Category: Prepare

SAEP Applications Now Open!

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The Summer Academic Enrichment Program  (SAEP) is a six-week summer program that simulates the first-year of dentistry, medicine, pharmacy or physical therapy professional school instruction. Participants take academically intensive instruction in each of their chosen tracks in addition to non-credit core-coursework in virtual anatomy (head and neck), pharmacology, and physiology. SAEP participants attend learning skills and test-taking workshops, mock interviews, professionalism seminars, current healthcare topics, coaching, and community service activities in an interprofessional framework. 

Any current college junior, senior, graduate and post-baccalaureate student who is preparing to apply to a graduate/professional dentistry, medicine, pharmacy or physical therapy program is eligible to participate.

Applications are open now! Applications from all over the country are welcomed!

Early Decision Deadline is February 1st and Regular Deadline is March 15th.

Participants Receive:

  • A stipend of $1500
  • Travel reimbursement available if traveling from out of state
  • Free VCU housing for the duration of the program* 

Please visit the Summer Academic Enrichment Program website to read more about the requirements and to apply!

Allied Health Career Exploration

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AHCE (Allied Health Career Exploration) is a two-week summer residential exploration program that provides interactive experiences in any of the nine health career programs offered by the VCU College of Health Professions! Participants meet throughout the week for full-day department/degree program admissions information, hands-on and immersive activities within each discipline, workshops on current healthcare topics, interviewing skills, resume development, and more. Additionally, AHCE participants receive the necessary information to pursue a VCU College of Health Professions application process.

This program is open to any rising or current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are interested in patient counseling, medical laboratory sciences, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, rehabilitation counseling, radiation sciences, health administration, and gerontology as a potential healthcare career are eligible to participate.

Participants Receive:

  • A stipend of $300
  • Free VCU housing for the duration of the program*

Please see promotional video here: AHCE Promotional Video

Want to know more, please visit the Allied Health Career Exploration Program website to read more about the requirements and to apply!

SHPEP 2023!

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The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free six-week summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions; furthermore, participating students will be awarded a stipend.

Although curricula and program dates vary by program site, each program participant will have the opportunity to spend the summer exploring a range of health careers, including dentistry, medicine, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, and public health.

SHPEP scholars have a legacy of success: over 65% of scholars who apply to medical or dental school are accepted.

To be eligible for SHPEP, students must:

  • Be a high school graduate and currently enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in college.
  • Have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.5.
  • Be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or an individual in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
  • Not have previously participated in SHPEP.

SHPEP offers students a variety of academic and career experiences like

  • Academic enrichment in the basic sciences and math.
  • Career development activities.
  • Learning and study skills workshops.
  • Clinical experiences.
  • Workshops in financial planning and health policy.
  • Interprofessional education that addresses effective collaboration across health professions.

To learn more and apply, visit the Summer Health Professions Education Program website. The application opens on Nov. 1st!

Enrichment Summer Program @ MSU Vet Med

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The Enrichment Summer Program (ESP) provides academic preparation, leadership development, and career knowledge for undergraduate students who have selected veterinary medicine as their career choice. The Program focuses on developing well-qualified prospective students from underrepresented backgrounds and is open to undergraduate students who plan to apply to a professional Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program during the next application cycle. 

ESP is a three-week program held at Michigan State University June 5-23, 2023.

  • Week one is focused on leadership development. 
  • Week two offers introductory-level didactic coursework, including a virtual anatomy laboratory. 
  • Week three provides clinic shadowing from the Veterinary Medical Center.
  • https://cvm.msu.edu/about/diversity/enrichment-summer-program

Please click here to apply and learn more about the ESP program. The application opens November 1 and closes January 31. All application materials must be received or postmarked (for items sent by U.S. mail) by January 31.

Biomedical Graduate and MD-PhD Programs – Learn More

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The AAMC GREAT Outreach Committee will host a Virtual Q&A session focused on biomedical graduate and MD-PhD programs/careers on Oct. 13, 4 p.m. (ET). 

This will be an opportunity for your advisees to:

  • interact directly with faculty and administrators from around the country
  • hear directly from program directors during interactive sessions
  • practice networking skills

Topics for discussion include: 

  • Writing strong personal statements
  • Obtaining great letters of recommendation letters
  • What makes a school/program the best fit for YOU? 
  • What is best for you – a direct path to graduate school or a gap year? Direct to grad school or gap years?
  • Tips for acing your interview skills
  • MD-PhD programs

Registration is now open at aamc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/….

Explore Public Health during National Public Health Week!

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During National Public Health Week, April 4-10, ASPPH’s will be hosting opportunities to Explore Public Health!

Event Schedule

Monday, April 4, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

  • Applying to Schools and Programs of Public Health
    Interested in pursuing a graduate degree in public health? Join us to learn about the resources available to you to find your fit, the process for applying, and tips to strengthen your application. The presentation will include time for Q&A.
    Register

Tuesday, April 5, 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET

  • The Public Health Life
    Public health is a field with a variety of entry points and career paths. So what is it like to be practicing in the profession? Join us as we chat with alumni This Is Public Health Ambassadors to hear about their path to public health, their current role, and their career goals. The panel will include a Q&A portion from the audience, so bring all your questions about what it’s like to work in public health!
    Register

Wednesday, April 6, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

  • NPHW Twitter Chat: Join This Is Public Health at APHA’s annual #NPHWChat! Follow along on Twitter: @TIPHtweets and #ThisIsPublic Health

Wednesday, April 6, 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET

  • Opportunities to Explore Public Health
    Having the opportunity to gain exposure to a career field is invaluable experience – not just for your resume or graduate school application, but to help you gain clarity in your interests. This webinar will feature four opportunities to gain that experience as an undergraduate or recent alumni. Hear from CDC Undergraduate Public Health Scholars (CUPS), Health Career Connection, Public Health Associate Program (CDC PHAP) and Summer Health Professions Education Program. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions during the session.
    Register

Thursday, April 7

  • Public Health Careers: How Do You Want to Make Your Impact?
    If you’re unsure what a public health career looks like, or if it might be the path for you, you don’t want to miss this webinar. Join the authors of 101+ Careers in Public Health, Beth Seltzer and Heather Krasna, as they discuss the field of public health and the types of opportunities available within the field. Bring all of your questions about practicing public health!
    Register

Healthcare Hornet Huddles

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A 20 minute conversation could change your life!

From 4-6 PM EST on Wednesday, April 6th via Zoom, the Careers in Health and Medicine Office in collaboration with the Center for Career and Professional Development will be connecting K students with alumni that have elected to pursue a number of different health careers during Healthcare Hornet Huddles.

Take this opportunity to ask questions and get advice about health careers you are considering or explore ones that you may not have considered!

Click here to register for the spring Healthcare Hornet Huddles via handshake!

AAVMC Veterinary Admissions Virtual Fair

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The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) invites you to register for the Veterinary Admissions Virtual Fair on March 31st from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT. This is a free event for all students who are interested in exploring a career as a Vet Students will be able to: 

  • Chat with Veterinary Schools LIVE 
  • Learn how to get prepared 
  • Talk to the application service reps
  • Easily compare schools

Register Now for the AAVMC Virtual Admissions Fair!

Project Horseshoe Farm

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Horseshoe Farm offers an intensive gap year (13 month) Community Health Leaders Fellowship, which includes housing and an educational stipend. It is geared towards recent college graduates from around the nation interested in community health and education, non-profit and organizational management, and community service leadership. The competitive Fellowship is a unique opportunity for high levels of responsibility and to help shape community health locally. Its ultimate aim is to prepare citizen service leaders needed for tomorrow’s communities.

FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR WINTER: Sunday, February 13, 2022 @ 11:59pm (CST)

To learn more about this fellowship, please join Project Horseshoe Farm via Zoom on Tuesday, February 1st at 4:30 CST. This Zoom conversation will be led by current Site Directors and Fellows to discuss our mission and values, provide insight into the experience at each site, and answer applicant questions. The focus of the conversation will be centered around the 2022-23 Fellowship, and all are welcome to join.

To learn more about the fellowship requirements and to apply, visit Horseshoe Farm.

Cancer-focused Summer Undergraduate Research (CanSUR)

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The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center is accepting applications for the new Cancer-focused Summer Undergraduate Research Program (CanSUR). This program
offers a unique, immersive experience that will help prepare highly motivated undergraduates for a career in cancer research.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

  • Hands-on mentored cancer research experience including project development, execution, interpretation, and reporting of results.
  • Week-long “cancer research bootcamp” devoted to interactive cancer research lectures.
  • Weekly lunches organized around scientific and career enhancement topics.
  • Dinner with fellow students, scholars and residents to learn about diverse cancer career opportunities.
  • Presentation of final research project findings at CanSUR Scholar Symposium.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Each summer CanSUR will support 32 undergraduates for a 10-week period (June through August) .
  • Undergraduates from across the country are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to work with one of 60 research experts from the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center.
  • Scholars will receive a stipend of $4,000 for the summer. Additional housing and travel allowances are available for select participants.

For more information visit cancer.case.edu/training-education/cansur