University of Oregon Pre-Health Advising

01/19/2024

Career Readiness Week starts next week! Do you need support with employment, resume, interviews and more? The first workshop starts on Monday! For a complete list of activities visit: www.career.uoregon.edu/events

01/15/2024

Winter Term OHSU Mentor Circles

OHSU medical students will be holding 2 virtual Mentor Circles during the Winter term for pre-med students (and all students considering a career in medicine!). Our mission is to provide peer-to-peer insight into the medical school application process to rural, non-traditional, and under-represented students in Oregon who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine through quarterly discussions. Students from all backgrounds are welcome. Please come ready to ask questions and for an open discussion!

Please register for one session by completing the form for the date/time you would prefer. You will receive a reminder e-mail the day prior, and a Zoom link and password will be e-mailed the day of the event.

Wednesday, January 31 at 7pm via Cisco WebEx:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgB47mKyxbnsgiZIJWVChicVlgiwN2z_kXjL-s56OhIX4bhA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Sunday, February 4th at 4pm via Cisco WebEx:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPkU5zlCqGHihQXHLO6PYYasrhKemUt6gcp8L43OAOjFfaKQ/viewform

If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

Our mission is to provide peer-to-peer insight into the medical school application process to rural, non-traditional, and under-represented students in Oregon who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine through quarterly discussions. Students from all backgrounds are welcome! Please come rea...

01/14/2024

UCLA's Pre-medical Enrichment Program (PREP) application is open!

Description: A 6-week intensive summer program that provides pre-med students with the means to strengthen their ability and readiness to study medicine. Full participation in the program allows participants to enhance their chances of being accepted into medical school and succeeding once there.

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
-Must be a 3rd year, 4th year, or recent college graduate
-Applicants must come from an educationally or economically disadvantaged background
-Applicants must be U.S citizens, hold a permanent residency or have documentation of approved eligibility for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in the State of California
-Minimum 2.8 Cumulative GPA
-Applicants should have not taken the MCAT before July 15, 2024
-Demonstrated interest in addressing issues affecting underserved populations in healthcare
-Compelling personal statement (PDF Format)

To apply: outreach.dgsom.ucla.edu/self-registration/?session_id=61665

01/13/2024

OHSU School of Dentistry presents Summit
Summit is a 4-week long summer academic immersion program at the OHSU School of Dentistry, and is now in its second year!

Key Program Details:
Duration: 4 Weeks
Location: OHSU School of Dentistry
Period: June 17th thru July 12th
Benefits: Modest stipend and housing accommodation provided
Program information
Application: https://www.ohsu.edu/school-of-dentistry/pathway-programs -1956111

01/12/2024

6th annual Integrative Medicine Symposium January 21st, 2024
We are now offering virtual access to four presentations:

1. Traditional Chinese Medicine: Classic Formulas
2. The Neurobiology of our Work
3. Introduction to Energy Medicine and Therapeutic Technologies
4. Prolotherapy, An Evidence-Based Treatment for Musculoskeletal Conditions

For more information and to register: https://www.integrativemedicinesymposium.org/register

01/11/2024

All policy is health policy. Healthcare providers who act as advocates have the potential to contribute to the overall quality of life of their community. Through advocacy, education, and collaboration, physicians, residents and medical students are uniquely positioned to influence those who shape and enact policy at the local, state, and federal levels.

What: Developing the Next Generation of Physicians as Policy Advocates to Advance Health Equity
When: January 31 @ 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET.
Cost: This webinar is free to attend. Registration is required.
Registration: https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/p/240131_IDEAS?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ideas&utm_content=webinar

01/10/2024

Curious about financing your education in the health professions? Come to this important session, sponsored by the FIRST program at the AAMC. The SHPEP Virtual Health Professions Fair is open to all students interested in the health professions, regardless of their background or current academic level.

Session Topic: "Financing a Career in the Health Professions"
Date: January 23
Hosted by: AAMC’s FIRST Program
More info: https://shpep.vfairs.com/en/

11/17/2023

Tutoring & Academic Engagement MCAT Prep workshop begins January 20th but registration is open NOW! The series includes 6 days of instruction between January 20th and March 2nd. The cost is $1,000 and you can register at the link in our bio! For more information on what this workshop includes please visit mcat.uoregon.edu.

11/16/2023

VIRTUAL Oregon Rural Health Care Provider Panel TODAY!
November 16, 5:00 – 6:00 pm PST
To register: https://ohsu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_72mAiP7hVdx3WCy

This all-virtual event will host a family medicine doctor, a dentist, a physician assistant, a pharmacist, and a nurse practitioner, with a facilitator guide. This event is open to all Oregon undergrad, gap year, and graduate students who are considering or have decided to go into health care, and who may be curious about working in rural areas. This is a chance for students to meet some fantastic rural Oregon health care providers, and learn more in a fun, informal environment.

11/14/2023

On November 15th, 2023 from 7pm to 8pm EST, the VCU Diversity P.A.T.H.S. office will host a virtual informational session!

Register for the session here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvdO6rpz4uG9Srh3gaAAsQn2i4vb9zTuJH #/registration

The mission of VCU P.A.T.H.S. is to improve access to educational pathways for individuals from diverse backgrounds who are seeking enrollment in health sciences disciplines at Virginia Commonwealth University. Our office intends to:
· Encourage students to explore the profession of healthcare,

· Provide students with access to academic and social resources that contribute to their success in preparation for health professions/graduate school admissions,

· Connect students with a network of health care providers and community partners.

We are now accepting applications for our 2024 summer pathway programs. And we welcome applicants from across the U.S. and surrounding territories!

10/24/2023

TODAY in Tykeson Hall! Please join Alexander Murphy, a JHU admissions rep, in learning more about program opportunities at the Johns Hopkins University of Nursing! They will be near the first floor commons from 12-3:30pm!