USF Honors College Health Professions Blog

MCAT Data: How Do Retakers Do?

2011-09-26T14:11:00.002-04:00

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/

Shadowing Opportunities!

2011-06-27T15:18:00.003-04:00

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

USF College of Pharmacy Accreditation & Application Info!

2011-06-27T14:50:00.003-04:00

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

The Rise of Osteopathic Medicine

2011-06-27T14:41:00.001-04:00

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/

Letter of Recommendation Change at U. of Florida College of Medicine

2011-06-27T14:37:00.002-04:00

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/

Pre-Vet Opportunity! International Wildlife Rehabilitation Symposium in Fort Lauderdale-2011

2011-06-02T14:32:00.003-04:00

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.

University of South Florida/Lehigh Valley Health Network SELECT MD Program

2011-05-23T09:46:00.002-04:00

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

Women In Need Foundation - Officers Needed!

2011-04-18T09:58:00.000-04:00

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)

Undergraduate Health Council OFFICER APPLICATION: 2011-2012 School Year

2011-03-07T16:30:00.001-05:00

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

New Medical Schools and the Medical School Accreditation Process

2011-02-22T09:37:00.002-05:00

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.

New Public Medical School in Florida - accepting applications NOW!

2011-02-15T09:45:00.002-05:00

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.

Human Anatomy for Undergraduates at Johns Hopkins

2011-02-01T09:07:00.001-05:00

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.

Healthcare Incomes

2011-02-01T08:18:00.003-05:00

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

USF PAMSA's 9th Annual Medical School Forum - Feb 19, 2011

2011-01-31T17:45:00.002-05:00

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

What Can I Do With My BMS/Bio Degree?

2011-01-31T17:01:00.005-05:00

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/

Mon, Feb 7 - 5 PM: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Visit

2011-01-31T11:33:00.001-05:00

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

Explore Career Opportunities in the Health Field

2011-01-20T08:21:00.001-05:00

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!

USF Masters in Medical Science Info Sessions

2011-01-18T10:24:00.003-05:00

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

USF PharmD Program Prerequisites

2010-11-23T10:59:00.003-05:00

Hot off the presses is the updated list of prerequisite courses that the USF College of Pharmacy requires for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Click the link in the title of the post.

Note: the USF College of Pharmacy will accept MAC 2241 Life Science Calculus I to fulfill the calculus requirement.

Honors MCAT Prep Course - Apply Now!!!

2010-11-23T08:38:00.003-05:00

Due to the ongoing generosity of the Chowdhari family, the Honors College is excited to offer an MCAT preparatory course during the spring 2011 semester. The 15-week non-credit course, facilitated by third and fourth year USF College of Medicine students, will include test strategy as well as content preparation. Each week a different subject (biology, physics, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and verbal reasoning) will be covered. Test prep materials will be provided.

This course will be offered on Tuesday evenings in SVC 1091 from 6:00-9:00pm. Selected students must be active Honors College students in good standing and demonstrate both financial need and readiness to take the MCAT and apply to medical school during the 2011 - 2012 cycle. Seating is limited, so selection will be competitive.

Applicants must submit the following information to Juliet Hill via email at jghill2@honors.usf.edu no later than Friday, December 17:

1) Name and U#
2) Statement describing in detail the applicant's financial circumstances, including any financial aid, scholarships, employment, expenses and family income. Information must be verifiable on request.
3) Statement describing in detail the applicant's pre-medical preparation (academic and extra-curricular) and providing a time-line for when he/she intends to take the MCAT and apply to medical school.

There is no required length for the statements, but students are strongly encouraged to provide as much information as possible about their personal situation to help the selection committee determine their need for the course.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Juliet Hill at jghill2@honors.usf.edu.

National Primary Care Week Activities at USF Health

2010-11-01T18:25:00.003-04:00

Join in a week long celebration of the field of Primary Care!

Join in the conversation all week in MDA 1097 from 12pm-1pm (College of Medicine Campus) for Lunch & Learn Sessions: (11/1) Pediatric Primary Care, (11/2) The Patient Centered Medical Home, (11/3) Mental Health and Primary Care, (11/4) The Globalization of Non Communicable Diseases, and (11/5) "Why I'd Choose Primary Care Again" Panel. Also check out the USF Health Service Corp Website for a complete listings of NPCW service events!

http://my.calendars.net/servicecorps

Any questions: usfamsa@gmail.com

Reflections of a Second Year Medical Student

2010-11-01T09:42:00.004-04:00

Andrew Vivas, current third year USF College of Medicine student, has put together a manual for pre-medical students based on his own experiences as an undergraduate at USF and in the Honors College, as well as anecdotes and information shared by fellow medical students. Contained within are his thoughts on academic preparation, extra-curricular involvement, the MCAT and the application process. With Andrew's permission, we post it here in the hope that it helps you in your pre-medical journey.

http://honors.usf.edu/documents/Reflections_of_a_2nd_Year_Med_Student.pdf

MCAT Practice Test Update

2010-10-28T16:51:00.002-04:00

The AAMC is pleased to announce that a new MCAT practice test will be released in early December 2010. Practice test 11 is a full-length online exam containing newly released MCAT items. This new test will provide all the same features of the current practice tests 3 - 10, including settings for timed and untimed practice, customization of delivery, detailed score reports, and explanations of the correct answers. It will be sold online for $35 at the link.

Practice test 6 will be retired from sale concurrently with the release of practice test 11 so that these items can be used for other preparation products. If a user has already purchased practice test 6, access will continue until the expiration of the one year subscription. However, practice test 6 will no longer be available for sale after practice test 11 is released.

We will announce the exact release date as it comes closer. Please direct any questions to mcat@aamc.org.

Best,
Jen Page
Manager, MCAT Preparation Products

AACP Virtual Pharmacy School Fair

2010-09-23T16:24:00.001-04:00

For all of our pharmacy students, this is a great chance for you to check out pharmacy school in the US without ever leaving your computer...

On Friday October 1, AACP will be hosting a Virtual Pharmacy School Fair for US Pharmacy Schools, so mark your calendars! The cost to participate is just $5 and you will have live access to the nation's pharmacy schools. The fair will be open 9Am-6PM Eastern Standard Time and will also provide pharmacy career information, PCAT information, and most importantly representatives from US Pharmacy Schools. Many of the exhibitors will have video chat capability, so we don't recommend you attending the fair in your pajamas, but you can learn about the schools that you are interested in without leaving the comfort of your home.

Register now at http://pharmacyvirtualfair.aacp.org to participate! Registration will remain open until 4pm ET on the day of the event

Questions? Contact Jennifer Athay at jathay@aacp.org

Hear From an Expert Pre-Health Panel

2010-09-13T09:41:00.002-04:00

Any chance a pre-health student gets to network with health professionals in their chosen field is an excellent opportunity to learn from the source! USF offers several events to help our pre-health students learn more about their future health careers. One that is coming up features an expert panel:

Dr. Carlos Smith, ER Doctor
Dr. Joe Priest, Veterinarian
Dr. Rick Baker, Dentist

It will be on Wed., Sept 15, 7:00 pm in Maple C (Near Beta Hall and Holly Apts.)

Last call for applications for an amazing Healthcare in Panama course!

2010-08-10T13:27:00.001-04:00

Last call for applications for an amazing course! Slots are filling quickly for the Healthcare in Panama: Beyond the Classroom will be offered this Fall on Wednesdays from 2:00-4:45 as either a IDH 4200 OR IDH 4000 course.

Looking for a different kind of learning experience? You will engage in 14 weeks of coursework prior to a 10-day immersion experience in Panama (participation in the trip from December 11 - 20 is a required part of the course curriculum). The course will introduce you to the healthcare system in Panama and how it compares to that of the United States, Panamanian culture and society, and current issues facing developing countries.

Although the course will focus on cultural comparison through the lens of the healthcare system, students of all majors are welcome to apply. If you are interested in participating in this course, please contact Ms. Hill at jghill2@honors.usf.edu .

USF Pediatrics Reach Out and Read Program

2010-06-28T08:21:00.000-04:00

As a pre-health professions student, you can make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families by participating in the Reach Out and Read (ROR) early literacy program in which you can help to foster cognitive and emotional development in young children! See also http://health.usf.edu/medicine/pediatrics/reach-out-read.htm. One of the unique benefits of this program is that after you have served as a volunteer reader for four times, then you can also begin to shadow a pediatrician (~ 2 hours a week), as long as you continue as a volunteer reader! (~ 2 hours a week). This program is available at the USF Health South and Health Park Clinics.

Please contact Ellen Kent, MPH, at ekent@health.usf.edu, to sign up for the summer ROR training session which will be held OFF campus at the new USF Health South building at 2A-Tampa General Drive http://health.usf.edu/NR/rdonlyres/2BD65914-A496-4FCA-8E9B-671956EE5F7B/0/map_south_tampa_center.pdf nearby (but not inside!) Tampa General Hospital : July 2, 3-4 pm. Thank you!

**Please note that this weekly ROR volunteer opportunity takes place off campus, and the required training session also takes place off campus.

LifePath Hospice Volunteer Opportunities

2010-06-16T10:10:00.000-04:00

LifePath Hospice Volunteer Opportunities offer a great chance for health professions students to become more involved in their community. Remember, summer is a great way to become immersed in patient contact opportunities and a way to devote more time while you are not taking classes!

Call them today at 813-871-8237 visit www.lifepath-hospice.org for more information.

Patient and Family Support
Volunteers provide emotional support and companionship to LifePath Hospice patients and their families. Home visits are typically two to four hours per week and may involve giving caregivers time off, reading to patients or running errands. Specialty volunteers bring comfort to patients by offering spiritual support, dining assistance, music therapy, hair and nail care, pet visitation and life review legacy projects. Volunteers visit patients in their homes, as well as in our hospice houses, area nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Office Assistance
Volunteers provide clerical assistance and administrative support at our resources centers, pharmacy and medical equipment department.

Children’s Programs
Volunteers assist with providing emotional support to grieving children and teens at the Circle of Love Center for Grieving Children and Camp Circle of Love.

Bereavement Support
Volunteers make condolence phone call to survivors and tell them about bereavement services, provide one-on-one support to survivors who need companionship or facilitate support groups for survivors who are interested in social interaction after the death of their loved ones.

Life’s Treasures Thrift Stores
Volunteers accept donations, sort and price items, stock merchandise and help customers. Volunteers also serve as cashiers and provide office assistance.

Special Events
Volunteers help support fund-raising events.

Ambassador Bureau
Volunteers educate the public regarding LifePath Hospice programs, services and volunteer opportunities at social, civic and religious organizations and at community fairs.

Summer Vacation? Stay motivated!

2010-05-20T10:08:00.002-04:00

Summer is a great time to get involved in volunteer work and physician shadowing! Remember, being a pre-health student is a long-term committment and you should be an active member in your community.

Below is some information on one opportunity to get you started:

American Cancer Society - Road to Recovery program
2 hour training today at 11am @ Hope Lodge (USF Tampa campus)

Thursday, May 20, 2010 11:00am-1:00pm (lunch included)

The program is in urgent, urgent need of drivers to take cancer patients to and from their treatment appointments. Volunteers can drive based on their own personal schedule and can also decide which area they wish to drive. For instance, if they live in the USF area and wish to only drive to Moffitt, that is completely acceptable and welcomed. They need to have a vehicle that is properly maintained and smoke-free. The training is held at the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge on the USF Campus @ 12810 USF Magnolia Drive (see attached).
All are welcome to attend!

Questions or interested and can not make today’s training? Contact - Nancy Nethery (813) 319-5919 or cell (813) 417-7385.

Check out our upcoming health professions student events!

2010-04-13T14:23:00.002-04:00

The USF Health Professions Advisory Committee offers several ways to assist student with their applications to health professions programs. You do not need to participate in the HPAC letter in order to attend a workshop. Honors Students are more than welcome to come to either the upcoming Application Workshop or the Personal Statement Workshop. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events!

Application Workshop - April 16 + April 19
Learn the components of a solid and competitive application for health professions programs.
Presented by Autumn Mueller
Friday, April 16, 2-4pm., JPH 1319
Monday, April 19, 2-4pm., JPH 1319

Personal Statement Workshop - April 20
We will discuss why a strong personal statement is essential to your application, how to prepare for and draft your statement, what to include and what to omit, and other resources that can help you put together an excellent statement.
Presented by Christina Nelson and Juliet Hill
Tuesday, April 20, 1-3pm., JPH 1317

If you are interested in any of these workshops, please RSVP to HPAC (HPAC@cas.usf.edu) with your name, U#, major, and intended health profession.

Summer USDA Internships!

2009-04-24T08:35:00.003-04:00

The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP), a non-profit organization, is looking for students from biology, wildlife, forestry, ornithology, and ecology to fill internships with the USDA this summer (mid-June through mid-August, dates below). Our program requires no tuition or fees and provides participants with a stipend of $450 to $550 per week, healthcare benefits, full travel funds, and housing arrangements.
Students must send their resumes to Sandra Ramirez, sramirez@hacu.net, or Yahaira Rodriguez, yrodriguez@hacu.net, for immediate consideration.
Additional information may be found in the summary below or at http://hnip.net.
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National
Internship Program (HNIP), recruits college students for summer- and
semester-long paid internships at federal agencies and private
corporations in Washington, D.C. and throughout the country. These ten and
fifteen week internship programs are designed to allow college students to
gain professional development experience that will enable them to make
educated career choices. All college, graduate, and professional students may apply.
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All internships are paid by class level
Sophomore/Junior $450/week • Senior $480/week • Graduate/Law/Med $550/week
Housing arrangements and airfare to and from internship sites are provided by HNIP.
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Internship dates
Spring 2009: January 15 to May 2—application has passed
Summer 2009: June 5 to August 15 (alternative dates available)—application still open
Fall 2009: August 27 to December 12—application deadline June 19, 2009
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All applicants must:
1. Be authorized or eligible to work by law in the United States
2. Have completed their freshman year of college before the internship begins
3. Have a 3.0 GPA (preferred)
Visit HNIP.net for more information or to apply today!
www.hacu.net

General Chemistry Peer Leaders Needed for Fall 2009

2009-04-24T08:31:00.001-04:00

Fall 2009: CHM 4932 - Peer Leading (for General Chemistry I)*

Did you earn an A or B in CHM 2045/2046?* Need to review general chemistry before that big entrance exam?* Do you enjoy helping other students and contributing to their success?* Do you want a unique leadership experience?* Do you have some free time on Fridays? Then CHM 4932 Peer Leading is the course for you! As a peer leader, you will have the opportunity to work with the students in General Chemistry now to help them succeed. CHM 4932 can be used towards Biomedical Science, Chemistry, and Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences majors, and it is an excellent upper-level elective and experience for students in other majors. Contact: Dr. Jennifer Lewis at jlewis@cas.usf.edu for more information about the course and registration!

FREE Kaplan Events Newsletter, January 2009

2009-01-13T13:56:00.000-05:00

Free Practice Tests - GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT and PCAT
Friday, January 23, 2009
Times vary:
GRE: 11:30am - 1:30pm
GMAT: 11:00am - 2:00pm
LSAT: 10:00am - 1:30pm
MCAT: 10:30am - 2:00pm
PCAT: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
All tests will be held at the Tampa Kaplan Center - 5405 East Fowler Avenue.

Event description: FREE “Test Drive” of a standardized test allowing students to gain exposure to an exam without the pressure of an official score. Students will receive an exam score, personalized computerized feedback, and full explanations to each test question.

Personal Statement Workshop
All majors welcome
Monday, January 26, 2009
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tampa Kaplan Center - 5405 East Fowler Avenue

Event description: A knowledgeable Kaplan representative will guide attendees through the process of constructing an outstanding personal statement for the application package. Attendees will leave the event with two very important preliminary steps - a theme and a general outline of their own personal statement.

To enroll for any of the above events, please visit www.kaptest.com or call 1-800-KAP-TEST.

Magali A. Tort
Graduate Programs Manager
Kaplan Test Prep and AdmissionsTampa Kaplan Center Phone: (813) 899-2355 Fax: (813) 899-2654

Most personalized prep. Unmatched expertise. Guaranteed results.

Interested in Veterinary Medicine and Infectious Disease Research?

2009-01-09T16:03:00.003-05:00

SARS - AIDS - Ebola - Avian Influenza – Anthrax - Botulism - Plague - West Nile Virus –

Mad Cow Disease - Smallpox

Over 60% of all infectious diseases of animals can also affect humans, and incidences of new, emerging zoonotic infectious diseases are on the rise. Veterinarian-scientists, by virtue of their broad experience in multiple species and extensive training in both molecular and whole animal contexts, are uniquely qualified to address the complex problems presented in modern biomedical research.

For over 40 years, the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine has provided an outstanding environment for the training of future veterinarian-scientists through its VMD/PhD Program. Find out more about how you can impact tomorrow ’s medicine for all species at www.PennVetPhD.org.

Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation Summer Internship

2009-01-08T15:31:00.001-05:00

The application period for the 2009 Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation Summer Research Internship Program has just opened, with a deadline of March 2nd.

The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation
Summer Research Internship Program is seeking a diverse pool of interns based on a combination of demonstrated academic performance, leadership, and career aspirations in the field of cardiology and/or research. Internships are open to undergraduate students in various health care disciplines. Internships will be full-time, 10-12 weeks in duration, and offer a modest stipend of $8 per hour and paid parking. We hope to have all interns present for orientation during the week of June 1-5, 2009. All internships will be on the campus of Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Detailed information is available at www.mplsheart.org.