| WELCOME TO THE 2018-19 ACADEMIC YEAR We are the health professions advising team here at Tufts; we advise students, plan programs, provide accurate information and keep people informed about relevant dates, deadlines, internships, etc.
Health-E News is sent each Friday and is sent to all those who are registered for Health Professions Advising. This first issue only is going to all those registered for Chem 1, 2, 11, 51, Bio 13, and Phys 1. If you are a prehealth student and want to continue receiving it, please subscribe here.
In this issue:
*First Year and Sophomore Class Meetings
*Lots of information on our website
*Getting involved
*How to schedule an appointment
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FIRST YEAR STUDENT MEETING All first year students interested in the health professions should attend this year’s meeting. Don’t tell someone next year that you got bad advice or that you did not know how to meet the health professions advisor – SHOW UP HERE!
Monday, September 24, Open Block 12-1, Dowling 745– General info on courses, internships, Q&A, and seniors discussing their study abroad experiences. Yes, you can study abroad and still be premed.
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SOPHOMORE CLASS MEETING All sophomores interested in the health professions should be attending this meeting to get accurate information.
Wednesday, September 26, Open Block 12-1, Dowling 745A - Info on the early assurance programs, health experiences, course selection, and seniors talking about choosing a major. Yes, you can major in chemical engineering, music, biopsychology or history and still be pre-dent.
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Not sure what the pre-dent requirements are, wonder how to find health-related experience, want to explore different health fields, trying to figure out when you would apply to medical school, want to know how to get involved in research - these and many other questions are answered on our website. Visit it for accurate information and honest advice.
Other sites to visit include www.aspiringdocs.org, (managed by the AAMC) and all the official health professions websites aimed at providing accurate and thorough information to students (e.g. www.adea.org and www.aavmc.org). Don’t rely on rumors but get the straight facts from official sites.
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PRE-HEALTH CLUBS - GET INVOLVED Visit the Student Organizations Fair on Wednesday, September 12th on the Residential Quad to talk with student leaders and learn about the vast array of opportunities to get involved.
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APPOINTMENTS Carol Baffi-Dugan has open hours every Tuesday afternoon and Stephanie Ripley has them on Thursday afternoons. The sign-up sheet with 15 minute slots goes out on the desk at Undergraduate Education in Dowling 710 at 1:30 PM.
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VOLUNTEERING? How about this?
Fenway Community Health is committed to advocating for the LGBTQ community by increasing their access to quality healthcare, education, research, and advocacy.
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Part-time, unpaid opportunity Hours per week: 10 minimum Harvard Aging Brain Study, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, MA
Description: The Harvard Aging Brain Study (HABS) is a 5-10 year longitudinal study investigating Alzheimer’s Disease, specifically the preclinical stages. We have screened over 400 participants, who come into our clinic at least once a year. Participants undergo memory testing, blood draws, MRI and PET imaging, and various optional sub-studies including a lumbar puncture.
Contact Name: Paige Sparks, Senior Research Coordinator
Email: kpsparks@bwh.harvard.edu
Job Description: We are seeking motivated, independent undergraduate students to assist us with ongoing research in memory and aging. Typical tasks include administrative responsibilities such as preparing for patient visits, filing, data entry, and quality assurance projects. For interns who show promise and competence, patient interaction may be available in the form of telephone screens, computerized testing administration, and visit coordination. Opportunities for observation of scans and other testing may also be available for interns who show high levels of professionalism. An ideal candidate would have the following skills/qualifications:
- Detail oriented and able to work independently
- Interest in working with aging populations
- Strong customer service skills
- Background with administrative experience
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Comfort with working with Protected Health Information/ability to adhere to MGH policy regarding patient privacy
- Neuroscience/Psychology major and/or demonstrated interest in research
To apply: Please send a resume to Paige Sparks. Include the ideal number of hours you are able to dedicate to an internship, as well as times you might be available.
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| BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL SEMESTER
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| Carol Baffi-Dugan, Associate Dean and Director of Health Professions Advising Stephanie Ripley, Associate Director of Pre-professional Advising
Amanda Stone, Program Coordinator for Health Professions Advising
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| Virtual Pharmacy School Fair
September 12, 2018 Meet School Representatives from U.S. Pharmacy Schools
featuring PharmD programs in a Live Virtual Setting
Free for all Prospective Students to Attend
Event Hours: 9am - 9pm Eastern
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Online Appointments The pre-health advisors use online appointment scheduling.
New slots are posted each Wednesday evening for the following week
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| Students who fail to cancel an appointment within 24 hours and do not show up will not be allowed to make a second appointment that semester.
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