Health Professions Newsletter: 2/21/25

JOB POSTINGS | PRE-HEALTH | STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS | DENTAL | MEDICINE | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | OPTOMETRY | PHARMACY | PHYSICAL THERAPY | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT | PODIATRY | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY | VETERINARY | OTHER PROFESSIONS | SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES | TESTING RESOURCES*

PRE-HEALTH	NEW! Pre-Health Test Prep Borrowing Program HEAR-VA Refugee Wellness Clinic Volunteer Opportunity Student Strengths Coach Applications Are Now Open! Future Minority Doctor Application Coaching Program MCAT Ladder Scholarship Application Casper Updates Free Knack Tutoring For Select Courses
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS	Pre-Physician Assistant Society: Online Personal Statement Workshop with Dr. Ali (3/28)
DENTAL	Campus Open House for Doctor of Dental Surgery and Dental Hygiene Programs (4/5) UMSOD’s 16th Annual Impressions Day (4/12) VCU School of Dentistry Pre-Dental Opportunities
MEDICINE	UVA School of Medicine “Day at the Medical School” (4/1) Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Spring Open House (4/8) AAMC Fee Assistance Program: 5 Things You Need To Know MCAT Registration Is Open For July-September 2025 Test Dates  AACOM Osteopathic Medical College Recruiting Events
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY	NEW!  VCU OT Academy Summer Program (6/9-6/13)
OPTOMETRY	SCO Discover Optometry Event (3/29) Looking For Optometry Shadowing? Eye Opener Program Optometry Summer Programs AOA/AOSA Opportunities in Optometry Grants (due 7/1)
PHARMACY	VCU School of Pharmacy Open Houses (upcoming date: 3/28) VCU School of Pharmacy Preview Day (3/29) University of Maryland PharmD Financial Aid Info Session & Open House (4/5) University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Spring Open Houses (4/6 & 4/26) Pharmacy4Me Events Calendar
PHYSICAL THERAPY	Old Dominion University DPT Q&A Sessions 2024-2025 (upcoming date: 3/21) VCU DPT Information Sessions (upcoming date: 3/28)
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT	Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences PA Virtual Information Session (upcoming date: 3/26) University of Pittsburgh Physician Assistant Studies Virtual Information Sessions (4/8 & 4/9)
PODIATRY	Local Shadowing Opportunity with Dr. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY	GW Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences Info Session (4/4)
VETERINARY	In-Person Pre-Veterinary Career Fair (4/12) Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Open House (4/19) Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation Summer Courses (SMSC) Fall Study Abroad Semester Program Costa Rica
OTHER PROFESSIONS	More to come soon!
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES	National Student Leadership Conference Summer Positions Camp Easterseals Virginia Camp Promise Summer Opportunity VCU Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP) VCU Allied Health Career Exploration (AHCE) University of Miami- Miller School of Medicine: MCAT Preparation Program University of Miami- Miller School of Medicine: Health Careers Motivation Program University of Miami- Miller School of Medicine: Students Training in Research Program  UMass Chan 2025 Summer Enrichment Program UCLA Premedical Enrichment Program 2025 UAB Heersink SOM Clinical and Research Undergraduate Summer Programs

Featured Opportunities:

• Optometric Assistant – FOCUS: Doctors of Optometry The Optometric Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that patients receive high-quality care and a positive experience during their visit to the office. This includes greeting patients in a friendly and upbeat manner, performing pre-screening procedures for the doctor, and assisting with front desk duties such as checking patients in and out, and taking payments.
• Americorps Bilingual Volunteer Medical Clinic Healthcare Outreach We are recruiting for this position for next year. This is an excellent position as a gap year for pre-medical students as it provides the opportunity for extensive clinical interaction with a variety of patients in a community clinic. In this position, your students would have the opportunity to work with internal and family medicine doctors, as well as cardiology, neurology, rheumatology, and gynecology.

• Pre-Health Test Prep Borrowing Program

Interested in borrowing MCAT or DAT prep books completely free? George Mason University Health Professions Advising is excited to offer free MCAT or DAT prep books from our library to current students that apply to our borrowing program!

Our Test Prep Borrowing Program operates on an rolling-based system. This means that applications can be submitted at any time and are processed continuously. There are a limited number of books available; thus, all applicants may not be awarded books.

These books are primarily useful for content review; therefore, we strongly suggest incorporating additional resources (see Test Prep Resources) in your study plan to gain more question exposure and strengthen testing stamina.

Eligibility:

1. Must be a current George Mason University student at the time of application.
2. Must have a scheduled MCAT or DAT within 6 months (confirmation is required).
3. Demonstrate financial need

There are a limited number of books available; thus, all applicants may not be awarded books. Other factors such as GPA, number of prerequisite courses completed at the time of application, etc may also be considered.

For more information, please visit our website: go.gmu.edu/prehealthprep. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

If you would like to donate your gently used books to our program, please drop them off at the Undergraduate Education office (Johnson Center, Room 228) during business hours (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) or email [email protected].

• HEAR-VA Refugee Wellness Clinic Volunteer Opportunity

My name is Mahsa Ahmadi, and I am an alum of the pre-med program at George Mason University. I am currently working as a Community Health Worker with HEAR-VA on their new initiative, the Refugee Wellness Clinic, which operates at the Mason and Partners (MAP) Clinics in Culmore and Manassas.

Website: https://www.empoweredcommunities.com/ecop-1
Flyer: VOLUNTEERING FLYER

We serve a large number of Afghan patients who require interpretation services in Dari and Pashto. To better support them, we are seeking volunteers to assist with interpretation during their medical visits. This is a valuable opportunity for students interested in patient-centered care and working with vulnerable populations. Volunteers will gain firsthand experience in a clinical setting while helping bridge the language gap for Afghan refugees. Fluency in either Dari or Pashto is required. Interested applicants can email [email protected] with their resumes. Thank you for your time and support in sharing this opportunity with potential volunteers.

Best regards, Mahsa Ahmadi

 

• Student Strengths Coach Applications Are Now Open!

Do you love helping others and making a positive difference in their lives? Are you interested in a paid opportunity to coach other students and gain real career experience? Apply to join our first-ever team of Student Strengths Coaches!

As a student strengths coach, you will:

• Make an impact in the lives of other students
• Understand your own strengths and how they impact you
• Have a flexible on-campus job with competitive pay

https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/cliftonstrengths/strengthscoaching/ Submit by: February 28, 2025

• Future Minority Doctor Application Coaching Program

We are now accepting applications for our 2025-26 Application Coaching Program with Future Minority Doctor. This intense year-long program is open to any low-income applicant who meets the program requirements and is committed to applying to medical school in 2025. Non-traditional medical school applicants and reapplicants are also highly encouraged to apply. Early application is recommended since we use a rollout, multi-step selection process to fill the twenty spots available. This is the fourth year of this successful program that maximizes participants’ chances of acceptance into a medical school (2022-75%, 2023- 90%, 2024- 70% acceptance rate so far to our current participants). Comparable programs on the market may cost approximately $15,000.  

Please share this email with your team, colleagues, advisors, student services, premed groups you may know at Liberty University, and others so it can reach a large audience and help us serve the next generation of future physicians! 

Feel free to email me directly ([email protected]) if you have questions. For more information about the FMD Application Coaching Program, visit our website and apply today!

https://www.futureminoritydoctor.com/acp

Gratefully,

Dr. Sandra Paim

• MCAT Ladder Scholarship Application

I’m happy to let you know that we are kicking off another year of our MCAT scholarship call! I am a faculty member at Clemson University, reaching out to other science faculty and advisors about a personal effort to improve access to health professions.

Program details and the scholarship application link for students can be found at this link. The application is a simple form and should take a student <10 minutes to complete.

Test preparation programs can cost thousands of dollars and provide a decided advantage to those who can afford them. Last cycle we offered 253 full scholarships for MCAT prep programs (list of past winners who agreed to be listed)

This year, we plan to offer 250 additional full scholarships (pending enough applicants). 

We are especially trying to get scholarships to:

• groups underrepresented in health professions
• first-generation college students
• students with any financial need
• students showing high academic achievement

Scholarships are available for both On-demand and instructor-guided intensive programs (8- or 14-week) with official AAMC resources and thousands of practice questions assigned.

The average student scores in the 82nd percentile on the MCAT after one of the prep courses.

Current applications are due February 24 and early applicants have an advantage because awards will be made on a rolling basis. 

Students can also evaluate my free full MCAT Organic Chemistry course to see if they like the format. Anyone can enroll for free to access this free course and it covers all the organic topics listed on the official MCAT outline.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or reservations about sharing the scholarship application with your students and colleagues.

Thank you for your help!

Cheers,

Rhett Smith
[email protected]

• Casper Updates

2025/26 Casper: shorter test, same quality Many of our partner programs have been asking us to shorten the length of the Casper test, to reduce the overall burden on applicants. Based on that feedback, we are very pleased to introduce an updated Casper format for the upcoming cycle:

• New format: 11 scenarios instead of 14
• Fewer questions: Two per scenario for typed responses (previously three). No changes for video responses
• Reduced time: 65–85 minutes (previously 90–100 minutes)

To ensure psychometric quality, each question will now be rated individually. Research confirms this maintains—if not improves—reliability, with strong correlations to the previous format. Casper test price There is no change to the Casper fee this year, which remains as follows:  Medicine:$85 (includes 7 distributions), $18 for each additional distribution

• Other health professions:$50, plus $16 per distribution 
• Applicants who have been approved for a Fee Assistance Program will have their fee waived if they provide proof of approval when reserving their test (e.g. AAMC, CASPA)

• Free Knack Tutoring For Select Courses

BIOL 103	Introductory Biology II-Survey of Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 124	Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 125	Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 213	Cell Structure and Function
BIOL 214	Biostatistics for Biology Majors
BIOL 430	Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BUS 210	Business Analytics I
BUS 310	Business Analytics II
CHEM 103	Chemical Science in a Modern Society
CHEM 211	General Chemistry I
CHEM 212	General Chemistry II
CHEM 313	Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 314	Organic Chemistry II
FNAN 303	Financial Management
ECON 104	Contemporary Macroeconomic Principles
GCH 270	Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I
GCH 271	Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology II
GCH 335	Applied Health Statistics
GCH 412	Fundamentals of Epidemiology
GOVT 300	Research Methods and Analysis
MATH 105	Precalculus Mathematics
MATH 108	Introductory Calculus with Business Application
MATH 113	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MATH 114	Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
MATH 123	Calculus with Algebra/Trigonometry, Part A
MATH 124	Calculus with Algebra/Trigonometry, Part B
STAT 250	Introductory Statistics I

• MEDLIFE: Vision Board Social (2/26)

• ADA DAT Scoring Model Change Starting March 1st

Starting March 1, the ADA Dental Admission Test (DAT) will transition to a new 3-digit scoring model when reporting scores, including to ADEA AADSAS^® (ADEA Associated American Dental School Application Service). This scoring model change will not affect the exam’s content, test topic areas, or schedule of the exam. However, it will change your official score and the availability of unofficial scores. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with these upcoming changes and read through the this guide: https://www.ada.org/-/media/project/ada-organization/ada/ada-org/files/education/dat_scorereportingscale.pdf?rev=4f5053ac1ea540d8b86e30809109a75d&hash=7C74EA3FD7894B21C916B2655A57C84E#:~:text=When%20the%20new%20DAT%20scoring,%2C%20220%2C%20etc.).

 

• 2025 ADEA GoDental Recruitment Event Registration (3/8)

• Campus Open House for Doctor of Dental Surgery and Dental Hygiene Programs (4/5)

Please join us for the University of Maryland School of Dentistry Open House, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm.  We will provide information on our programs, student Q & A panel, school tours, and a campus resource fair. To register for this event, please use the following link: https://umbforms.wufoo.com/forms/umb-dental-school-open-housesaturday-04052025/

Saturday, April 5, 2025

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.dental.umaryland.edu/admissions/

 

• UMSOD’s 16th Annual Impressions Day (4/12)

On behalf of the Student National Dental Association (SNDA) at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD), we’d like to invite your pre-dental students to UMSOD’s 16th Annual Impressions Day on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

This in-person event offers valuable insights and hands-on experiences for students considering a career in dentistry, with activities such as informative panels, a Q&A session with dental students, mock interviews, and hands-on clinical activities.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your students, as it will provide them with a unique chance to learn more about dental school and the dental profession.

To register students must complete this form: https://forms.gle/pwyjVUZVW54tzSXF8

I have attached the flyer about the event for you to share with students as well.

Thank you for your support, and we hope to see some of your students at Impressions Day!

• VCU School of Dentistry Pre-Dental Opportunities

Academic advising appointments – If you have questions about prerequisites, application process, or interviewing, set up an advising appointment by clicking an available date on the calendar below. We strongly encourage that you attend advising BEFORE the beginning of the cycle during which you plan to apply as advising appointments are for candidates preparing to apply in the future. These appointments are intended for prospective students of the four-year D.D.S. program. Visit our website to sign-up today.

VCU School of Dentistry tour – VCU School of Dentistry will offer prospective D.D.S. applicants an opportunity to tour our state-of-the-art facility in-person! Please use the calendar below to select a date for an upcoming tour you would like to attend.  Visit our website to sign-up today.

Summer Academic Enrichment Program – The application for the VCU SAEP program will open on October 15, 2024.  SAEP is a six-week (May 20 – June 27, 2025) summer program for college juniors, seniors, graduates and post-bacc students that simulates the first-year of dentistry, medicine, pharmacy or physical therapy professional school instruction. Participants take academically intensive instruction in each of their chosen tracks in addition to non-credit core-coursework in anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology. SAEP participants attend learning skills and test-taking workshops, mock interviews, professionalism seminars, current health care topics, coaching and community service activities in an interprofessional framework. At the conclusion of the program, participants receive an assessment of their readiness to attend professional school.  A modest stipend and housing are provided to participants. Commitment to full attendance, including an orientation session and closing event, is required to participate.  Please email [email protected] with questions or concerns regarding SAEP.

• 2025 Pre-Med Sophomore Entry Program Applications (due 3/2)

The 2025 Pre-Med Sophomore Entry Program Applications for both GW and VCU are now available on our website (https://prehealth.gmu.edu/pre-medicine/sophomore-entry-programs/)!

These pathway programs are an opportunity for George Mason University students with a strong academic record and a proven commitment to medicine to gain either provisional acceptance (GW) or preferred consideration (VCU) into medical school upon meeting specific requirements. Only sophomores are eligible to apply. For more information and FAQs, please visit our website.

The deadline for all application materials is Sunday, March 2, 2025 by 11:59pm EST.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

• Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Virtual Admissions Seminar (2/26)

We are happy to share with you our next Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Virtual Admissions Seminar scheduled for Wednesday, February 26^th at 4:00pm. The session will be a great opportunity to learn more about Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), including all aspects of our application process, interview tips, curriculum, clinical and research opportunities, student life and support services, etc.

2025 NJMS Admissions Seminar 2.26

Registration can be completed by visiting: https://njms.rutgers.edu/admissions/admissionsSeminar.php

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact The Office of Admissions at (973) 972-4631.

We hope you and your students can join us on February 26^th.

• Georgetown School of Medicine Virtual Information Sessions (upcoming dates: 2/27, 3/5, 3/10)

Our admissions team currently offering traditional information sessions for the summer. Please find more information about these sessions below.

• • Traditional Information Sessions consist of an in-depth presentation (30-40 min) by an Admissions staff member about all things GUSOM: the philosophy of education, curriculum, student activities, as well as information about the application process. The remainder of the time will be dedicated to Q&A with an Admissions Officer.

• • • Thursday, February 27th at 3pm
    • Monday, March 10th at 12pm
    • Thursday, March 20th at 3pm
    • Thursday, April 10th at 12pm
    • Tuesday, April 29th at 3pm
    • Tuesday, May 13th at 12pm
    • Wednesday, May 21st at 3pm

• • Student Panels are a chance to meet and ask questions to current GUSOM medical students. The session lasts around an hour and is a Q&A format.
    • Wednesday, March 5th at 5pm
    • Wednesday, April 23rd at 5pm

Registration for information sessions is required. The zoom link will be distributed prior to the Student Panel or Information Session via email.

For more information, please visit our website: https://som.georgetown.edu/admissions/degrees-and-admissions/md/admissionsinformationsession/

• AAMC Webinar: Designing Your Premed Journey with Resources from the Association of American Medical Colleges (3/6)

• UVA School of Medicine “Day at the Medical School” (4/1)

The University of Virginia School of Medicine will be hosting our annual event “Day at the Medical School” which will be held in the Spring on Tuesday, April, 1st, 2025, in the Learning Studio of the Claude Moore Medical Education Building. Registration will open at 9:30 a.m. and will include coffee, hot tea, fresh fruit, and pastries. This year, the formal program will begin at 10:30 a.m. and we are happy to provide lunch for all attendees. We expect to conclude around 2:45 p.m. followed by an optional tour of the medical facilities. Please note that this event is in Charlottesville, Virginia (2-3 hour drive). You are responsible for providing your own transportation. To RSVP, please complete this form by Friday, February 28^th at 11:59 PM. Space is limited and students who meet the requirements will receive a final registration form at a later time.

• Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Spring Open House (4/8)

You’re invited! Registration for the 2025 VTCSOM Spring Open House is now open. Spring Open House will take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 5pm at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine at 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, Virginia. Prospective applicants will have the opportunity to tour the medical school with current students, meet the admissions staff, and ask questions about the medical school application and admissions process, mission of VTCSOM, and experiences of VTCSOM medical students.

Please register here.

• AAMC Fee Assistance Program: 5 Things You Need To Know

The 2025 AAMC Fee Assistance Program application is now open. Here are five things you should to know:

1. New in 2025! AAMC Fee Assistance Program recipients can elect to receive the MCAT Official Prep products every time they are approved. The AAMC FeeAssistance Program now offers expanded access to MCAT Official Prep products. Starting in 2025, Fee Assistance recipients can receive MCAT prep materials every time they are approved for benefits instead of just once in their lifetime. This change provides greater flexibility and support for students prepping for the MCAT exam without a limitation on accessing AAMC’s prep products through the program.
2. Applicants must fulfill three requirements to be eligible for the AAMC Fee Assistance Program. 1) They must have a U.S.-based home address. 2) Each household reported on their application must have a 2024 total family income equal to or less than 400% of the 2024 national poverty level for that family size. 3) They must be preparing to apply to medical school. Specifically, applicants for AAMC FeeAssistance must not be currently accepted or enrolled in any medical school, have graduated from medical school, or be preparing to apply for residency.
3. The AAMC Fee Assistance Program includes an Electronic Residency Application Service^® (ERAS^®) application benefit. The AAMC expanded the program to include residency applicants who were previously approved for the FeeAssistance Program benefits during their medical school application process. Please note that medical students are not eligible to apply for the Fee Assistance Program as it is only available during the premedical application phase. Qualifying applicants will automatically receive a 60 percent fee discount on up to 50 ERAS applications when they go through the residency application process.
4. Applicants aged 26 and over are not required to submit their parents’ financial information. If an applicant is age 26 on the day their application is submitted, they will not be required to submit their parental financial information.
5. Some medical schools waive secondary application fees for fee assistancerecipients. Schools include this information in their Medical School Admissions Requirements (MSAR) profiles. This information can be found under the “Secondary application – Fee Waiver Ability” section of the MSAR. 

If you or your advisor colleagues have any additional questions, please email [email protected]. If your advisees have any questions about the AAMC FeeAssistance Program, please encourage them to contact [email protected]. To apply, visit: https://students-residents.aamc.org/fee-assistance-program/fee-assistance-program

• MCAT Registration Is Open For July-September 2025 Test Dates 

Registration for July through September 2025 MCAT exam dates will open on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 12 p.m. ET. On this date, all testing locations will be available for scheduling. On Feb. 6, the MCAT team hosted a second presentation of the annual testing year update and registration webinar for examinees. The recording of this webinar – and other sessions relevant to applying to medical school – is available on our Premed Resources webinar page.

• AACOM Osteopathic Medical College Recruiting Events

Come take a look at our events calendar to learn about osteopathic medicine-related events: https://www.aacom.org/become-a-doctor/prepare-for-medical-school/com-recruiting-events.  

• VCU OT Academy Summer Program (6/9-6/13)

OT Academy is a pathway program drawing participants from underrepresented minority (URM) populations designed to promote knowledge and understanding of the profession of occupational therapy (OT) while preparing for application to OT programs. Through engagement in presentations, discussions, and hands-on opportunities, participants will gain skills required to be a competitive applicant, and a successful and professional student in a rigorous graduate program.

OT Academy is open to sophomore, junior, senior college students, and post-baccalaureates with a strong interest in the field of Occupational Therapy. Preference will be given to those who are closer to application to an OT program.

Lunch is provided on session days. A modest stipend is provided. Housing options provided to students that are interested in living on campus during the program.

Participants must be able to provide or ensure use of laptop/computer during the program.

Program Dates: June 9 – 13, 2025
Early Decision Deadline: March 15
Regular Decision Deadline: April 15

Requirements: Online application, One Letter of Recommendation, Transcript, and short Personal Statement (please include interest in OT). 

Location: College of Health Professions (900 E. Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23298) off campus activities to take place during curricular community outings and social events (transportation will be provided for these activities).

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For more information, please email [email protected] or call 804-828-1575

Spring 2025 Sessions:

• Friday, March 7, 2025 – 1:00pm – IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL
• Friday, April 11, 2025 – 1:00pm – IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL
• Friday, May 16, 2025 – 1:00pm – IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL

For more information and registration, please visit: https://www.jmu.edu/chbs/healthprof/ot/info-sessions.shtml

• Mary Baldwin University OT Info Sessions & Campus Visits (upcoming date: 3/11)

Join OTD Program faculty for sessions to learn more about the occupational therapy profession, the MBU OTD program, and tips to make your application stand out!

• Virtual Information Sessions
  • March 11th (7 pm)
• Virtual Drop-In Chats
  • April 22nd (3 pm)
• OT Program Campus Visits
  • Tour the health science campus, meet faculty & students, plus sit in on a class!
    • Mondays @ 12-1:30pm: April 7
    • Tuesdays @ 12:30-2pm: March 11, April 15
    • Thursdays: March 27 (8:30-10am)
• OT Program Open House
  • Learn more about the OT program, explore OT classrooms & labs, meet faculty & students, talk with financial aid, and more!
    • Friday April 11th (3-4:30 pm)

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MBU OT Info Session Dates (Spring 2025)[16]

For virtual event links or recordings of past sessions, visit: https://marybaldwin.edu/visit/ or email: [email protected]

• Occupational Therapy Admissions Virtual Fair (3/13)

• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences OT Virtual Information Session (upcoming date: 3/13)

• New England College of Optometry Info Session (2/25)

Are you interested in becoming a competitive candidate for optometry school? Please join us for NECO’s Virtual Information Session on Tuesday, February 25th, at 7:00 pm ET. The Info Session is an excellent opportunity to learn about all that NECO has to offer, including:

• Boston location and NECO community
• Extensive clinical training that begins in your first year
• Innovative curriculum, including concentrations, specialization opportunities, and research
• Application process and financial aid and scholarship information
• FAQ with current NECO students

Register Here: https://neco.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RGm-8XdVRD-A2wyM–E0fQ#/registration

• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Optometry Virtual Information Session (upcoming date: 2/26)

• Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science Webinars (upcoming date: 2/27)

Presenting: So You Want to Apply to the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science? This 45 minute to 1 hour webinar will cover:

• Why Berkeley Optometry
• How to Prepare for Admissions
• Updates on our Application Process
• Discussions on Application Strategy
• Time for Q&A at the End

Thursday, February 27th at 3:00pm PST: REGISTER

Wednesday, March 26th at 3:00pm PST: REGISTER

Monday, April 28th at 4:00pm PST: REGISTER

Friday, May 30th at 1:00pm PST: REGISTER

Wednesday, June 18th at 5pm PST: REGISTER

For more information, visit https://optometry.berkeley.edu/admissions/contact-us/recruitment-events/

• SCO Discover Optometry Event (3/29)

Discover Optometry is an opportunity for you to tour our campus, while also engaging with our students and faculty through panel discussions and demonstrations. Space is limited and registration is required, so please, consider joining us by completing this registration form.  And please, feel free to share this invitation with your students too.

Discover Optometry 2025 Invitation

The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 29 and will begin at 1:00 p.m. central time. More details with the schedule of events will be emailed to registrants the week prior but you should plan to be on our campus for three and a half hours.

We hope you will consider joining us. The deadline to register is Wednesday, March 12.

If you have any questions, please contact either Sunnie Ewing at [email protected] or Avery Cunningham at [email protected]. Again, thank you for your work in preparing the future generation of health care providers.

• Looking For Optometry Shadowing? Eye Opener Program

Welcome to Eye Opener Sessions, the program designed to connect students who are curious about optometry with practicing eye doctors. It’s a student-engagement program—only better. Because, just by answering a few questions about your goals and hobbies, we’ll match ODs with like-minded students. Participants in the Eye Opener Sessions must be 18 or older, and are prohibited from arranging or soliciting in-person meetings with minors through this platform.

Website: https://www.eyeopenersession.org/

• Optometry Summer Programs

Check out the list of optometry summer programs here: https://optometriceducation.org/diversity/optometry-summer-programs/

• AOA/AOSA Opportunities in Optometry Grants (due 7/1)

To promote diversity and equity in the optometric profession for generations to come, the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) have created the AOA/AOSA Opportunities in Optometry Grant program. This fund is designed as a one-time $1500 stipend for under-represented minority students interested in the field of optometry to help defray the costs associated with applying to optometry school.

• University of Maryland PharmD Financial Aid Info Session & Open House (2/24 & 4/5)

Join us for a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) information session on Feb. 24 with the Office of Student Financial Assistance at University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)!

Wondering how to afford your PharmD education? UMB’s Assistant Vice President of the Office of Student Financial Assistance will discuss tips and best practices in applying for financial aid in addition to budgeting your loans when planning, applying, and entering into University of Maryland School of Pharmacy’s PharmD program.

This session will cover:

• FAFSA review
• Using the budget tool
• Average loan debt
• Scholarship opportunities
• Components of an award package
• Disbursement schedule

MON. FEB. 24, 3:30 – 4:30 P.M. EST
REGISTER HERE!

Interested in visiting our amazing campus in Baltimore? We host tours of Pharmacy Hall and are participating in the UMB Open House on Sat., April 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
View details here

 

• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences PharmD Virtual Information Session (upcoming date: 3/11)

• University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Spring Open Houses (4/6 & 4/26)

For over 135 years, we have been a leader in education and an innovator in clinical practice and research. We’re accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) and ranked #1 in New York State and #19 in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
270 Pharmacy Building
Buffalo, NY 14214
United States

Will we see you at one of our Spring Open Houses?

Sunday, April 6th, 2025 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Saturday, April 26th, 2025 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

 

• VCU School of Pharmacy Open Houses (upcoming date: 3/28)

Open Houses are open to anyone interested in the VCU School of Pharmacy. Attending an open house gives you the opportunity to:

• Learn more about our programs
• Ask questions about the admissions process
• Tour the MCV campus
• Get a sense of student life from current students

Select a date from our calendar and register for an Open House today! For more information, please visit: https://pharmacy.vcu.edu/programs/pharmd/program-overview/

Prospective Student Open House: Friday Mar 28 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Prospective Student Open House: Friday Apr 18 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Prospective Student Open House: Friday May 23 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Prospective Student Open House: Friday Jun 27 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Prospective Student Open House: Friday Jul 11 3:00pm – 4:00pm

 

• VCU School of Pharmacy Preview Day (3/29)

• Pharmacy4Me Events Calendar

Come take a look at our events calendar to learn about pharmacy-related events: https://pharmacyforme.org/events/list/

• University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Physical Therapy Virtual Information Sessions (upcoming dates: 2/28, 3/12, 3/19)

Meet faculty and learn more about our DPT program! You will hear faculty discuss the student experience and admissions. Bring your questions for an interactive Q&A.

Residential and Hybrid Sessions
Friday, February 28, 2025 9:00am to 10:00am
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Friday, March 28, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Monday, April 7, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:00am to 11:00am
Monday, June 2, 2025 2:00pm to 3:00pm

• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences DPT Virtual Information Session (upcoming date: 3/20)

Thursday, March 20, 2025 5pm to 6pm
https://events.mcphs.edu/event/physical-therapy-virtual-information-session-3-20-25

• VCU DPT Information Sessions (upcoming date: 3/28)

Choosing a program that is the right fit for you is important as this is a place where you are entering the profession of OT, a place where relationships with peers and faculty are integral to your success, as well as a financial investment in your future. Information Sessions provide information on VCU’s Entry-Level OTD program, the application process, and an overview of the College of Health Professions, and VCU/MCV campus. Applicants also have the opportunity to meet faculty and current student.

Information Sessions will be held on the following dates in the College of Health Professions building at 900 E Leigh St, Richmond VA 23298. Sessions will start at 11:30 am EST, unless otherwise noted. Sessions will last ~ 2 hours and include information on VCU’s OTD Entry-Level program, the application process, an opportunity to interact with faculty and current students, and a tour of the College of Health Professions building, and VCU/MCV campus. If joining the session virtually, a brief Q&A with current students is included.

When you arrive, please enter through the 9th Street Entrance and check in with the Security Officer who will direct you to the location of the session.  Parking can be found on the street around the building or in the 8th St Parking Deck at 659 N 8th St, Richmond VA 23298.  Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

• March 28, 2025
• April 18, 2025
• May 16, 2025
• June 13, 2025
• September 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm
• September 19, 2025
• October 10, 2025
• October 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm

For more information, please visit our website: https://occu.chp.vcu.edu/about-us/information-sessions/

• Shenandoah University Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Information Sessions (upcoming date: 2/22)

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Information Session

Saturday, February 22, 2025, 10:00 AM
Virtual Event

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Information Session

Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10:00 AM
Virtual Event

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Information Session

Saturday, April 05, 2025, 10:00 AM
Virtual Event

• GW Physician Assistant Program Virtual Information Sessions (upcoming date: 3/6)

Learn more about GW’s PA program, how to apply, and how to strengthen your application during our virtual information session. The session will be hosted by a member of the faculty and an admissions representative. Please register for the event using the link above.

• James Madison University Physician Assistant Informational Sessions (upcoming date: 3/13)

• • Mar 13, 2025 10:00 AM EST
  • Apr 15, 2025  11:00 AM EST

* Directions on how to join the virtual session will come in an email before the session. email: [email protected] with any questions. Make Your Information Session Reservation

• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences PA Virtual Information Session (upcoming date: 3/26)

• University of Pittsburgh Physician Assistant Studies Virtual Information Sessions (4/8 & 4/9)

Join us to learn more about our programs!

• • Physician Assistant Studies Hybrid (MS) Virtual Information Session
    Tuesday, April 8, 2025 7:00pm to 8:00pm
    • Join Physician Assistant Studies (MS) Hybrid Program Director Christine Rodgers and Director of Admissions Amy Brown for an overview of the hybrid program curriculum, clinical experiences and admissions process. Register to attend at https://pittforms.tfaforms.net/424128.

• • Physician Assistant Studies (MS) Virtual Information Session
    Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
    • Join Physician Assistant Studies (MS) Program Director Susan Graff and Admissions Manager Shannon Schreckengost for an overview of the on-campus program curriculum, clinical experiences and admissions process. Register to attend at https://pittforms.tfaforms.net/424128.

• Local Shadowing Opportunity with Dr. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. John Steinberg is a local podiatrist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC that has kindly offerred to meet with anyone that is interested in a career as a doctor of podiatric medicine.  Students are welcome to come spend time in his office at Georgetown in Washington DC and are also welcome to observe in the operating room.  If you are interested, please email at [email protected].  If Washington DC is too far, Dr. Steinberg is also willing to connect you with a local podiatrist near GMU that would be happy to have them visit. Additionally, you can read more about him and podiatry via this article published in the national podiatry student newsletter: https://www.nxtbook.com/apmsa/footnotes/footnotes-fall-2024/index.php#/p/4 [nxtbook.com]  

• New York College of Podiatric Medicine Webinars & Advisement Sessions (upcoming date: 3/4)

  • • March 4th, 2025 – Women in Podiatry – Registration coming soon
    • April 1st, 2025 – Podiatric Residency Programs – Registration coming soon
    • May 6th, 2025 – Podiatric Surgery Cases – Registration coming soon

Check our website for registration links soon!

Virtual Advisement Sessions

Schedule a virtual advising session for a one on one meeting with an admissions representative. During this session, our team can review your admissions documents including college transcripts and MCAT scores, guide you through the admissions process and answer application questions.

To schedule a session, click here
(Go to the Visit Us tab to find our events including the Virtual Advisement registration)

• University of Virginia M.Ed. in Communication Sciences & Disorders Visits (3/7)

The communication sciences and disorders program hosts scheduled visit events during the academic year!

• • In-Person Visit
    • Please register to attend an on-site event if you will be in the area. A representative from the program will meet prospective students and their guests in the Sheila C. Johnson Center on the ground floor of Bavaro Hall (area map). Bavaro Hall is located at 417 Emmet Street South, Charlottesville, VA 22904. 
    • March 7, 2025 9:00 – 10:30 AM EST
    • Sheila C. Johnson Center, 417 Emmet Street South, Charlottesville, VA 22904
    • Registration information is coming soon. Registration is required.
      • https://education.virginia.edu/events/med-communication-sciences-disorders-person-visitation-march-7-2025
        
        
  • Virtual Visit
    • The communication sciences and disorders program hosts scheduled virtual visits during the academic year for individuals who cannot travel to Charlottesville in person.
    • March 7, 2025 10:00 – 10:45 AM EST
    • After you register for a session, you will receive a follow-up email with a link to the Zoom room for your virtual visit.
    • Registration information is coming soon. Registration is required.
      • https://education.virginia.edu/events/med-communication-sciences-disorders-virtual-visit-march-7-2025

 

• GW Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences Info Session (4/4)

Join us to learn more about our post-baccalaureate and graduate programs in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, our department provides in-person open house experiences. During the open houses, you will learn more about the program’s academic and clinical schedule, the admissions process, applying for scholarships, summative assessment and/or completing a thesis and research opportunities. In addition, you will have the opportunity to interact with both faculty and current graduate students.

Friday, April 4, 2025 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Registration: https://gw.my.salesforce-sites.com/tgtx/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a0PQi00000ElmUCMAZ

• VMCAS 2026 Hub Webinars (upcoming date: 2/25)

Join us for the following FREE opportunities to ask questions about the application process and meet with veterinary school admissions officers:

Re-Applicant Webinar – February 25 at 2 pm ET
For students who have previously applied through VMCAS. 

• • Zoom Link | Passcode: 539952

Enroll in the VMCAS 2026 Hub for more information about upcoming webinars, resources, and short videos to help you as you prepare your application. 

• In-Person Pre-Veterinary Career Fair (4/12)

Join the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) and VetMedPathways for an in-person Pre-Veterinary Career Fair on Saturday, April 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. Designed for middle school, high school, and college students, this exciting event provides valuable insights into the field of veterinary medicine and offers an opportunity to hear from a prominent figure in veterinary medicine, connect with veterinary medical college representatives, and explore pathways to a rewarding career.

In-Person Fair – April 12 from 1-5 pm ET in Washington, DC
For any student interested in learning about veterinary medicine. Hear from a current veterinarian and meet with admissions contacts from the veterinary medical colleges during this highly interactive event.

Click here for Career Fair information and Registration

• Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Open House (4/19)

• Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation Summer Courses (SMSC)

Our SMSC Summer Course Website is live and updated with all of our 2025 offerings. As a reminder, although some do require certain prerequisites, they are open to students in any major. One course (CONS 440) fulfills laboratory requirements.

As usual, we are offering fully residential, fully online, and hybrid courses. Courses with residential components will have associated room and board costs, determined by the length of the stay.

Please feel free to share with any students who may benefit from knowing about them!

CONS 440/540: Field Skills in Ecology

May 18-30 | 4 credits | Residential

CONS 472: Introduction to Animal Behavior

June 2-16 | 3 credits | Online with some optional field trips

CONS 332: Insect Biology

June 9 – July 29 | 4 credits | Online with 1 week of residency at SCBI

CONS 480/580: Primate Behavior, Ecology and Conservation

June 30 – August 1 | 3 credits | Online

CONS 460/560: Statistics and Study Design in Ecology and Conservation

July 14 – August 15 | 3 credits | Online

And please provide my direct contact information if anybody has any questions.

Many thanks!

Robert
[email protected]

• Fall Study Abroad Semester Program Costa Rica

Transform Your Passion for Animals into Real-World Experience at the Universidad LCI Veritas Veterinary Science in Costa Rica! Embark on a transformative journey in veterinary science through a hands-on program set against the stunning landscapes of Costa Rica. This immersive 13-week semester is tailored for pre-vet students seeking real-world experience. Gain over 200 hours of hands-on training in veterinary hospitals, wildlife rescue centers, and marine conservation projects. Learn directly from seasoned veterinary professionals, including:

Dr. Gabriela Hernández, a leading expert on Marine Mammals of Costa Rica.
Dr. Catherine Salazar, Veritas San Francisco de Asís Veterinary School.

Flyer Veritas Veterinary Science Semester

If you are interested or have any questions, please reach out to Chris Hicks ([email protected])

More to come soon!

• National Student Leadership Conference Summer Positions

The NSLC offers pre-college summer programs for high school students facilitated by current and recently graduated college students. The NSLC’s main focus is on developing leadership capacity within ambitious young adults while introducing the wide array of career possibilities within their fields of interest.

The Medicine and Healthcare (HEAL) program is looking to hire several undergraduate students and recent graduates to serve as Team Advisors (TA) and Assistant Team Advisors (ATA) for the HEAL program this summer as well as NSLC’s other various programs. We are seeking applicants who study or have a significant background in biology, neuroscience, chemistry, and other related fields that also enjoy working with high school students.

Both the TA and ATA positions are paid and include covered travel, room and board, and meals. All roles and responsibilities of a Team Advisor/Assistant Team Advisor are listed within the job posting.

Here is the link to our summer jobs page, where you can find more information about all of the available positions at the NSLC.

HEAL TA Job Posting
For questions, please email [email protected]

• Camp Easterseals Virginia

At Camp Easterseals Virginia, we are dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and supportive environment where children and adults with disabilities can explore new activities, build lasting friendships, and develop confidence and independence. Our mission is to create an inclusive and welcoming community where everyone feels valued, empowered, and celebrated.

To help bring this mission to life, we are actively seeking volunteers and staff for summer 2025! Positions include Camp Counselors and Program Staff for roles such as climbing wall and adventure staff, horse specialists, lifeguards, and more. These roles are an excellent fit for students pursuing careers in multiple fields who are eager to enhance their skills while making a meaningful impact.

We believe this experience offers a perfect blend of professional and personal development, preparing students for future careers in their field of study.

For SLP: SLP
For PT: PT_OT

We would be thrilled if you could share this opportunity with your students. For more details or to apply, they can visit https://eastersealsport.com/job-search/?_careers_search=new%20castle or contact me directly at [email protected].

• Camp Promise Summer Opportunity

Are you a motivated, energetic and responsible individual? Ever wanted to go to a summer camp that provides a life-changing experience? We thought so! We are actively seeking people like you for Camp Promise! You have seven (7) locations to choose from! Whether it be in your local area near Brackney, PA., or another location that might be a better fit for you – we welcome you!

The backbone of our program is our volunteers. Typically, volunteers, who serve as counselors and medical staff, are patient and creative. They also have an upbeat disposition, as well as an interest in serving our population of campers with a range of neuromuscular diseases. This is a rare and unique opportunity for anyone wanting to pursue a career in the medical field, health sciences, any public service profession, or anyone wanting to make a difference!

The mission of Camp Promise is to provide a FREE barrier-free, overnight camp for kids, teens, and adults (13 years of age and older) with neuromuscular diseases — regardless of capability, or ability to pay. Our camper-focused programming builds independence, confidence, and life skills through traditional camp activities and by bringing campers new experiences through adaptation, technology, and creativity.

As a camp counselor, typically, you would work one-on-one with the same camper for the duration of the camp session. You would serve as your camper’s primary caregiver and are responsible for being a friend to your camper throughout the week. You will also assist and encourage all campers to participate in activities, assist other counselors in providing personal care when needed (which can include bathing, toileting, eating, and more) to their campers, and guide campers in their personal growth and acquisition of independence. If camp counselor doesn’t sound like your jam, please reach and we may be able to work together to find a solution.

Being a volunteer is an overnight position – lodging and meals are provided at no charge for the week. Volunteers will earn 120 hours of community service, along with a life-changing experience and the most amazing memories to last a lifetime! Come and experience the magic of Camp Promise with us! Also, please spread the word to others who may be interested in joining us this summer!

If you would like more information about Jett Foundation’s Camp Promise Program, please go online to:  https://www.jettfoundation.org/camp-promise/ 

To see full descriptions of all of our volunteer positions, visit our website at: https://www.jettfoundation.org/camp-promise/volunteers/

Start your application today at: https://www.jettfoundation.org/camp-promise/apply-today

Available volunteer positions:

Camp Counselor

Medical Staff (license required)

 

• VCU Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP)

Requirements: Online application, personal statement, two letters of recommendation and official transcript.

Eligibility requirements

Any current college juniors, seniors, graduates and post-baccalaureate students who are preparing to apply to a dentistry, medicine, pharmacy or physical therapy health professional school or program.

Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and have completed three years of college coursework, including organic chemistry I and II, (note; organic chemistry not required for physical therapy track). All applicants must have U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident status.

Program description

SAEP is a six-week summer program that simulates the first-year of dentistry, medicine, pharmacy or physical therapy professional school instruction. Participants take academically intensive instruction in each of their chosen tracks in addition to non-credit core-coursework in anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology. SAEP participants attend learning skills and test-taking workshops, mock interviews, professionalism seminars, current health care topics, coaching and community service activities in an interprofessional framework. At the conclusion of the program, participants receive an assessment of their readiness to attend professional school.

A modest stipend is provided to participants.

Upon acceptance to SAEP, participants must agree to the following:

Dates

May 20 – June 27, 2025

Location

VCU Health Campus

Contact information

VCU P.A.T.H.S. Team at (804) 827-0982 or [email protected].

Website

https://dsei.vcu.edu/paths/programs/college/summer-academic-enrichment-program-saep/

• VCU Allied Health Career Exploration (AHCE)

Requirements: Online application, personal statement, two letters of recommendation and official transcript.

Preference is given to students from under-represented backgrounds (educational, social, or economic).

Eligibility requirements

Any rising and current college freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are interested in patient counseling, medical laboratory sciences, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, rehabilitation counseling, radiation sciences, health administration and gerontology as health careers.

Program description

AHCE is a two-week residential summer program for students interested in any of the nine health career programs offered by the VCU College of Health Professions. Participants meet weekdays for full-day department/degree program admissions information, hands-on and interactive activities within each discipline, workshops on current healthcare topics, interviewing skills, resume development and more. AHCE participants receive the necessary information to pursue a College of Health Professions application process.

Lunch and any resource materials required to participate in the program will be provided at no cost to participants. Commitment to full attendance, including an orientation session and closing event, is required to participate.

Dates

June 9 – 20, 2025

Location

VCU Health Campus.

Contact information

VCU P.A.T.H.S. Team at (804) 827-0982 or [email protected].

Website

https://dsei.vcu.edu/paths/programs/college/allied-health-career-exploration-ahce/

• University of Miami- Miller School of Medicine: MCAT Preparation Program

The MCAT Program provides premedical students the opportunity for MCAT preparation, medical career exploration, mentorship and support in preparing for medical school applications and interviews. Program Dates: June 2nd- July 18th, 2025 Program Benefits Kaplan MCAT Test Prep course facilitated by a Kaplan MCAT instructor. Access to online Kaplan MCAT resources and practice tests. Professional and Career Development. Counseling and Mentoring. No cost for accepted students to attend. This program is fully remote. ELIGIBILITY: – U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or DACA recipient. – College junior, senior, master’s student, or recent college graduate (within the last two years). – Completed at least two years of undergraduate science or pre-med coursework (must have taken Organic Chemistry). – Minimum overall GPA of 3.2. – Must take the MCAT the Fall of 2025 or Spring 2026. For more information, visit https://med.miami.edu/lp/collaborative-programs/mcat-preparation-program  Deadline: February 21, 2025

• University of Miami- Miller School of Medicine: Health Careers Motivation Program

The Health Careers Motivation Program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine provides students with the opportunity to explore the physician profession and become a well-rounded medical school applicant. Participants will be exposed to simulation education, clinical medicine, academic enrichment, and applying to medical school. Program Dates: June 16th- June 27th 2025 Program Benefits

• Clinical Medicine (Suturing, Simulation, Patient Case Studies)
• Academic Enrichment
• Counseling and Mentoring
• Professional and Career Development
• No Cost to Attend

ELIGIBILITY: – U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or DACA recipient. – College sophomore, junior, senior, master’s student, or recent graduate (within the last two years). – Completed at least two years of undergraduate science or premed coursework. – Minimum overall GPA of 3.2. For more information, visit https://med.miami.edu/lp/collaborative programs/health-careers-motivation-program Deadline: February 21, 2025

• University of Miami- Miller School of Medicine: Students Training in Research Program 

The Students Training in Research (STIR) Program is designed to give pre-medical students a deeper insight into the field of medicine and research. Participants will learn how to pursue a specific research problem under the supervision of a Miller School of Medicine faculty member and will present their research findings at a Research Symposium at the Miller School of Medicine. Program Dates: June 2nd- July 25th, 2025 BENEFITS:

• Gain Experience Conducting Clinical and Laboratory Research
• Learn to structure, design, and present a research poster
• No cost for accepted students
• Residential Program

ELIGIBILITY:

• U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or DACA recipient.
• College junior, senior, master’s student, or recent college graduate (within the last two years).
• Completed at least two years of undergraduate science or premed coursework (must have taken Organic Chemistry).
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.2.
• Research experience not required.

Contact Information:  [email protected] or call 305-243-7156 Deadline: February 21, 2025

 

• UMass Chan 2025 Summer Enrichment Program

Four Week Program – May 25 – June 20, 2025
Deadline: March 1, 2025
More information about the program can be found here. If applicants are interested, they may apply now.

Program Description

Since the late 1970’s the UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) has been the home to the Summer Enrichment Program (SEP). This highly structured four-week, residential program is solely funded by UMass Chan.  The goals of the program are to help participants improve their qualifications and competitive standings for admission to professional, graduate, and/or medical school and to increase the diversity of the Massachusetts healthcare workforce. Participants must be U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents, must be college Sophomores and Juniors from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds and attend Massachusetts colleges and universities and/or out-of-state institutions that have official collaborations with the Outreach Programs Office at UMass Chan Medical School. Which includes:

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Caldwell University

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Montclair State University

City College of NY (CUNY)

Hunter College

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Hampton University

Xavier University of Louisiana

Lehman College

Goals: To help the participants improve their qualifications and competitive standing for admission to professional, graduate and/or medical school.

• Improve the academic skills of participants in critical thinking, problem-solving, note-taking, test-taking strategies, time management, and decision-making.
• Enhance the communication skills of participants through writing, public speaking, and mock interviews.
• Prepare the participants for standardized exams such as the MCAT and GRE. Coach participants in preparing professional school applications such as the AMCAS and medical school interviews and attire.
• Provide participants with information on how to finance a medical, graduate or professional education.

How to apply: Complete the SEP online application here which must include the following uploaded documents:

• • A personal statement (1-2 pages) describing your reasons for participating in this program, any challenges that you have overcome during your academic journey, and the importance of equity and inclusion in the biomedical sciences.
  • A current resume
  • A copy of a current unofficial transcript, as well as unofficial transcripts from any previously attended undergraduate institutions.
  • Two letters of recommendation (uploaded by recommenders).

Your application along with all supporting documents must be completed by March 1, 2024

 

• UCLA Premedical Enrichment Program 2025

PREP Application Open: 12/2/24
Application Close: March 3, 2025 @ 11:59AM (PST)
Program Dates: July 7, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Website: https://medschool.ucla.edu/education/pre-med-pre-health-opportunities/pre-med-enrichment-program

Description: A 6-week intensive summer program that provides pre-med students with the means to strengthen their ability and readiness to study medicine. Full participation in the program allows participants to enhance their chances of being accepted into medical school and succeeding once there.

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
Must be a 3rd year, 4th year, or recent college graduate
Come from an educationally or economically disadvantaged background
U.S citizens, hold a permanent residency, or have documentation of approved eligibility for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in the State of California
Minimum 2.8 Cumulative GPA
Applicants should have not taken the MCAT before July 15, 2025
Demonstrated interest in addressing issues affecting underserved populations in healthcare
Compelling personal statement (PDF Format)

For questions regarding your application, please email UCLA PREP, [email protected]

• UAB Heersink SOM Clinical and Research Undergraduate Summer Programs

Clinical and Research Undergraduate Summer Programs

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine (HSOM) specializes in clinical and research undergraduate summer programs that provide an enhanced scientific and professional preparation for students aspiring toward a career in medicine or biomedical sciences. The listed programs provide discipline-specific training and opportunities for smaller-scale connections within the overall community.

For more information about these programs, please email [email protected]. 

UAB Preparation for Graduate and Medical Education (PARAdiGM)
An NIH/NHLBI R25 funded 8-week program to introduce outstanding undergraduates from diverse and underrepresented minority backgrounds to the exciting career options of being both a scientific investigator and a practicing physician. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.  

UAB Summer in Biomedical Sciences (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program
An 8-week program where undergraduate students are instructed in the techniques of modern biology while becoming integrated members of a vibrant clinical and scientific community. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.  

UAB BLAZER Brain Summer Program in Neuroscience (Blazer BRAIN)
An 8-week program providing students with excellent scientific aptitude the opportunity to experience independent research in the neurosciences under the guidance of a UAB faculty member. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.

UAB RaCE for Pathology (RaCE4Path)
This 8-week program will blend both clinical and research training in the area of anatomical and forensic pathology for a shared-science approach to learning. Undergraduate students will be recruited for the Research and Clinical Experience in Pathology summer program through the common Application portal. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.

Kidney, Urology, and Hematology Undergraduate Research Program (KUH KURE)
KUH KURE – Kidney, Urology, and Hematology (KUH) Undergraduate Research Experience program is an NIH funded Summer Research Program giving you the opportunity to learn about advances in kidney, urology, and non-malignant hematology research and be mentored in your own research project in a lab by the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s renowned KUH community of investigators. This 12-week program (3 weeks are virtual) allows you an in-depth experience in the field of biomedical research.

Summer Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Experiences in Research for Genomic Medicine (SUPER-GM)
SUPER-GM (Formerly known as SURE-GM) is an 8-week summer program tailored for students from our partner historically black colleges and universities and other minority serving institutions. All students are welcome to apply as well as students who have faced challenging social, economic, educational, cultural, or other life circumstances. Upon completing the summer program, selected individuals will be invited to participate in an optional year-long postbaccalaureate experience for the following year.

UAB Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Funded Program
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. It is a free 6-week summer enrichment residential programs for first and second year college students, developed from a partnership between the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, School of Optometry, and School of Health Professions, home to the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy programs.

Future Surgeons and Scientists Investigation Oncology (FUSSION)
The Future Surgeons and Scientists Investigation Oncology (FUSSION) program offered by the Department of Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) provides promising undergraduate students who are interested in a medical career with research experience and knowledge that 1) increases their competitiveness for admission to medical school and 2) encourages them to consider careers in academic medicine, particularly the field of surgery. The program builds on a solid foundation of undergraduate research that already exists at UAB. (APPLICATION FOR FUSSION CLOSES IN JANUARY)

UAB Short Term Research Experience for Under-Represented Persons (STEP-UP)
STEP-UP program is a biomedical research experience for undergraduate students. This program is coordinated at UAB and two other coordinating centers. Students are linked with experienced research mentors at the institution they choose for the summer experience, which may be their home institution or one near their hometown. It is open to students across the country who are interested in exploring research careers. 

UAB Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF-SURP)
This is an 8-week program funded by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to introduce outstanding undergraduates from diverse, underrepresented minority, and disadvantaged backgrounds to basic and translational research that is impactful to CF. CF SURP students will be given the opportunity to learn a wide range of research and professional development skills, with the potential option of a clinical or clinical research shadowing experience.

UAB Research in Aging through Mentorship & Practice Program (RAMP-UP)
RAMP-UP invites rising sophomore undergraduate students, degree seeking, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Tuskegee (TU), Alabama A&M University (AAMU), Alabama State University (ASU), Oakwood University (OU), or Stillman College (SC). RAMP-UP provides activities focused on mentored research experiences and education in research regarding senior adults, aging, and health disparities research for underrepresented students in MSTEM fields and combines it with structured career planning and guidance to increase the likelihood that students will complete graduate studies and enter the research workforce.

Cancer Research Immersion Student Program (CRISP)
CRISP is a Partnership of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), Tuskegee University (TU), and the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). CRISP seeks to introduce underrepresented minority students at the undergraduate level to cancer research, including research on cancer disparities, via training, mentoring, and coursework. Through participation in designated seminars and workshops, research students will be able to enhance their knowledge, scientific techniques, and expertise in cancer and cancer research.

Cancer Partnership Research Summer Training Program (C-PRSTP)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites honors-level undergraduate/post-baccalaureate students majoring in a scientific discipline with an interest in cancer medicine, basic cancer research, cancer health disparities, or similar, to participate in its eight-week Partnership Research Summer Training Program (PRSTP). The overall goal of PRSTP is to establish a program that will encourage interest and facilitate student training in laboratory-based or translational cancer research. Through laboratory attendance and participation in designated seminars, research interns will be able to enhance their knowledge, scientific techniques, and knowledge of in cancer and cancer research. Participants in these programs will become stronger candidates for cancer-related masters, and PhD programs as well as medical school.

UAB O’Neal ACS Diversity in Cancer Research Internship (DICR)
This is a 10-week program funded by the American Cancer Society to introduce outstanding undergraduates to in-lab cancer research. Up to 4 students will be accepted into this cancer research-focused, paid summer program to work with mentors affiliated with the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. DICR students will be given the opportunity to learn a wide range of research and professional development skills and learn from mentors engaging in real-time cancer research in operational labs.

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• Erudition’s PAT (Perceptual Ability Test) Prep for the DAT

I wanted to reach out and share some super helpful free PAT resources with pre-dental students in Pre-Health Advising. We’d love for students at George Mason University to be aware of these amazing study materials when preparing for their DAT, as we’re sure they will make learning the perceptual ability problems a lot easier! These free materials, like all of Erudition’s materials, provide lots of clear graphics and visual aids, which have helped our students get the hang of PAT problems more quickly and effectively. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@eruditionpat Our information pages go over the rules of PAT problems, example problems, and tips and strategies for each type of PAT problem:

• PAT overview

• Intro to Keyhole problems

• Intro to Top-front-end problems

• Intro to Angle ranking problems

• Intro to Hole punching problems

• Intro to Cube counting problems

Intro to Pattern folding problems Students can sign up for a free account at eruditionprep.com/pat and start studying using our free access question banks (select question banks from our course) and free ADA explanations (detailed explanations for ADA sample items).

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