The AAMC makes available a lot of MCAT exam data, including percentages of test-takers earning scaled scores and how retakers tend to do on each section of the MCAT:
https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat/admissionsadvisors/mcat_stats/
Monday, September 26, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Shadowing Opportunities!
Are you premed and looking for a shadowing opportunity? Are you exploring different health professions and want hands-on experience? The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is offering students the opportunity to shadow in their own neighborhood with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.
Learn more about the rewards and demands of a career in podiatric medicine.
Spend the day asking questions, observing, and experiencing.
It’s easy to sign up and generally takes only a few days to receive a contact.
Visit their website at
www.todayspodiatrist.com/students and complete a request to shadow.
For more information contact APMA at 301-581-9280
Learn more about the rewards and demands of a career in podiatric medicine.
Spend the day asking questions, observing, and experiencing.
It’s easy to sign up and generally takes only a few days to receive a contact.
Visit their website at
www.todayspodiatrist.com/students and complete a request to shadow.
For more information contact APMA at 301-581-9280
USF College of Pharmacy Accreditation & Application Info!
The USF College of Pharmacy is excited to announce that they have been granted pre-candidate status by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
More information about the accreditation process can be found here:
http://www.acpe-accredit.org/pdf/Accreditation_Terms.pdf
Furthermore, the College of Pharmacy is now participating in the PharmCAS application service. Prospective students can learn more about the admissions criteria and application process by visiting:
• The College of Pharmacy website at www.pharmacy.health.usf.edu
• The PharmCAS School Page at http://schoolpages.pharmcas.org/publishedsurvey/487
Please note the following application deadlines:
• Regular decision deadline is December 1, 2011. The latest PCAT the College of Pharmacy will accept for Regular Decision is September 2011.
• Early Decision deadline is September 2, 2011. The latest PCAT they will accept for Early Decision is July 2011. The Early Decision program is a binding option for applicants who have decided that a particular pharmacy degree program is their first choice and that they will enroll if accepted.
The PCAT is now computer-based! The PCAT 2011-2012 Testing Dates are:
• July 20, 27, 2011
• September 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 2011
• January 10, 11, 2012
Students can contact the Office of Admissions by phone at (813) 974-5699 or email at pharmdadmissions@health.usf.edu
More information about the accreditation process can be found here:
http://www.acpe-accredit.org/pdf/Accreditation_Terms.pdf
Furthermore, the College of Pharmacy is now participating in the PharmCAS application service. Prospective students can learn more about the admissions criteria and application process by visiting:
• The College of Pharmacy website at www.pharmacy.health.usf.edu
• The PharmCAS School Page at http://schoolpages.pharmcas.org/publishedsurvey/487
Please note the following application deadlines:
• Regular decision deadline is December 1, 2011. The latest PCAT the College of Pharmacy will accept for Regular Decision is September 2011.
• Early Decision deadline is September 2, 2011. The latest PCAT they will accept for Early Decision is July 2011. The Early Decision program is a binding option for applicants who have decided that a particular pharmacy degree program is their first choice and that they will enroll if accepted.
The PCAT is now computer-based! The PCAT 2011-2012 Testing Dates are:
• July 20, 27, 2011
• September 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 2011
• January 10, 11, 2012
Students can contact the Office of Admissions by phone at (813) 974-5699 or email at pharmdadmissions@health.usf.edu
The Rise of Osteopathic Medicine
If you are interested in medicine as a career, you owe it to yourself to explore what osteopathic medical education has to offer. The Chronicle of Higher Education reports on the exciting recent growth and prominence of this profession:
http://chronicle.com/campusViewpointArticle/Osteopathic-Medicine-on-the/67/
http://chronicle.com/campusViewpointArticle/Osteopathic-Medicine-on-the/67/
Letter of Recommendation Change at U. of Florida College of Medicine
This year University of Florida College of Medicine has revised their letter of recommendation requirements. They are now asking students to submit 5 letters of recommendation: 3 faculty letters and 2 character letters. One of the character letters can be the peer letter that they have requested in the past or they can simply submit two character references.
This information can be found on their website at: http://admissions.med.ufl.edu/
This information can be found on their website at: http://admissions.med.ufl.edu/
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Pre-Vet Opportunity! International Wildlife Rehabilitation Symposium in Fort Lauderdale-2011
The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council invites students to join them this November for the 2011 Symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This exciting learning and networking event offers students of Biology, Veterinary Technology, Wildlife Ecology, Pre-veterinary/Pre-health, Veterinary Medicine, Zoology or students of any discipline with an interest in wildlife issues the following opportunities to:
• Attend educational seminars and professional peer-reviewed papers presented by veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitation professionals, and biological researchers from around the world.
• Network and learn in informal settings (lunches, dinners, and cocktail hours) from wildlife care industry leaders from Florida and worldwide (veterinarians, conservation biologists, center leaders, professional rehabilitators).
• Take the IWRC's professional course in Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation for 13 state-recognized credit hours. This course covers the basics of wildlife rehabilitation including a hands-on cadaver lab to learn essential rehabilitation techniques. Learn more about this course at www.theiwrc.org (not included in symposium price). (Note - restrictions may apply with regard to transferability of credits to USF)
• Take a guided field trip to the everglades and tour and meet the staff of the South Florida Wildlife Center.
• Take International Bird Rescue's course in Oil-Spill Recovery (tentatively scheduled).
This is a great opportunity for students to improve their resumes with professional credentials, network with professionals in the field of wildlife rehabilitation, and gain valuable up-to-date scientific information and practice in hands-on animal rehab. To enable students to take advantage of this opportunity, the IWRC will provide a 10% discount per student to any department or club that registers 5 or more students to attend the conference. The Early Bird registration price for the three-day symposium is $160 for IWRC members and $190 for the general public (if registered prior to July 1st).
To learn more about the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, visit their website at www.theiwrc.org.
• Attend educational seminars and professional peer-reviewed papers presented by veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitation professionals, and biological researchers from around the world.
• Network and learn in informal settings (lunches, dinners, and cocktail hours) from wildlife care industry leaders from Florida and worldwide (veterinarians, conservation biologists, center leaders, professional rehabilitators).
• Take the IWRC's professional course in Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation for 13 state-recognized credit hours. This course covers the basics of wildlife rehabilitation including a hands-on cadaver lab to learn essential rehabilitation techniques. Learn more about this course at www.theiwrc.org (not included in symposium price). (Note - restrictions may apply with regard to transferability of credits to USF)
• Take a guided field trip to the everglades and tour and meet the staff of the South Florida Wildlife Center.
• Take International Bird Rescue's course in Oil-Spill Recovery (tentatively scheduled).
This is a great opportunity for students to improve their resumes with professional credentials, network with professionals in the field of wildlife rehabilitation, and gain valuable up-to-date scientific information and practice in hands-on animal rehab. To enable students to take advantage of this opportunity, the IWRC will provide a 10% discount per student to any department or club that registers 5 or more students to attend the conference. The Early Bird registration price for the three-day symposium is $160 for IWRC members and $190 for the general public (if registered prior to July 1st).
To learn more about the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, visit their website at www.theiwrc.org.
Monday, May 23, 2011
University of South Florida/Lehigh Valley Health Network SELECT MD Program
The announcement below is from Jonathan Perez, Director of MD Admissions, University of South Florida College of Medicine:
An innovative university and one of the nation’s top health systems team up
to accelerate change in medical student education.
The University of South Florida College of Medicine is now accepting applications from prospective medical students for a program jointly created by USF COM and Lehigh Valley Health Network to prepare physician leaders committed to accelerating change in health care. The Scholarly Excellence, Leadership Experiences, Collaborative Learning Program (SELECT) has matriculated its inaugural class in Fall 2011 and is actively recruiting our second class of future change agents who aspire to passionately serve patients and transform healthcare in the 21st century.
SELECT program students will complete a distinctive curriculum emphasizing leadership development, interprofessional collaboration, health care quality and safety, and cost management that is integrated with their medical and clinical science instruction. Across all four years of the SELECT program, students will be mentored by top medical faculty from both USF and LHVN and have the opportunity to build the professional networks needed to drive reform in medicine and health care.
Students spend their first two years taking classes at the USF campus in Tampa, FL, and then go to the USF/LVHN campus in Allentown, PA, for two years of focused clinical education. USF COM is nationally recognized for its student-centered innovative medical school curriculum, which encompasses the full spectrum of health. LVHN, known for its quality, safety and modern team care, received the 2010 University HealthSystem Consortium Leadership Award for demonstrated excellence in delivering high quality care.
If you have questions about the program, please email William Houder, USF MD Admissions Counselor and Recruiter, at whouder@health.usf.edu, or visit the SELECT website at www.select.health.usf.edu. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Perez
Director of MD Admissions
An innovative university and one of the nation’s top health systems team up
to accelerate change in medical student education.
The University of South Florida College of Medicine is now accepting applications from prospective medical students for a program jointly created by USF COM and Lehigh Valley Health Network to prepare physician leaders committed to accelerating change in health care. The Scholarly Excellence, Leadership Experiences, Collaborative Learning Program (SELECT) has matriculated its inaugural class in Fall 2011 and is actively recruiting our second class of future change agents who aspire to passionately serve patients and transform healthcare in the 21st century.
SELECT program students will complete a distinctive curriculum emphasizing leadership development, interprofessional collaboration, health care quality and safety, and cost management that is integrated with their medical and clinical science instruction. Across all four years of the SELECT program, students will be mentored by top medical faculty from both USF and LHVN and have the opportunity to build the professional networks needed to drive reform in medicine and health care.
Students spend their first two years taking classes at the USF campus in Tampa, FL, and then go to the USF/LVHN campus in Allentown, PA, for two years of focused clinical education. USF COM is nationally recognized for its student-centered innovative medical school curriculum, which encompasses the full spectrum of health. LVHN, known for its quality, safety and modern team care, received the 2010 University HealthSystem Consortium Leadership Award for demonstrated excellence in delivering high quality care.
If you have questions about the program, please email William Houder, USF MD Admissions Counselor and Recruiter, at whouder@health.usf.edu, or visit the SELECT website at www.select.health.usf.edu. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Perez
Director of MD Admissions
Monday, April 18, 2011
Women In Need Foundation - Officers Needed!
The Women In Need (WIN) Foundation is a student org that promotes domestic violence awareness and makes necessity bags for women in local shelters. WIN is currently seeking officers to help plan charitable events and assist with all of the Foundation's responsibilities. Much of the work done through WIN can be counted as volunteer work, so students looking for service hours or leadership opportunities can get both while supporting a great cause.
For more information, or an application, contact Ashley Basiorka, Vice-President, WIN, abasiorka@mail.usf.edu.
(please note - applications are not available in the Honors College)
For more information, or an application, contact Ashley Basiorka, Vice-President, WIN, abasiorka@mail.usf.edu.
(please note - applications are not available in the Honors College)
Monday, March 7, 2011
Undergraduate Health Council OFFICER APPLICATION: 2011-2012 School Year
Are you a pre-health student looking for great networking opportunities and leadership experience? The Undergraduate Health Council is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 School Year.
Deadline to Submit the application is Friday, March 25 @ 5pm.
Positions Available:
President, VP of Internal Affairs, VP of External Affairs, Secretary, Webmaster.
Please attach and email your application to uhcusf@gmail.com
Application available at link below
http://honors.usf.edu/documents/UHC_Officer_Application.doc
Deadline to Submit the application is Friday, March 25 @ 5pm.
Positions Available:
President, VP of Internal Affairs, VP of External Affairs, Secretary, Webmaster.
Please attach and email your application to uhcusf@gmail.com
Application available at link below
http://honors.usf.edu/documents/UHC_Officer_Application.doc
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
New Medical Schools and the Medical School Accreditation Process
A number of new medical schools are seeking accreditation and/or beginning to accept applications across the country. Learn more about the stages of the accreditation process, and which medical schools are "in the pipeline" at this website: http://www.lcme.org/newschoolprocess.htm.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
New Public Medical School in Florida - accepting applications NOW!
The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has received accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education as a new and independent medical school and is now accepting applications for the 2011 entering class.
The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is part of Florida Atlantic University, a state-supported public institution with 28,000 students, located in Boca Raton, Florida, just north of Fort Lauderdale and only a mile from the Atlantic Ocean.
Prior to accreditation, the College of Medicine served for six years as a regional medical campus and assembled an experienced faculty dedicated to teaching, while simultaneously developing all of the infrastructure necessary for providing a solid four-year medical education. These elements, together with the modern Integrated Patient-Focused Curriculum and affiliations with nine hospitals and clinical facilities in southeast Florida, provide an opportunity for qualified students to study medicine at a brand new medical school which has been built on the existing framework of a successful regional medical campus.
The mission of the College is two-fold: To train physicians who can provide the highest quality healthcare to a diverse population, and to produce physician-scientists who can help meet Florida’s initiatives in biomedical research and education.
An ideal applicant for the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is one who has excelled in the classroom and on the MCAT, who has acquired a spectrum of life experiences, and who has made a sound decision to study medicine based on direct, first-hand patient contact experiences. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential as are personal traits such altruism, maturity, and responsibility. Productive research experiences are essential for the MD/PhD program.
For complete information about the admissions process and selection factors, the MD/PhD program, the curriculum, financial assistance, the campus and our clinical affiliates, visit our web site at http://med.fau.edu
Admissions highlights for the Charter 2011 Class
• Total class size is fixed at 64 students each year. Only US citizens and permanent residents may apply.
• Up to 10 students from states other than Florida may be accepted.
• Up to 10 students may be accepted to the combined MD/PhD program offered in conjunction with Scripps Florida of The Scripps Research Institute.
• Applications are especially encouraged from women and from qualified applicants in groups currently underrepresented in medicine as well as those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from rural or underserved areas, and those with non-traditional educational backgrounds.
• Students must apply through AMCAS. The College of Medicine will be listed among the schools participating in AMCAS; applicants should designate the College as an additional institution to which their application should be forwarded.
• Letters of recommendation must be sent through the AMCAS Letters Program.
• MCAT is required; exam must be taken no later than January, 2011. January scores will be considered for the charter class only.
• No minimum GPA or MCAT is needed to complete a secondary application. The College hopes to enroll a class with numerical credentials generally comparable to those of students who matriculated at US medical schools last year.
• Secondary applications will be sent to everyone who sends their AMCAS application to the College of Medicine. The secondary application ($30 application fee; fee waivers honored) is available on line and should be completed as soon as possible and no later than May 15, 2011, to be considered.
• An evaluation interview conducted at the College of Medicine in Boca Raton is required
• Students will be notified immediately of any decision. Decisions are made on a rolling basis between late March and July, 2011.
• Scholarships based on merit, need and diversity are available.
• A laptop computer will be provided to each student.
IMPORTANT: The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine will not appear on the list of AMCAS-participating medical schools until a day or two AFTER February 24. At that time, applicants for the 2011 entering class can have their application and letters forwarded to the medical school through AMCAS. Between now and February 24, all prospective applicants should send their name and contact information to mdadmissions@fau.edu so they can receive developing information about the school and find out the instant they are able to apply through AMCAS. Although email is preferred, students can also call during business hours (8AM-5PM ET) at 561-297-0440.
All student queries should be sent to the email address and phone number shown above.
The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is part of Florida Atlantic University, a state-supported public institution with 28,000 students, located in Boca Raton, Florida, just north of Fort Lauderdale and only a mile from the Atlantic Ocean.
Prior to accreditation, the College of Medicine served for six years as a regional medical campus and assembled an experienced faculty dedicated to teaching, while simultaneously developing all of the infrastructure necessary for providing a solid four-year medical education. These elements, together with the modern Integrated Patient-Focused Curriculum and affiliations with nine hospitals and clinical facilities in southeast Florida, provide an opportunity for qualified students to study medicine at a brand new medical school which has been built on the existing framework of a successful regional medical campus.
The mission of the College is two-fold: To train physicians who can provide the highest quality healthcare to a diverse population, and to produce physician-scientists who can help meet Florida’s initiatives in biomedical research and education.
An ideal applicant for the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is one who has excelled in the classroom and on the MCAT, who has acquired a spectrum of life experiences, and who has made a sound decision to study medicine based on direct, first-hand patient contact experiences. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential as are personal traits such altruism, maturity, and responsibility. Productive research experiences are essential for the MD/PhD program.
For complete information about the admissions process and selection factors, the MD/PhD program, the curriculum, financial assistance, the campus and our clinical affiliates, visit our web site at http://med.fau.edu
Admissions highlights for the Charter 2011 Class
• Total class size is fixed at 64 students each year. Only US citizens and permanent residents may apply.
• Up to 10 students from states other than Florida may be accepted.
• Up to 10 students may be accepted to the combined MD/PhD program offered in conjunction with Scripps Florida of The Scripps Research Institute.
• Applications are especially encouraged from women and from qualified applicants in groups currently underrepresented in medicine as well as those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from rural or underserved areas, and those with non-traditional educational backgrounds.
• Students must apply through AMCAS. The College of Medicine will be listed among the schools participating in AMCAS; applicants should designate the College as an additional institution to which their application should be forwarded.
• Letters of recommendation must be sent through the AMCAS Letters Program.
• MCAT is required; exam must be taken no later than January, 2011. January scores will be considered for the charter class only.
• No minimum GPA or MCAT is needed to complete a secondary application. The College hopes to enroll a class with numerical credentials generally comparable to those of students who matriculated at US medical schools last year.
• Secondary applications will be sent to everyone who sends their AMCAS application to the College of Medicine. The secondary application ($30 application fee; fee waivers honored) is available on line and should be completed as soon as possible and no later than May 15, 2011, to be considered.
• An evaluation interview conducted at the College of Medicine in Boca Raton is required
• Students will be notified immediately of any decision. Decisions are made on a rolling basis between late March and July, 2011.
• Scholarships based on merit, need and diversity are available.
• A laptop computer will be provided to each student.
IMPORTANT: The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine will not appear on the list of AMCAS-participating medical schools until a day or two AFTER February 24. At that time, applicants for the 2011 entering class can have their application and letters forwarded to the medical school through AMCAS. Between now and February 24, all prospective applicants should send their name and contact information to mdadmissions@fau.edu so they can receive developing information about the school and find out the instant they are able to apply through AMCAS. Although email is preferred, students can also call during business hours (8AM-5PM ET) at 561-297-0440.
All student queries should be sent to the email address and phone number shown above.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Human Anatomy for Undergraduates at Johns Hopkins
The eleventh annual summer course in Human Anatomy for Undergraduates will be offered by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine this year. The course will run for four weeks in June, 2011, on the Medical School campus in Baltimore, and will include both lectures and demonstrations using human cadavers. Applications will be accepted from all currently enrolled undergraduates who have completed their sophomore year of college. Total tuition for the course will be $3800. All course materials, including the textbook and an atlas, are included in the tuition. Four (4) academic credits will be awarded upon successful completion of the course. Accommodations are available on the main undergraduate campus of Johns Hopkins University. A completed application form, a non-refundable application fee of $50, and supporting materials (college transcript, letter of recommendation from an academic advisor) are due by March 15, 2011. Successful applicants will be notified by April 1, with full tuition due by May 1. More course details, including a downloadable application form, can be found on the Internet at: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/FAE/anatomyinstitute.
For further information, please contact Ms. Arlene Daniel at adaniel@jhmi.edu.
For further information, please contact Ms. Arlene Daniel at adaniel@jhmi.edu.
Healthcare Incomes
Ever wondered the salary ranges of careers in the health professions? The American Medical Association (AMA) has published a chart that compiles income data from within the past 10 years for many clinical and administrative healthcare professions:
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/education-careers/careers-health-care/health-care-income.shtml
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/education-careers/careers-health-care/health-care-income.shtml
Monday, January 31, 2011
USF PAMSA's 9th Annual Medical School Forum - Feb 19, 2011
Interested in attending medical school? Don't miss this incredible event! Multiple medical schools will be in attendance to talk to students about their programs and how to be a competitive applicant.
Highlights include:
-Free breakfast & lunch
-Medical school tour
-Raffles and giveaways
-Q & A sessions
Date: February 19, 2011
Time: 9am-3pm
Place: USF College of Medicine
To register
Contact 1.888.286.9459 (then press 2 during the options)
PAMSA members: $25
Health organization members: $30
General admission: $35
Questions?
Contact either of our Directors of Medical School Forum:
Meghan Whitt: mrwhitt@mail.usf.edu
Sahir Quraeshi: squraesh@mail.usf.edu
Highlights include:
-Free breakfast & lunch
-Medical school tour
-Raffles and giveaways
-Q & A sessions
Date: February 19, 2011
Time: 9am-3pm
Place: USF College of Medicine
To register
Contact 1.888.286.9459 (then press 2 during the options)
PAMSA members: $25
Health organization members: $30
General admission: $35
Questions?
Contact either of our Directors of Medical School Forum:
Meghan Whitt: mrwhitt@mail.usf.edu
Sahir Quraeshi: squraesh@mail.usf.edu
What Can I Do With My BMS/Bio Degree?
Looking for a career that combines your interest in genetics with your desire to work directly with patients and their families? The field of genetic counseling may be for you.
The following interactive presentation will give you a close up look at the work genetic counselors do with patients every day.
http://www.uncggencoun.com/
More info:
http://www.clarku.edu/departments/prehealth/careers/genetic.cfm
http://www.nsgc.org/
The following interactive presentation will give you a close up look at the work genetic counselors do with patients every day.
http://www.uncggencoun.com/
More info:
http://www.clarku.edu/departments/prehealth/careers/genetic.cfm
http://www.nsgc.org/
Mon, Feb 7 - 5 PM: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Visit
Kevin Schaefer, Student Recruiter from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine will be in the Honors Lounge, SVC 1040 from 5 - 6 PM on Monday, Feb 7 to talk to students:
Why Podiatry?
• Average work week of 42.5 hours
• Average $110-170,000/year
• Specialties include Surgery, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
• Increased demand expected in near future
• More control over your time
• Podiatrists say that they enjoy the fact that a patient can come into their office in excruciating pain, and walk out a few hours later pain free.
Interested in a career in medicine that allows you a life outside of work?
Podiatry is a profession that not many students are familiar with. Surprisingly few students are aware that podiatrists do complex surgery.
It is also an option for students who are athletes or interested in sports medicine. We have a surprising number of former athletes, dancers, runners, etc. that became interested through their activities. Sports medicine is a quickly growing field in medicine, and podiatry is a very large part of that.
Foot disease is the most common complication of diabetes leading to hospitalization. According to a recent survey, about 86,000 lower limbs are amputated annually due to complications from diabetes. Podiatrist can reduce amputations rates by 45% to 85% with proper care. (http://thediabeticfoot.com/aboutdiabetes.html)
GPA should be 3.2 or higher.
MCAT; an acceptable score of 22 or higher.
Questions? Contact Kevin Schaefer 1-800-238-7903 x7483 or
at kschaefer@ocpm.edu
Why Podiatry?
• Average work week of 42.5 hours
• Average $110-170,000/year
• Specialties include Surgery, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
• Increased demand expected in near future
• More control over your time
• Podiatrists say that they enjoy the fact that a patient can come into their office in excruciating pain, and walk out a few hours later pain free.
Interested in a career in medicine that allows you a life outside of work?
Podiatry is a profession that not many students are familiar with. Surprisingly few students are aware that podiatrists do complex surgery.
It is also an option for students who are athletes or interested in sports medicine. We have a surprising number of former athletes, dancers, runners, etc. that became interested through their activities. Sports medicine is a quickly growing field in medicine, and podiatry is a very large part of that.
Foot disease is the most common complication of diabetes leading to hospitalization. According to a recent survey, about 86,000 lower limbs are amputated annually due to complications from diabetes. Podiatrist can reduce amputations rates by 45% to 85% with proper care. (http://thediabeticfoot.com/aboutdiabetes.html)
GPA should be 3.2 or higher.
MCAT; an acceptable score of 22 or higher.
Questions? Contact Kevin Schaefer 1-800-238-7903 x7483 or
at kschaefer@ocpm.edu
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Explore Career Opportunities in the Health Field
Free (& Fascinating) Laboratory Tours at USF Health!
Undergraduate students are invited to learn about the fantastic career opportunities in environmental and occupational health:
• You can meet our graduate students and participate in tours of specialized research labs at
the Colleges of Public Health, Nursing, and Medicine!
• During the tours, you will learn how sophisticated laboratory equipment is used to study
current environmental and occupational health issues, using novel research methods.
• You can learn about graduate programs in environmental and occupational health at the
College of Public Health (NOTE: Funding for students is available!)
• You can learn about the many types of well paying jobs available to new
• graduates with degrees in environmental and occupational health.
• You can even receive educational materials and ‘prizes’ for participation!
We will have group tours and information sessions on Fridays, from 2-4 pm, in the fall, winter and spring. Our dates for the spring term 2011 include:
January 28th, 2011; and April 8th, 2011.
To preregister for one of these tours, or to schedule a special tour for your group at another date, please contact Ellen Kent, MPH at ekent@health.usf.edu, 813-974-6622, and she will be happy to help you!
Undergraduate students are invited to learn about the fantastic career opportunities in environmental and occupational health:
• You can meet our graduate students and participate in tours of specialized research labs at
the Colleges of Public Health, Nursing, and Medicine!
• During the tours, you will learn how sophisticated laboratory equipment is used to study
current environmental and occupational health issues, using novel research methods.
• You can learn about graduate programs in environmental and occupational health at the
College of Public Health (NOTE: Funding for students is available!)
• You can learn about the many types of well paying jobs available to new
• graduates with degrees in environmental and occupational health.
• You can even receive educational materials and ‘prizes’ for participation!
We will have group tours and information sessions on Fridays, from 2-4 pm, in the fall, winter and spring. Our dates for the spring term 2011 include:
January 28th, 2011; and April 8th, 2011.
To preregister for one of these tours, or to schedule a special tour for your group at another date, please contact Ellen Kent, MPH at ekent@health.usf.edu, 813-974-6622, and she will be happy to help you!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
USF Masters in Medical Science Info Sessions
MASTERS IN MEDICAL SCIENCE WITH A
CONCENTRATION IN INTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SCIENCE (IMS)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Opportunity for promising pre-medical students to demonstrate the knowledge skills, and attitudes required for successful performance in the undergraduate medical education curriculum of the College of Medicine prior to consideration for matriculation. Students will take courses that, while not identical to the first year of medical school, will provide the same level of depth, breadth and intensity, allowing successful participants to demonstrate their readiness for the rigors of a medical school curriculum.
Program will begin June 2011 and end May 2012. For more information about the IMS program visit http://www.hsc.usf.edu/medicine/osde/msms.htm
CURRICULUM: Medical Track
Medical science learning skills
Core physiology
Molecular medicine
Medical neuroscience
Human anatomy
Behavioral medicine
ELIGIBILITY
Ideally, candidates will meet the following requirements:
• 3.0 and above GPA
• 22 and above MCAT (GRE scores will not be accepted).
• Completed 1 year of undergraduate work in:
• General Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• General Biology
• General Physics
Students are encouraged to attend one of the following IMS Information Sessions:
Date Time
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2011 9:00 – 10:30 AM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011 5:00 – 6:30 PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2011 9:00 – 10:30 AM
To RSVP for a session or for additional information please email Seema Martinez smartin2@health.usf.edu
CONCENTRATION IN INTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SCIENCE (IMS)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Opportunity for promising pre-medical students to demonstrate the knowledge skills, and attitudes required for successful performance in the undergraduate medical education curriculum of the College of Medicine prior to consideration for matriculation. Students will take courses that, while not identical to the first year of medical school, will provide the same level of depth, breadth and intensity, allowing successful participants to demonstrate their readiness for the rigors of a medical school curriculum.
Program will begin June 2011 and end May 2012. For more information about the IMS program visit http://www.hsc.usf.edu/medicine/osde/msms.htm
CURRICULUM: Medical Track
Medical science learning skills
Core physiology
Molecular medicine
Medical neuroscience
Human anatomy
Behavioral medicine
ELIGIBILITY
Ideally, candidates will meet the following requirements:
• 3.0 and above GPA
• 22 and above MCAT (GRE scores will not be accepted).
• Completed 1 year of undergraduate work in:
• General Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• General Biology
• General Physics
Students are encouraged to attend one of the following IMS Information Sessions:
Date Time
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2011 9:00 – 10:30 AM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011 5:00 – 6:30 PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2011 9:00 – 10:30 AM
To RSVP for a session or for additional information please email Seema Martinez smartin2@health.usf.edu
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