  {"id":48314,"date":"2020-12-18T00:00:24","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T00:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/urgo\/?p=48314"},"modified":"2022-11-16T16:18:11","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T16:18:11","slug":"pre-health-newsletter-december-18-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/urgo\/2020\/12\/18\/pre-health-newsletter-december-18-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Health Newsletter: December 18, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Prehealth Advising<\/h4>\n<p>As fall semester comes to a close, I hope you will be able to take some time to rest and reflect on your experiences thus far. Stay healthy and take care. Enjoy your break and I look forward to working with you in the new year. Happy holidays!<!--more--><\/p>\n<h4>Free 2021 MCAT Resources<\/h4>\n<p>In light of AAMC 2021 MCAT registration and test updates\u00a0announcement, Kaplan updated resources for students as they plan and prepare for the MCAT in 2021.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Practice:\u00a0Free full length MCAT practice test<\/li>\n<li>Blog:\u00a0When Should I Take the MCAT (2021)?<\/li>\n<li>Blog:\u00a0MCAT Test Dates &amp; Score Releases 2020-2021<\/li>\n<li>Event Recording:\u00a0About the AAMC VITA\u2122 (Video Interview Tool for Admissions)<\/li>\n<li>Event Recording:\u00a0Mock Medical School Interview: Behavioral, General and Situational Questions<\/li>\n<li>Event Recording:\u00a0How to Prepare for Your Virtual Medical School Interview<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Apply here!<\/p>\n<h4>FREE Full-Length MCAT Test<\/h4>\n<p>Examkrackers is offering a\u00a0<strong>FREE full-length exam<\/strong>\u00a0for you to use and set a baseline on where you are with your MCAT prep, or to gauge how much more work needs to be completed!<\/p>\n<p>Use this code:\u00a0<strong>GETITFREE\u00a0<\/strong><strong>https:\/\/bit.ly\/32Vyvii<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Simply place test #4 in your shopping cart, check out and use the code.\u00a0The shopping cart will zero out ( no cost to you) and you will receive a full-length practice exam to take!<\/p>\n<h4>ACR Homes Updates<\/h4>\n<p>ACR Homes has some exciting updates happening for their workers!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>New pay rates for full and part-time staff with hourly wages going up by $1.<\/li>\n<li>Tuition Assistance Program for part-time and full-time students! They now offer this benefit to their student employees starting November 1, 2020.<\/li>\n<li>Virtual Job and Internship Info Sessions\n<ol>\n<li><strong>December 18th from 11am \u2013 2pm<\/strong><br \/>\nhosted by Emily<br \/>\nJoin Zoom Meeting<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/94105919903<br \/>\nMeeting ID:\u00a0941 0591 9903<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>BA to MPH Breaking into Public Health<\/h4>\n<p>Bouv\u00e9 College of Health Sciences is hosting a virtual webinar,<strong>\u00a0BA to MPH<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Breaking into Public Health,<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0<strong>Wednesday, January 27 from 3:00 pm \u2013 4:00 pm CST<\/strong>\u00a0via Zoom. Their\u00a0public health faculty will discuss the strengths that liberal arts and non-science majors can bring to this unique MPH program. Their MPH program relies on their current skills in logic and reasoning as well as a passion to make change locally, regionally, and globally. There are\u00a0<strong><em>no prerequisites<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0needed to apply &#8211; just a desire to help others. Students can apply right from completing their undergraduate degree with no work experience needed. They offer online and on-campus formats to appeal to students anywhere.<\/p>\n<h4>Hospital Pathology Associates<\/h4>\n<p>The HPA has a host of pathology aid\u00a0positions available for\u00a0pre-medicine\/pre-health professional students for a paid gap year.<\/p>\n<p>Details:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full-time employment from early June 2021 to end of June 2022<\/li>\n<li>Competitive wage of $18\/hour<\/li>\n<li>Health insurance, benefits, and paid time off<\/li>\n<li>Three weeks of on-site training<\/li>\n<li>Free Parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>HPA is offering nine distinct pathology aide positions, which are listed below. To submit an\u00a0application please send the following materials to\u00a0&#72;&#x50;&#x41;&#x2d;&#x45;C&#64;&#97;&#108;&#108;&#x69;&#x6e;&#x61;&#x2e;co&#109;:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cover Letter (please rank your top three position preferences from 1 to 3 in a numbered<br \/>\nlist, then use your cover letter to explain why you should be selected for the position you<br \/>\nranked as #1)<\/li>\n<li>Resume<\/li>\n<li>Unofficial transcript<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Positions Include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Education Coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Workflow Coordinators<\/li>\n<li>Quality Assurance Coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Operating Room Runner<\/li>\n<li>Biospy Tech Transcriptionist<\/li>\n<li>Biopsy Technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All applications must be submitted by 8:00AM on Monday, February 15th, 2021. If selected\u00a0for an interview, applicants will be expected to complete a virtual interview Saturday, February\u00a027th. The interview will consist of a series of short interviews with pathologists and the current\u00a0pathology aides If the circumstances allow, we will invite you to come in-person into HPA\u2019s\u00a0Abbott Northwestern Hospital campus in Minneapolis (2800 10th Ave S Suite 2200, Mpls, MN\u00a055407) to complete this interview.<\/p>\n<p>Find more details by searching for &#8220;Hospital Pathology Associates on Handshake.<\/p>\n<h4>20th Annual New England Science Symposium Virtual<\/h4>\n<p>The Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership and the Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP) is looking for fellows\/students (particularly Black\/African-American, Hispanic\/LatinX and American Indian\/Alaska Native individuals) involved in biomedical or health-related scientific research who would benefit from presenting their research projects at the 20<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0annual New England Science Symposium (NESS).<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Held virtually\u00a0Friday, April 23 and April 24, 2021.<\/strong><strong><br \/>\nThe deadline to submit abstracts: January 15, 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Submit Abstracts<\/p>\n<h4>Transforming Analytical Learning in the Era of Big Data: A Summer Institute in Biostatistics (SIBS) Program<\/h4>\n<p><strong>June 7 &#8211; July 30, 2021<\/strong>!<br \/>\nThis part-time 8-week virtual summer institute will introduce undergraduate students to emerging challenges at the intersection of Big Data, Statistics, and Human Health.\u00a0This summer&#8217;s virtual program will include contributions from a diverse group of University of Michigan faculty in the biomedicine and public health fields and their perspective of big data. Working in teams, students will participate in mentored big data research projects.<\/p>\n<p>Application opens\u00a0<strong>December 1st.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Apply Here<\/p>\n<h4>STEM Majors: NIEHS Scholars Connect Program<\/h4>\n<p>The NIEHS Scholars Connect Program (NSCP) is designed to provide a unique opportunity for highly motivated science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) focused undergraduate students to solidly connect with NIEHS and receive training in biomedical research. Students in NSCP have an opportunity for hands-on mentored research experiences, as well as professional and personal development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why should I apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a Scholar, you will be a part of research teams striving to accomplish NIEHS research mission in areas related to human health and the environment. NSCP is dedicated to providing training in biomedical research so that you can apply your knowledge outside the classroom and gain career-changing experiences. You will have the opportunity to network and explore federal career opportunities. Career mentoring from NIEHS investigators will be available during your appointment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stipend<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$2,300\/month (Full-Time Summer Connection)<\/li>\n<li>$850\/month (Part-Time Fall and Spring Connections)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Program Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Summer Connection: June 1, 2021&#8211;August 6, 2021 Full-time<\/li>\n<li>Fall Connection: September 7, 2021&#8211;November 19, 2021 Part-time<\/li>\n<li>Spring Connection: January 3, 2022&#8211;April 15, 2022 Part-time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Dates are subject to change<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Learn more and apply<\/p>\n<h4>Summer Training in Academic Research and Scholarship (STARS) Program Application<\/h4>\n<p>STARS Program is a summer research opportunity at Brigham and Women&#8217;s Hospital (BWH) and Harvard Medical School (HMS) for underrepresented in medicine (URiM) undergraduate rising junior and seniors, and first-year medical students with an interest in pursuing advanced careers as research scientists, physician and\/or healthcare professionals. Started 2008, STARS is an eight-week mentored summer program. Students participate in hands-on training in research methods and practice directly in the labs of the Brigham and Women&#8217;s Hospital and Harvard Medical School&#8217;s leading researching, ending in a final research presentation.<\/p>\n<p>*Per AAMC Guidelines, URiM includes individuals who self-identify as African American\/Black, Alaskan Native, Native American, Hispanic\/Latinx, and\/or Native Hawaiian.<\/p>\n<p>2021 Application Deadline: Monday, February 1, 2021<\/p>\n<h4>Loyola Adventures in Urobiome Data (L.A.U.D.) Summer Research Program<\/h4>\n<p>LAUD will introduce students to ways in which data is revolutionizing research in urinary disease research. Over 8-weeks (June 2 &#8211; July 28), summer researchers will gain exposure to current research areas in benign urologic disease, conduct hypothesis-driven research, and develop the skills to synthesize, interpret, and present their scientific research! Summer researchers will work with research faculty, postdoctoral and clinical fellows, medical and graduate students currently engaged in urinary research at Loyola University Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>For summer 2021, this will be a virtual experience due to COVID restrictions.\u00a0<strong>Research students will be awarded a $3250 stipend.\u00a0<\/strong>Undergraduate students or recent grads who are interested in how data drives medical research and clinical practice and\/or urology are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications open January 1 and are due March 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Full Details<\/p>\n<h4>Global Health Core Fellowships<\/h4>\n<p>Global Health Corps seeks to build the next generation of diverse health leaders. They offer a range of paid fellowship roles with health organizations in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia and the opportunity to develop as a transformative leader in the health equity movement. By the start of the fellowship, fellows must: Be 30 years or younger, Hold a bachelor\u2019s\/undergraduate degree, Be proficient in English, and Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the US or Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, or Zambia.<\/p>\n<p>Deadline January 13, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>More information<\/p>\n<h4>Summer Research at University of Michigan<\/h4>\n<p>The University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center is pleased to offer a 10-week fellowship program starting in June 2021 to support undergraduate\u00a0students interested in cardiovascular research. Each fellow will be matched to a laboratory led by a FCVC faculty member and participate in nationally recognized research in areas such as atherosclerosis, genetic cardiomyopathies, blood clotting disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, vascular biology, and heart failure.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the pandemic, exact program dates and format are pending.<\/p>\n<p>Application Deadline: January 31, 2021<\/p>\n<p>More information<\/p>\n<h4>Church Health Scholars Program<\/h4>\n<p>Our Scholars Programs is gap-year fellowship programs for recent college graduates. We aim to develop leaders in the community, in health, and in faith. See more of the Scholar experience on our website at\u00a0ChurchHealth.org\/Scholars<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full-time employment during their program year, starting in June 2021<\/li>\n<li>Access to benefits and resources (such as gym membership) through our partners<\/li>\n<li>Open opportunities to new positions or programs, including medical, dental, optometry, physical therapy and graduate programs and preparation<\/li>\n<li>Participate in an engaged learning community in learning, social and service events<\/li>\n<li>Regular learning opportunities focused on professional development, learning about Church Health and special topics related to faith and health<\/li>\n<li>Develop practical skills and deeper understanding of equitable health care<\/li>\n<li>Learn from a network of staff, alumni, and community mentors that help to inform the program and act as guides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For questions or more information, please feel free to reach out or ask students to &#99;&#x6f;&#110;&#x74;a&#x63;t\u00a0&#108;&#x65;b&#x6f;a&#64;&#x63;&#104;&#x75;r&#x63;h&#104;&#x65;&#97;&#x6c;t&#x68;&#46;&#111;&#x72;&#103;.<\/p>\n<h4>Summer Health Professions Education Program<\/h4>\n<p>The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is\u00a0a summer experience for students\u00a0interested in the health professions. The program offers opportunities to explore health careers, including dentistry, medicine,\u00a0nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, and public health.<\/p>\n<p>The FREE six-week summer enrichment program prepares college students for a career in the health professions by enhancing their academic proficiency and providing career development opportunities. Participation in SHPEP may better position students for acceptance into advanced-degree programs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FREE Application Webinar\u00a0December 21st, 5:00 p.m. CST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline: February 5th, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Housing, meals, a stipend, and travel assistance.<\/li>\n<li>Guidance from current admissions deans, health\u00a0professionals, students, and SHPEP alumni about\u00a0how to pursue their profession of interest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or an\u00a0individual granted deferred action for childhood\u00a0arrivals (DACA) status by the U.S. Citizenship\u00a0and Immigration Services.<\/li>\n<li>Be a college freshman or sophomore at the time\u00a0of application.<\/li>\n<li>Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.<\/li>\n<li>Identify with a group that is underrepresented\u00a0in the health professions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more at SHPEP&#8217;s website!<\/p>\n<h4>Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars Program<\/h4>\n<p>Des Moines University\u2019s three-week\u00a0Health P.A.S.S. Program\u00a0is a great way to prepare for and enhance your application for medical or health professions school.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GRE\/MCAT Prep &amp; Interview Prep<\/li>\n<li>Shadowing<\/li>\n<li>Cultural Competency Course &amp;\u00a0Certificate<\/li>\n<li>Graduate Level Lectures<\/li>\n<li>Hands-On Experiences<\/li>\n<li>Meet with Experts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enrollment is limited to 10 students, and preference will be given to applicants that are economically\/educationally disadvantaged or an under-represented minority.<\/p>\n<p>Application Deadline February 1<\/p>\n<p>Apply today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prehealth Advising As fall semester comes to a close, I hope you will be able to take some time to rest and reflect on your experiences thus far. Stay healthy and take care. Enjoy your break and I look forward to working with you in the new year. 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