Author Archives: Dan Poux

UW Medical Lab Science info session 11/20

What: Info on MLS major, career & application process. Take a tour of UWMC clinical lab. When: Friday, November 20, 2015 @ 2:30 PM Where: UW Health Sciences, Room D209 (Turner Auditorium) http://depts.washington.edu/labweb/Education/MedTech/index.htm    

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AAMC webinar: Acing Your Medical School Interviews – Tips from Interviewers

On Monday, August 31, 2015, the AAMC hosted a webinar entitled, “Acing Your Medical School Interviews – Tips from Interviewers.” A recording on the AAMC AMCAS Resources page is now available to view here. To receive more information about preparing…

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Volunteer Tutoring opportunity with Washington MESA

Be a Tutor with Seattle MESA Earn up to 10 credits in your major or minor Motivate and mentor a student Develop your teaching skills Build confidence in STEM subject areas Work with other great UW volunteers Travel available through…

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Still thinking about registering for Dive into Dentistry Day? There’s only a few spots left! The last day to register is on Sunday 7/19 at 11:59pm. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uwsod-dive-into-dentistry-day-2015-tickets-16592406334”

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Job opening for recent pre-health graduates

Full Time, Paid Position Opening Study Coordinator Full time, paid, study coordinator position opening for Seattle Institute for Biomedical Research (SIBCR), NIH funded project examining the interaction of pain, health habits and medication. This position will involve working with older…

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Four Free Webinars for Pre-Med Students this Summer

MCAT Diagnostic Test Review Session: Thursday July 9th @ 8pm EST Join Bryan Schnedeker from Next Step, and Linda Abraham of Accepted.com for this informative session. Bryan will review the results of Next Step’s free MCAT diagnostic test and Linda…

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Webinar: Applying to the Right Medical Schools for You

Watch the recording of this webinar from the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) for insight from directors of admission on the importance of applying to schools with missions that fit your goals and interests. https://www.aamc.org/students/services/435214/missionfit.html  

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Career Center’s Dependable Strengths 2-day Workshop 6/19,22

Looking to start a career? Are you seeking a career change? Or, simply interested in exploring how to enhance your current employment situation? The Career Center’s Dependable Strengths Workshop is an excellent resource for alumni and students in any stage of career…

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University of Oregon MCAT Prep Course slots still available

  The University’s MCAT Preparation Workshop is conducted by faculty members and testing experts in the sciences and social sciences who teach material specifically tailored for the MCAT. All instructors focus on helping students perform to their best abilities on…

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Columbia University MS in Nutrition

Are you planning a gap or glide year? The Institute of Human Nutrition (IHN) at Columbia University offers a one-year MS program in Nutrition that will strengthen your professional, personal and leadership skills. What does the IHN have to offer?…

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Improving Shadowing in King County — take a quick survey by 6/15

This program is meant to easily connect students with physicians in King County to gain more exposure to the medical field. A database will be created of physician information and availability. Students will be given access to this database to…

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Mission Fit—Applying to the Right Medical Schools for You

Completing the application process for medical school can be a daunting task. One of the many decisions you will have to make is to which schools you will send your application. You are invited to participate in a free live…

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Dive into Dentistry Day July 25th

Are you eager to test out your hand skills and love for dentistry? Be sure to check out this year’s Dive into Dentistry Day 2015 Presented by UW School of Dentistry! The event is a great way to get exposure to…

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Student Sight Savers Ribbon Leis Fundraiser 6/6-13

Help pediatric ophthalmologists in rural China! Dr. Michelle Cabrera of Seattle Children’s works with a group of ophthalmologists who travel and mentor physicians in rural Lanzhou, China to diagnose retinopathy of prematurity and save the eyesight of children. All donations…

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New MS/MD degree program in Integrative Medicine

  MUM (www.mum.edu) would like to announce a collaboration with St. Martinus University of Medicine SMU) http://www.martinus.edu/, located on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao. Our new MS/MD degree program will begin September, 2015, offering a dual degree track in integrative medicine:…

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