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HEALTH-E NEWS Friday, September 25, 2020

UPDATES FROM OUR OFFICE We have a newly launched Canvas site! Current students can click here to enroll  Alumni can send an email to prehealth@tufts.edu with name, graduation year and a non-Tufts e-mail address to be added.  We are adding new content all the time, so be sure to check in and see what’s new! A note on appointment scheduling: Appointments slots are added to the online scheduling platform on Wednesdays. If you log on and there are no options available, it is because all available appointments have been booked. We ask that you do not e-mail the prehealth team to request additional appointments.  We thank you for your patience during this busy time and we encourage you to join us for our group advising sessions every Friday.  IMPORTANT DATES: Tuesday, Oct 13th Last day for AS&E students (except first‐year undergraduates) to DROP courses without record of enrollment LOOKING FOR PREHEALTH OPPORTUNITIES DURING COVID? The National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP) has complied this document with suggestions for all prehealth students: NAAHP Prehealth Opportunities During the Pandemic  We have added this link as a button on our sidebar for easy accessibility in the future. EXPLORE A HEALTH PROFESSION: NURSING Learn more about the nursing profession and top nursing programs nationwide by chatting with admissions teams, faculty, and students at this live, FREE, online event. Discover Nursing Virtual Fair Wednesday, October 7th 10 am - 8 pm Click Here to Register PREMED SOCIETY September 28, 2020 | 7 PM ET | Virtual Event  Tufts Premedical Society is hosting their Fall 2020 General Interest Meeting on Monday, September 28th at 7PM EST on Zoom! Meet the E-Board, hear about premed programming and mentorship program, ask questions, and more. GIM Zoom link: Click Here Meeting ID: 572 825 5638 Password: premed! PREDENT SOCIETY September 28, 2020 | 8:30 PM ET | Virtual Event The meeting will begin with elections for Treasurer and Freshman Representative positions. As soon as elections are over, we will start our virtual bonding event!  Zoom Link: Click Here Meeting ID: 965 8857 7709   Passcode: predental     Lastly, PDS is excited to announce that they will be opening Mentor/Mentee sign-ups for the year! If you would like to be paired with a mentor, or if you would like to become a mentor, please fill out this survey! SPOTLIGHT ON RESOURCES: AMERICAN DENTAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (ADEA) If you are considering pursuing a career in dentistry or dental hygiene, ADEA's Go Dental website is a trusted resource to reference as you prepare your candidacy.  SIGN UP FOR THE ADEA GO DENTAL NEWSLETTER! Be sure to check out this webinar hosted by ADEA on the history of dental medicine education!  September 24, 2020 Thu 12:00 PM EDT  Register Here VOLUNTEEER OPPORTUNITY  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! Here is one organization that has openings and can help you develop several competencies!  The Medical Reserve Corps of Massachusetts is a community-based volunteer program that prepares for and may respond to emergencies to support the public health infrastructure of the City of Boston.   Learn more about the local chapter of the MRC The Metro East Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is currently seeking volunteers of all skill levels with medical and non-medical experience.  Questions about the Metro East MRC can be directed to Mia Nardini at MetroEastMRC@Town.Arlington.MA.US.  POSTGRAD OPPORTUNITY  Project Horseshoe Farm Community Health Fellowship Greensboro, Alabama Marion, Alabama Pomona, California Project Horseshoe Farm offers educational, grant-supported gap year fellowships for top graduating college students (or recent college graduates) interested in learning about community health leadership, participating in innovative approaches to improving local health and education systems, and contributing to broader strengths in local communities.  Application Deadline for 2021-22 Fellowship: Sunday, November 15, 2020 Click Here to Apply Please direct any questions about the application process to apply@projecthsf.org Best, Amanda and Ericka Health Professions Group Advising TODAY September 25: For Those Applying this coming Cycle (Summer 2021) October 2: First-Year Friday October 9: Early Assurance Programs 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 Visit the Pre-Health Advising Website Health Professions Advising Canvas Course Ideas for Pre-health Students During COVID Schedule a Meeting with Amanda Students who fail to cancel an appointment within 24 hours and do not show up will not be allowed to make a second appointment that semester. 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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