So, You Want to Be a Doctor, Dentist, Vet, Chiropractor, Optometrist or Podiatrist?
THIS Thursday, September 14, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Room 145A Student Union
If you are JUST BEGINNING to explore these health professions, come to this workshop to learn what you can be doing NOW to prepare! Learn how you can improve your chances for admission to these professional health schools by knowing the prerequisite courses, information about clinical experiences, recommendation letters and admissions’ tests. An essential list of “to do” items will be distributed and time will be reserved for questions.
Fall 2006 Workshops THIS WEEK and NEXT
Interview Like a “Pro” for the Professional Health Schools
THIS Thursday, September 14, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Room 145E Student Union
How you interview is an important part of the professional health school admission’s process. Learn strategies to interview like a “pro” from UB’s Prehealth Advisor and a specialist from the Career Services. Hear from a panel of students who have successfully interviewed for admission to the professional health schools.
2007 AACPMAS
The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM) is pleased to announce the launch of the new 2007 AACPMAS web application to Health Professions Advisors and other interested colleagues.
Prospective students can access the on-line web application in several ways:
* Direct to URL
* Link from the AACPM website
Select “Apply to Colleges”. Select “Apply Online”
* Link from each of the colleges of podiatric medicine’s website
AACPMAS allows applicants to submit one single application to any or all AACPM member colleges.
The colleges do not have supplemental application forms or supplemental application fees. AACPM member colleges include:
Arizona Podiatric Medical Program at Midwestern University Glendale, AZ
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine Miami Shores, FL
California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt College Oakland, CA
College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Des Moines University Des Moines, IA
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, OH
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science North Chicago, IL
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Philadelphia , PA
DO Online Information Book
The following message is from the Associate Director of Application Services
for the Osteopathic (DO) Medical Schools
“DO Online Info Book
The site is very easy to navigate. All colleges are listed for convenience in gathering information for applying this year.”
Science, Music and Life” Concert-Lecture
“Science, Music and Life” is a concert-lecture scheduled for the Center for the Arts (Main Stage) at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006
(Special Day of Learning, in relation to the visit of the Dalai Lama).
Please click here for more information. The cost is free.
Biology 200 Tutoring/Tutors Needed
The Undergraduate Biology Association will be offering Tutoring for BIO 200 students on Mondays from 5:00-6:00 PM and on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 PM in Cooke 651 beginning Monday, September 11.
Also, if you have taken BIO 200, a few tutors are still needed. A grade of a B of higher is required. If interested, please send responses to Idrees Mian at immian@buffalo.edu.
Early Assurance Program – UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
As per recent correspondence (this week) with the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, the SAT of 1400 is REQUIRED to be considered for admission. This represents scoring on the verbal and quantitative sections only. Please note that the 1400 needs to be from the single best set of scores and cannot be the result of combining administrations if you took the SAT more than once. At least ½ of the prereq science courses must be completed at the time of application (Feb 1 of the sophomore year) with no grade lower than B.
If you have questions particular to Early Assurance, please schedule an appointment with Libby Morsheimer by calling our main office at 645-6013.
Change in Prehealth Office Personnel
Most of you know Lou Anne Wright in 109 Norton Hall who manages the letters and Prehealth Committee process for students in our office. Lou has been offered a great job opportunity in Albany and has accepted this position. Her last day in the office will be next Tuesday, September 12, 2006. We are saddened to see her go, but wish her much happiness in her new position. If you need to contact our office about the fall Prehealth Committee process or anything related to your recommendation letters, please contact Karen Barrera at barrera@buffalo.edu or at 645-6010 beginning NEXT WEDNESDAY, September 13, 2006. Karen previously managed this process for us and; therefore, she is quite experienced in this role. Karen will be assisting in this capacity until another full time permanent person is hired.
Dr. Richard Sarkin 5K Memorial Run/Walk – Volunteers Needed
The 2nd Annual Dr. Richard Sarkin 5K Memorial Run/Walk will be held on Saturday October 21, 2006 at 10:30am. If you’re unable to participate in the run/walk, you can still help! The UB Gold Humanism Honor Society is looking for volunteers to help out with the following jobs:
Holding signs along the race route
Registering racers
Set-up/clean-up on race day
Water stop workers/clean up crew
If you are interested in volunteering, please feel free to email Bethany Lipa at: bmlipa@buffalo.edu
****Registration applications for the race will be available soon****
In Memory…
Dr. Richard Sarkin was a man everyone wanted to be around because of his magnetic personality and energetic spirit. In his teaching at the University at Buffalo and as Director of Pediatric Medical Education, many benefited from his lessons which ranged from medical principles and patient care to being a well rounded individual and leading a balanced life. He was a tireless advocate for the humanistic practice of medicine, and taught that good medicine includes idealism, altruism, and compassion. Dr. Sarkin touched thousands of lives in Western New York and around the country. His strong devotion to work and teaching was outstanding, but paled in comparison to his love of spending time with friends and most of all his family. The life of Dr. Richard Sarkin ended tragically in a plane crash on October 19, 2004. This race is a small tribute to a wonderful man.
Minorities in Health Related Professions (MHRP) First General Meeting
This message is from Czarina Bregaudit, president of MHRP
“Minorities in Health Related Professions (MHRP) is having their first general meeting THIS Wednesday, September 6, 2006 in Room 145E Student Union from 5:15pm - 6:15pm. Refreshments will be served. We will be discussing the upcoming year’s programs and activities. Bring your friends along! Hope to see you there!”
