Looking forward to the fall semester!

We are excited to welcome you back in just over a week!

The Prehealth Advising Office will continue to offer remote advising during the fall semester, including walk-in hours for quick appointments.  

Please check our website for details on how to schedule an appointment with us, or look on Starfish for available appointment times.

Some tips for you as you prepare to return:

1. Become familiar with the Penn State Keep Learning website to know the resources at your disposal this fall. 

2. Prepare a "go bag" packed with essentials if you need to quarantine while back on campus.

3. Pay attention to your Canvas account and check your PSU email frequently.

4. Finalize your schedule - there are some new courses you may enjoy!

Tour4Diversity in Medicine x AACOM 

The numbers of underrepresented minorities in medical schools are alarming. Current trends in racial and ethnic health care disparities are widely documented and a major focus of many recent policy changes. One frequently discussed solution is the need to increase the number of minority providers.

Tour for Diversity in Medicine (T4D) seeks to address this concern by using the experiences and advising of current minority physicians, dentists, pharmacists, and medical students to help high school and undergraduate students along the educational pipeline to health professions school. Founded by former medical student leaders, T4D is a grassroots effort to educate, inspire, and cultivate future minority physicians and dentists.

In September, AACOM is teaming up with T4D to bring to you our Diversity in Osteopathic Medicine: Virtual Event. 

On September 12, 2020 from 12-6pm ET, we invite you to join us for workshops with physicians and current medical students on topics such as critical test taking strategies, the importance of mentorship, interview skills, and more! 

Register now!

Nutrition and Health Equity Summit: The State of Black Health

Register Today for the Second Annual Nutrition and Health Equity Summit

Health disparities exist when there are differences in health outcomes by factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, geography or socioeconomic status. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is proud to host a conversation on the important role of nutrition in promoting health equity and reducing health disparities at the second annual Nutrition and Health Equity Summit with Rep. Robin L. Kelly (Ill.) and the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust.

• Register for Summit

This event will be held on Tuesday, August 25 from 2 – 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) and will address the following topics:

• Health Disparities and COVID-19: America's Report Card
• Structural Racism and Systematic Inequities: Implications for Diet and Health

Nutrition, Disparities, and Chronic Disease: Finding Solutions After the Pandemic

AACPMAS Application Now Open!

The 2020-2021 AACPMAS APPLICATION is now open!  Applicants may now begin applying to the schools and colleges of podiatric medicine for the 2021 entering class. All re-applicants may also choose to pull selected data over into the new cycle. Please contact customer support at aacpmasinfo@aacpmas.org or 617-612-2900 with questions.

COVID19 UPDATES AND CURRENT MODIFICATIONS:

AACPM continues to monitor guidance from federal, state, and local health agencies as it relates to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Find information, updates and all current admissions related modifications from AACPM by visiting this website:  aacpm.org/covid19-2.  We recognize this is a quickly evolving situation and will update this page with new information as it becomes available.

COLLEGE INFORMATION BOOK FOR FALL 2021 and FALL 2022:

AACPM is proud to provide students with the most up-to-date information about careers in podiatric medicine.  Our newest College Information Book for Fall 2021 and Fall 2022 is now available in a free and easy digital download.  Find your copy here.

Virtual shadowing, On-line wild med class, Scholarships, & Early bird discounts

Starting this summer, and continuing through the winter, The University of Colorado School of Medicine is offering both on-line and in-person pre-med programming to help your students prepare for their careers in health care. 

On-line options include a Virtual Shadowing Nano Course in Emergency Medicine as well as a course in Basic Wilderness First Aid.  The Virtual Shadowing course is a series of 5 classes in which your student will watch over the shoulder of one of our physicians, nurse practitioners, or PAs as s/he goes bedside in the ED to assess and diagnose a simulated patient.  The video is followed-up by a series of questions posed to the student and then a summary by the physician.  A short quiz on the topic addressed finalizes each class.  The first of the "e-shadowing" sessions is up and ready for student learning.   The virtual shadowing videos are free and if so desired, after successfully completing all five, students can apply for a Certificate of Completion from the University of Colorado School of Medicine for a $50 fee (covering our costs of producing the videos).  Those interested in viewing the first video series please email Bre McKercher at Breanna.McKercher@cuanschutz.edu for a link. 

Another on-line option is Basic Wilderness First Aid.  This approximately 12 hour course covers a wide variety of austere medicine topics and is perfect for students interested in rural medicine, global health, disaster medicine, and of course, wilderness medicine.  More info can be found at www.coloradowm.org/courses/pre-med/....

In terms of in-person learning, if your school is starting late this fall and/or you are looking for some additional hands-on pre-health learning opportunities over the winter break we have a number of hybrid Emergency & Wilderness Medicine classes that can fit the bill.  All the classes include Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications and are taught by School of Medicine faculty.  The classes offer optional academic credit and all have need-based scholarships covering 100% of our fees.  Students can enroll risk free with no question asked refunds up to 30 days prior to the start of the class.  Early bird discount for our September class through August 15, and October 31 for winter classes!  More info about the classes, including links to scholarship and registration pages, at www.coloradowm.org/product-category/pre-med.

      - September 9-17: Colorado

      - December 16-23: Ithaca, NY

      - January 2-10: Colorado

For additional information about any of these offerings please contact Bre at BreannaMckercher@cuanschutz.edu.

WebShadowers

virtual shadowing

Interested in obtaining virtual shadowing experiences? Two UCF students a facilitating just that. 

Learn more here!

APTA Doctor of Physical Therapy Virtual Fair

Tuesday, Sept 8, 10am-8pm ET

Registration is now open for APTA's Annual Doctor of Physical Therapy Virtual Fair. During the fair, attendees will have the ability to connect with numerous DPT programs and PTCAS staff to ask questions, explore their options, and continue preparing to apply for their PT education.

 Einstein Pre-Med Conference 2020 Sponsored by the American Medical Women's Association

Sunday, Sept. 13, 12pm - 3pm EDT

The American Medical Women’s Association local chapter at Albert Einstein College of Medicine will be hosting a Pre-Med Conference open to all students interested in applying to medical school.  

The virtual conference will feature:

·  Einstein admissions committee panel

·  Medical student panel

·  Mock interviews 

Register here!

New PharmGrad Website and Directory

AACP is pleased to announce the launch of the new PharmGrad website and Graduate Program Directory! These resources will assist advisors and students who are interested in learning more about graduate (MS/PhD) pharmaceutical education programs.

The Graduate Program Directory provides advanced filtering capabilities, so users can search for graduate programs based on multiple criteria (e.g., region, degree type, delivery method). Site visitors can also learn about pharmaceutical graduate education, including areas of study, pharmaceutical research and graduate degrees, and pharmaceutical science careers.


 

Virtual Pharmacy Fair

There's still time to register for the AACP Virtual Pharmacy School Fair on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.

Learn more about Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree programs and master's & Ph.D. programs in the pharmacy sciences.  This virtual event is free and will offer you a unique opportunity to chat online with pharmacy schools nationwide to learn more about pharmacy education and careers.    

You will also have a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card!  Winners will be randomly selected. Enter to win by just by registering for a fair! Click HERE to register today!

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn…  

• how pharmacy schools are adapting their admission policies due to COVID-19
• how you can improve your chances for admission to a pharmacy program
• what pharmacy programs best fit your goals and needs
• about the exciting career opportunities available in pharmacy
• and much more! 

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy  

www.PharmacyForMe.org  

Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association Conference

The Region I, II, and III Directors would like to cordially invite you to attend the 2020 APAMSA Eastern Regional Conference held via Zoom on Saturday September 19th, 2020! Our theme for this year's conference is "Seeing Clearly in 2020: APIA Health for the Future." Through our conference, we hope to create a platform to discuss the complex and diverse nature of Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) health and how, as current and future healthcare professionals, can acknowledge and address them. 

Our conference is an amazing opportunity to meet and network with prominent APIA leaders in the community, as well as other aspiring healthcare professionals from across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. In addition, if you have research that you would like to present, we will be having a virtual poster session during the conference! We have included more details including registration and research poster submissions below.

Date & Time: Saturday September 19th 2020; 11 AM – 5:30 PM

Location: Zoom link will be sent out at a later date

Registration: https://forms.gle/YjLuDJ2S1L2UQYMq8

Website: https://apamsaregion123.wixsite.com/easternconference (Check our website for updates!)

FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1071982976532816/

Public Health Ambassador  

The University is currently seeking undergraduate and graduate student candidates for the position of Public Health Ambassador at University Park. This job is available from August 17, 2020 to November 20, 2020.  This part-time position will be responsible for providing a high level of customer service and helping educate members of the community about COVID-19 protocols.   This position reports to an assistant director in Health Promotion and Wellness. 

These positions will serve as ambassadors for the University providing students, faculty, staff, and guests information regarding COVID-19 protocols, including physical distancing, wearing face coverings and hand and cough hygiene.  The ambassadors will be expected to communicate the new safety protocols established by the University in a respectful, informative manner.  Ambassadors will work a minimum of 10 hours per week (for example, a 2 hour shift 5 days per week).  The position involves walking on campus—in an assigned, designated area—and explaining the policies to students and others.  

Ambassadors will:   

• Communicate Penn State Back to State guidelines as well as local and government regulations, such as mask requirements and physical distancing  
• Distribute COVID-19 packets that include masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer upon request   

Provide other community service assistance in their assigned areas, as needed

Learn more and apply here!

Health Professions Scholarship Program  

Please join a webcast for a brief webcast on one of the most generous medical schools scholarships available. The scholarship is being offered by the United States Army Medical Department. You choose your school (within the continental United States) we will pay for tuition, books and fees.

Anyone who registers to watch the webcast will automatically registered to win a set of AirPod Pros.

Access the prerecorded webcast here!

Advancing the Response to COVID-19:  

Sharing Promising Programs and Practices for Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations

September 17, 12 - 6pm ET

Registration is now open for Advancing the Response to COVID-19: Sharing Promising Programs and Practices for Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities, a virtual symposium hosted by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH). Join us to learn from national, state, tribal and local experts leading these efforts to help public health leaders and community organizations confront the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on racial and ethnic minority populations.

MD-PhD/ DO-PhD Interview Info Session  

If you are currently applying or planning to apply to MD/DO-PhD programs, the American Physician Scientists Association is supporting you with an interactive session occurring on Thursday, August 27th, at 7 PM EDT about INTERVIEWS.

Current MD-PhD and DO-PhD program directors will be discussing key information about how programs are adapting interviews due to the pandemic.

Dr. Hossein Ardehali, MD PhD from Northwestern University's MD-PhD program

Dr. Brian Schutte, PhD from Michigan State University's DO-PhD program

Dr. Patrice Spitalnik, MD from Columbia University's MD-PhD program

Dr. Todd Vanderah, PhD from the University of Arizona, Tucson's MD-PhD Program.

In order to maximize your time, we encourage you to check out the FAQ we have compiled from your questions from previous events.

Register for FREE using: bit.ly/SupportApplicants0827  

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