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New Pharm4Me Website

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Check out the redesigned Pharm4Me website, which is now a much more vibrant and user-friendly resource dedicated to inspiring the next generation of pharmacy professionals!

What’s New?

Fireside Chat with Anthony Fauci, M.D.

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Join us for an interactive, online fireside chat with Dr. Fauci Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 6:30-7:30 PM ET Online as he examines our nation’s past, present, and future responses to pandemics and other public health crises.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE FIRESIDE CHAT WITH DR. FAUCI

Dr. Fauci directed the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) from 1984 to 2022, through the AIDS crisis, and served as chief medical advisor to President Joseph Biden from 2021 to 2022, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anthony Fauci, M.D.: Dr. Fauci served as NIAID director from 1984 to 2022. He oversaw an extensive research portfolio of basic and applied research to prevent, diagnose, and treat established infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, tuberculosis, and malaria as well as emerging diseases such as Ebola, Zika, and COVID-19. He also led the NIAID research effort on transplantation and immune-related illnesses, including autoimmune disorders, asthma, and allergies.

Dr. Fauci was a key advisor to seven presidents and their administrations on HIV/AIDS and many other domestic and global health issues. As an HIV/AIDS researcher, he was involved in the scientific effort from the time AIDS was recognized in 1981, conducting pivotal studies that underpin the current understanding of the disease and efforts to develop therapies and tools of prevention. He was also one of the principal architects of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a program that has saved more than 20 million lives throughout the developing world.

To read more about Dr. Fauci’s work, click here.

Moderated by: Robert Klitzman, M.D., Program Director, Bioethics; Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Registered guests will receive a Zoom link prior to the event.

Summer Pharmacy Institute

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Applications to the Summer Pharmacy Institute are Open!

The Summer Pharmacy Institute, hosted annually by UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy, is a four-day experience that allows students to explore different areas of the pharmacy profession through full-day workshops. Focus areas throughout the program include Community, Hospital, Ambulatory Care, Industry/Research & Development, Rural Healthcare, and Professionalism in the field. Applications for both sessions are open, and the link to apply is below!

Find more information including eligibility requirements online at spi.pharmacy.uic.edu.

Session 1 Dates:June 2-5, 2025
Session 2 Dates:June 9-12, 2025
Location:UIC Health Sciences Campus Rockford
Registration Cost:$140

Click Here to Apply Now for the UIC Summer Pharmacy Institue!





Interested in MD/PhD Training?

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The HEART MD/PhD Summer Program at Harvard and MIT is a fully-funded summer program for undergraduate students interested in MD/PhD training to become physician-scientists. The program offers 10 weeks of full-time research, clinical shadowing, and professional development workshops including sessions on the MCAT, personal statement, and medical school interviews.

Applications are now being accepting for the 2025 summer program, and the application deadline is February 1st, 2025.

Link to HEART website: https://www.hms.harvard.edu/md_phd/heart/index.html

Link to HEART application process: https://www.hms.harvard.edu/md_phd/heart/admissions.html

U of M MSTP Information Session

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Do you have an interest in obtaining a combined MD/PhD degree leading to a career in academic medicine as a physician-scientist performing basic research relevant to human health and disease? Then the MSTP Information Session on February 5, 2025 from 12:00pm-1:30pm EST was made for you!  This is an informal chat with program staff and current fellows to answer questions about our MD/PhD program, the admissions process, and Michigan.  

Interested students can click here to register to attend.

Biomedical Research Programs at OUHSC

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Interested in pursuing a PhD in the Biomedical Sciences, please consider the programs at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. OUHSC is a comprehensive medical campus home to cutting edge research facilities and top-tier scientists. Their 2.5:1 PhD student-to-post-doc ratio equates to students being the major drivers of our research enterprise, as evidenced by our publication numbers (5.3 manuscripts per PhD graduate!). For 2025, this center will host the following programs: Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (GPiBS), Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP), and multiple Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (SURP).

GPiBS

The application for the 2025 GPiBS class opened on August 1st with a priority deadline of December 1st. Interested? Utilize the GPiBS website or reach out to us directly at GPIBS@ouhsc.edu for additional information or questions.

PREP

The Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) is an NIGMS-funded program designed to prepare trainees for gaining admission and succeeding in biomedical PhD programs. Viable participants may lack research training, academic preparation, or simply don’t feel ready to for graduate school. PREP is a great stepping-stone towards a PhD or MD/PhD program. The application for the 2025 cohort opened October 1st with a deadline of March 1st, 2025 (highly recommended to apply earlier!)

More information can be found at the PREP website or by contacting us at PREP@ouhsc.edu.

SURP

The Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (SURP) will continue offering 6 programs next summer. The SURP applications opened October 1st with a deadline of January 22nd, 2025. More information about our summer programs can be found at the SURP website or by contacting us at SURP@ouhsc.edu.

2024 Michigan Medical Education Day

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Michigan Medical Education Day is a statewide event designed to educate pre-med students about the medical school application process. The 2024 event will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursday, October 24th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

The 2024 MMED is geared at enhancing your pre-med journey. You will gain invaluable insights into the medical school admissions process directly from Deans and Directors of all seven medical schools in Michigan! This year’s event will feature a brief case study discussion, admission directors’ panel, and medical student panel.

Who can attend?

This program is designed for current (2024-25) college students who do not have an active medical school application. Michigan residents and/or those attending college in the state of Michigan are particularly encouraged to attend. Those who have already submitted or are in the process of submitting an AMCAS or AACOMAS application for the current application cycle are not eligible to attend this event.

Please note: If you register for this event, you are expected to attend the entire session. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration in advance.

Please click the following link to register 2024 MMED Registration Link.

Seating capacity is limited so register today.

Save the Date – MSU College of Human Medicine Student-Led Pre-Medical Conference

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Pre-Medical students are invited students to the upcoming Pathways Pre-Medical Conference. This event will be held on October 12, 2024, from approximately 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. 

The Pathways Pre-Medical Conference is a new initiative with the goal being to showcase multiple pathways into the medical field and emphasize that there are various routes to medical school success. Undergraduate students, particularly those from underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

The conference is more than just discussions, it’s a hands-on experience.

Sessions will include admissions panels, mock interviews, financial aid discussions, and unique experiences such as suture clinics and anatomy tours.

The cost to attend is $15 for a 1-day event.

Registration can be completed at Pathways Pre-Medical Conference Registration.

Detroit Mercy Dental Open House

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Join the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry for an exciting Open House designed for prospective dental and dental hygiene students. You will have the opportunity to experience the vibrant campus through student-led tours, you’ll explore state-of-the-art facilities and get a feel for life as a Titan. Engage with current students during a dynamic panel discussion, where they’ll share their experiences, insights, and tips for success. Conclude your visit with a Q&A session and get answers to all your burning questions about our programs, admissions, and more.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover what it means to be a Titan Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm!

To learn more about this opportunity and register, please click the Detroit Mercy Dental Open House link here.

FSU Michigan College of Optometry Fall Open House

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The annual FSU Michigan College of Optometry (MCO) Fall Open House is scheduled for Saturday, October 12 from 1:00-3:00 pm. 

At this event, you will be able to explore the Michigan College of Optometry and meet faculty and students at MCO.

Dr. Jim Miller, Professor and Coordinator of Student Recruitment, will provide a welcome and admissions presentation along with a Q & A session. Student Ambassadors will provide tours of our facilities. 

To attend, email JimMiller@Ferris.edu to register. Include your first and last name, email, phone number, school, and hometown.