Thursday, August 22nd, 2024

Welcome to the start of the Fall 2024 semester! We're excited to meet all of our new Pre-Health students, as well as our returning students! We wanted to make an announcement that Pre-Heath Office Hours have started for the Fall 2024 semester! If you ever have a question that you would like to ask (that does not require a 30-minute appointment), you can come by Pre-Health Office Hours, held every Friday from 9:30am - 11:30am. We look forward to working with you all throughout the upcoming semester!

Advertise your Club in the Pre-Health Newsletter!

If you would like to promote your club and club's events in the Pre-Health newsletter, please email the Pre-Health Advising team at prehealth@gwu.edu. We will need a blurb and a graphic for all clubs that would like to be promoted. The Pre-Health newsletter is released every two weeks. 

Future Leaders in Surgery Symposium for Underrepresented Students (FLXSUS)

October - November 2024 | Virtual/In-Person

The Future Leaders in Surgery Symposium for Underrepresented Students (FLXSUS) is a virtual series designed to bridge the gap between underrepresented undergraduates and surgical fields. Each symposium offers comprehensive exposure to specialties such as orthopedics, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, and plastic surgery.

High school and undergraduate students are highly encouraged to attend. Attendees will have access to extraordinary surgical cases, mentorship from attending faculty, residents, and medical students, and insights into groundbreaking research from renowned leaders. Participants will also receive a certificate and have the opportunity to connect with physicians and peers.

Symposium Dates:
- Plastic Surgery: Oct. 12 (9-3:30 PM EST)
- ENT: Oct. 19 (9-3:30 PM EST)
- Neurosurgery: Oct. 26 (9-3:30 PM EST)
- Orthopaedics: Nov. 2 (9-3:30 PM EST)
- In-person: Nov. 16 (9-4 PM EST, Durham, NC)

To join us, please submit an interest application here: http://linktr.ee/FLXSUS

Instagram: @flxsusempower

Please reach out to equityandjustice.nsgy@gmail.com for more information/any questions.

Pharmacy School Fair

September 25th at 10:00am - 5:00pm | American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

The Pharmacy School Virtual Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25! The fair features workshops hosted by pharmacy schools, addressing topics that will provide attendees with knowledge and skills for navigating the pharmacy admission process and entering a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program as well as workshops on Exploring Pharmacy Career Paths, Navigating Pre-Pharmacy Admissions, and Preparing for Pharmacy School. Register today (it's free)!

Medical School Virtual Expo

September 25t at 12pm EST | The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)

You're invited to meet with medical school representatives from the comfort of your home on September 25, 2024, from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET at our free Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo. This event is hosted by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). 

Watch live presentations and connect with medical school admissions teams, faculty and current students and residents via online chat rooms. 

Learn more about applying to medical school, the interview process and life as a medical student. 

Explore which medical school is right for you – zero travel is required! 

Meet the Occupational and Physical Therapy Programs at GW

The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences is dedicated to training the next generation of occupational and physical therapists through a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes clinical excellence, research, and community service. The programs are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to excel in the ever-evolving field.

Learn More About the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program:

Physical therapists optimize quality of life by maintaining, restoring, and improving patient's abilities to move, function, and live more active lifestyles. Physical therapists examine each patient to develop a treatment plan to improve movement, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

Prerequisite Requirements include courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Psychology, and Statistics.

Program Format: In-person cohort of ~46 students

Attend an Information Session: Events

Visit the website: Physical Therapy Program at GW

DPT Contact: email gwptadmissions@gwu.edu or call (202) 994- 2651

Fall 2025 Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

Learn More About the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program:

Occupational therapy promotes health, well-being, and participation by enabling people of all ages to participate in daily living activities. Occupational therapists focus on any meaningful activity that a person wants to accomplish, including taking care of themself and their family, working, volunteering, and going to school, among many others.

Prerequisite Requirements include courses on Human Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology, Sociology/Cultural Anthropology, and Statistics.

Program Format: Hybrid with ~32 students

Attend an Information Session: Events

Visit the website: Occupational Therapy Program at GW

eOTD Contact: email gwotd@gwu.edu or call (202) 994-2144

Fall 2025 Application Deadline: June 1, 2025

Key Highlights of Our Programs:

Experienced Faculty: GW’s faculty members are leaders in the field and bring a wealth of clinical and research expertise to the classroom.

Clinical Experience: Placements in diverse healthcare settings provide real-world experience and professional networking opportunities.

Research Opportunities: Students have the chance to engage in groundbreaking research projects and contribute to the advancement of occupational and physical therapy practice.

Medical Assistant

Family Podiatry of Maryland | Baltimore & Towson, MD

Family Podiatry of Maryland is looking to fill a Medical Assistant position. No MA certification is required.

In this position, you will: 

Gain experience while providing high quality of foot care.

Get on the job training.

Earn $19 per hour.

This is a full-time position (32hrs/week) located in Baltimore & Towson, MD.

Medical Assistant

Bay Crossing Family Medicine | Annapolis, MD

Bay Crossing Family Medicine is looking to fill a Medical Assistant position. Bilingual Spanish preferred. 

In this position, you will:

Get the chance to see the doctor-patient relationship up-close.

The position is full-time and located in Annapolis, MD.

Medical Assistant: Gastroenterology

LifeBridge Health | Columbia, MD

LifeBridge Health is looking to fill a medical assistant position. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply, and no medical assistant certificate is required.

In this position, you will:

Get clinical experience working in a Gastroenterology (GI) specialist practice.

Evaluate and treat GI-related conditions.

Participate in Breath analyzer testing, Anorectal Manometry, Pre-Ops and Post-Ops for surgery patients, Malignant & non-malignant neoplasm of digestive organs and Congenital malformations of digestive organs.

This is a full-time position and is located in Columbia, MD. 

Medical Assistant

Piedmont Pediatrics | Charlottesville, & Crozet, VA

Piedmont Pediatrics is looking to fill a medical assistant position. Pre-Med and Pre-PA graduates taking a gap year are encouraged to apply.

In this position, you will:

Develop a working knowledge of pediatrics, and a working relationship with physicians and staff

Find yourself in a collaborative and supportive team atmosphere

Gain direct patient care experience

This is full-time position (Monday - Friday, rotating weekends) and is located in Charlottesville, & Crozet, VA.

Medical Assistant

Valley Pediatrics | Owings Mills, MD 

Valley Pediatrics is looking to fill a medical assistant position for their practice located in Owings Mills, MD. Pre-health graduates taking a gap year are encouraged to apply. Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred, and medical assistant certification is not required.

In this position, you will: 

Assist physicians with examinations

Learn and perform multiple allergy testing methods

Be part of a multi-site pediatric organization

This position pays $18 - $20 per hour (depending on experience) and is located in Owings Mills, MD.

Have a question? Reach out to us today.