Announcement from Test Administrations and Operations/MCAT
Yesterday afternoon our technical staff implemented some changes to help alleviate the bottleneck in our system. In addition to these changes, usage began to drop, although it remained steady throughout the afternoon and evening. Several thousand examinees were able to register by this morning, compared to only 553 by 4 pm yesterday. We do not yet have a permanent solution, so during times of peak usage, the system will continue to slow down.
I will continue to send updates as I learn more. We will also update our Web page as necessary. Please accept my thanks for your patience as yesterday’s excitement exacerbated our collective exasperation. We will continue to improve the system.
Director of Test Administration & Operations
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
Association of American Medical Colleges
www.aamc.org/mcat
If you are planning on coming through the spring 2007 Prehealth Committee for application to the professional health schools for fall 2008, please be sure to check the status of the submission of your individual letters of recommendation.
You will want to be sure you have at least 4 letters no later than MONDAY, APRIL 16.
Please recall that the deadline for your actual Committee applicaiton is MONDAY, APRIL 2.
If you wish to check on the status of your letters, please email or call Virginia Majewski in 109 Norton Hall at: vmajewski@buffalo.edu or by calling 716-645-6012 during the hours of 8:30-5:00 Monday through Friday.
Please go to the Association of Schools of Optometry website for current information of those applicants admitted for fall 2006.
Also, you can see the student profile for 2006 as well as all the prereq requirements per school.
SEATTLE (AP) - The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation says it will add $58 million to expand its $1 billion Millennium Scholars program to target low-income and minority students seeking a graduate degree in public health.
Gates Foundation Expands Scholars Program
Deadline for Submission of Nomination Materials: January 12, 2007 11:59 P.M. (EST).
It’s the first time the foundation has added money to the scholarship program since it was established in 1999.
The program has already given scholarships to more than 10,000 students for undergraduate education in their choice of major and for graduate work in public health, education, science, math, engineering and library science.
The foundation, which planned an announcement about the program on Monday, says it will help 20,000 students over 20 years.
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is the administrator of the GMS initiative. To reach, coordinate, and support the constituent groups, UNCF has partnered with the American Indian Graduate Center Scholars (AIGCS), the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) to assist in implementing the initiative.
The new scholarship money will be used to increase the number of minorities pursuing graduate degrees in epidemiology, biomedical science, tropical disease, public health practice and nutritional science.
The Gates Foundation spends most of its money on fighting diseases around the world and on public health, so the scholars could potentially end up working for the foundation in its other projects.
Go to the application website.
The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is pleased to announce the Summer Surgery Experience will be offered again (our third year) in 2007.
The most current information and an on-line application can be found here:
*Some changes for 2007.
1. We are offering TWO two-week sessions (up from one session).
2. We are accepting 12 students for each session (up from 10).
3. The second two-week session will include housing accommodations.
4. We are charging participants.
5. The application is on-line.
If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to call or email the contact below.
Jennifer Rosichan, MA
Academic Director, Office of Student Affairs and Admissions
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
513-558-5581 / Jennifer.Rosichan@uc.edu
Please note there will be no scheduled appointments or drop-in hours the week of December 25 to December 29.
Scheduled appointments will resume the week beginning January 2.
Drop-In Hours for Libby Morsheimer will begin Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Drop-In Hours for Dalene Aylward will begin on Friday, January 5, 2007
The Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto is currently recruiting undergraduate students to fill a number of summer student research positions that are available at the Ontario Cancer Institute, Sunnybrook & Women’s College Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto.
For students who are considering a career in interdisciplinary medical research, these positions provide a great opportunity to experience the research environment first-hand. Students will be involved in an on-going research project, trained in the proper use of laboratory equipment and introduced to a number of laboratory techniques. The summer student positions are available for up to 4 months beginning in May of 2006. Students are paid at a minimum rate of approximately $1600/month.
At the end of the program, students are required to present a poster at the Summer Student Poster Day. Certificates and prizes will be awarded to the top posters.
The deadline for submitting a complete application is Monday, January 15, 2007. All applications must be submitted online. We will not accept paper applications. Please note that the application is a competitive process, and only a limited number of positions are available. Applications are reviewed by our faculty and only the best applicants will be contacted directly to set up an interview. If you are interested in applying to this Summer Student Program, please access the online application here.
Sincerely,
per. Elisabeth Tillier, PhD.
Summer Student Program Coordinator
Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto
The Greater New York Hospital Association is coordinating in conjunction with the Institute for Diversity in Health Management, the National Association of Health Services (NAHSE), and the Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives to offer an internship for students interested in pursuing a career in health care management. The program promotes diversity in health care management. Members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Program Criteria
- Must be a junior, senior or spring 2007 graduate
- Must have strong academic record of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
- Must show a sincere interest in and/or commitment to a career in health care management
- Must demonstrate excellence in extracurricular and community service activities
Please CLICK HERE for more information about GNYHA Ventures.
Applications are available by contacting Libby Morsheimer in 108a Norton Hall and must be received by GNYHA by MARCH 2, 2007.
Only first time applicants will be considered for the program. Students are responsible for travel, housing and other expenses for their internship.
Summer Scientific Work Program (SSWP)
Started in the summer of 1965, the Summer Scientific Work Program (SSWP) at Franklin Hospital was designed to help college students decide whether or not a career in medicine is right for them. This renowned program offers students the opportunity to complete a four-week summer internship where they have the chance to observe and ask questions in order to learn more about the medical field. Throughout these four weeks, accepted students rotate through various departments in order to gain a well rounded experience of the hospital. Some of these departments include the Operating Room, Emergency Room, Radiology, Geriatrics, Laboratory, Psychiatry as well as the Rehabilitation Unit. Participants also have numerous opportunities to go on rounds with doctors, observe physicians in their private offices and attend hospital conferences.
Complementing the hospital rotations are daily lectures given by representative physicians from many of the medical specialties and sub-specialties. Some topics include general surgery, oncology and hematology, neurology, dermatology, orthopedics, cardiology and plastic surgery. Through these lectures, students learn not only about the practice of medicine, they also have the chance to learn more about all the aspects of a doctor’s life. The doctors on staff, some who are alumni of the program, are always willing to spend time with students and answer questions.
If you are interested in complimentary fields of medicine, acupuncture or oriental medicine please go to the
Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM). There are approximately 50 programs in the country.
Also consider going to a detailed section on Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine at Explore HealthCareers.
