GW Pre-Health Advising Newsletter |
Friday, December 13, 2024
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Pre-Health Advising Announcements |
Goodbye, 2024!
This is the last Pre-Health Advising Newsletter for this semester. Have a wonderful winter break! We will resume the Newsletter at the beginning of next semester.
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GW Advising Offices Closing Dates
Happy holidays to all! GW Administrative Offices will be closed December 23, 2024 through January 1, 2025. This means that emails, appointments, and Drop-In Hours will be suspended during that time.
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Preparing and Strengthening Your NursingCAS Application | Webinar
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) invites you to attend the Preparing and Strengthening Your NursingCAS Application webinar on Thursday, January 9, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET. Gain answers to your NursingCAS questions and discover what you need to know regarding the nursing school application process. The webinar provides current and future applicants the opportunity to hear from NursingCAS and AACN representatives.
Webinar content includes:
A detailed overview of the NursingCAS application
Guidance on requesting fee waivers, transcripts, and submitting coursework entry
Answers to FAQs (application statuses, references, etc.)
Tips to avoid common mistakes
Recommendations to ensure quick application processing times
Resources available for NursingCAS applicants
For more information on how NursingCAS can support you in the application process, please visit our website.
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Mastering the MCAT: The Road to Success
The Latino Medical Student Association Northeast Pre-Health Latino Undergraduate Society (LMSA NE PLUS) is excited to invite you to Mastering the MCAT: The Road to Success, the fifth seminar of the Medical School Application Series! Join us December 18th.
LMSA NE PLUS is committed to supporting Latino and underrepresented students on their path to medical school through mentorship, professional development, and community building.
Wednesday, December 18th
Time: 7:00–8:30 PM EST
Kwadwo Amoako- Boadu, MS1 Weill Cornell Medicine, and Stevens Patino, CUNY Hunter College
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Experiential Opportunities |
2025-2026 HISPANIC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIP
The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) Hispanic Leadership Development Fellowship Program offers current graduate students and recent graduates a paid leadership opportunity to prepare for careers within public health agencies and increase awareness and competency in health equity knowledge and practice.
The Fellowship is a 9-month, full-time, in-person program that pairs current master's-level students or recent graduates with an agency in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Fellows are paid $5,500 per month, and health insurance is covered.
The Hispanic Leadership Development Fellowship is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. Learn more about the program on our fellowship webpage. During the fellowship, fellows will: Work full-time with an HHS agency in the D.C Metropolitan area; Participate in a virtual guest speaker series; Explore Washington, D.C. through a series of experiential learning excursions; Be paired with an NHMA member mentor; and Connect with a cohort of other students and early-career public health professionals.
Eligible applicants must be: Current Master's-level students, or have a graduation date from a master's program within two years; Interested in working in HHS or its regional offices; Able to relocate to D.C. for the duration of the fellowship; Eligible to work in the United States; and Current NHMA Members ($20 student membership).
Fellowship Dates: September 1, 2025 — May 29, 2026
Location: Washington, D.C Metropolitan area
Apply by March 10, 2025
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Program Coordinator Marcara Wright, at mwright@nhmamd.org.
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EndoCentre at Quarterfield Station - Endoscopy Technician
EndoCentre at Quarterfield Station is working to hire 1 full-time, and 1 part-time endoscopy technician for its Glen Burnie, MD clinic. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply.
Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates:
Provide professional care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures within the Center.
Function cooperatively with physicians and team members exhibiting teamwork characteristics.
Ensure proper care and use of instruments and equipment.
Assist in transport of patients to and from procedure room.
Assists with cleanliness of procedure room area and assists with room turnover.
Full-time: Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Part-time: two full 8-hour days a week
Learn more about the position and apply here!
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Part-Time Medical Assistant | Gynecology
A gynecology practice in Chevy Chase, MD, The Office of Dr. Vivian M. Fraga, is looking to hire a part-time medical assistant. The doctor is an OBGYN but is currently only practicing gynecology.
The position entails checking in and checking out patients, bringing patients into exam rooms, taking patient medical histories and vitals, scheduling appointments, calling patients with results, assisting the doctor with procedures, calling in prescriptions at the pharmacy, and processing lab samples. The candidate would be trained in all of the different tasks, so no prior medical assistant experience is necessary.
Employees at the office cycle through three different positions (check in, check out, and medical assistant), so the candidate would get exposure to many different aspects of the practice. This is an incredible learning opportunity for pre-health students to gain valuable clinical experience in a fast-paced and multifaceted medical office environment.
The candidate would ideally start as soon as possible and be willing to work full days (from about 8 AM to 4:30 PM) a few days a week, but times are flexible.
For anyone interested in applying, please have them send an email with their CV/resume to the office manager, Diana Bernabei, at diana.bernabei@gmail.com.
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TPG Pediatrics - Medical Assistant
TPG Pediatrics is working to fill a Medical Assistant position. This position travels between their Woodbridge and Alexandria, VA locations. Pre-Health graduates are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position.
Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates:
Work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals.
Join a large pediatric practice in Northern Virginia dedicated to excellent patient care.
Work-life balance and an opportunity for growth.
Employee safety is a priority at TPG.
No MA certification required
Daytime Monday to Friday schedule between 7:15am and 5:30pm. Once per month rotation in their Saturday clinic: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Learn more about the position and apply here!
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Comprehensive Undergraduate Research Experience in Oncology (CURE)
The Department of Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City is excited to offer an 8-week opportunity this summer called the Comprehensive Undergraduate Research Experience in Oncology (CURE). The program welcomes undergraduate rising sophomores and juniors that are interested in exploring careers in biomedical research to participate in a summer experience that provides a background in research in clinical medicine.
Summer participants will have a structured didactic series featuring training in the key aspects of clinical research conduct, as well as exposure to different careers in biomedical research. Each student will be paired with a faculty mentor to participate in an active research project.
As an esteemed institution, we wanted to reach out personally to encourage your students to apply for this opportunity.
The full job posting, as well as details on how to apply, can be found on our website.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
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