The administrators of the MCAT have announced that they expect to open registration for the April and May MCAT administration dates NEXT Wed, December 5. At this time they cannot announce a specific time of day for the opening.
Please note that taking the MCAT in April, May or early June is strongly advised *if* you are adequately prepared. It also leaves time for you to take the exam an additional time if necessary. Because the applicant pool continues to increase nationally, you will want to register for the MCAT early to help assure your desired test date and location.
In room 108 Norton, on top of the gray file cabinet, you will find a handout detailing numerous summer opportunities in medical institutions in the Cleveland Ohio area. Many of these opportunities are research oriented and do offer shadowing in various medical settings. Please feel free to pick up a copy.
This message is from Idrees Mian, president of the Undergraduate Biology Association (UBA)
The Undergraduate Biology Association will be raffling off a discounted MCAT course from the Princeton Review during its next general meeting. We will also be holding elections for our secretary position. Duties of the secretary include filling out track sheets and maintaining records for the club. The meeting will be held on THIS Wednesday November 28 at 4:00 PM in 145D SU. Hope to see everyone there!
What does it take to become a veterinarian? Consider participating in the Adventures in Veterinary Medicine (AVM) Program at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. One week sessions are offered in June for college students. Admission is competitive. Day programs only are available; you can inquire about local housing options. AVM will give you a realistic look at what attending veterinary school is like. They will show you the many roles a veterinarian can have. You’ll have lectures from clinical faculty, engage in hands-on activities with animals, participate in labs and attend clincial rotations shadowing 4th year students.
To apply online or get more information click on the link. You can also email AVM@tufts.edu or call 508-839-7962.
AED is hosting a fundraiser at:
Fuddruckers THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
So please help support your club by having a meal with friends or family. Be sure to mention Alpha Epsilon Delta before you pay for your bill so the club will receive a portion of the sales. It is at the Fuddruckers located on 4300 Maple Road at the corner of Sweethome Road. Thanks and I look forward to seeing you there!
Katie Brewer
AED President 2007-08
This message is from Jennifer Stabel, president of APMS
A thank you to everyone who came out to our final APMS meeting for the semester on Wednesday to see the Medical Student Panel! For those of you who were unable to attend, we have a few announcements:
The Student Association is still collecting gently used clothing and jackets, as well as canned foods. Please consider making a donation! You can drop off items in 367 Student Union in a bag labeled “Association for Pre-Medical Students.” The collection continues until next Tuesday, Nov 20.
You still have the opportunity to purchase an APMS long sleeved T- shirt for $5 and/or a hoodie for $10. Purchases can be made in the APMS office 371 Student Union Mondays from 1:00 – 2:00 or you can email jstabel@buffalo.edu to arrange another time.
Our Shadowing Coordinators ask that anyone referred to ECMC replies to Forrest at fjc6@buffalo.edu with the time, date, and doctor that they are scheduled with for our records.
Also, please continue to be patient while they place you with a physician, as we have limited spots.
Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving break!
Kaplan Test Prep is offering $125 off of MCAT, DAT, GRE, PCAT, and OAT classroom and tutor-based programs during the month of November. For more information or to enroll, call 1-800-KAP-TEST, visit kaptest.com, or stop by the Kaplan Center located in Suite 201 of the UB Commons.
Classes Begin:
MCAT: 12/3, 1/22 and 1/23
DAT and OAT: 2/20
GRE: 12/4 and 1/3
To schedule a free practice test, stop by the Kaplan Center during office hours: Monday-Thursday 12 noon - 9 pm; Saturday 10 am - 5pm; Sunday 12 noon - 6pm.
20 Lee Entrance
Suite 201-UB Commons
Amherst, NY 14228
Phone: 716-636-1882
Fax: 716-636-0115
Posted November 17, 2007 in MCAT
Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Undergraduate Research Awards (CURCA)
UB’s Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities, through the support of the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, is pleased to offer UB Undergraduate students the opportunity to apply for Undergraduate Research Awards. Application procedures and instructions are found on the CURCA website.
Awards are for University at Buffalo undergraduate students who exhibit a need for funding to overcome barriers that obstruct their ability to perform meaningful research and or creative activities during their undergraduate enrollment at UB. Award applications will be reviewed by a team of UB faculty and staff that will give consideration to completed applications that show a true need for award support to complete projects, pay for supplies, and attend conferences or other intrinsic needs that must be overcome to complete a research or creative work.
This message is from the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine at UB
Where: Farber Hall, Room 180–South Campus
When: Wednesday, November 28 from 4:00-6:00 pm in 180 Farber Hall
Food and dessert will be served.
Public health is the future. During the past 50 years there has been a 30 year increase in global life expectancy, the greatest seen in human history. It has been estimated that 25 years of the increase has been due to public health and prevention. Because of workers in public health, the world is the healthiest it has ever been. Sadly enough, there are not enough people trained in public health. There are 70 times more clinicians than people trained in public health. There are 8 times more undertakers than people trained in public health. The world knows more about burying people than preventing disease.
Public health is a career where you can make a difference. If you are interested in health research, think about training in epidemiology. It is not boring. We are in public health because we love it and we would like you to consider training with us. Our field needs people from many different areas, such as Engineering, Medicine, Anthropology, Nursing, Physics, Environmental Sciences, Nutrition, and Exercise Science. We need people with bachelor’s degrees; we need those with M.D., DVM and PhD degrees as well. You can come fresh out of an undergraduate program, or senior people might consider a degree while taking a sabbatical. We are interdisciplinary.
We are recruiting for students to our PhD programs in Epidemiology and in Community Health. We also have openings for students interested in our MPH or MS degree programs.
Students can enroll at all point in their life. Students graduate with excellent research skills, as evidenced by publications, presentations at national meetings and a wide variety of job possibilities. We offer many exciting programs of research including foci on cancer, aging, heart disease and diabetes, molecular epidemiology, international epidemiology, nutrition, physical activity and women’s health.
Come to a workshop to find out more about the program! If you are interested in attending, please send an email to JWoltz@buffalo.edu.
Information about the department and our graduate programs can be found by clicking on the link.
This message is from Katie Brewer, president of AED
Here is important information about upcoming events and deadlines for AED:
AED is looking for volunteers to help out at the Flu Clinic offered by UB Student Health Services. Volunteers will be needed to set-up/tear down, hand out consents, help other students who are receiving the shot, and so on. AED will be helping on the following dates:
Thursday November 15, 9am-3pm in the Student Union Social Hall
Friday November 16, 9am-3pm in Harriman Hall (South Campus)
Please let me (Katie Brewer; kbrewer@buffalo.edu) know if you can volunteer during any of these times.
AED Meeting THIS Thursday, November 15 at 5:30pm in Clemens 119. We will be hosting a raffle to win a discounted Kaplan MCAT prep course. Also, we are selling AED sweatshirts for $22. Students applying to AED may ask any questions about the application or turn in their application at the meeting. Pizza and pop will be served! I just wanted to mention that we will be selling only 30 hoodies, so first come, first serve. Also, Kaplan offers a percentage-off discount to ALL AED members, so members should point this out when signing up for a prep class. And, students do not need to be an AED member to attend meetings, they are open to everyone.
THE 2007 AED APPLICATION IS DUE BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT 5:00PM IN 109 NORTON HALL. A copy of the application can be downloaded from our website.
