Author Archives: Dan Poux

QMED workshop on paying for medical school

UW School of Medicine’s QMED (Queer Medical Student Association) is hosting the next U-PREP workshop focusing on paying for medical school and student wellness. When: Thursday, April 28, 6-7:30PM Where: T-553 (T-Wing of Health Sciences, 5th floor) Come join us…

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Showing rather than telling at UW’s School of Dentistry

First-year dental students learn big lessons thanks to strong storytelling videos http://www.washington.edu/trends/uw-school-of-dentistry/  

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Research assistant/patient care coordinator position in Bothell

The Spine Institute Northwest is looking for a committed pre-medical student who can work as a research assistant and medical assistant/patient care coordinator. For the research part, the student will have the opportunity to work with data collected from cutting-edge surgeries and potentially…

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UW’s bioethics club discussing ethics questions in interviews 4/6

MEDIC, the UW’s bioethics club. On Wednesday, April 6th will be holding a special meeting in health sciences room T-498 from 5:00-6:30. They will be discussing ethics questions in medical school interviews. This is a great opportunity for any pre-health students to get practice thinking through…

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InSite presentation on safe consumption sites in Seattle

As heroin use and heroin overdose deaths increase every year in Seattle, there are new efforts to create a safe consumption site in Seattle. Safe consumption sites are locations where people have access to sterile supplies, clean facilities, medical supervision, and addiction…

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UW RIDE Information Presentation hosted by DDS 3/1

Are you interested in practicing in rural and underserved communities? DDS is hosting a UW RIDE Info/Admissions Presentation with Dr. Amy Kim this week. She is on the normal UW Dental School Admissions as well, so this is a great…

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DDS hosting a discussion on the political environment of dentistry

DDS is excited to host UW’s ASDA for a night! Christine Chen and Kathie Wang, two UWSoD students, will be coming in to talk about the political environment of dentistry as it currently stands. These issues include dental therapy, corporate practices,…

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Global to Local seeking volunteers for Connection Desk

Global to Local Connection Desk Model The Connection Desk seeks to recruit committed university student volunteers to serve as social resource specialists, connecting clients to available resources in their community that will better their health and overall well-being. In collaborating…

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Upcoming MEDEX Information Sessions

The MEDEX Northwest Information Session schedule is now open. Join us this Spring or Summer for new and interesting information about MEDEX Northwest. MEDEX Northwest holds information sessions throughout the WWAMI region in April through July. Continue to explore the MEDEX…

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“Applying to Health Professional School” seminar offered again in spring quarter!

GEN ST 297 Section G  Applying to Health Professional School SLN: 14601, 1 Credit, CR/NC Instructor: Dan Poux, Pre-Health Adviser Details: Spring Quarter, Wednesdays 2:30 – 4:20 The seminar will cover preparing an application, writing an effective personal statement, gathering…

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Health For America — Fellowship Applications due 2/29

Health for America is a nonprofit organization which empowers young professionals to create solutions to improve the lives of people living with chronic disease. It funds the Health for America Fellowship, a yearlong venture where young professionals immerse themselves in…

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Pharmacy Open House: Pacific University Oregon

The School of Pharmacy at Pacific University is excited to announce a wonderful opportunity to further explore a career in pharmacy. You are invited to attend an event to learn more about Pacific University’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, which…

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PNWU Prospective Student/Premed Advisor Open House

PNWU’s annual open house for prospective students, premed and prehealth advisors, high school science faculty and administration. For more information, please contact Enrollment Services at admission@pnwu.edu or call 509.249.7888.

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Winter 2016 Leadership Firesides series

    Registration is now open for the Husky Leadership Initiative’s 2016 Winter Leadership Firesides series! Leadership Firesides offer ongoing opportunities for students to engage in meaningful dialogue with a diverse range of civic, corporate and campus leaders in an…

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UW Medicine 2016 Mini-Medical School

​​​​​​​UW Medicine’s 2016 Mini-Medical School is a thought-provoking lecture series about medical issues of the day, looking across education, research and clinical care at UW Medicine. 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, February 2 through March 8, 2016 Attendance is free,…

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