Category Archives: General Interest

Dawg Daze – Cool Careers in Health Sciences – 9/26

Come visit Dawg Daze’s Cool Careers in Health Sciences! This event is held to showcase everything that the Health Sciences has to offer to incoming students and other undergraduates, whether they are areas of study, graduate programs, or interest groups….

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2018 MCAT testing information now available

We are pleased to announce that the 2018 MCAT calendar and testing locations are now available online. Registration for the first half of the 2018 testing year (January – June) will open late October; we will announce the date in…

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Work-study position at UW SOM (Harborview)

Project ECHO® (EXTENSION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTCOMES)  Work Study Position Available Now! GREAT OPPORTUNITY AT HARBORVIEW FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PUBLIC HEALTH, NURSING, OR BIOLOGY This position will assist with information processing and management. Duties range from routine photocopying, electronic…

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Health Professions Week November 6-10

Health Professions Week is a first-of-its-kind interprofessional virtual recruitment event that boasts an exciting week-long series of activities—mostly online—for high school and college students interested in learning more about careers in the health professions. It’s completely free for students, counselors,…

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UW School of Nursing Simulation Center Grand Opening 9/12

UW School of Nursing Simulation Center Grand Opening September 12, 2017 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM A ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks will begin at 2 P.M. Self-guided tours and demonstrations of the mannequins and simulation center learning activities will follow….

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Health Professional School Admissions Panel & Interview Match 10/4

Applying to health professional school? Nervous for your interview? Register to be matched with a health professional student or alumni to receive one-on-one interview practice and advice! Attend the Admissions Advice Panel on October 4th from 5:00-6:30 in HUB 332.You…

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Symbiosis Lab Education: Introductory Lab Course

Due to advancements in bioengineering and molecular medicine, cancer deaths are declining by 1% each year. It’s scientific innovation and breakthrough technology from young innovators that help us to save millions of lives per year. In the Fall 2017 quarter,…

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Healthcare jobs most in-demand and fastest-growing in 2017

The CareerCast.com Jobs Rated reports use opportunity vis a vis growth outlook as one of the primary factors in determining best and worst jobs. It’s not a coincidence that many of the most in-demand jobs are in healthcare, an industry…

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Dive Into Dentistry Day July 8

Are you currently in undergrad interested in becoming a dentist? Or a full-fledged predental looking for an opportunity to boost your resume and learn the ins and outs of dental school? Predental ASDA sponsored Dive into Dentistry Day gives you the…

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American Diabetes Association Volunteer Opportunity

Are you interested in working with kids who have type 1 diabetes and learning more about diabetes management?  If so, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has a volunteer opportunity for you!  Join us for ADA Camp Sealth on Vashon Island,…

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Medical Emergency Training Association RSO Opportunities

Are you interested in healthcare? Trying to enhance your public speaking skills or gain leadership experience? Our RSO on campus, the Medical Emergency Training Association (META), is accepting applications for new BLS instructors for the 2017-2018 school year! We teach…

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Greater Seattle Cares Volunteer Opportunities – Pre-Dental/Pre-Health

Greater Seattle cares (www.greaterseattlecares.org) is a very small non-profit organization that provides regular logistical support to 4 of the 12 homeless encampments in the Puget Sound area, as well as sporadic support to many others. In conjunction with the dental program,…

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Business Leaders in Healthcare Events THIS WEEK

Hey Huskies! Here are some upcoming events hosted by Business Leaders in Healthcare: Shannon Braun from Keck Graduate Institute will be presenting and overview of their various academic programs. These include their Master of Bioscience, Postdoctoral Professional Masters, Postbac Premedical…

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ASUW Mental Health Awareness Month Events

This month the ASUW Student Health Consortium presents… May as Mental Health Awareness Month 2017! Did you know that #1in4Huskies have been diagnosed with a mental illness? Let’s talk about how to take care of yourself, how to support a friend, and how…

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Uniting Voices: Mental Health Conference May 6

Uniting Voices: Mental Health Conference, on May 6th, 2017, at Alder’s Commons from 10 am – 3:30 pm, aims to develop greater awareness of mental health issues and empower attendees to combat the surrounding stigma. The conference will feature Phil…

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