Health Professions Newsletter: 2/8/24

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	Honors College Application Opening for Fall 2024 & Info Sessions (2/9) GeorgeSquared Information Session & Open House (2/12 & 2/23) GMU Spring Career Fair (2/21 & 2/22) OSCAR URSP Information Session (2/21) Health Professions Fair for Underserved & Underrepresented Students (2/22) Notre Dame of Maryland University Allied Health/OT/Pharm/PA Open House (2/24) TimelyCare Information Save The Date: Health & Science Careers Week (3/25-3/29) Tulane University Masters in Medical Genetics & Genomics Information HEAL Clinical Education Network
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS	Premedical Society: Psych/Social MCAT Section Review (2/9) AMWA Heart Awareness Month & Valentine’s Event (2/13) United2Heal Gaza Talks (2/13) Pre-Pharmacy Honor Society: Meeting (2/14) American Society of Biomechanics: Biomechanics and Bagels (2/22) Emergency Medical Services Club: Class Meeting (2/23) Medical Undecided: Career Journal (2/28) Pre-PA Society General Body Meeting (2/29) Premedical Society: Info Session with M.D. Pediatrician (3/12)
DENTAL	NEW! Erudition’s PAT (Perceptual Ability Test) Prep for the DAT NEW! 2024 ADEA GoDental Recruitment Event (3/9)
MEDICINE	NEW! UVA-SNMA Mini-Medical School Day & Mentorship Program NEW! MedNet Club NEW! AMCAS Choose Your Medical School Tool: Plan to Enroll Becomes Available (2/20) NEW! MCAT Registration for July-September 2024 Test Dates Open (2/27) NEW! Webinars to Help You Get Ready to Take your MCAT Exam in 2024 (2/13 & 3/12) NEW! DGSOM Pre-med Insights Series: Preparing for the Med School Application (2/23) NEW! ATSU Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Virtual Info Sessions (upcoming date: 2/27) NEW! VCOM-Virginia Spring Open House (3/23) NEW! Save the Date: UVA Day at the Medical School (3/29) Perisie Medical School Scholarship AACOM Osteopathic Medical College Recruiting Events
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY	JMU MOT Program: Information Sessions & Open Houses (upcoming date: 2/9) NEW! Mary Baldwin University Occupational Therapy Program Info Sessions & Campus Visits George Washington University On-Demand eOTD Information Session
OPTOMETRY	NEW! Southern College of Optometry Information Sessions (upcoming date: 2/28) NEW! UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry Information Sessions UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry Summer Optometry Institute (SOI)
PHARMACY	NEW! VCU Pharmacy Open Houses (upcoming date: 2/9) NEW! VCU School of Pharmacy Alumni Panel (2/28) VCU Pharmacy Preview Day (3/23/24) Pharmacy4Me Events Calendar
PHYSICAL THERAPY	NEW! Marist College Doctor of Physical Therapy Information Session (2/21) NEW! Touro University Doctor of Physical Therapy Information Session (3/8)
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT	JMU Physician Assistant Virtual Information Session (upcoming date: 2/14) NEW! Shenandoah University MS in Physician Assistant Studies Webinar (upcoming date: 2/24) NEW! University of Pittsburgh Physician Assistant Studies Information Sessions (upcoming date: 2/15) NEW! George Washington Physician Assistant Program Virtual Information Session (2/21)
PODIATRY	Temple University Summer Internship Program
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY	NEW! GW Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Info Sessions (upcoming date: 2/16) NEW! Radford University Speech-Language Pathology Hybrid Information Session (3/22)
VETERINARY	NEW! VMCAS 2025 Hub Webinars (2/15) NEW! AAVMC Virtual Admissions Fair (3/28) NEW! AAVMC In-Person Fair (4/13) NEW! Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Open House (4/20)
OTHER PROFESSIONS	NEW! American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics Information
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES	NEW! UVA Summer Medical Leadership Program NEW! Boston University Summer Program in Neuroscience (SPIN) NEW! UMass Chan Medical School Summer Undergraduate Research Program NEW! MU Summer Undergraduate Research Program AAMC Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities VCU Allied Health Career Exploration (AHCE) VCU Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP) Georgetown Academy for Research, Clinical, and Health Equity Scholarship (ARCHES) Program

 

Featured Positions Recommended by GMU Students or Alumni

• Honors College Application Opening for Fall 2024 & Info Sessions (2/9)

• Minimum of 24 credit hours completed at Mason (by the end of the semester they are applying)
• Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA

For more information about course substitutions, please view: Honors Curriculum Subs Sheet

 

Online Information Session:

• Monday, February 12th at 5:00 PM EST

The Virtual Information Session will include a presentation/webinar about the program and the opportunity to chat with program staff. Please complete the survey at the bottom of the page (https://science.gmu.edu/georgesquared/information-sessions) if you want to participate in an Online Information Session.

Check your junk or spam folder for day-of logistics, zoom links, etc. in case you did not receive it. Our program email for this session sometimes ends in the junk or spam folder in the past.

 

• GMU Spring Career Fair (2/21 & 2/22)

Ready to take your career to the next level? Mason’s Spring Career Fair on February 21 and 22 features more than 200 employers searching for talented individuals like you to fill full-time positions, part-time jobs, and internships. The fair will be held on the lower level of the Johnson Center. To help you make the most out of this opportunity, University Career Services is hosting two days of Resume Clinic and a Prepare for the Fair Workshop ahead of time. Don’t wait to start planning for your future. Visit go.gmu.edu/careerfair to get all the details.

 

• OSCAR URSP Information Session (2/21)

The Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) is designed to give undergraduates an authentic research, creative, or scholarly experience under the guidance of a mentor. Summer URSP applications are now open! Students can choose to apply for traditional URSP or intensive URSP. Check out our website for more information: https://oscar.gmu.edu/funding/undergraduate-research-scholars-program.  

 URSP Information Session Feb 21, 5 pm (virtual) https://gmu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b6Zr5f1CI3dvM8K

 

• Health Professions Fair for Underserved & Underrepresented Students (2/22)

 

• Notre Dame of Maryland University Allied Health/OT/Pharm/PA Open House (2/24)

Join us for an Allied Health Open House at Notre Dame of Maryland University to explore our graduate and professional programs in Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Nursing, FNP & AGNP, and Physician Assistant Studies.

Date: February 24th

Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm

The Allied Health Open House offers and opportunity to:

• Tour our state-of-the-art facilities and simulation labs
• Meet leadership and faculty from your program of interest
• Connect with other students pursuing advanced health care degrees

RSVP Now to join us on Saturday, February 24th.

 

• TimelyCare Information

Did you know that as a Mason student you have FREE access to TimelyCare – a virtual mental health and well-being platform crafted specifically for college students!

With TimelyCare, you will have access to a multitude of virtual mental health and well-being resources that are free and available 24/7. Find out more about the resources available online at Timelycare.com/gmu or Download the app.

 

• Save The Date: Health & Science Careers Week (3/25-3/29)

 

• Tulane University Masters in Medical Genetics & Genomics Information

 

• HEAL Clinical Education Network

Please see link for more details about Dr. Rhea’s area of research. https://www.odu.edu/directory/christopher-rhea

 

• Premedical Society: Info Session with M.D. Pediatrician (3/12)

Please join us in an informational session with Dr. Simkol, M.D. Pediatrician where she will discuss:

-How she balanced between school and social life during med school
-What drew her to pediatrics and how she navigated through residency
-Personal experiences that really improved or impacted her acceptance to medical school
-How she prepared for interviews
-How she prepared for the MCAT, when did she start preparing, and what resources did she find most useful

Date: Tue, Mar 12, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
Location: JC room G
Register: https://mason360.gmu.edu/PreMed/rsvp_boot?id=2261373

 

• 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).

 

• 2024 ADEA GoDental Recruitment Event (3/9)

 

• UVA-SNMA Mini-Medical School Day & Mentorship Program

We hope this email finds you well. Our names are Aaliyah Meade and Misky Sharif. We are fourth-year medical students at the University of Virginia and also serve as Co-President and Vice President of the Student National Medical Association Chapter at UVA. SNMA is a national organization committed to supporting underrepresented students in medicine. Our school has a satellite campus at Inova Fairfax, which we and many of our classmates are currently based. Given our satellite campus’s proximity to George Mason University and as a way to pay it forward to the communities that have trained us, we are so excited to establish a mentorship partnership between GMU and UVA’s SOM. We are excited to share two opportunities to kickoff this partnership:

Mini Medical School 2024 Flyer

2024 Mini-Medical School Day for College Students
In collaboration with the Inova Dream B!G program, we are excited to host the 2024 Mini-Medical School Day for College Students on Saturday, March 9th. Mini-Medical School Day is a day-long immersive program at the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus that includes several hands-on simulations, workshops and panels with current Medical students. Our hope for the program is to provide exposure to the field of medicine to groups that are historically underrepresented in this field in hopes of diversifying the medical workforce and strengthening the medical pipeline. If you are interested, please sign up here by February 15th:https://forms.gle/yBHfDdd8yyg8Faai6

GMU-UVA One-on-One Mentorship
We are excited to pair GMU pre-med students with UVA SNMA medical students. We ask our medical student mentors to meet with their pre-med mentees once a month and to answer any questions that you may have about the pre-med journey including but not limited to: deciding on a career in medicine, study strategies for pre-med courses, advice about extracurricular activities, developing a study plan for MCAT, creating a list of programs to apply to, assisting with reviewing personal statements, and mock interviews. If you are interested, please sign up here by February 15th: :https://forms.gle/nE5o3r7fmRwXSTpM9 . We also plan to host Q&A panels throughout the year to address these areas of interest as well.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or if we may be helpful in any way. We are so excited to meet and learn from all of you 🙂

Thank you so much!

Best,
Aaliyah and Misky

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Aaliyah Meade (she/her) and Misky Sharif (she/her)
UVA SNMA Chapter Co-President and Vice-President
UVA School of Medicine Class of 2024
e: adm8kn@virginia.edu | mms2cm@virginia.edu

 

• MedNet Club

Are you a PRE MED STUDENT interested in getting a head start on MCAT prep and making connections with other PREMEDS?? Stressed about Med school applications? Introducing the MedNet club! ⚕️

JOIN OUR MASON360 for Updates: https://mason360.gmu.edu/MedNet/

 

• AMCAS Choose Your Medical School Tool: Plan to Enroll Becomes Available (2/20)

February 20: AMCAS Choose Your Medical School Tool: Plan to Enroll Becomes Available

February 27: MCAT Registration Opening for July-September 2024 Test Dates

Learn more about how to register for the second half of the 2024 testing year.

 

• Webinars to Help You Get Ready to Take your MCAT Exam in 2024 (2/13 & 3/12)

MCAT registration for July-September 2024 test dates opens on Tuesday, Feb. 27. If you missed our fall webinar on the testing year, registration, and prep, please consider joining us on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. ET for our next webinar, MCAT 2024 Testing Year Update for Examinees. The session will provide information and resources to help your test day go smoothly, and we will be available for questions after the presentation. Register today!

We will also be hosting a preparation webinar with Shavonia Wynn, PhD, a medical education learning specialist, on Tuesday, March 12 from 3-4:15 p.m. ET. Join us for an engaging and interactive webinar where Dr. Wynn will explore crucial aspects of effective MCAT preparation. The session will provide you with evidence-based active learning techniques to help improve your scores. Register
for this webinar: Start your MCAT Prep Right with Proven Learning Strategies.
Reminder: MCAT Registration for July-September 2024 Opens (2/27)

Helpful information about MCAT Registration on Feb. 27

Fill out the First Five Tabs of Information in the MCAT Registration System Before Feb. 27 
This will save you about 5-10 minutes on opening day and you can go straight to scheduling when you log in. If you use autofill on your computer or mobile device, please be sure to confirm that your name matches the first and last names on your MCAT accepted ID. Keep in mind the system will be offline starting at 8 a.m. ET on Feb. 27 to prepare for the opening, and will re-open at noon that day.

Understand How the Waiting Room Works 
When the MCAT Registration System opens, we have a virtual waiting room activated that will show your place in line and include an estimated wait time for when it’s your turn to register. It will hold your place in line, so you don’t need to wait by your computer or mobile device. Learn more about the waiting room and how it works.

Two helpful hints:

1. 1. You don’t need to log in before the system officially opens. It will randomly assign a place in line to anyone who has logged in by 11:50 a.m. ET.

1. Please don’t open multiple browsers, refresh your page, or share your Queue-it ID. This could result in a longer wait time or move your placement to the back of the line.

Learn About Scheduling your MCAT Exam with Accommodations   
Advance scheduling for July through September exam dates will be available for examinees with approved accommodations, and information regarding this process was recently sent to eligible examinees via email. You can reach out to Pearson VUE with questions regarding scheduling at 1-800-466-0450 (select option 3). In the meantime, we encourage you to learn more about registration and scheduling in 2024.

If you have approved accommodations and are interested in testing between now and June, you may also contact Pearson VUE now at 1-800-466-0450 (select option 3) to schedule your exam with accommodations.

Apply for Fee Assistance
The 2024 AAMC Fee Assistance Program application is now open. If you are interested in using the AAMC Fee Assistance Program MCAT exam benefit, you must be approved before you register for your exam as these benefits are not retroactive. Learn more about the benefits and application process at www.aamc.org/feeassistance.

 

• DGSOM Pre-med Insights Series: Preparing for the Med School Application (2/23)

2024 DGSOM Preparing For The Med School Application Flier

Learn more about applying to medical school, DGSOM, and more! Gain insight from our staff and students to put you ahead of the application curve.

February 23, 2024 | 10am – 3pm PST

 

• ATSU Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Virtual Info Sessions (upcoming date: 2/27)

Join us for one of the virtual information sessions below to learn more about the integrative curriculum, community, and student experience at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM).

• February 27th at 12:00pm CST
• March 19th at 2:00pm CST
• April 23rd at 12:00pm CST
• May 21st at 12:00pm CST

Admissions staff and student ambassadors will be available to answer questions live.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atsu-virtual-info-session-kirksville-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-tickets-810395764547#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=7e2a6f53-cb2f-4a73-9999-400e82afef1d

 

• VCOM-Virginia Spring Open House (3/23)

2024 Spring VCOM-Virginia Open House Flyer

Come visit campus to see live demonstrations and tour the Simulation Center, Anatomy Lab, and more. Speak with Admissions staff and current medical students too!

Date: March 23, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Eastern Time

Location: VCOM-Virginia, 2265 Kraft Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Registration: https://www.vcom.edu/admissions/visit-us/register-open-house

 

• Save the Date: UVA Day at the Medical School (3/29)

We are looking forward to once again hosting you and your students for our Day at the Medical School on Friday, March 29^th. This event will be hosted virtually via Zoom, and details on this will be sent as we approach the day of the event. There will be an open session for students and faculty starting at 1:00 PM. There is no need to RSVP for the Zoom event, but more details will become available soon.

 

• Perisie Medical School Scholarship

Perisie Medical School Scholarship application is now available online. This is a full scholarship for a female attending medical school in VA or NC and who has the objective to become a general practitioner in James City County, York County, City of Williamsburg, New Kent County or Charles City County, VA.

Deadline to Apply: March 1st, 2024

Scholarship Information: https://williamsburgcommunityfoundation.org/2023/11/01/perisie-medical-school-scholarship/

Application: https://williamsburgcommunityfoundation.org/apply-for-a-scholarship-3/

 

• 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

 

• JMU MOT Program: Information Sessions & Open Houses (upcoming date: 2/9)

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

Spring 2024 Sessions will be scheduled from 1:00-2:00 pm

• • Friday February 9, 2024 (online)
  • Thursday March 7, 2024 (in-person)
  • Friday April 12, 2024 (in-person)

Summer 2024 Sessions will be scheduled from 10:30-11:30 am

• • Friday, May 17, 2024 (in-person)

 

 

• George Washington University On-Demand eOTD Information Session

The George Washington University (GW) Occupational Therapy (OT) program invites prospective students who are interested in pursuing a career in occupational therapy to attend a virtual information session. Attendees learn about the profession, and GW’s approach to education, as well as future career prospects. In addition, attendees will receive guidance on the admissions process

Watch Now: Information Session for the hybrid Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (eOTD) program at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health sciences.

 

• Southern College of Optometry Information Sessions (upcoming date: 2/28)

Join us for online information sessions to learn more about SCO, optometry, The Eye Center and more.

Stay Calm & Carry On: SCO Student Resources & Services
Wednesday, February 28 | 11:00AM CT
Facilitator: Dr. Janette Pepper, Coordinator of Student Diversity & Inclusion & Dr. Carrie Lebowitz, Director of Academic Support Services
Registration URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EpbvP-IgS6OE0km4-Hp6BQ

Here at Southern College of Optometry, we understand that many stressors impact our students every day. Not only are they working through a challenging curriculum, but they’re also living in a brand new city, with brand new people and a brand new environment. Especially in these unprecedented times, SCO students need the support of a community now more than ever.

During this webinar, our Coordinator of Student Diversity & Inclusion and the Director of Academic Support Services will discuss just what this community has done and will continue to do to ensure all of our students feel seen, heard, engaged, and supported throughout their time at SCO.

For more information, please visit: https://www.sco.edu/online-information-sessions

Webinar Schedule

Friday, March 14 at 4:00PM CT – Life in the Mojo City: The Benefits of Living & Learning in Memphis, TN

Monday, April 29 at 9:00AM CT – Preparing for the OAT

Wednesday, May 22 at 12:00PM CT – How to Be a Competitive Applicant

Friday, June 21 at 4:00PM CT — A Preview of SCO’s Curriculum & Academic Program

Monday, July 22 at 9:00AM CT — The SCO Campus & Clinical Facilities

 

• UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry Information Sessions (upcoming date: 3/6)

The University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry invites you to attend one of our information sessions. This session will allow you to understand what UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry admissions is looking for in a candidate. We will discuss what makes a candidate competitive, what RSO has to offer, cost of tuition, and answer any questions. All of these sessions will be the same, no need to come to all. For more information, please visit: https://optometry.uiw.edu/admissions/doctor-of-optometry/admission-events.html

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 6 – 7 p.m. CST

Wednesday, April 17, 2024   6 – 7 p.m. CST

Wednesday, May 15, 2024     6 – 7 p.m. CST

 

• UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry Summer Optometry Institute (SOI)

 

• VCU Pharmacy Open Houses (upcoming date: 2/9)

 

• VCU School of Pharmacy Alumni Panel (2/28)

Are you trying to figure out if VCU School of Pharmacy is the place for you? Come hear from folks who were in your shoes just a few years ago. Learm why they chose VCU and what they loved about their experience here. This is also a great time to learn about some of the career paths available to you in pharmacy!

Date: Wednesday, February 28th
Time: Noon to 1 p.m. EST
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oce6ppzgoGtC6jIJn4kLHnXfKPAGLifPI#/registration

Questions? Email pharmacy@vcu.edu.

 

Eligibility requirements

This program is open to any college freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors who are interested in exploring a career in pharmacy.

Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.8. Freshmen need a high school GPA of 3.0. All applicants must have U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.

Program description

VCU’s School of Pharmacy is excited to host a Pharmacy Preview Day for students interested in exploring the pharmacy profession.

On Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., students will have the opportunity to learn more about VCU’s School of Pharmacy, conduct non-sterile compounding, participate in a mock interview, and have lunch with Pharm.D. faculty and students.

Date

Spring Pharmacy Preview Day: March 23, 2024 (Now Accepting Applications)

Location

VCU School of Pharmacy (Robert Blackwell Smith Building)

Contact information

Madeleine Wagner at pharmacy@vcu.edu.

 

• Pharmacy4Me Events Calendar

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

 

• Marist College Doctor of Physical Therapy Information Session (2/21)

The best way to find out about our program is to attend an information session or an open house.  We offer Doctor of Physical Therapy information sessions throughout the year.  If you cannot attend one of these sessions, please let us know.  We are happy to schedule a time to discuss program details with you personally. For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.marist.edu/science/doctor-physical-therapy/info-sessions

Wednesday – 2/21 – Doctor of Physical Therapy Virtual Information Session –Zoom – 6 – 7 p.m.

 

• Touro University Doctor of Physical Therapy Information Session (3/8)

Get an overview of our DPT program as well as the physical therapy profession by attending our DPT Virtual Information Session.

 

• JMU Physician Assistant Virtual Information Session (upcoming date: 2/14)

During a Physician Assistant (PA) Program Info Session, a PA Program faculty member will be on-hand to present some basic Program information and answer any questions that applicants may have about the admissions process, the Program’s curriculum, or other Program details. Sessions can last anywhere from 60-90 minutes depending on how many people attend and how many questions are asked.

Information sessions are held virtually over Zoom.

February 14, 2024 11:30 AM EST

March 27, 2024 8:30 AM EST

April 19, 2024 12 NOON EST

* Directions on how to join the virtual session will come in an email before the session.
email: paprogram@jmu.edu with any questions.

Make Your Reservation Here: https://www.jmu.edu/chbs/healthprof/pa/information-sessions.shtml

 

• Shenandoah University MS in Physician Assistant Studies Webinar (upcoming date: 2/24)

Information session for current college students or graduates interested in applying to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program at Shenandoah University.

• Saturday, February 24, 2024, 10:00 a.m. ET
• Saturday, April 6, 2024, 10:00 a.m. ET

 

• University of Pittsburgh Physician Assistant Studies Information Sessions (upcoming date: 2/15)

Please join us for our Physician Assistant Studies (Residential Program) Information Sessions. The Information Sessions are a great opportunity to meet with selected current students and one of our faculty members who will answer your questions and provide information about the program and admission requirements. Registration is required for the Information Sessions, but it’s easy! Simply click on the date you’re able to attend and complete the short form. You will receive a confirmation email once you register. See below for a complete schedule of upcoming sessions. All sessions will be held in eastern time. Register and choose the date that fits your schedule!

• February 15, 2023: Noon
• April 12, 2023: Noon

 

• George Washington Physician Assistant Program Virtual Information Session (2/21)

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

Wednesday, Feb 21 2024 | 12 – 1pm

 

• Temple University Summer Internship Program

TUSPM offers a free, eight-day Summer Internship Program (SIP) in June for undergraduate students. (Brochure) Interns attend workshops and seminars on podiatric medicine, as well as shadow and work with podiatric physicians in hospital, private practice, and outpatient clinic settings. A TUSPM student doctor will also work with interns on a case presentation.

June 7-14, 2024

Application deadline: April 21, 2024

https://podiatry.temple.edu/admissions/internship-programs

 

 

• VMCAS 2025 Hub Webinars (2/15)

Enroll in the VMCAS 2025 Hub to access previous and upcoming webinars:

• Reapplicant Webinar – February 15 at 2pm ET

 

• AAVMC Virtual Admissions Fair (3/28)

Chat live with admissions officers, current students, and VMCAS representatives.

March 28, 2024 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm Eastern Time

Register: https://www.careereco.com/events/aavmc

 

• AAVMC In-Person Fair (4/13)

The AAVMC is excited to be bring back the in-person pre-veterinary student Career Fair in Washington, DC!

April 13 from 1-5pm ET

Registration information coming soon!

 

• Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Open House (4/20)

All-day activities, lectures, demonstrations, merchandise sales, and club booths for all ages! Discover how we’re making a difference in the world of veterinary medicine and public health. Meet faculty, tour the college, learn about our programs, and enjoy food and activities. This is the perfect chance to explore how we can join hands in protecting and improving animal, human, and environmental health. For more information, visit: https://vetmed.vt.edu/about/open-house.html

Date: April 20, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

 

• American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics Information

Visit WhatIsPOP.org to learn more about career opportunities in the profession, connect with WhatIsPOP resources and hear why professionals chose a career in POP.

 

• UVA Summer Medical Leadership Program

• Wednesday, February 21 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm eastern time

• Boston University Summer Program in Neuroscience (SPIN)

We are excited to announce that the Summer Program in Neuroscience (SPIN) has been awarded a prestigious federal grant that will allow us to offer a number of scholarships for SPIN 2024. Based on this news, we will offer a priority application deadline for February 16^th, 2024.  This is one month prior to the general application deadline of March 16^th, 2024. Submission of the application by the priority deadline is not required for consideration of the scholarships. However, this will allow us sufficient time for the special attention we need to consider applications for these positions. The scholarships are centered on the recruitment of outstanding and talented individuals who are also diverse in numerous ways, including but not limited to their educational, social, immigration, cultural, linguistic, economic, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and in their life experiences.

The Summer Program in Neuroscience (SPIN) is an annual 8-week program for undergraduates hosted at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center.  It began in 2016 as a collaboration between the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology (Dr. Jarrett Rushmore) and the Department of Neurosurgery (Dr. James Holsapple, Chair), and has expanded to include faculty participants in neurology, neuropathology, neuroradiology, neuro oncology, and neuro radio oncology. Since the first session in 2016, 10-15 undergraduate students have been selected each summer to participate in a variety of structured clinical, didactic, and mentored research activities designed to enhance their understanding of the brain, medicine, neuroscience, and neuroscience research. For more information, please visit: https://sites.bu.edu/spin/

Applying to SPIN

SPIN is open to rising junior and senior undergraduate students interested in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, computer science, and medicine. Admission is based on academic performance, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.  Tuition does not include room and board. Proof of current immunizations are required before accepted students can begin the course.

Dates: June 3– July 25, 2024

Tuition: $4,000

Room and Board, not included and is an additional fee.

Application Deadline: March 18th, 2024

Apply to SPIN 2024

 

 

• UMass Chan Medical School Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The College Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) is a tuition-free four-week residential program for undergraduate sophomores and juniors interested in entering the health professions. The program includes enrichment classes to enhance participants academic and communication skills. Seminars include the professional school application process with emphasis on medical school admissions and financing professional school. Seminars on biomedical research and cultural and contemporary health issues are also provided. Additionally, the SEP offers participants the opportunity to interact with medical students, scientists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Optional weekend observations in the Emergency Department are provided. Upon successful completion of the program, each participant is awarded a Certificate of Achievement and a stipend.

Four Week Program – May 26 – June 21, 2024

Goals

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

Objectives

• 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 upload 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

https://www.umassmed.edu/gsbs/outreach-programs

 

• MU Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The University of Missouri is home to more than 33,000 students and 2,000 faculty. We are in the middle of a state that’s in the middle of the country seeking the farthest reaches of what is possible. Our diverse and thriving campus is nestled in the heart of downtown Columbia, serving all walks of life. The perfect blend of small town and flourishing city, Columbia is consistently rated among the top places to live in the nation. This is where opposite ideas attract, grand challenges are explored every day, and where rigorous study meets the real world.

All programs affiliated with the Office of Undergraduate Research run May 28– July 26th, with travel days on May 27th and July 27th (9 weeks). Students live in on-campus, air-conditioned housing (double rooms), and receive a meal plan paid by the program. Many programs provide one credit-hour of research, travel to and from Columbia, and stipends ranging from $3,400 – $5,400.

Coordinated by the MU Office of Undergraduate Research, the Summer Undergraduate Research Program hosts 50+ students from institutions across the nation. Interns in the program participate in educational and social activities and numerous outings planned by the interns themselves creating a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming summer community. Under the guidance of an MU faculty mentor, students work on their own projects in collaboration with graduate students, lab technicians, and post-doctoral researchers and will showcase their results at a poster Forum on July 25th.

Eligibility

Website: https://undergradresearch.missouri.edu/summer/

 

 

• AAMC Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Interested in research this summer? Check out the AAMC Summer Undergraduate Research Programs website:

https://www.aamc.org/career-development/affinity-groups/great/summer-undergrad-research-programs

 

• VCU Allied Health Career Exploration (AHCE)

AHCE Flyer

 

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 virtual anatomy (head and neck), pharmacology 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. Commitment to full attendance, including an orientation session and closing event, is required to participate.

Participants Receive:

• A stipend of $1500

• Travel reimbursement available if traveling from out of state

• Free VCU housing for the duration of program

Dates

May 21 – June 28, 2024

Location

VCU Health Campus

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

Contact information

VCU P.A.T.H.S. Team at (804) 827-0982 or seekpathsapp@vcu.edu.

 

• Georgetown Academy for Research, Clinical, and Health Equity Scholarship (ARCHES) Program

The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (ODEIB) at Georgetown University School of Medicine (GUSOM) is pleased to announce that after a one-cycle hiatus, the Academy for Research, Clinical, and Health Equity Scholarship (ARCHES) Program will resume in Summer 2024 from June 13, 2024 – July 27, 2024 for its 6th cohort.

ARCHES is a residential summer pre-health pathway program that is sponsored by the Dean for Medical Education at GUSOM. The opportunity offers six weeks of intensive research experience, clinical shadowing and a chance to explore health equity challenges that are prominent in the Washington DC area. Program fellows receive focused mentorship from research faculty and current medical students while engaging in professional development activities. Additionally, a $4,000 stipend is provided for program participation.

The program is geared toward sophomores and juniors, currently enrolled at a US accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, who are interested in pursuing medicine or other health professions. We consider all applicants regardless of race, sex, age, disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic background, and other protected categories. ARCHES may be of particular interest to students who have experienced challenges accessing resources that are necessary for successfully navigating the health professions career trajectory.

2024 ARCHES PROGRAM ADMISSIONS TIMELINE:

• 12.20.2023 – Application Launch Date 
• 02.20.2024 – Application Deadline
• 03.18.2024 – Finalist Interviews Begin
• 04.15.2024 – Admissions Decisions Release Date

A series of information sessions will be hosted for those who are  interested in learning more about the application process and the program experience. The dates and registration links for these events are outlined below. Additional details about this summer opportunity can be found on the ARCHES program website.

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION

**click the date you are interested in attending to register**
Feb. 9, 2024 – 4pm to 5pm (EST)

Should you have any questions about the program and wish to connect with one of our program administrators, feel free to send an email to gumedarches@georgetown.edu.

 

*Posting these test prep resources is for information purposes only and does not imply endorsements by GMU Health Professions.

• Altius Resources

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• Kaplan Resources

As our series of free, expert-led MCAT and Med School events continues, we wanted to share them with you so you can pass them along.

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nother series of free, expert-led MCAT and Med School events is here—and we want to share the details with you so you can pass them along to your students.

 

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Free MCAT Prep Week: How to Conquer CARS

Thursday, February 8th

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The CARS section is much more than reading comprehension, and students often need more support than expected to excel on this section. Though it may seem scary, it doesn’t have to be! Our CARS expert will review sample passages and get you started with a reliable study strategy. Don’t sleep on this section… Come to this event to get a jump start!

 

When Should You Take the MCAT?

Tuesday, February 13th

8:00 pm ET

Registration for the July – September 2024 MCAT test dates opens this month – but how do you know which date is best for you? Our 520+ scoring MCAT experts will help you weigh pros and cons of the different 2024 test dates and help you chart a course for success on test day.

 

Med School Application Walkthrough

Sunday, March 24th

2:00 pm ET

There’s nothing quite like the med school admissions process! Let our expert admissions consultants guide you through the quirks of personal statements, recommendations, secondary applications, interviews, and everything in between. Take your application from good to great!

 

• The Princeton Review Resources