I have received many numerous inquiries about shadowing during COVID-19. While most hospitals and clinics are unable to offer in-person opportunities, many schools have offered virtual sessions with their students and alumni. I often include announcements about these virtual opportunities in the newsletter so make sure that you check the content below.<\/p>\n
Pre-Health Shadowing\u00a0also offers virtual shadowing sessions for pre-health students.<\/p>\n
Interested in Pharmacy or attending PharmD school after graduation? Be a part of the creation of the Pre-Pharmacy Club! The objective will be to provide a forum for students to learn about preparing for PharmD applications, choosing the right Pharmacy school, and the many fields of practice surrounding Pharmacy through:<\/p>\n
If interested in taking part in starting the Pre-Pharmacy club, please contact\u00a0thaor@augsburg.edu.<\/p>\n
Learn about unique opportunities DO’s have in Medical and Surgical Specialties.<\/p>\n
January 27th Panelists: Dr. Jamie Beckman, specialty Othmalmology<\/p>\n Dr. Paul Graham, specialty Dermatology<\/p>\n Dr. Scott King, specialty Urological Surgery<\/p>\n Dr. Jonathan McNeal, specialty Neurosurgery<\/p>\n Dr. Frank Schirripa, specialty PM&R<\/p>\n If you have any questions please email Danielle Foutz at\u00a0<\/strong>dfoutz@vcom.edu<\/strong><\/p>\n Register Here<\/p>\n Learn more about Andrew Taylor Still, DO, and the history of osteopathic medicine during this webinar.<\/p>\n This event is hosted by the\u00a0A.T. Still University Department of Admissions\u00a0and the\u00a0Museum of Osteopathic Medicine.\u00a0A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine\u00a0is the founding school for osteopathy.<\/p>\n January 29, 2021 Registration required:\u00a0ATSU History of Osteopathic Medicine Webinar<\/p>\n www.atsu.edu\/history-webinar<\/p>\n The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is hosting another virtual event, “OMM at ICOM” on January 29, 2021 at 2:00 PM MST.<\/p>\n Admission Recruiter Ellie Matthews will co-host the event with Assistant Dean of Osteopathic Integration, Dr. Rau. We invite you and your students to join us while ICOM Student Doctors perform Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) and answer questions. This event is a great way for students to view what they will learn in regard to OMM at an osteopathic medical school!<\/p>\n To learn more visit our\u00a0website, or emailing Ellie at\u00a0ematthews@idahocom.org.<\/p>\n The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals\u00a0offers college freshman and sophomores real-world insight into career possibilities in the biopharmaceutical industry through direct interactions with industry professionals. During a multi-week virtual program, students learn about the operations of large biomanufacturers, cutting-edge technologies of small companies, training and education paths from academic institutions, and how the federal government plays a role in bringing life-saving treatments to patients.<\/p>\n The program targets African American\/Black, Latinx, and Native American students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and\u00a0NIIMBL member institutions. It is open to students enrolled in any STEM-based major.<\/p>\n Applications due January 31, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information, follow this link.<\/p>\n Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, future plans are still uncertain, but the\u00a0University of Michigan F<\/u>rankel Cardiovascular Center (FCVC)\u00a0plans to offer a 10-week\u00a0Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)\u00a0for the summer of 2021. The 2021 FCVC SURF program is expected to run between June and August, but exact program dates and format will be forthcoming.<\/p>\n Program Description<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Each student will be matched, based on their interests, to a laboratory that is led by a FCVC faculty member.\u00a0This collection of laboratories\u00a0is involved in internationally recognized research in topics such as atherosclerosis, genetic cardiomyopathies, blood clotting disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, vascular biology, and heart failure. The stipend will be $4,000 for ten weeks of full-time work, typically starting the Tuesday after Memorial Day and ending the first week of August (exact program dates pending). The program includes scientific seminars, social events, and a two-day research symposium where fellows present their research to their peers and FCVC faculty and staff.<\/p>\n The application link\u00a0closes January 31, 2021<\/strong>\u00a0at 11:59pm EST. For questions, please reach out to\u00a0fcvc-surf@med.umich.edu.<\/strong><\/p>\n Apply Here<\/p>\n The\u00a0Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine<\/strong>\u00a0will again host the\u00a0Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program<\/strong>. The SURF program provides a wide variety of summer research opportunities for undergraduate students interested in careers in medicine or biomedical research. Participants in this program work on various research topics under the guidance of an HCOM Biomedical Science or Social Medicine faculty member. The goal is to expose students to the challenges, excitement and satisfaction of research. Given the COVID pandemic, SURF will be conducted in a safe, yet impactful, virtual format.<\/p>\n The SURF program is 7 weeks in length and includes a living allowance, and the potential for a guaranteed interview for the entering class at the medical school.<\/p>\n The deadline for application is February 1, 202<\/strong>1.<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information, follow this link.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Ohio University Heritage<\/strong>\u00a0College of Osteopathic Medicine\u00a0<\/strong>will again host the\u00a0Summer Scholars Program<\/strong>. The Summer Scholars program is a tremendous academic experience for underrepresented, or educationally or economically disadvantaged students to grow personally and be challenged professionally. The program replicates what will be experienced in the first year of medical school at OU-HCOM. Courses, taught by OU-HCOM faculty, and current medical students, include subject matter in gross anatomy, histology, immunology, biochemistry, integrated biomedical sciences, an introduction to the flipped classroom pedagogy and the HCOM curriculum. In addition, there will be workshops dealing with the admission process, learning strategies, time management and many other experiences relevant to the medical school experience. Given the COVID pandemic, Summer Scholars will be conducted in a safe, impactful, virtual format. We had great success with this format last year and look forward to the 2021 program.<\/p>\n The Summer Scholars Program is five weeks in length and includes a living allowance, and the potential for a guaranteed interview for the entering class at the medical school.<\/p>\n The deadline for application is February 1, 202<\/strong>1<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information, follow this link.<\/p>\n Tuesday, February 2 \u2022 6:00pm CST \u2022 Zoom<\/em><\/p>\n If you have an interest in a career as a foot and ankle surgeon, please join Des Moines University to learn more! Participants will engage in a case study, and also learn about the medical education associated with this essential field of health care.<\/p>\n You may register for this event\u00a0here. A Zoom link and additional details will be sent prior to the event.<\/p>\n Questions may be directed to DMU Admissions at\u00a0cpmsadmit@dmu.edu.<\/p>\n Clinical and Research Undergraduate Summer Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine (SOM) 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.<\/p>\n COVID-19: We continue to monitor changes in CDC and state COVID-19 guidelines related to travel, student housing, and COVID-19 testing\/vaccinations. Updates will be provided on our website and through email correspondences to applicants. REU students will work in a university research lab on a project related to ATP-Bio\u2019s science and technology along with a faculty advisor and graduate student mentor. Each student has a project of their own with specific responsibilities and deliverables. The program features professional and skill development opportunities, as well as social activities.<\/p>\n Dates: June 7 – August 13, 2021 Apply Here!<\/p>\n Since its inception in 2004, the Center for Quality Improvement & Innovation (CQII) has provided leadership and support in quality improvement for federally funded HIV providers (Ryan White HIV\/AIDS Program recipients), which includes state and city health departments as well as ambulatory health care clinics nationwide. The Ryan White HIV\/AIDS Program, the largest federal program focusing exclusively on HIV\/AIDS care, provides funding for ongoing HIV care to over 550,000 individuals, serving more than half of persons living with diagnosed HIV infection in the United States.<\/p>\n Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n The proposed submission deadline is\u00a0<\/strong>February 2021<\/strong>. An application link will be released in mid January 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n Position Title:<\/strong><\/p>\n CQII Summer Intern<\/p>\n Estimated Salary\/Stipend:<\/strong><\/p>\n Paid Internships are available: approximately $15 per hour (no benefits)<\/p>\n Start\/End Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n Start Date: June 7, 2021<\/p>\n Proposed End Date: August 13, 2021<\/p>\n[exact dates to be negotiated]\n Duration:<\/strong><\/p>\n ~ 8 weeks<\/p>\n Background<\/strong><\/p>\n Rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior College Students<\/p>\n MPH students with a practicum expectation<\/p>\n Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n The CQII Summer Interns will assist CQII in its efforts to improve the quality of HIV care around the nation. The individuals will participate in assigned projects, which could include the following activities:<\/p>\n Documentation Needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cover Letter, Resume<\/p>\n Posting Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n Starting January 1, applications (Cover Letter and Resume) should be sent via email to Kehmisha Reid at.<\/p>\n kehmisha.reid@health.ny.gov<\/p>\n Application Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n Usually mid February<\/p>\n Announcements:<\/strong><\/p>\n Usually March – April<\/p>\n Email:\u00a0Clemens.Steinbock@health.ny.gov<\/p>\n CQII Website<\/p>\n CQII is integrated into the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute and its offices are located at 90 Church Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City.<\/p>\n Categories of Work:<\/strong><\/p>\n Public Health, Health and Medicine, Research, Education, Non-Profit\/Government, Quality Improvement<\/p>\n Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n The proposed submission deadline is\u00a0<\/strong>February 2021<\/strong>. An application link will be released in mid January 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n Position Title:<\/strong><\/p>\n Public Health Specialist I<\/p>\n Estimated Salary\/Stipend:<\/strong><\/p>\n Approximately $45,000 per annum (with health insurance)<\/p>\n Start Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n Flexible, after graduation until late August \u2013 to be negotiated, usually mid-August<\/p>\n Duration:<\/strong><\/p>\n Usually 10-months (August thru June)<\/p>\n Background:<\/strong><\/p>\n Minimum expectations include the completion of a Bachelor<\/p>\n Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n The CQII Public Health Specialist I will assist CQII in its efforts to improve the quality of HIV care around the nation. The individual will participate in assigned projects which could include the following activities:<\/p>\n Documentation Needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, Resume<\/p>\n Posting Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n Usually January – February<\/p>\n Application Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n Usually mid February; deadline Feb. 15th<\/sup><\/p>\n Announcements:<\/strong><\/p>\n Usually March – April<\/p>\n Apply Here<\/p>\n Keck Graduate Institute\u2019s new\u00a0Master of Science in Community Medicine<\/strong>\u00a0(MSCM) is open!\u00a0Start your application here.<\/p>\n The MSCM program is the first to be offered within KGI\u2019s School of Medicine. This program is focused on preparing students to have meaningful roles in safety net community clinics, federally qualified health centers, public health departments, healthcare systems, non-governmental organizations, and industries that serve those communities. All courses will be taught online and allow students to gain real-world, community-based experiences in their own communities!<\/p>\n A full tuition waiver will be provided to the first cohort of 20 students!<\/strong>\u00a0Submit your online application by the March 15, 2021 priority deadline for full consideration.<\/p>\n Have additional questions?\u00a0Click here to schedule an individual meeting with an admissions counselor. In the meantime, learn more about the program and\u00a0Dr. Lawrence\u2019s commitment to community medicine.<\/p>\n Rojas Family Dental in Minneapolis is in need of an employee who is bilingual in English and Spanish ideally with an interest in dentistry. This is a paid position and previous experience is not necessary, willing to train. Primary duties will be as patient care coordinator (scheduling, accepting payments, confirming phone calls, explaining treatment plans). There will be some operatory turnover, sterilization, and chairside assisting as well. 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UAB School of Medicine Clinical and Research Undergraduate Summer Programs<\/h1>\n
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