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HEALTH-E NEWS Friday, MarCH 5, 2021

HPRC APPLICATION NOW OPEN! If you are planning to apply to medical, dental, podiatry or optometry schools in this coming application cycle, you will need to register with the Health Professions Recommendation Committee (HPRC) in order to receive a letter packet and support from the Health Professions Advising office.  Click here to access HPRC Registration Registration closes on April 1 at 11:59 pm ET and you will have to gather and organize several components in order to register, so be sure to plan accordingly. UPDATE: APPOINTMENTS The Health Professions Advising team has resumed holding individual advising appointments.  Please note that our appointment policy has changed: Appointments will no longer be posted on Wednesdays for the next week. Instead, appointments will be posted every other Monday with availability for the following 2 weeks. Susana Carranza will be meeting with first-years and sophomores and Amanda Stone will be meeting with juniors, seniors, and alums. Amanda will be giving priority to those students who are either in the current application cycle or thinking about applying in the upcoming '21-22 cycle. Please do not schedule an appointment with Amanda at this time if you do not fall into these categories. Rest assured, individuals outside of these 2 groups will have the opportunity to schedule an individual appointment soon, but due to the time-sensitive nature of these appointments, we are prioritizing these groups. Scheduling link for First-years and Sophomores Scheduling link for Juniors, Seniors and Alumni REMINDER: DROP DEADLINE As a reminder, the drop deadline for first-year through senior AS&E students is Monday, March 8th at 11:59pm Eastern Time. PROJECT SHARE EVENT Thursday, March 11th │ 7-8 pm ET │ Virtual Event Join Project SHARE for a lecture and Q&A with dietetic interns and soon-to-be registered dietitians Gaby Redner and Chloe Kunstler! They'll debunk some common nutrition myths, dissect the damaging rhetoric of diet culture, and talk about the complexities of body image. Submit questions for Gaby and Chloe at https://forms.gle/MN2HvmgXBPup6pHQ8 Zoom Link: Click Here Password: SHARE TODAY! TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER RECRUITMENT DAY Friday, March 5th │ 12:30 - 3:30 pm EST │Virtual Event Advance registration through Handshake is required TISCH COLLEGE DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES: DR. ANTHONY FAUCI Monday, March 8th │4 pm ET │Virtual Event Join Tisch College for a conversation with the nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has been one of the leading figures in America’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a wonderful opportunity so be sure to register in advance so you don't miss out! Click here to register VOLUNTEEER OPPORTUNITIES The global pandemic changed how we interact with one another and how we approach volunteer opportunities. Many organizations have pivoted away from in-person volunteering, but that does not make the virtual opportunities any less valuable to your development as a prehealth student! Take a look at our list of over 100+ volunteer opportunities in the area. We will be updating this list throughout the semester, so be sure to check back often! Below is an organization that has openings and can help you develop several competencies!  Community Connections Tufts Public Health Society is eager to collaborate with the Medford Senior Center to run a program called “Community Connections”. The hope of this  program is to create relationships which are mutually beneficial for both Tufts students and the Medford senior community alike, in addition to combatting sentiments of isolation. Upon filling out this form, your name will be added to a list of fellow Tufts students who are passionate about combatting pandemic related social isolation. To sign up or to learn more about the program, click here! This is a rewarding opportunity for both parties. Beyond that, your participation in this caller program will highlight your ability to communicate and build community during a time of immense isolation. We hope you can join us! If you have any questions, please email arielle.galinsky@tufts.edu. A brief training session will take place Sunday, March 7th at 4 PM for all those who sign up. You are welcome to fill out the form even if you cannot make the meeting! GROWTH YEAR OPPORTUNITIES Children's Corps Various Opportunities New York  Full-time position Children’s Corps is a program of Fostering Change for Children that recruits, trains and supports individuals who are passionate about working with children and families involved in the child welfare system. Its mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable children by building a highly skilled and dedicated workforce that has the potential to become leaders in the field. Children’s Corps, its members, and alumni are building a community of leaders committed to advocating for and leading efforts to create positive changes in the child welfare system and improve outcomes for children. Children’s Corps offers full-time employment opportunities at child welfare agencies in New York City and Westchester for individuals who want to gain valuable experience and make a difference in the lives of families. Children’s Corps places members at partner agencies that provide them with full salary and benefits. Click here for an overview of Children's Corps The application is now available on their website! Medical Scribe Multiple positions available Greater Boston Area Full-time position The position of medical scribe meets the needs of aspiring health care professionals in a multitude of ways. Teaching and mentorship is available from both the physicians with which you work and medical students that are working at that office. There will be an opportunity to receive a letter of recommendation from physician mentors. Scribes will learn a great deal about the practice of medicine that will both help them determine if this is the future they want and provide them with a head start on learning for when they enter graduate school. The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: ● Documenting clinical encounters between doctor and patient in the electronic health record ● Following up with patients on the phone and electronically ●Assisting with Quality Improvement Projects and Research Projects in the office ● Supporting patient experience and anticipating needs to make visits as seamless as possible There are multiple scribing positions are available either through Allaracare or with Wayne Altman, MD, Jaharis Family Chair of Family Medicine, Tufts, University School of Medicine, at his family practice group in Arlington, MA. Interested applicants can contact Dr. Wayne Altman with questions. To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter describing your interest in this position to Wayne.Altman@tufts.edu. Best, Amanda, Ericka and Susana Health Professions Group Advising Today! March 5: Letters of Recommendation March 12: Standardized Test:The When and How March 19: Growth Years and Summer Opportunities Health Professions Advising Virtual Chats Open to all class years and alumni March 11: 10 - 11 am ET March 12: 9 - 11 am ET Advance registration is not required. If you would like to submit questions in advance, please complete this form. IMPORTANT DATES:  March 8  Last day for AS&E Students to DROP courses without record of enrollment March 15 Last day for AS&E students to make up incomplete grades from Fall 2020 March 26 Spring Recess begins; Classes Suspended March 29 Spring Recess ends; Classes Resume Visit the Pre-Health Advising Website Opportunities for Pre-health Students During COVID Questions? Email Prehealth@tufts.edu SUPPORT RESOURCES Part of being a successful prehealth student means that you know how to take care of yourself so you can effectively care for others. We encourage all students to make use of the following resources:  Counseling and Mental Health Services University Chaplaincy STAAR Center Career Center Identity-based Centers FIRST Resource Center COVID-19 Emergency Fund Please be aware that if you click the "Opt out" link below, you will be unsubscribed from all Tufts University communications. To unsubscribe from Health-E News, please e-mail prehealth@tufts.edu.

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