Category Archives: MD/PhD

Save the date: Hand2Hand Health Career Banquet

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Prehealth Email

On Saturday, April 29th, UW’s pre-health community service based RSO, Hand2Hand, will be hosting their annual Health Career Banquet! The Health Career Banquet allows groups of students who are interested in health care to interact and have dinner with a…

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Kaplan Course Scholarship Giveaway (apply by April 30)

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Prehealth Email

Kaplan Course Scholarship Giveaway: We know that students are planning their Spring and Summer schedules and taking a test may be a part of that planning. We want to help! o Starting today, we are taking submissions for our Kaplan Course…

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March 29th: Youth program summer job fair @ UW – HUB 334!

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Prehealth Email

Looking for something to do this summer? Plan to attend the Youth Program Summer Job fair ON CAMPUS – March 29th at 2-6pm!

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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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“Applying to Health Professional School” seminar in Spring Quarter

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Dan Poux

GEN ST 297H: APPLYING TO HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL SEMINAR 1 Credit (CR/NC ONLY) SLN: 14631 Are you planning to apply to health professional school within the next year? The seminar will cover preparing an application, writing an effective personal statement,…

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16th Annual Pre-Health Conference “Redefine Healthcare” 1/28

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Dan Poux

The Chicanos for Community Medicine and the Minority Association of Pre-Health Students would like to invite you to the 16th annual Pre-Health Conference “Inspiring Diversity in Healthcare”! The conference is the largest Pre-Health Conference at the University of Washington and…

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Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities at UAB: SIBS and PARAdiGM

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Dan Poux

The Summer in Biomedical Sciences (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program and the Preparation for Graduate and Medical Education (PARAdiGM) introduce outstanding undergraduates to the exciting career options of being a scientific investigator while also being a practicing physician. Eligible students may apply…

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Winter quarter “Applying to Health Professional School” seminar

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Dan Poux

This seminar is for UW undergraduate students and alumni who are planning to apply in the current year to graduate-level health professional programs, such as dental, medical, optometry, pharmacy, or veterinary schools. Course content will build the components of a compelling,…

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AAMC Webinar — Inspired Stories: How non-traditional students navigated the path to medical school

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Dan Poux

Wednesday, September 21, from 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Eastern The AAMC’s Ask Admissions webinar series continues with a new panel of non-traditional medical students and admissions officers. Three medical students will share their professional and academic trajectories, and highlight…

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View recent AAMC webinar on how to Master Medical School Interviews

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Dan Poux

Medical schools across the country use a variety of interview formats and processes. The AAMC recently hosted a webinar that included insights from three admissions officers from different medical schools (including Stella Yee from UW SoM). Click here to view…

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Register now for the 2016 AAMC Minority Student Medical Career Fair in Seattle on November 12 — It’s free!

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Prehealth Email

This event consists of workshops focused on topics such as medical school admissions and the Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) along with a career fair featuring over 75 medical schools from across the country. Representatives from other health professions also…

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UW SoM webinar on the med school interview process

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Dan Poux

The UW School of Medicine will be presenting a second Focus Group Session that will focus on the interview process. This session will be led by the Associate Dean of Admissions, Dr. Carol Teitz, who will discuss what to expect in…

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Pre-health work opportunity during gap year(s)

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Dan Poux

A UW alumna currently working at Meadowbrook Urgent Care in North Bend, WA is hoping to fill a medical assistant position at the clinic. The position can begin as a part-time job, but they need a full time (35-40 hrs/week) by the…

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“Acing Your Med School Interviews” Webinar from the AAMC: Tips from the Experts

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Prehealth Email

Students can learn how to prepare for—and succeed at—medical school interviews. Get insights and advice directly from medical school admission officers. After a brief presentation from our panelists, there will be the opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A session….

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MD-PhD Twitter Chat — Additional Date, August 18

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Prehealth Email

There will be an additional MD-PhD Twitter Chat on August 18 – this time, current MD-PhD students will also respond via Twitter #ASKMDPHD! Feel free to share with your students and get all of your MD-PhD questions answered. Please be…