our medical schools from the comfort of your home or office on June 10, 2020 at our free Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo.

Please encourage your students to take advantage of this opportunity to explore osteopathic medicine!

Reasons to attend:

• Watch live presentations and meet with medical school admissions representatives, faculty, and current students via online chat rooms
• Learn more about applying to medical school, the interview process, and life as a medical student
• Meet with AACOM representatives, med school admissions teams, current residents, and more
• Explore which medical school is right for you – zero travel required

Participating Medical Schools:

• A.T. Still University
• Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
• California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University
• Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
• Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Marian University – College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Midwestern University – Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
• New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
• PCOM – Georgia
• PCOM – South Georgia
• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine – New York
• Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
• University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
• University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
• West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
• William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Please visit Handshake to learn more about fellowship opportunities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and to apply. 

• Epidemic Intelligence Service – https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3736471
• Epidemiology Elective Program – https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3740581
• Laboratory Leadership Service – https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3740570 *if you are interested in laboratory science please join us for a webinar on the CDC Laboratory Leadership Program, on June 15 at 1pm EST, more information can be found at https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/508644/share_preview.
• Presidential Management Fellowship – https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3740584
• Prevention Effectiveness Fellowship – https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3740579
• Preventive Medicine Residency and Fellowship – https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3736473
• Public Health Informatics Fellowship – https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3771920

Visit www.cdc.gov/fellowships where you can search all CDC fellowship opportunities by full-time or part-time and by degree level.

As businesses and public spaces reopen across the nation, the old-school public health detective work known as contact tracing is becoming a major component of the battle to contain the novel coronavirus that causes the deadly COVID-19 disease.

It’s an investigative strategy long used for finding and informing people exposed to contagious diseases, such as measles and STDs, and now agencies across the country focused on combating the pandemic need support to expand their workforce to conduct contact-tracing interviews and save lives.

To provide training for this expanding workforce, the University of Washington’s Northwest Center for Public Health Practice created the free, online course Every Contact Counts to support public health agencies — including smaller, rural public health districts and tribal health departments — to help their existing and growing workforce in the art and science of conducting a contact-tracing interview.

Read the entire article here

Register for the Doctor of Physical Therapy information session, taking place June 15 at 2:30pm, here.

Nutritional Sciences Program Online Information Session:  MPH, MS and RDN Training Programs

Join us via Zoom Webinar for an online information session for prospective students interested in a Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS) degree, and the RDN training program (Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics) at the University of Washington. Meet faculty, staff, and students. Learn about our coordinated RD training and MPH/MS degrees. Understand our admission process.

W, July 15, 2020, 12:00 – 1:15pm PST  Register here.

M, September 14, 2020, 2:00 – 3:15 pm PST  Register here.

W, November 18, 2020, 3:00 – 4:15 pm PST  Register here.

Nutritional Sciences Program Drop-In Advising:  MPH, MS, and RDN Training Programs

Join staff advisers via Zoom Video Conferencing for online drop-in advising for prospective students interested in a Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS) degree, and the RDN training program (Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics) at the University of Washington. Come with your questions.

Th, June 18, 2020 from 1pm – 3pm PST  Register here.

M, August 10, 2020 from 9am – 11am PST  Register here.

W, October 14, 2020 from 2pm – 4 pm PST  Register here.

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Interested in making a difference for seniors and veterans during the pandemic?

Volunteer for TeleHealth Access for Seniors, a Yale-student founded non-profit which collects used camera-enabled devices to give seniors via their medical providers like VAs to use for TeleHealth and connecting with friends and family.

The non-profit has helped nearly 1000 patients by donating >700 devices. It has about 100 volunteers, is working in 25 states, and has raised over $15,000 (all rapidly being updated on their impact page).

Check out their site at telehealthforseniors.org and email their Recruitment Coordinator Abe at abe.baker-butler@telehealthforseniors.org if you are interested in joining.

The AMCAS is open and it’s time for students to start thinking about submission. The AMCAS is the first impression applicants will give admissions committees, which makes it absolutely essential. Unfortunately, this importance makes the application difficult to finalize and submit!

Dr. Phillip Kim, a Former Admissions Committee Member from Harvard Medical School, will be hosting a Q&A webinar about the AMCAS on Wednesday, June 10th at 8pm EST to help students overcome this barrier and prepare their applications. 

If you are interested in attending, please register here.

Students also can submit their questions for Phillip by emailing Alana Olswing at alana.olswing@ingeniusprep.com or by using the designated area of the registration form.

The Office of Educational Partnerships and Diversity is looking for healthcare-motivated individuals to join our team for the 2020-2021 service year.

The service mission carried by the Access to Care project is to improve the oral health and well being of the people of the local community and the region through outreach programs that are especially attentive to minority and underserved populations. Serving as a Washington Service Corps member, the individual will support and promote the work of students, faculty and staff of the dental school directed at reducing oral health inequities in underserved communities.

2 full-time positions available for: September 15, 2020 to July 31, 2021

Apply online at: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/ viewListing.do? id=51426&fromSearch=true

Accepting applications until July 31 or until positions are all filled Early application is highly encouraged

AmeriCorps member duties consist of:

• Recruiting health and pre-health students to participate in interprofessional clinical outreach activities that promote and sustain Access to Care projects.
• Leading groups of underrepresented high school and college students in exploring healthcare related careers.
• Serving as a liaison with community members to facilitate interprofessional clinical outreach activities.
• Assisting with courses and outreach activities aimed to prepare students to serve in underserved and rural populations.
• Providing oral hygiene instruction and oral health information in a variety of settings

JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL MEET AND GREET!

The Health Services PhD Program welcomes you to join us for a virtual meet-and-greet session with our program leadership, faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

Hear directly from our community members about what it’s like to be a Husky, including the student experience, research and mentoring, alumni careers, life in Seattle, and more.

When: Sunday, July 19, 2020, 4:00 – 6:00pm PT (Pacific Time)
Where: Online, via Zoom (RSVP for Zoom link)
RSVP: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/hservask/389909

RSVP today to secure your spot!

Questions? Contact hservask@uw.edu

The newly named Community Engagement and Leadership Education Center (Carlson Center) has launched their new Community Partners Opportunities page to support students who are looking for ways to advance community based work through volunteer positions. 

If you are looking to volunteer with non-profits or governmental organizations that are making a difference helping with COVID, opportunities will be continually updated as they become available.