Friday, May 30, 2025

Giving A Boost (GAB) 

Giving A Boost (GAB) is a national organization dedicated to supporting future medical students by connecting them with current medical students in their region. Our goal is to provide guidance on key components of the application process, including personal statements, secondary essays, and interview preparation.

This mentorship is completely free, and we’re currently gauging interest for the upcoming cycle. We kindly ask that you share this opportunity with your pre-medical students. Interested students can learn more and sign up by completing the form below:

Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7h_3RjzosxuuWsrfhKkKNqgLU12Sb6Oiv28ckgXbqkIbObg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101305475441937526106

Thank you for your time and consideration. We hope to connect with interested students soon!

Podiatric Medical School Application Cycle OPENING SOON

Did you know that you can apply to podiatric medical school until the end of June and be considered to start in Fall 2025? Yup, that's right. If you apply before June 30, 2025 you are still able to be considered to be a part of the graduating class of 2029. 

Apply

Double check the admission requirements at ExplorePodMed.org to make sure you are ready to apply.

CULI 1810 - Fundamentals of Culinary Medicine

Open for Summer and Fall 2025 registration! This elective blends hands-on cooking, nutrition science, and public health.

Imagine waking up to the smell of bubbling shakshuka or preparing a vibrant chimichurri shrimp dish with friends, all while learning how food choices impact long-term health. In this course, students gain practical cooking skills, a foundation in evidence-based nutrition, and a deeper understanding of the role food plays in health and community.

Students will:

Build confidence in the kitchen and learn how to create flexible, nutritious meals that suit their lifestyle and preferences

Develop a deeper understanding of how nutrition impacts personal and public health

Learn how to interpret and apply nutrition science in everyday life

Course Info:
Location: Seva Teaching Kitchen @ 1810 K Street NW

Fall 2025 Semester - Lecture: Tuesdays, 1:00-2:30pm @ Milken
Lab options: Monday 9:30am-12:00pm, Monday 1:30-4:00pm, Tuesday 9:30am-12:00pm, Wednesday 1:30-4:00pm

More info: Course Website
Sample syllabus: Fall 2024 Syllabus (PDF)
Student feedback: CULI 1810 Testimonials

National Zoological Park- Lion Tiger Department Internship

Contact: Kathryn Juliano, julianok@si.edu
Number of Positions: 1 unpaid internship
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, between 7 am and 3 pm

Internship Description: The selected 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, bat eared foxes, lynx, Pallas’s cats, and additional animals as needed. 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 or a presentation 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.

Target Audience: 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. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is committed to an environment that is inclusive and welcoming. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and others who identify as nonwhite, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with lived experience with racism and/or misogynoir are encouraged to apply. We celebrate the diverse qualities, perspectives, values, and experiences of all people.

To Apply: Send a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript (if applicable), and a schedule of availability for the fall semester to julianok@si.edu by June 2. Please highlight why you are interested in this specific internship in your cover letter and how it will affect your career. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews no later than June 13.

Special Olympics Maryland: Fit Feet Screenings

Special Olympics is the largest global public health organization dedicated to serving people with intellectual disabilities. The Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Program offers health screenings in nine areas: Fit Feet-podiatry, FUNfitness- physical therapy, Health Promotion- better health, nutrition and well-being, Healthy Hearing- audiology, MedFest -sports physical exam, Opening Eyes- vision, Special Smiles- dentistry, Strong Minds- mental and emotional health, and Healthy Young Athletes- pediatric screening. Special Olympics Maryland is currently recruiting trained medical professionals and medical professional students to volunteer as Healthy Athlete Volunteers at this year’s Summer Games event this summer!

Our Healthy Athletes Screening event will take place at Towson University on Saturday June 21st and getting involved in our Fit Feet Screening could be a great opportunity for you to get hands on experience and knowledge working with individuals with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Fit Feet offers screenings to evaluate ankles, feet, lower extremity biomechanics, and proper shoe and sock gear to participating athletes. Fit Feet helps Special Olympics athletes step lively on the playing field, and in everyday life. Many athletes suffer from foot and ankle pain, or deformities that impair their performance.

Below is the Volunteer Hub registration link, please share this link with any of your colleagues or students who may be interested in volunteering! Please do not hesitate to reach out to myself at kshields@somd.org or Sam Boyd- our Volunteer Director at volunteers@somd.org if you have any questions!

Volunteer Link

http://fitfeet.somd.volunteerhub.com/ 

NOVA Dermatology Specialists

A new dermatology practice opening in Lorton, VA (25 minutes south of DC) seeking an energetic and enthusiastic candidate interested in making a difference in our patients’ health. You will be intimately involved in taking care of each patient, thus must have excellent attention to detail, pleasant demeanor, a positive "what can I do to help" attitude, be efficient under pressure and have the ability to learn quickly.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

*Greeting and rooming patients, preparing them to be seen physician

*Obtaining patient's reason for visit, medical history, medications, & allergies

*Scribing visit in EHR

*Setting up biopsy trays, cosmetic procedures, and surgical procedures

*Assisting in procedures

*Removing sutures

*Providing patient education

*Prior-authorization for medication/prescription refills

*Help answer phones/schedule appointments

*Cleaning and stocking examination rooms

*Sterilizing equipment

*Patient call backs (biopsy results, labs, prescriptions, questions)

*Ability to effectively communicate with patients, doctors and coworkers in a professional & courteous manner 

*Use customer service principles to diffuse occasional challenging patient encounters

*Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision

*Jumping in to help out where needed throughout each day

*Miscellaneous position related duties as assigned

*Natural inclination to take initiative

*Must have friendly demeanor

*Must be a team player

*Must be able to multitask

*Can do attitude

*Eager to learn and accept constructive feedback

Salary based on experience, starting at $15/hr. No experience needed. We are willing to train hard working and eager candidates. Minimum 1 year commitment required. Competitive benefits package offered.

Marina Jungwirth MD

jungwirthdermatology@gmail.com

Fairfax Pediatric Associates - Medical Assistant

Fairfax Pediatric Associates is looking to fill a full-time Pediatric Medical Assistant position. This role involves travel between their Fairfax and Centreville, VA locations. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply. 

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates:

Join a primary-care outpatient pediatric office.

FPA is a great place to learn and grow.

Provide the highest quality health care to patients.

Learn the importance of preventive care for wellness.

This is a full-time position.

Learn more about the position and apply here!

The Village Pediatric & Wellness Center - Medical Assistant (Gap Year)

The Village Pediatric is working to fill a Medical Assistant position. Pre-health graduates encouraged to apply.  Preference will be given to bilingual English/ Spanish candidates.

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates

Apply vaccines and perform in-house testing.

Clinical, hands-on pediatric patient care experience.

No medical assistant certification required.

Preference will be given to bilingual English / Spanish speakers.

The position is in Rockville, MD

See more details and apply here

University of Maryland Medical Center - Medical Assistant: Pediatrics

The University of Maryland Medical Center is working to fill a full-time Pediatric MA position for their practice in Baltimore, MD. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply. 

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates:

Work under direct clinical supervision of the on-site physician.

Assist in the delivery of patient care.

Assist physician and nursing staff with patient care and clerical duties.

Utilize the EMR for documentation purposes.

This is a full-time position.

Learn more about the position and apply here!

University of Maryland Medical Center - Medical Assistant: Neurology

The University of Maryland Medical Center is working to fill a full-time Neurology MA position for their practice in Baltimore, MD. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply. 

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates:

Work directly with patients.

Provide the highest quality patient care.

Performs delegated medical tasks.

Assist physician and nursing staff with patient care and may perform clerical duties.

 Participate in the day to operations and patient flow as assigned. 

Learn more about the position and apply here!

Kennedy Krieger Institute - Medical Assistant 

Kenndy Krieger Institute is working to fill a medical assistant position in their Baltimore, MD location. Pre-Health graduates are encouraged to apply. There is a full-time and a part-time position.

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates:

Provide direct care and supervision of patients admitted to the Inpatient Neurobehavioral Unit (NBU).

Implement written behavioral and educational protocols.

Manage aggressive, self-injurious, and disruptive patient behavior.

Collect data on patient-specific target behaviors.

Accommodation around school schedules is possible.

Learn more about the full-time position and apply here!

Learn more about the part-time position and apply here!

The Maryland Pediatric Group -  Pediatric Medical Assistant

The Maryland Pediatric Group is working to fill a medical assistant position in Lutherville Timonium, MD.  Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply. 

No medical assistant certificate is required.

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates:

Work directly with patients

Practice has successfully supported pre-health students in the past

On the job training provided

No medical assistant certificate needed

Full-time and part time positions available (part-time applicants must be able to minimally work three 8 hour shifts through the week)

This is a full-time position.

Learn more about the position and apply here!

Woodholme Gastroenterology Associates - Medical Assistant

Woodholme Gastroenterology Associates, is working to hire a full-time Medical Assistant for its Westminster, MD clinic. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply.

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates:

Get hands-on experience and valuable skills foundational for future healthcare roles.

Practice vital signs measurement to build fundamental clinical skills and attention to detail. 

Gain insight into procedural scheduling, enhancing organizational skills and learning medical protocol requirements. 

Participates in ongoing continuing education as related to position

*This position requires travel to their Eldersburg office once per month.

Learn more about the position and apply here!

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