Monday, April 10, 2023

This message is for our current and returning GW undergraduate students! Fall 2023 registration is right around the corner, and we want to make sure you have the resources you need to help you plan!!!

The Fall 2023 Registration dates can be found here. Please note that the "credits earned" does not include current courses in progress!! 

The Fall 2023 Schedule of classes can be found here. Pay close attention to any pre-reqsuite requirements when planning out your coursework!

Check out our GW Pre-Health website to see what courses your health professional program may require!

Don't forget to check out The Bulletin for your major/minor requirements and the GPAC list to see what will count for GPACs!

Also! If you plan on taking CHEM 1111 in fall 2023, you will need to complete the ALEKS CPC with a 95% or higher prior to your registration date!!

Attention pre-meds!

The moment we have all been waiting for...the 2024 AMCAS Applicant Guide is now live!  Please click here to view the guide. This guide will walk you through creating your ACMAS application, how to fill in sections, how to request transcripts, etc.  

Important Dates:

-May 2 - AMCAS application opens 

-May 30 - AMCAS application submission begins

-June 30 - Initial transmission of applicant data to medical schools

-August 1 - Early Decision Program Deadline 

Don't forget:

AAMC PREview Professional Readiness Exam - if your school requires or recommends it, the advice I have received is to take this exam in May or June (if possible). 

Navigating the  2024 AMCAS Application Cycle Webinar - sign up for this webinar to get some additional guidance on the application process (April 26)

Register for our upcoming Osteopathic Medical School Recruitment Fair!

The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) is pleased to host a one-stop opportunity for students, advisors, and community members interested in learning more about one of the pathways to becoming a physician. This event will afford visitors time to meet with representatives from a number of colleges of osteopathic medicine and speak with them about their programs. Panel discussions and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) demonstrations will also take place at the fair.

Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023

Time: 10 am – 2 pm ET

Feel free to drop in as your schedule allows.

OMM demonstrations at 10:30 am 12:30 pm

Panel discussions at 11 am and 1 pm

Location: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, MD

 Click here to register

Additional information will be provided to registrants as we draw closer to the event. We look forward to meeting you in Baltimore! Please contact choosedo@aacom.org with any questions.

Attention pre-dental students!

The 2023-24 ADEA AADSAS Application Cycle has been updated!!!

The application service will open on May 9, 2023 and submissions will open on May 30, 2023.  There have been some changes made to this upcoming cycle, so please click here to check those out!

Saturday, April 15, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time

Join us for Virtual College Visit Day 2023, where we at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory showcase our unwavering commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) culture within the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This event is thoughtfully organized by leaders from our eight affinity groups, representing a wide range of backgrounds and interests, who are dedicated to promoting inclusion and diversity at APL. These affinity groups are at the heart of our efforts to create a supportive, empowering environment for everyone.

Engage in stimulating presentations delivered by DEI advocates, expand your network by connecting with inspiring peers, and explore the intersection of DEI, innovation, and technology through tech talks and virtual lab tours. Dive into this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with us, as we collectively strive to empower the next generation of STEM leaders. Don't miss out on this incredible journey towards a brighter, more inclusive future in STEM, championed by our passionate affinity group leaders!

All are welcome regardless of background. We believe this fosters a culture where community voices are lifted up and allies feel empowered to offer their support.

Check out this graduate-level post-bacc program at Rutgers.  The virtual open house will take place Tuesday, April 11, 2023 11:00-12:00 via Zoom.

Learn about:

-The MBS Program with 11 years of success in supporting students seeking placement in MD, DO, PhD schools and industry positions.

-The personalized counseling designed to support your specific goals and needs and get you where you need to be in order to be successful.

-The rigorous 1-year in class program based upon medical school curriculum.  Courses include: Gross Anatomy, Biochemistry, mentored research, and more.

-Access to MCAT test preparation services.

USC Pre-Medical Academy for College Students

USC Pre-Med Academy accepts applications from high-achieving college students with financial need who are interested in attending medical school.  We support current undergraduate students as they prepare and apply for medical school.  Our program is open to college students throughout the United States.  During this application period (Spring 2023), we seek applications from college freshmen and sophomores. The application is due April 30, 2023.

If selected, each scholar will receive support with medical school preparation including:

-One-on-one mentorship from a medical school admissions expert

-Free MCAT test prep

-Nationwide peer community connections 

-Access to medical students, practicing physicians, and medical school faculty and staff 

-Complete application support—from the personal statement, and letters of recommendation to school selection and interviewing   

-Relevant workshops and guest speaker event opportunities

-And so much more. Remember, this is all at no cost to our scholars.

The George Washington University Institute for Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Equity (“the Equity Institute”) invites you to join us for the Spring 2023 Global Equity Research Workshop. This workshop will present research that identifies the contributions of prior colonization and current neocolonialism on the training structures of surgical education in Africa. This directly impacts the delivery of and access to quality and timely healthcare in the region.

The afternoon sessions are designed to equip GW equity researchers to write  effective grant applications, disseminate research, and establish authentic community research partnerships.

Equity in Global Healthcare: Accessing Resources for Change Workshop

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
9:30 am – 1 pm

Doors open at 8 am

Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University

Register

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GWSPH is offering a new dual degree program allowing non-SPH students to earn an MPH in Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH).  Students with at least a 3.3 GPA in any major may apply to the program after earning 75 credits. Upon admission to the program, students will choose between an MPH in Environmental Health Science and Policy or Global Environmental Health.  With the dual degree program, students take 12 crossover MPH credits, allowing them to earn both degrees faster and at lower cost than if they were completed separately.  

Admissions will be open shortly and on a rolling basis.

Please visit our website for more details about the program and admissions. https://publichealth.gwu.edu/content/dual-degrees

Medical Assistant (Gap Year) Chesapeake Urology - Rockville, MD or Towson, MD

Chesapeake Urology has posted on CapYear looking for medical assistants. Pre-health graduates and pending spring 2023 graduates encouraged to apply. No medical assistant certificate is required.

Chesapeake Urology is the largest urology practice in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region, providing patients a comprehensive array of urological services.

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates

-Clinical focus with extensive direct patient care experience

-Work closely with physicians and PAs

-Assist with in office procedures

-On the job training 

-Full-time positions are available (Monday-Friday)

Position Summary: Clinical and Administrative Duties Including

-Prepares exam rooms in the clinical area for patient care daily, including stocking all necessary supplies.

-Escorts patients to exam rooms, taking the required vital signs and obtaining urine specimens; performs dip and automated urinalysis and microscopic preparation and review when indicated.

-Assists physician with the preparation/administration of Lupron, BCG, Eligard, Vantas, Viadur, and Mitomycin; assist/perform with office-based procedures (phlebotomy, bladder scan, urethral dilations, catheterization) as requested.

-Triage patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns as directed by the physician; document outcomes in EHR.

-Assists in maintenance of all logs and records for OSHA/MOSHA.

-Adheres to and follows sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility.

-Adheres to bio-hazardous or “red bag” waste policy and procedure for properly disposing of biomedical waste.

-Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.

Currently hiring in two locations:

Clinical Research Assistant - Rockville, MD

Endocrine & Metabolic Consultants has posted on CapYear looking for a Clinical Research Assistant. Pre-health graduates and pending spring 2023 graduates encouraged to apply. No medical assistant certificate is required.

During the last 25 years, Drs. Rodbard and Dempsey have been principal and sub-investigators in over 150 clinical trials researching medical therapy for diabetes, heart disease, cholesterol disorders, obesity and low testosterone.

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates

-Opportunity to gain experience in an office based clinical research program where you will be trained in GCP.

-History of working with pre-health grads.

-Focus on diabetes and metabolic diseases

-Full-time position (Monday-Friday)

Position Summary:

Position available for Clinical Research Training, ideal for a pre-health gap year student, interested in learning and assisting in clinical research in an office setting.  The focus of the clinical research is diabetes and metabolic diseases. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Applicants should be detail oriented.