has a 10 week summer program in pediatric research open to undergraduates who have completed their first year. Applications are due March 1, 2009.
The Department of Pediatrics at and Case Western Reserve University provides a program for undergraduates to obtain experience in biomedical and psychosocial research relating to pediatric disorders. It should be noted that this program is not designed for clinical experience, but rather basic research is the focus. Undergraduates who have completed their first year of study from any US college or university are eligible to apply. Students’ responsibilities will include full time work on the research project for 10 weeks, as well as weekly attendance at a meeting in which students will describe their projects to the other students in the program. A stipend is provided.
Application: Applicants are selected on a competitive basis. Letters of recommendation, GPA and candidates’ personal statements are evaluated. Please visit their to complete the application.
The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is taking applications for their . There is no charge for the program. There are 18 spots available and the program runs from June 18 – July 31, 2009. Housing is provided. Applications are due February 15, 2009.
The following programs are offered through the PATHWAYS to Health Careers Program at the College of Medicine. Admission to all programs is by application. All participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Proof of citizenship or green card permanent residence status is required. There is no charge for any of the programs and all provide financial compensation. For further information, please contact the PATHWAYS office at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine by phone at (513) 558-7212, fax at (513) 558-6259 or e-mail at Lathel.Bryant@uc.edu.
MD Connector in partnership with Mayo Clinic Health Policy Center is pleased to announce open registration for the MD Connector 2009 National Competition on Health Education Reform. This essay competition is open to health profession students to stimulate thought, discussion, and innovation on health education reform. Over$10,000 in cash, travel, and registration prizes will be awarded to competition finalists, as well as the opportunity to present at the at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN April 26-28, 2009. This invitation-only event of national healthcare leaders will be the venue of finalist judging and discussion of proposed ideas. We welcome you to find out more about this unique opportunity. Essay submissions are due by March 16, 2009. (Note this has been extended from March 9, 2009)
The prompt for the competition is as follows:
In order to create a health care workforce equipped to provide a high-value team approach to coordinated, patient-centered health care, what is the most important change required of the health care education system?
The David Geffen School of Medcine at UCLA is now taking applications for two summer programs, UCLA Premedical/Predental Enrichment Program (UCLA PREP) and UCLA Re-Application Program (RAP). Application and additional information can be found Deadline for application is March 1, 2009.
Two structured academic preparation programs are conducted by the Office of Academic Enrichment in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The programs are held annually to prepare promising disadvantaged students for professional training and careers in medicine and dentistry.
The UCLA Pre-medical/Pre-dental Enrichment Program (UCLA PREP) is a seven-week summer program for pre-medical and pre-dental students.
The UCLA Re-Application Program (UCLA RAP) is an eleven-month program for students who have been unsuccessful in gaining admission to a US medical school.
Premedical students, Eva Kovacs from the Minneapolis Heart Insititute Foundation (MHIF) announces an internship opportunity for summer 2009. Applications are due March 2, 2009 and additional information can be obtained at
MHIF is seeking a diverse pool of interns based on a combination of demonstrated academic performance, leadership and career aspirations in the field of cardiology and/or research. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Internships are full-time and last 10-12 weeks in duration. We hope to have all interns present for orientation during the week of June 1-5, 2009.
In compliance with federal law, upon hire, interns will be required to produce original documents verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Upon acceptance of an internship offer, interns will be required to submit documentation to verify that they have met the immunization requirements established by Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Internships are open to undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited degree program in health care disciplines such as premed, nursing, physics, biomedical engineering, exercise science, cardiac rehabilitation or other related disciplines. Post-baccalaureate premed applicants, or those in related fields, will also be considered.
Also, we’ve added a Scholarship section in our Resource Links for future scholarship / grant / internship / competition opportunities that arise.
Starting this week, users who log into AAFP’s premier Web site for medical students interested in family medicine, Virtual FMIG — or family medicine interest group — will no doubt notice some major changes. Thanks to a grant from the AAFP Foundation, the FMIG site has been redesigned and is bigger, brighter and more colorful. In addition to new features and content developed just for students, the Academy has added a new section for pre-medical students.
The American Medical Student Association at American River College (AMSA ARC), part of nation’s largest, independent medical student organization, today announces the 2006 AMSA ARC Pre-Medical Conference, an annual event designed to educate and prepare California pre-medical students for entrance into medical school. [click link for full article] (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
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