{"id":48332,"date":"2021-02-16T08:00:44","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T08:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/urgo\/?p=48332"},"modified":"2023-01-25T16:13:01","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T16:13:01","slug":"pre-health-newsletter-february-10-2021-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/urgo\/2021\/02\/16\/pre-health-newsletter-february-10-2021-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Health Newsletter: February 16, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
Save the dates! Watch for more information on\u00a0medical school and PA info sessions<\/strong>\u00a0with Augsburg alumni from across the country on\u00a0Wednesday, March 24th and Thursday, March 25th at 6 pm.<\/strong> 2021 AADSAS Updates<\/u><\/p>\n The 2021-22 ADEA AADSAS\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0(ADEA Associated American Dental School Application Service) application opens on May 11 for applicants to begin creating their applications. Applicants will be able to submit their applications for consideration starting June 1.\u00a0Changes for the upcoming cycle include:<\/p>\n Join the University of Chicago’s Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics program on\u00a0Tuesday, February 16\u00a0<\/strong>for an online application workshop. The session will begin at\u00a05p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0Central Time.<\/p>\n They\u00a0will cover the steps to starting your application and offer tips for writing a great candidate statement and successfully obtaining your letters of recommendation. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions specific to your application.<\/p>\n Register Here<\/p>\n BIOS 544: INTRODUCTION TO R<\/strong> WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17<\/strong> Sign up for the waitlist here!<\/p>\n This is a 7.5 week intensive course, May 19 to July 10 that teaches all the necessary skills to work as an EMT-Basic and prepares students to take the National Registry exam (NREMT).\u00a0Registration will open at\u00a08:00AM CT on February 17, Tuition for\u00a0ACTC Students: $1500<\/p>\n BIOS 501: STATISTICAL METHODS II<\/strong> THURSDAY, FEB. 18<\/strong> Register here!<\/p>\n VCU’s Division for Health Science Diversity<\/strong>\u00a0strives to diversify the healthcare workforce through our programs and initiatives.<\/p>\n VCU is having an informational session about programs being virtual on\u00a0February 18th, 2021 at 12 to 1pm EST<\/strong>\u00a0on Zoom. Applications are open now for Regular Decision!<\/strong>\u00a0Our programs are now\u00a0VIRTUAL\u00a0<\/strong>for 2021 so we welcome applications from all\u00a0over the country!<\/strong><\/p>\n 1)\u00a0Summer Academic Enrichment Program<\/strong>\u00a0(SAEP)<\/strong>\u00a0offers the opportunity to simulate the first year of\u00a0Dentistry, Medical, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy\u00a0<\/strong>Schools incorporate academic courses, case studies, presentations, socials, and community service. Its\u00a0six weeks<\/strong>\u00a0of rigorous intensive work, community service, fun, and preparation for your respective application season.\u00a0This program is for Rising Juniors, Juniors Seniors, and Post-Bacc students.\u00a0<\/strong>Participants will receive a stipend of\u00a0$1500.<\/strong><\/p>\n Promotional Video Here:<\/strong>\u00a0SAEP Video<\/strong> 2) The\u00a0Allied Health Career Exploration<\/strong>\u00a0(AHCE)\u00a0 is open to ALL college students and 12th Grade High School students. AHCE\u00a0<\/strong>is a\u00a0two-week<\/strong>\u00a0exploration program that provides interactive experiences with Gerontology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nurse Anesthesia, Patient Counseling, Rehab and Mental Health Counseling, Health Administration and Radiation Sciences! 9 Careers that are part of a successful interdisciplinary team in any patient care setting. Participants will receive a\u00a0stipend of<\/strong>\u00a0$300<\/strong><\/p>\n Please see promotional video here<\/strong>\u00a0:\u00a0AHCE Promotional Video<\/strong><\/p>\n And click to Apply:\u00a0https:\/\/dhsd.vcu.edu\/programs\/college\/allied-health-career-exploration-ahce\/<\/p>\n 3)\u00a0The PIPELINE Podcast<\/strong>\u00a0creates a welcoming forum for listeners around the world. Episodes are hosted by The Division for Health Sciences Diversity with VCU Pipeline Alum joining as co-hosts. Alum share their experiences post Pipeline Programs, update us on their healthcare career endeavors, and participate in a jovial discussion on hot topics. Each episode we welcome a guest with an inspirational story to motivate our listeners as they continue to strive for their dreams. For authors to physicians to actors, our guests come from all walks of life. Join us on all streaming platforms in The PIPELINE.<\/p>\n EH 523: Neurotoxicology<\/strong> TUESDAY, FEB. 23<\/strong> Register here!<\/p>\n FEB. 25\u2014Modeling a Pandemic.<\/strong>\u00a0| 5:00-6:00PM EST<\/p>\n Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University<\/p>\n Register here!<\/p>\n Global health\u00a0is\u00a0public health.<\/strong><\/p>\n It’s an insight at the heart of St. Catherine University’s\u00a0Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Health<\/strong>\u00a0program. St. Kate’s community of MPH students and faculty are using global perspectives to advance public health regionally, nationally and internationally.<\/p>\n Now more than ever, we know that public health knows no borders. At St. Catherine University, graduate public health students learn to<\/p>\n Now accepting applications for Fall 2021 — all applicants will be considered for scholarship support:\u00a0https:\/\/lead-at.stkate.edu\/reg…<\/strong><\/p>\n Online Info Session Wednesday, March 10, Noon (Central)<\/strong><\/p>\n Register for info session!<\/p>\n I am almost 40 years old with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, respiratory disease and autoimmune disease, and receive PCA services 24 hours a day. I am seeking additional fun, outgoing and responsible gals to join my team of caregivers! This is a very COVID safe job and I provide PPE for necessary purposes. I am dependent on my PCAs for anything and everything throughout the day. I work from home as a covid contact tracer, enjoy music, comedy, fashion, traveling, being outside in the summer, pizza, pasta and Starbucks. Due to covid, I am in isolation until society is safe for me to go into places. I live close to the Aveda Institute in Northeast Minneapolis. No experience is needed as personalized training is provided and it is a really great opportunity for students! $125-250 cash bonuses are available after 30-45-days of good job performance, and potentially a $500 stipend after 90-days.<\/p>\n More Info and Apply Here<\/p>\n Want to make a difference in the lives of young children?<\/p>\n Casa de Esperanza seeks applicants for the Hands of Hope Service Year Program, an ideal gap year opportunity for pre-med\/pre-health students. Casa de Esperanza provides residential foster care to children ages birth through six who are in crisis due to abuse, neglect or the effects of HIV. Our application can be found at:\u00a0https:\/\/www.casahope.org\/appli…<\/p>\n Follow this link to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Prehealth Advising Save the dates! 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University of Chicago M.S. in Biomedical Informatics Online Application Workshop<\/h3>\n
Rollins School of Public Heath Classroom Sneak Peek: Intro to R<\/h3>\n
\nJoin professor Alex Edwards as he leads students on the topic of\u00a0Visualizing Data<\/em>.\u00a0Space is limited to 10 registrants.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n5:30-7:20PM EST<\/strong><\/p>\nMacalester EMT Course<\/h3>\n
\n2021. Applications will be\u00a0accepted on a rolling basis.\u00a0To ensure
\nyou receive the registration\u00a0link,\u00a0email\u00a0mfa@macalester.edu\u00a0and
\nask to be on the EMT course\u00a0interest list.<\/p>\nRollins School of Public Heath Classroom Sneak Peek: STATISTICAL METHODS II<\/h3>\n
\nJoin Senior Associate Professor Paul Weiss and students as they discuss the topic\u00a0Linear Regression: How Methods have an Impact on Results<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n8:30-9:50AM EST<\/strong><\/p>\nVCU Free Virtual Health Sciences Pipeline Programs<\/h3>\n
\nRegister Here:\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/VCUSummerPipelineInfoSession<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPlease go to\u00a0https:\/\/dhsd.vcu.edu\/programs\/college\/summer-academic-enrichment-program-saep\/\u00a0to read more about the requirements and to apply!<\/p>\nClassroom Sneak Peek: Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health<\/h3>\n
\nResearch Associate Professor Mike Caudle and students will discuss the mechanisms of action by which methamphetamine damages dopamine neurons, leading to neurobehavioral outcomes. Specific cellular pathways and components in the dopamine neuron that influence their vulnerability to Meth will be highlighted.<\/p>\n
\n1:00-2:50PM EST<\/strong><\/p>\nVirtual Event – Modeling a Pandemic<\/h3>\n
St. Kate’s Master of Public Health in Global Health: Scholarships Available<\/h3>\n
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Caregiver Job Opportunity<\/h3>\n
Post Graduation Service Opportunity: Casa de Esperanza<\/h3>\n