Category Archives: Research

UW Emergency Medicine: Work-Study Research Assistant

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Prehealth Email

The Division of Emergency Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for two Work-Study Research Assistants (RAs) to work 10 hours weekly in either the Harborview Medical Center (HMC) or University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) Emergency Departments for a 9 month…

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BIOST 311: Regression Methods in the Health Sciences

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Dan Poux

Spring 2017 4 Credits Lecture: M/W/F 1:30-2:20 pm Discussion: T 12:30-1:20 pm Instructor: Anna Plantinga SLN: 11479, 11480 BIOST 311 introduces regression methods for analysis of continuous, binary, and time-to-event (survival) data. This course will cover linear regression, logistic regression,…

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American Heart Association Internship

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Prehealth Email

Mission Statement: To build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question. Impact Goal: By 2020, to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by…

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Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities at University of Alabama-Birmingham

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Dan Poux

Applications are now being accepted for two exciting opportunities for undergraduate students: the Summer in Biomedical Sciences (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program and the Preparation for Graduate and Medical Education (PARAdiGM). Both of these programs introduce outstanding undergraduates to the exciting…

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Scan Design Innovations in Pain Research Summer Program – Deadline February 15, 2017

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Prehealth Email

Application Now Open! Millions of people in the U.S. alone suffer from debilitating chronic pain. The Innovations in Pain Research Summer Program will expose 5-7 University of Washington undergraduate students to interdisciplinary research in pain to stimulate interest in future…

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2017 Undergraduate Research Symposium – Application now open! (due Feb.13)

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Dan Poux

The application for the 20th Annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium is now open! The Symposium will be held on May 19, 2017 in Mary Gates Hall. The Symposium is a celebration of undergraduate accomplishments in research, scholarship, and creative expression…

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Internship Opportunity with Seattle Children’s Innovative Technologies Lab (SCITL)

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Prehealth Email

Using technology to improve the lives of children: Seattle Children’s Innovative Technologies Lab (SCITL), directed by Dr. Frederick Shic , is dedicated to developing everyday technologies for improving the lives of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental…

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The College of Pharmacy at UIC invites undergraduates to apply for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Prehealth Email

The College of Pharmacy at UIC invites undergraduate students to apply for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program. The objective of this program is to introduce undergraduate students to biomedical research in order to heighten interest in science as…

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Laboratory Education opportunity for Students with Disabilities

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Prehealth Email

Do you identify with having a disability and feel that there’s a lack of opportunities for you to get involved in a laboratory? Have you always wanted to see what work goes on inside the laboratories of Fred Hutch? Symbiosis…

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Seattle Children’s Hospital research opportunity (unpaid) for pre-meds!

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Prehealth Email

[10/13/2015 UPDATE: POSITION FILLED. Please subscribe to the blog for notification of any new opportunities!] Looking for a an exciting research opportunity at Seattle Children’s Hospital? Assistant Professor Anita Thomas of Pediatric Emergency Medicine is looking for pre-medical students to…

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PNAS: Democratic & Republican physicians provide different care on politicized health issues

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Dan Poux

In the current issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a recent study suggests that political beliefs predict the professional decisions of primary care physicians. On politicized health issues, like marijuana and abortion, physicians’ partisan identity is highly correlated…

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Summer Pre-Med Enrichment Program For Under-Represented Minority Students at University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Prehealth Email

The Center of Excellence for Diversity in Health Education and Research of the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine will soon be accepting applications for the 2017 Summer Pre-Med Enrichment Program for Under-Represented Minority Undergraduate Students. The application officially…

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Mary Gates Scholarship info sessions in October

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Dan Poux

The Mary Gates Endowment for Students is currently accepting scholarship applications. Mary Gates scholarships provide up to $5,000 ($2,500 per quarter for up to two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research/creative/scholarly activities. These scholarships benefit students in the current academic…

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Class on Undergraduate Research — Just for Transfer Students

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Prehealth Email

GENERAL STUDIES 391 K (2 cred) | SLN: 15456 Undergraduate Research Intensive for Community College Transfer Students 1-Day Workshop (September 22) + weekly follow-ups (Fridays, 1:30-2:20 PM) The Undergraduate Research Intensive designed for incoming transfer students comprises an initial 1-day…

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Volunteer at the Undergraduate Research Symposium 5/20

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Dan Poux

The Undergraduate Research Program is recruiting Volunteers for this year’s 19th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium happening on Friday, May 20th from 11am – 6:00pm in Mary Gates Hall. Here is the link to view volunteer shifts and to sign-up: http://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/symposium/volunteer/….

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