*Get some good rest and relaxation.

*Spend some time reflecting on how your semester has gone thus far – develop a plan for the rest of the semester.

*Do some studying, reading, writing for your classes each day.

*Try to talk with any health professional you can about their work, its rewards, its frustrations and what they think is required to be happy and successful in their field.

Pre-health students often consider taking summer courses. You may take one of your four pre-health sequences in the summer. It is best not to take more than one. Summer courses may or may not be the best route to pursue such requirements.

Things to Consider
* What am I forfeiting in income or experience by taking a summer course?
* Will this course prepare me well for future courses, standardized tests, and professional school?
* Can I take the class at Tufts or get transfer credit at Tufts? (Use SIS’s Transfer of Credit process to request this)
* Avoid taking a science course at a much less rigorous institution if you need to build on it at Tufts. It is best to do your whole 4-course chemistry sequence at Tufts since we have a somewhat unique sequence.
* Avoid splitting courses (e.g. taking Chem 1 at home in the summer and Chem 2 at Tufts during the year).
 
Our website has information on course requirements including using prematric credits, doubling up in sciences, and more

Tufts Out in STEM (oSTEM) is hosting a panel featuring LGBTQ+ scientists in the local Boston area. Aspiring scientists in grad school with queer and/or other underrepresented identities will share their research, experiences, and advice at Tufts. Our goal is to build community for marginalized identities in STEM through representation. The event is set for Thursday, March 28 in the SEC Atrium from 6:30pm to 8pm. We will provide light snacks and refreshments.

Pre-Physician Assistant Information Session 
Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 6:30-8:30pm 
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Jimmy Fund Auditorium 
35 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02215

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Physician Assistants and representatives from Boston-area schools are here to answer your questions!

Please register by April 3rd so that we may gauge attendance. Session is free of charge. 

Please contact us for more information: 
Erica Morelli, PA-C, Erica_Morelli@dfci.harvard.edu 
Alexis Steinberg, Alexis_Steinberg@dfci.harvard.edu 
Cindy Mauren, CynthiaA_Mauren@dfci.harvard.edu

Tufts Career Center Summer Internship Grants

Funding will be available for up to 40-50 students doing unpaid internships for a minimum of 300 hours over the summer. These funds offer students the opportunity to explore career fields and gain experience. Selected students will receive $4,000. Students must secure an internship prior to the application deadline of March 31, 2019 for US-based internships. 

For more information and an application, visit their website. 

1. Medical Assistant Position – Rapaport Plastic Surgery, NY, NY

Rapaport Plastic Surgery & Coolspa is looking for a medical assistant at our practice. Please see the job description below. This is an ideal job for students looking to take time off between college and medical school. If you are interested in applying, please send your resume, cover letter, and headshot to Lindsey Oldshue at ma@drrapaport.com.

We are an upscale plastic surgery practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan looking to hire a medical assistant to begin in May/June 2019. Position requires commitment until summer of 2020.

Responsibilities include:
Opportunities to: assist with office procedures (injections, mole removals, scar revisions) and consultations (mostly aesthetic), give pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients, circulating during surgical operations (breast augmentations, liposuctions, facelifts etc.) with the potential to eventually scrub in during some operations, sterilize operating equipment, keeping the operating room and treatment rooms stocked, performing Coolsculpting, a non-invasive fat reduction technology, some front desk work. 

2. Clinical Research Assistant for Dr. Rachel Rosen in the Aerodigestive Center at Boston Children's Hospital.

We are looking for someone who is hard working, honest, outgoing, and interested in plastic surgery.  This is a job where you will gain valuable experience and have the opportunity to learn from one of the best surgeons in NY.  A commitment of 1 year is required; however, additional time may be an option.  Previous medical experience is preferred but not necessary. 

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume to Margot Lurie at margot.lurie@childrens.harvard.edu.

Carol and Amanda