Friday, October 18th, 2024

GW Medical Student Panel

When: Tuesday, 10/29, 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Where: Zoom

RSVP: GW Pre-Health Events

You are invited to GW Pre-Health's Medical Student Panel!

Are you interested in attending medical school? Do you have questions about the day-to-day life of a medical school student? Then the Medical Student Panel is the place for you!

We will be speaking with 7 GW alumni who are all attending medical schools across the US. Please bring any questions that you have for our panelists, as there will be a Q&A section during the event. The Medical Student Panel will be held on Tuesday, October 29th from 4:00pm - 5:00pm via Zoom. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP below. We hope to see you there!

Early Selection Program Information Session 

GW SMHS | December 4th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

GWSMHS will host an EARLY SELECTION PROGRAM Information Session on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, from 12pm – 1pm in Ross Hall Room 117.

This session is open to all GW freshmen and sophomores interested in the Early Selection Program. We will discuss the application process, prerequisites and admissions process. Also, we continue to require SAT/ACT scores to apply.

For information about this session, you may send a message to medsp@gwu.edu.

Shadow Abroad Opportunity

Spanish & Medicine helps prepare future healthcare professionals for success in America’s demographic realities.

The Latin American program, featuring Spanish immersion and medical shadowing, is open to students who will have completed at least one year of a pre-med or pre-health track before the summer start date.

The trip is suitable for all levels of Spanish learners, even beginners.

You are invited to attend the upcoming presentation, plus Q & A session…

Spanish & Medicine Open House:

Date:   Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Time: 7PM ET / 4PM PM

The DO Distinction: A Session for Pre-Med Students

Are you interested in becoming a doctor? Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives with whole-person care and medical treatment? Osteopathic medicine might be right for you! Join this session to learn more about preparing for and applying to osteopathic medical school.

AACOM’s sponsored session will be held from 4:00-4:30pm ET to educate participants on the distinction of osteopathic medicine. We are excited to share that AACOM is a proud sponsor of MappdCon 2024, a FREE virtual pre-health conference that will be held on October 26th, 2024 from 9 AM - 5 PM ET. Conference sessions will feature information provided by admissions experts from across the country to share insights as you pursue your goals of becoming a health professional. Don’t miss out on this incredible free event – click here to register. 

GW EMERG Spring 2025 Application

The George Washington University | Washington, DC

Are you interested in collegiate EMS? EMeRG is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 semester, until October 25th! Seeking student EMTs to serve the GW community. Interested applicants should hold/be in the process of obtaining NREMT no later than Jan 2025, be at least 18 years old, and possess a valid US driver's license. EMeRG provides opportunities for members to continue their medical education, learn from doctors, and gather clinical and volunteer hours. Apply today: https://forms.gle/bG129uFiqNBLWPSU8

Lion Tiger Department Internship

National Zoological Park | Washington, DC

The student will work under a keeper in the Lion Tiger unit of the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC. The intern will learn husbandry and management
techniques for a wide variety of animals including lions, tigers, Andean bears, bobcats, prairie dogs, porcupines, maras, and domestic livestock. The intern will learn husbandry skills, including diet preparation, enclosure cleaning and maintenance, enrichment preparation, and behavioral observations. The intern will also gain public speaking skills by interpreting animal behaviors to visitors. By the end of the semester, the intern will complete a poster and a paper with a focus on an animal
husbandry procedure.

The intern will not have any direct contact with collection animals. The selected intern must be able to work in all types of weather, lift 50 pounds, follow all safety protocols, complete health screenings, and complete a background check.

This internship is designed to provide interns to explore careers in the zoo husbandry
field. The internship is an entry-level program, and as such applicants with prior zoo experience may not find it very beneficial. Applicants interested in other aspects of the zoo field, including laboratory research or veterinary medicine, may not find this internship applicable. Students, recent graduates, or individuals in the workforce with little to no experience in a zoo setting are encouraged to apply. Current students will receive support to earn college credit for their time spent in the program.

In order to apply, please send a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript (if applicable), and a schedule of availability for the spring semester to julianok@si.edu by November 15. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews no later than December 1.

Length of Internship: 15 weeks, 240 hours total, during the fall semester (start and end dates flexible).

Intern Schedule: 2 set days per week, 8 hours per day, on variable schedule between 7am and 7pm.

CULI 1810 – Fundamentals of Culinary Medicine

Are you interested in taking a unique elective course at GW's School of Medicine in Spring 2025? The GW School of Medicine has a new teaching kitchen and a great course!

CULI 1810: Fundamentals of Culinary Medicine

Fundamentals of Culinary Medicine teaches students the practical skills to realistically apply nutrition concepts to impact their own life and those around them though great tasting food that happens to be good for them. This course provides a comprehensive overview of nutrition and application of nutrition principles through culinary medicine. The course includes hands-on cooking classes, didactic lectures, guest speakers and field trips. Topics covered include basic nutrition concepts, evaluating research, recipe development and modification, food security and barriers to healthy eating, inflammation and an anti-inflammatory diet, food allergies and intolerances, and food policy.

Classes are held in-person at the Seva Teaching Kitchen. The course will include hands-on cooking sessions, didactic lectures, guest speakers, and field trips. The course is a Lecture / Lab series. For the Spring 2025 semester lectures are held most but not all Tuesdays from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM.

The course is appropriate for undergraduate students who are interested in learning about and improving their own, culinary skills, nutrition literacy, and/or health and for students seeking careers in medicine, health, and nutrition.

The MV3 Foundation Scholarship Opportunity

The MV3 Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that guides, inspires, and invests in the development of Black undergraduate scholars across the United States. Our mission is anchored in three core pillars: Education, Service, and Advocacy. Through these pillars, we aim to develop future leaders who will make impactful contributions to the fields of health and biomedical sciences. Our program is offered to scholars at no charge. 

What We Offer: MV3 Scholars benefit from individual mentorship, academic support, and professional development. They also gain access to a national network of like-minded peers, scholarships, and other opportunities designed to enhance their academic journey and future careers.

Who Can Apply: The MV3 Scholars Program is open to all Black students who will be or is currently enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate institution who are seeking entrance into healthcare and biomedical science professions during the year of the current application.

Medical Assistant

Maryland ENT Associates | Silver Spring, MD

Maryland ENT Associates is looking to fill a Medical Assistant position at their clinic. Their expected hire date is December 2024 or January 2025. Winter 2024 graduates are encouraged to apply. No MA certification is required.

In this position, you will: 

Work alongside nurses and doctors to provide medical care and assist with office procedures and surgeries

Get to know the patients and walk them through their medical process

Learn the ins and outs of running a medical practice

Have the opportunity to observe surgical procedures

This is a full-time position located in Silver Spring, MD. 

Clinical Dermatology Medical Assistant Internship

Dermatologic Surgery Center of Washington | Chevy Chase, MD

Well-established, busy dermatologic surgery center in Chevy Chase needs motivated and energetic college graduate for medical assisting position. Will train but must have completed core pre-med curriculum and received BA or BS.

Applicant will learn to:

Take patient history

Assist in minor surgical and cosmetic procedures

Apply wound dressings

Scribe clinical notes

Provide patient education

Participate in teaching sessions, clinical tutorials and research.

Applicant should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be highly computer literate. This is an opportunity to increase your knowledge of medicine and develop clinical skills. 

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, starting immediately part-time if your schedule allows, then full-time upon graduation. Competitive salary with 2 weeks’ paid vacation, health insurance, parking. 2 year commitment required. Please send CV and cover letter to Nurse Manager: Nelly.Lim@mohs-md.com.

Have a question? Reach out to us today.