P3 Weekly Newsletter
Pre Professional Programs | P3-oadi@cornell.edu
New This Semester
After you’ve attended your event, you must complete the form at this link, http://goo.gl/forms/DWN8ZoeHsP, to have your event recorded for your requirements
P3 News & Reminders
Dining Etiquette
Dining Etiquette workshop with Barbara Lang. March 2, 5-7pm, Statler Ballroom. RSVP required, click here)
Required to Meet Individually each semester
To schedule appointments, please contact the front desk in-person or directly at 607.255.3841.
Required to Attend a P3 event each semester
After you’ve attended your event, you must complete the form at this link, http://goo.gl/forms/DWN8ZoeHsP, to have your event recorded towards your General, Career, and Social Justice/Advocacy requirements.
Funding
To request funding, please visit our funding page for a copy of the application,
Kaplan Prep Course Support
If you are interested in taking a prep course, schedule a meeting with the P3 advisor in order to receive a 50-75% discounted price.Writing Support
Sarah Jefferis is in the OADI office to help with any composition of documents, letters, or editing those pesky semi-colons. Her hours are: Tuesday from 1-5, Wednesday 9-1, and Friday 9-1. She is also available by email, Skype or in person after office hours or on weekends.
Campus Events this Week
** - Career Event
*** - Social Justice/Advocacy Event
Monday, February 22nd
4:45pm | 233 Plant Science
Tuesday, February 23rd
1-5pm | Statler Ballroom
Wednesday, February 24th
4:30pm | 280 MVR
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Prep for Med School Interviews**
5-7pm | 170-172 MVR (Human Ecology Students)
Thursday, February 25th
1-5pm | Statler Ballroom
Summer activities for health career students**
4:30pm | 103 Rockefeller
Friday, February 26th
9:15am – 2:30pm | ILR Conference Center (ILR students)
Upcoming Events
Saturday, February 27th
11:30am – 4pm | Tatkon Center (RSVP to nrw6@cornell.edu or www.psc.cornell.edu)
Monday, February 29th
5pm | 228 Malott Hall
Wednesday, March 2nd
The Method – Dining Etiquette Workshop, 5-7pm, Statler Ballroom (Required RSVP, Click Here)
Friday March 4
All-Ivy Environmental and Sustainable Development Career Fair
10am – 3pm, Columbia University Low Library, New York, NY (RSVP via Handshake)
March 4-6
Opportunities
Scientista and PCCW Symposium Call for Abstracts and Event Registration:
Register and/or submit an abstract by FEBRUARY 20TH to attend the Scientista Poster and Networking Symposium occurring on Friday, March 4, 2016 from 4:00-5:30PM at the Park Atrium in Statler Hall. Open to all undergraduate females in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). This is an exclusive event with 30 undergraduate attendees networking with around 100 PCCW members from diverse fields. Additionally, following the poster presentations, there will be a speed networking event with refreshments. Registeras anattendee only or as a presenter by February 20th here:http://goo.gl/forms/p3A8R9jaTG.
*Note: This event is held in parallel to the “What I Wish I Knew at 22” event, also hosted by the PCCW.You may ONLY attend ONE! If you register to attend this exclusive event, you MUST commit to attending. If you have extenuating circumstances that no longer allow you to attend, you must notify us at least three days in advance, so we can open up your spot to a member on the waitlist.
Email: scientistacornelluniversity@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScientistaCornell
Instagram: @Scientista_Cornell
“Try on a White Coat at Upstate: A Health Career Immersion Institute”
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Division of Student Affairs presents:
“Try on a White Coat at Upstate: A Health Career Immersion Institute”
June 4- June 10, 2016
Cost is FREE!
(Includes Housing and Meals)
To apply for this program students should be:
ü A current freshman or sophomore year student on a pre-health track
ü A New York state resident
ü From an underrepresented or economically disadvantaged population
ü At least 18 years of age
ü Preference given to CSTEP students
This program includes:
· Opportunities to explore different careers in the healthcare field
· Opportunities to interact with current students and faculty at SUNY Upstate
· An overview on the admissions process including tips on how to become a competitive candidate
· Service and community outreach opportunities in the Syracuse area
· Tips for academic success that include: study skills, test and note taking strategies, and time management skills
· Hands on activities, demonstrations and simulations
· Teambuilding and networking opportunities (including a trip to WonderWorks ropes course)
***Each applicant must submit an application and one recommendation form completed by a college administrator/faculty member
Application and Recommendation Form due April 15, 2016
Acceptance Letters will be e-mailed by May 6, 2016
For more information, please visit the Upstate website (http://www.upstate.edu/currentstudents/support/multicultural/summer-immersion.php) or contact:
Lamees Galal
315.464.8855
The Janet McKinley ’74 Family Grant.
Open to all Cornell sophomores (at the time of application) for the purpose of assisting students in pursuing interesting, provocative, and entrepreneurial summer projects, with the intent of having a direct and lasting impact on many generations of Cornell students. Applicants who have broad interests and demonstrate entrepreneurial creativity are encouraged to apply. The stipend for the summer experience will cover related costs up $5,000.
Applications are due Monday, March 7th, 2016 by 4:30. Applications can be found here.
EINSTEIN DIVERSITY STUDENT SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
WANT TO SPEND THE SUMMER DOING TOPNOTCH RESEARCH?
WANT TO SPEND THE SUMMER AT A MEDICAL SCHOOL?
If your answer is YES, request an application to the Albert Einstein Diversity Student Summer Research Opportunity Program, DSSROP.
Eligibility Requirements: College Sophomore or Junior, science GPA 3.0, we encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in medicine to apply
Dates: June 6 – July 29, 2016
Stipend: $ 3,000
Deadline: March 18, 2016
For application: www.einstein.yu.edu/education/diversity/application/
Contact
Office of Diversity Enhancement
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
718 430-3091
NYS Latino Leadership Summit, March 5
2016 New York State
Latino Leadership Summit
Saturday, 5 March 2016
Join us March 5, 2016 at Cornell University to actively connect, share ideas, and encourage cross-collaboration across Latino-oriented organizations.
The Summit aims to bring together current and future leaders of the Latino community in upstate New York.
Cornell Health Conference: Advancing Health Care with Technology
This conference explores current trends and expanding, new market opportunities in the health sector. Many of these opportunities are made possible by advances in technological innovation. Innovators and leaders, ranging from hospitals, research centers, academia, pharmaceuticals, investors, and incubators will present a fascinating, multifaceted view of emerging trends and the future of health and healthcare services made possible utilizing technology.
See speakers below. Join us for this deeply engaging and exciting meeting of the minds!
An hackathon, at Cornell Tech, supported by Johnson & Johnson and Cerner, will immediately follow the conference. Participants will form teams and create over the weekend for a chance to build the next technology enabled solution in health services. For more information: Health Hackathon
#NYCHealth16