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Emory University College of Arts & Sciences
PreHealth Holistic Review
Sophomores are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to complete their Group PHHR and their PHHR 1:1 Follow-Up (completed within 3 weeks of their group session) in order to maximize the effectiveness of the session.
The Group PHHR and the PHHR 1:1 Follow-Up are both MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS to apply for a Composite Letter. Waiting until the last minute will prevent you from gaining insight that could make you a much more competitive applicant.
Announce-ments!
Oxford Pre-Health, 2nd-Year Students: There is one more chance for you to sign up for your Group PHHR at Oxford this spring. The next PHMO visit is scheduled for February 26th. Sign up today.
Stephanie Jackson will be presenting information about an MDA summer camp program this Wednesday at 12:00pm in White Hall room 103.
More Information:
https://emoryphmo.wordpress.com/2016/02/15/mda-summer-camp/
2016 Composite Letter Applicants! Letters of Recommendation are due April 1st. Remember to ask your letter writers early!
PreHealth Personal Statement Workshops
Join the Emory PHMO for Pre-Health Personal Statement Workshops in the Emory Career Center on either:
Tuesday Feb 23; 5-6pm; OR,
Wednesday Feb 24; 12-1pm OR 5-6pm
For Juniors and Seniors applying to healthcare professional schools in the upcoming application cycle: join us to gain valuable information and tips on writing your personal statement!
Pre-Health Peer Mentors
In Spring 2016 the PHMO Peer Mentors will be your exclusive resource for PHMO Walk-In Hours.
The Spring 2016 Peer Mentor Walk-In Schedule is available here on PHMO website.
To learn more about each peer mentor, visit the PHMO website here!
PHMO PreHealth Holistic Reviews at Oxford
The Emory PreHealth Mentoring Team will be at Oxford for the below times to host a limited number of PHHR sessions (for more information on the PHHR sessions, please see above). Oxford Sophomores are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity as waiting until your junior or senior year is not as helpful as completing it during your sophomore yea.
To register, just add your name here:
February 11th:
February 26th:
RSVP ASAP for spaces are limited and there may not be any other times offered this Spring Semester 2016
Credentials File Information:
- Submitting this form will open your credentials file: http://www.career.campuslifetech.org/forms/view.php?id=52947
- In addition, Share the following form with your letter writers for submission: http://career.emory.edu/images/prehealth_documents/LetterOfEvaluationCoverForm.pdf
- The following form is reference for your letter writers and does NOT need to be submitted: http://career.emory.edu/images/prehealth_documents/Competencies_Worksheet.pdf
- For more credentials file information, see: http://career.emory.edu/prehealth/letters/submit.html
You have questions, We have answers!
- Introduce students to holistic development and guide them to grow into well-rounded candidates for the health professions.
- Encourage students to self-assess: to reflect on their experiences, and their interest and readiness to pursue a career in the health professions.
- Connect students to resources and opportunities on campus and in the community.
- Introduce students to the skills and competencies they will need to become successful healthcare professionals.
We work with Emory undergraduates once they show interest in healthcare professions until they are ready to apply to healthcare professional schools.
Email: prehealth@emory.edu
Website: www.prehealth.emory.edu
Location: Boisfeuillet Jones Center, Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA, United States
Phone: (404) 727 - 6040
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emoryprehealth/
Twitter: @EmoryPrehealth
Drop-In Academic Coaching! (Emory)
AAMC Pre-Med Navigator
The AAMC is excited to announce that they have just launched an e-newsletter for pre-med students. The AAMC Pre-med Navigator is a monthly email that includes relevant information, resources, tools, tips, and important dates for pre-med students at every stage of their journey to medical school.
All of the articles will be posted on the AAMC Student Hub.
To see the articles from this inaugural issue or to subscribe, please visit http://students-residents.aamc.org/navigator.
MCAT Practice test at Emory!
MCAT practice test on March 26th. Please send this out to the pre-med community at Emory University.
Kaplan MCAT practice test registration link
2017 ADEA AADSAS Application Instructions
ADEA is pleased to announce that the 2017 ADEA AADSAS® application instructions are now available on the ADEA GoDental website. The instructions are available early this year in preparation for the opening of the application on June 1, 2016.
On ADEA GoDental, applicants will find detailed information on applying to dental schools. Along with the instructions, it is critical that they review the following sections of the website:
· Preparing for dental school
· The admissions process
· The application to dental school: ADEA AADSAS
Here is an overview of what is new with ADEA AADSAS this year:
1. ADEA AADSAS revised the Release Statement and Code of Conduct.
2. ADEA AADSAS updated questions related to felony and misdemeanor charges.
3. ADEA AADSAS added a question to identify DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) applicants.
4. ADEA AADSAS will be limited payment options to credit card only.
5. ADEA AADSAS has updated the application fees to $245 for the first designation and $98 for additional designations.
In addition to these ADEA AADSAS updates, the dental school admissions process will now allow dental schools to view copies of each verified transcript, and will move the process for letters of evaluation to a paperless process.VMSAR 2016-2017
The submission forms for student profiles for the 2016/2017 edition of Veterinary Medical School Admissions Requirements (VMSAR) publication are now open!! They are seeking profile submissions from the following students:
· Pre-Veterinary Students
· First-Year Veterinary Students
· Fourth-Year Veterinary Students
To access the profile submission form, please go to the following link: http://aavmc.org/vmsarprofile.aspx
The deadline for submissions is: Friday, January 22nd at 5pm Eastern Time.
Attention all pre-health students! Big changes to pre-health advising at Emory!
All prehealth advising will now be facilitated through the PreHealth Mentoring Office.
If you have questions or concerns about the following topics, please visit the PHMO:
- Applications to healthcare graduate school programs – medical and dental school, PT and PA programs, Public Health programs, etc.
- Interviewing skills and mock interviews for healthcare graduate school programs
- Course prerequisites
- Volunteering and shadowing in clinical settings
- Composite Letters
- Standardized tests – i.e. MCAT, DAT, etc.
- Asking professors for letters of recommendation
- Gap year and summer opportunities directly related to healthcare
The Career Center will continue to:
- Assist all students in determining how their skills and interests best align with career options
- Accept personal statement reviews through the document critique service for pre-health students.
- Work with students who are still exploring healthcare career options, but are currently unsure of that decision
- Critique resumes and cover letters of all students
- Gap year and summer opportunities related to career exploration beyond healthcare
Students interested in making an appointment with the PHMO, please visit ASST to schedule. Current Oxford Campus students and alumni must call 404-727-6040 to schedule. For more information on Peer Mentor Walk-In hours, please visit the PHMO website here
Diversity in Medicine Conference
The Campbell University Jerry M Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine will be hosting their first Diversity in Medicine Conference on Saturday February 27th. The day is designed for students to meet some of our faculty, hear about their programs, network with admissions staff, and spend time with their current medical students. In addition to all of these activities, students will be able to participate in some hands-on lab demos and discuss issues and challenges specifically faced by students from diverse backgrounds.
Please see the attached flyer and RSVP link below:
https://cuweb.wufoo.com/forms/cusom-diversity-in-medicine-conference/
Interdisciplinary Studies and Medical Humanities in Italy - Information Session!
The Italian Studies Program offers students a unique and very intensive authentic, evidence- based immersion into Italian culture, literature, art, history, religion, and current events. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for students of any accredited university or college, offering a very thorough overview of Italy as a country, and of Italy as the cradle of the Western civilization and of the Humanities with the special participation of faculty Sent from my iPhone
All courses are in ENGLISH intended for any regularly enrolled college student, pursuing ALL majors, especially for students who have never been to Italy and who wish to have a liberal arts overview of what this country represents today and in the past.
For more information: Youtube | Facebook | IVC Website
Check out Dr. Batisky's first person account of his adventures in Italy below!
AMWHO Emory to Host Georgia Regional Conference
AMWHO Emory is hosting a Georgia Regional Conference here at Emory University this March 18th -20th. AMWHO is the nation's first simulation of the World Health Assembly, and seeks to educate undergraduate/graduate students from across the nation on the proceedings of global health affairs. This goal is achieved through fostering dialogue about compelling global health issues in the annual national conference and regional conferences.
AMWHO Emory invites all students at Emory interested in Global Health, to our 2016 AMWHO Georgia Regional Conference. The theme of the GRC is “Improving Health Literacy through a Sustainable Workforce”
Students participating in the conference will have the opportunity to chose from representing delegates in various regional blocks, to representing NGOs or even Media correspondents such as the New York Times.
The registration link for the conference is:
http://goo.gl/forms/A2efz9L10V
Please note: This conference is open to students from all divisions Undergraduates as well as Graduate students from schools in the state of Georgia.
Emory College Summer Global Internship Program (Emory)
Emory CIPA is launching a new study abroad program: Emory College Summer Global Internship Program. Students complete an online course with a 7-week internship abroad to Toronto, Hong Kong or Singapore).
More information is online here: http://cipa.emory.edu/globalintern/index.html
MedServe 2-Year Medical Service-Learning Fellowship
MedServe has worked with North Carolina physician leaders to develop a program that places future physicians in clinics with “rock star” primary care physicians across rural and underserved communities in the state. As Fellows, students will work in both a clinical role (e.g. a medical assistant) and community role (e.g. quality improvement projects).
Find more details on our website: www.med-serve.org
Community Outreach programs in Kenya, Peru and Guatemala
Azma International invites applications to participate in our Community outreach program . Every year we organize Health camps, food drives and soup kitchens, building and construction in orphanages, schools and other community centres. Volunteers in the outreach program have the opportunity to assist in donating food, education materials and clothing, cooking and serving children in orphanages and schools, building and construction and assist the staff in Medical camps, Dental health camps and HIV testing and awareness camps. In 2016, we have community outreach programs in Kenya and Peru in Spring, Summer and Winter 2016.
Volunteering is a great way to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience using your skills to help others while building close relationships with your fellow students. We hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity while spots are still available. We look forward to working with you! Come make a difference, gain technical and intercultural skills, and get a glimpse of different career paths open to you. We invite you to explore, experience and discover the world with Azma International! Check us out at www.azmainternational.org.
Stetson Powell Orthopedics - PreMed Internship
Pre-Med Student Intern position at Stetson Powell Orthopedics
- The Pre-Med Student Intern will interview patients and record their medical history into the office’s Electronic Health Record system. They will then review the history with the attending physician and record the physical exam, MRI/X-ray findings and treatment plan in the EHR. The intern will also help the doctors with other research opportunities and projects.
- Interest in Orthopedics is preferred, but not required as this experience will help all aspiring doctors.
- The student must have graduated university and planning on attending medical school.
- Please email a cover letter and resume to business@stetsonpowell.com
Serve, Travel & Learn in 2016
Public Health & International Development Internship in Uganda - Summer 2016
Accepting Applications for Public Health & International Development Internship in Uganda - Summer 2016
About Uganda Village Project
The Uganda Village Project (UVP) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization specializing in international public health, working with the people of Iganga to promote public health and sustainable development in the rural communities of Iganga, in southeast Uganda.
Summer 2016 Internship Opportunity
They are currently accepting applications for their Summer 2015 internship program. Interns spend 8-9 weeks living and working in a village in rural Iganga District, Uganda, gaining experience in public health, community education, and international development. Interns work in diverse teams composed of Ugandan and non-Ugandan team members. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities in several focus areas, including water, sanitation, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, malaria, and reproductive health.
Learn more about our internship program here:
http://www.ugandavillageproject.org/get-involved/summer-internships/
Pathway to Medical School Programs
There is also a similar program offered for students from south Georgia by the Southwest Georgia AHEC. Students may only apply to one of the two programs.
2016 ADEA GoDental Recruitment Fair
Registration is now open for the 2016 ADEA GoDental Recruitment Fair taking place on Saturday, March 12, from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO.
More than 350 high school and college students are expected to attend this event, which promises to offer students an engaging and interactive program.
Now Accepting Applications: AACOM 2016 Arnstein Minority Student Scholarship Program
Fall & Summer Early Action Deadline | Columbia Postbac Premed Program
Summer Opportunities related to Speech-Language-Hearing
The Language Sciences Research lab at The Ohio State University
http://bln.osu.edu/REU_Main.htm
Application due February 29, 2016
NICHD R25 Summer Research Program at the University of Oregon
http://r25srp.uoregon.edu/applying.html
Offers of admission made beginning February 29, but will continue until slots are filled
Great Lakes Native American Medical School Applicant Workshop - April 1-3, 2016
This workshop is a multi-day experience for pre-health Native American students who plan to apply to medical school within the next two years. Students will meet various faculty and staff to learn about application tips as well as research, funding, and career development opportunities available to Native students.
To apply, please visit: http://bit.ly/1NSagGn
Wright State University Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies
Wright State’s Pre-Health Program offers highly motivated, mature, and service-oriented individuals like you the opportunity to study the sciences, preparing you to be a competitive applicant.
SPRING 2016 KGI PHARMD VISITATION DAY
SPRING 2016 KGI PHARMD VISITATION DAY
Saturday, February 20, 2016
9:00am – 12:00pm PST
517 Building, KGI Campus – Claremont, CA
Click here to RSVP.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE VISITATION DAY?
- Hear from students from both the Class of 2018 and the Class of 2019 about what it’s like to be a PharmD student at KGI
- Learn about our students’ recent Introduction to Industry experience as well as student leadership and community service opportunities that they have had since coming to KGI
- Get an explanation of what to expect in the curriculum and a description of the types of rotations within the program
- Learn more about the Certificate Program areas that students earn along with a PharmD
Meet with the Pharmacy Admissions team who can answer questions about the application process
Emory Study Abroad: Soc 390 Comparative Healthcare Systems (London)
London Study Abroad Program on Comparative Healthcare Systems
Emory University – Department of Sociology
The Course
The Department of Sociology offers a five-week program focusing on issues and problems in health care delivery in Great Britain and the United States, with comparisons to some other countries. Emphasis is on the structure and outcomes of health care systems, contrasting their evolution and current states.
Check out the PHMO Blog to discover more about the course features, prjoects, cultural activities, travel, applicant requirments and MORE!
Doctor of Chiropractic Virtual Fair
Get answers to your pressing questions about ACC Chiropractic Colleges in a Live Event!
Emory Pre-Physician Assistant Society General Body Meeting
"The Emory Pre-Physician Assistant Society will be holding our February General Body Meeting on February 15 at 7PM in White Hall Rm 103. If you are interested in applying for PA school anytime in the future, attending our GBM is a must! We'll be going over the various steps in the CASPA and we'll be sharing tips and showing you the different things you will have to keep in mind as you apply for a PA program. We'll have a Q&A session after our presentation and you'll be free to ask anything about the CASPA or even if you're curious about the Physicians Assistant occupation in general, we're here to answer questions!
We look forward to see you there and you can RSVP on our Facebook event page!"