So, You Want to be a Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, Optometrist, Podiatrist or Chiropractor?
TODAY Mon., Nov 2 4:00-4:50 p.m. Meet at Norton 17 - Co-sponsored by Undergrad Academies
Prehealth Committee/veCollect Information Session
Tues., Nov 3 2:00-3:00 p.m. 145C Student Union
You Do NOT Need to Register For These Sessions
International Students and Professional Health School Admission
Wed., Nov 4 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 145A Student Union
Army Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) Presentation - Sponsored by AED, APMS, and the Pre-Dental Association
Wed., Nov 4 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. 215 Natural Sciences (NSC)
DO Information Forum
If you would like to know more about the DO medical degree (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), please consider coming to this session! One or possible two DO physicians who are currently completing their residencies in Buffalo will be available to share their advice, expertise, and knowledge pertaining to being a DO physician.
Pizza and refreshments will be served.
Thurs, Nov 5 from 4:00-5:00 in 145E Student Union.
Undergraduate Academies Announcement
YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO SAVE SOMEONE’S LIFE!!!
WHEN: THIS Thursday, November 5th 2009 @ 11:00AM-3:00PM
WHERE: Student Union FLAG ROOM (2nd Floor Student Union)
HOSTED BY: UB Against Cancer
Help ONE of the 10,000 people in the US awaiting bone marrow donations! Join UB Against Cancer for a Bone Marrow Registry Drive for the “BE A MATCH” registry!
IF YOU WANT TO HELP: Volunteers are needed for the following:
• Set Up (10-11am) 5 people
• OR Clean Up (3-4PM)
• Hour shifts: DURING the drive (4 People PER Hour)
• Snack Help: “Hospitality” Table Snack Help (2 people per hour)
• Flyering: Hand out Flyers in SU Lobby (2 people per hour) or Help distribute and post flyers around campus prior to the event
IF YOU WANT TO DONATE: Similar to donating blood, you’ll have to take a quick test (a swab of the inside of your cheek — NO NEEDLES!).
Likewise, most procedures to donate bone marrow are VERY similar to donating blood!
FIND OUT MORE! Visit the National Marrow Donor Program.
To sign up to volunteer for this event, contact:
Amelia Vangellow: ameliava@buffalo.edu
Please RSVP for these events at http://ubacademies.ning.com/events or email us at academy@buffalo.edu
Hosted by: The Undergraduate Academies
http://academy.buffalo.edu
Any questions call: 716-645-8177
Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events in November and remember to regularly check this Bulletin for the latest announcements and reminders.
So, You Want to be a Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, Optometrist, Podiatrist or Chiropractor?
If you are a freshmen or sophomore or perhaps just beginning to think about applying to the professional health schools (e.g., medical school, vet school, dental school), come to this workshop to learn what you can be doing NOW to prepare. Learn what you need to do to become a competitive applicant for admission to these schools.
Mon., Nov 2 4:00-4:50 p.m. Meet at Norton 17 - Co-sponsored by Undergrad Academies
Wed., Nov 11 3:00-3:50 p.m. 111 Norton
Thurs., Nov 19 12:30-1:20 p.m. 111 Norton
Prehealth Committee/veCollect Information Sessions
If you are planning on using the services of the Prehealth Committee for the April 2010 deadline, you MUST attend one of the several Prehealth Committee/veCollect workshops offered from October 2009 to March 2010. Please note that only the fall semester workshop dates are noted below. After you attend, you can then become a registered veCollect user and be able to have individual letters of recommendation submitted to our office on your behalf. If you are planning on applying to the professional health schools at some later time and wish to be able to have letters submitted for you any time soon (for some later, future application), you may come to workshop as well. These sessions are not limited to juniors; freshmen and sophomore students may also attend so that recommendation letters can be submitted to our office on your behalf.
Tues., Nov 3 2:00-3:00 p.m. 145C Student Union
Thurs., Nov 12 3:30-4:30 p.m. 145C Student Union
Wed., Nov 18 11:00-12:00 p.m. 145C Student Union
You Do NOT Need to Register For These Sessions
International Students and Professional Health School Admission
Are you an international student interested in the professional health schools of medicine, dentistry, optometry, etc? Do you know the considerations regarding admission in the US and considerations regarding financing a professional school education? Come to this workshop to be fully informed about the important issues associated with professional health school admission in the US for international applicants.
Wed., Nov 4 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 145A Student Union
Army Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) Presentation
Sponsored by AED, APMS, and the Pre-Dental Association
The Army offers full scholarships for students pursuing medical school, dental school, optometry, and veterinary. The scholarships also offer stipends (i.e., compensation for living expenses) and several other advantages for recipients. AED, APMS and the Pre-Dental Association are hosting this session as one of their general meetings, so please consider attending for valuable scholarship information.
Wed., Nov 4 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. 215 Natural Sciences (NSC)
DO Information Forum
If you would like to know more about the DO medical degree (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), please consider coming to this session! Two DO physicians who are currently completing their residencies in Buffalo will be available to share their advice, expertise, and knowledge pertaining to being a DO physician.
Pizza and refreshments will be served.
Thurs, Nov 5 from 4:00-5:00 in 145E Student Union.
Preparing for Fall 2011 Application to the Professional Health Schools
Are you ready to apply for admission in Fall of 2011? Do you know what you need to do to submit a complete and competitive application? The Prehealth Committee process? The timelines? Get an overview of the APPLICATION CYCLE for ALL (medical, dental, optometry, podiatry, chiropractic, vet) the professional health schools for fall 2011. A detailed handout will be distributed describing: your responsibilities, key deadlines, information regarding your personal statement, admissions’ tests, etc. Important information for ALL applicants!
Thurs., Nov 19 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 145C Student Union
Please be informed that the School of Dental Medicine has announced the following changes in relation to their Early Assurance Program effective from this point forward:
Early Assurance (EA)
Applicants need at least a 3.3 overall and BCP (biology, chemistry, physics) GPA to apply. If accepted into the EA program, a 3.7 is needed for the BCP and overall GPA to continue in the program. DAT scores must be 20 Academic Average (AA), 20 Perceptual Ability (PAT), and 20 Reading Comprehension.
Should anyone have any questions, please consult one of the prehealth advisors in 109 Norton Hall.
UB School of Medicine Early Assurance Info Session
On Tuesday, October 20 at 4:00-5:00 p.m. in 145 E Student Union, Dr. Charles Severin, Director of Admissions of the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Associate Dean for Medical Education will be speaking about the Early Assurance Program at UB’s School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Early Assurance is a program for highly qualified students to apply to UB’s School of Medicine by February 1 of their sophomore year. If accepted, they are assured a seat in UB’s Medical School two years later (after they graduate).
Early Assurance has several requirements including a 1400 (required) or higher SAT and at least a 3.75 science and non-science undergraduate GPA.
More information can be found at the link.
All interested freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to attend this meeting; however, the eligibility requirements noted above are absolute.
Sophomore students who are interested and eligible to apply should meet with one of the prehealth advisors as soon as possible in regard to the December 1 Prehealth Committee deadline. Students should call 645-6013 to set this appointment.
UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences TOUR
On Friday, September 25 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Prehealth Advising Services will sponsor the Annual Medical School Tour. The tour will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Biomedical Education Building (BEB) on UB’s Main Street campus. In order to attend the tour, you MUST SIGN UP by emailing Nicole Schwab at nmschwab@buffalo.edu by 5:00 p.m. NEXT Tuesday, September 22. We will meet in the lobby area on the ground floor of the BEB Building on South (Main Street) Campus.
Availability for the tour is limited and walk-ins CANNOT be accommodated. Please sign up BY 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 22. You will receive an email confirmation.
Pizza and refreshments will be provided after the tour.
WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED IN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
DATE: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 3:30-4:20 PM
LOCATION: 12 CAPEN HALL
Sponsored by: The Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
Join the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (CURCA) as they provide you with tips and information on how you can get involved as an undergraduate in the exciting research being conducted at UB.
For more information and to register for this event click on the link.
STUDY ABROAD FAIR
DATE: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
LOCATION: 145 STUDENT UNION
Come to the fair and learn how you can earn UB academic credit abroad! Hundreds of study abroad opportunities will be on display from every world region and more than 30 countries.
• Browse 50+ UB programs and talk to UB faculty, staff and study abroad “alumni”
• Learn about 300+ other SUNY programs from SUNY campus representatives
• Gather information on financial aid and scholarships for study abroad
Whether you have studied abroad already, are currently exploring future study abroad opportunities, or are new to the study abroad concept, we invite you to attend. So let your imagination go wild, ponder the global possibilities, and bring your curiosity with you to 145 Student Union on Friday, September 11th!
For more information, please contact:
UB Study Abroad, 210 Talbert Hall, Tel: 645-3912
studyabroad@buffalo.edu,
Fall 2009 DISCOVERY SEMINARS
There are still seats available in the Discovery Seminar Program! Please consider registering for a one-credit seminar led by one of UB’s distinguished faculty. Benefits to students include:
* Exploring possible majors or areas of interest;
* Broadening their academic horizons;
* Engaging more closely with faculty in a congenial atmosphere;
* Exposure to new or unfamiliar fields of study and research;
* An introduction to the exciting intellectual atmosphere of a research university; and
* An additional credit hour to qualify for Dean’s List (15 credit hours per semester) or full-time status (12 credit hours per semester).
Fall 2009 topics include:
* Images and Ideas in European Medieval Art: How to Interpret Non-realistic Religious Images
* Ecosystem Restoration in the Lower Great Lakes
* Pirates!
* The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Ten Experiments in Science: Their Scientific & Social Implications
* The Biology of Gender
* The History of Medicine
* Conflicts in Science: Religion, Politics & Ethics …and more!
For more information, and a complete list of the fall semester’s topics, visit the link.
IMPORTANT DROP/ADD DATES:
Last day to drop classes without financial liability: Friday September 4th
Last day to drop classes without an “R” grade: Friday September 11th
Note: Please meet with your Academic Advisor before dropping any class, to make sure there are not unintended consequences.
This message is from Sydney Domanowski, president of APMS
Hi all new and returning APMS members!
Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year! I hope you all had a wonderful summer. I just wanted to send out an e-mail giving an overview for the fall 2009 semester. This way, everyone can plan ahead and be as involved as possible! This is going to be a long one, but bear with me, it’ll be worth it!
1) APMS is open to anyone interested in any health-related field. SO if you have friends who want to be PA’s or NP’s or whatever the medically related field may be, they are more than welcome!
2) Here is a list of our 2009-2010 e-board. (Please don’t e-mail any of the previous board members regarding this year)
*Sydney Domanowski-President
std2@buffalo.edu
*Christa McPhee-Vice President
cfmcphee@buffalo.edu
*Becca Roach-ER Shadowing Coordinator
rroach@buffalo.edu
*Matt McClure-Specialist Shadowing Coordinator
mdm34@buffalo.edu
*John Boyd-Treasurer
jbjr3@buffalo.edu
*Stacie Kahn-Secretary
sckahn@buffalo.edu
Our general body meetings will be:
1) Thursday, September 10, 5:30pm, Baldy 101
*Dr. Spurgeon will be discussing shadowing and the road to and through medical school. Pizza will be served and we will have sign-ups available for all of the events for the semester.
2) Thursday, October 8, 5:30pm, Baldy 101
*We will have a 1/2 price Kaplan course raffle, presentation by a Kaplan representative, and we’ll watch a great movie following the lives of several students as they progress through medical school. Snacks will be provided and we’ll have sign-ups for upcoming events.
3) Tuesday, November 3, 5:30pm, Fronzak 454 (Tentative)
*We will be having a speaker at this meeting. However, we have not yet confirmed who. Snacks will be provided and we’ll have sign-ups for upcoming events.
4) Tuesday, December 1, 5:30pm, Fronzak 454 (Tentative)
*A UB Medical School Student Panel will be attending to answer any and all questions about Medical School and the application process. Snacks will be provided.
Also, we will be having several volunteer and social opportunities during this semester:
1) Pre-Health Pinic on Sunday September 13 from 12pm-4pm. in South Lake Community Room. **This is a great way to meet people from all the pre-health clubs and also get to know the UB Pre-Health advisors. Additionally, several doctors who work with UB’s Medical School and the APMS shadowing program will be in attendance.
So bring a friend and come enjoy lunch while getting to know the UB Pre-Health community! (Please RSVP to std2@buffalo.edu if you plan on attending)
2) We will be volunteering at Fall Fest next weekend. Christa McPhee is in charge of this opportunity and here’s a note from her:
3) APMS will be helping out at the Fall Fest ‘09 concert before, during, and after the show. The shifts that are available for Saturday September 5th 1.) Pre show [8:30am-4:30pm] 2.) During show [4:00pm-11:30pm] 3.) Clean up [11:00pm-2:00am] at Alumni Arena. If you are interested in helping out please contact Christa McPhee at cfmcphee@buffalo.edu.
4) APMS will be involved in making meals for Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo. We leave from UB North campus, make the meal, and can also get a tour of the house. We can have up to 12 people attend each event, so sign-up early (std2@buffalo.edu)! Rides will be provided for each available date. Here are the dates:
*Sunday, September 27th from 11am-2pm
*Sunday, October 18th from 3:30pm-6:30pm *Sunday, November 22nd from 3:30pm-6:30pm *Saturday, December 5th from 3:30pm-6:30pm
5) Linda Yalem Safety Run-September 27th. Christa will have more information about our involvement and a sign-up sheet at the first meeting. (cfmcphee@buffalo.edu)
6) Grey’s Anatomy Season Premiere Night Social! Thursday, September 24 from 8pm-11pm. We will announce the location for this event at the first meeting. We will have snacks available and you’re welcome to bring anyone you want! Please rsvp to std2@buffalo.edu so we have a round-about count as soon as possible.
7) American Diabetes Association’s Walk to Fight Diabetes on October 17. Becca Roach is in charge of this event and will have more details at the first meeting (rroach@buffalo.edu).
8. We will be volunteering for at least two Red Cross Blood Drives this semester. Also, participating in these events allows us to enter members into a raffle for a $400 scholarship for the following year. Becca is in charge of these and will have dates and more information at the first meeting (rroach@buffalo.edu).
9) The Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic, every Wednesday from 5:45pm-about 9pm.
We will be volunteering to do data entry (which allows this clinic to receive grants and funding) and we should be able to shadow some of the Medical Students running the clinic. RSVP to std2@buffalo.edu. I will be holding a “orientation”
to get everyone familiar with their computer database.
10) We will be making Trick-or-Treat Bags for Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo on October 25th. (cfmcphee@buffalo.edu)
11) We will be holding a book drive in October to provide books to a Community Center in Rwanda which is book-less and attempting to convert to English. Becca will be in charge of this (rroach@buffalo.edu).
12) We will be holding a winter clothing drive in early November for local children and families.
13) We’re going to be working on providing CPR Certification classes free of charge to APMS members. John will be working on this. (jbjr3@buffalo.edu)
One final note. Shadowing will be available throughout the semester. If you have any issues filling out our online form, please attach a copy of your application in an e-mail to one of the shadowing coordinators. Dr. Spurgeon is currently our ER physician and we’ll be working on approving a second ER physician. For specialty shadowing, we currently have a Cardiologist, Gastroenterologist, Pediatric Endocrinologist, and Sports Medicine Specialist. We are working on approving a surgeon and general practitioners. Hopefully we will be able to fill everyone’s shadowing and volunteer needs for the semester!
Please let me know if anyone has any other ideas or events they want to take part in or coordinate! I’ll send out e-mails throughout the semester reminding everyone of upcoming events. See you all at the first meeting and have a great weekend!
Sydney Domanowski
APMS President
This message is from the Undergraduate Academies Office
We hope that your time spent at UB during the fall semester has been filled with valuable experiences that will help you succeed. We write to share with you an opportunity for freshman to help build upon your experiences at UB thus far by considering participation in one of our three undergraduate academies:
Make yourself more marketable for study abroad, employment, graduate study, join an Academy Seminar:
* Civic Engagement [UE 143 CE]: Wednesdays, 1:00-2:40pm, 235 SU, 2 credit course
Student Benefits:
- Develop interpersonal and leadership skills including: effective communication, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and teamwork
- Identify opportunities to become more active in your school and communities
* Global Perspectives [UE 145 GP]: Tuesdays, 4:00-4:50pm, 235 SU, 2 credit course
Student Benefits:
- Develop an awareness of yourself as a citizen of a rapidly globalizing world
- Develop skills that allow you to gain international experiences of your own and prepare yourself for on increasingly global labor market
- Immerse yourself in the world outside the United States through a variety of on-campus events and activities
* Research Exploration [UE 147 RE]: Tuesdays, 1:00-1:50pm, 257 Capen Hall, 1 credit course
Student Benefits:
- Experience different lectures, workshops, field trips, and guest speakers focusing on scholarly research.
- Improve skills in critical thinking and in oral and written expression.
To learn more about the Undergraduate Academies visit the website.
If you are interested in enhancing your Undergraduate experience this spring semester, please contact Hadar Borden in the Undergraduate Academies at hborden@buffalo.edu with any questions.
Hadar Borden
Administrative Director
Undergraduate Academies
University at Buffalo
17 Norton Hall
Amherst, NY 14260 -1660
Tel: 716.645.8177
Fax: 716.645.2781
SMDEP Now Accepting Online Applications
The Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) will open its online application on November 1 for the summer 2009 program. College freshmen and sophomore students are encourage to apply to this 6 week academic enrichment program for students interested in medicine and dentistry. Additionally, the SMDEP new enhanced website is open and has complete information about the 12 SMDEP sites across the country and student eligibility. Please visit the website for more information.
If you plan on coming through the Prehealth Committee for DECEMBER 1, 2008 in support of your UB Medical School Early Assurance application (Early Assurance to UB’s School of Dental Medicine and SUNY Upstate Medical Early Assurance can use the April 1, 2009 Committee deadline), please carefully read the following information. Again, you will need at least 4 individual letters of recommendation by DECEMBER 1, 2008.
Please turn in your materials to Virginia Majewski in 109 Norton Hall. Her phone is 645-6012; email – vmajewsk@buffalo.edu. You will need to set aside at least 10 minutes so that she can review your packet with you. Please do not simply drop off your materials to the office and leave.
YOU ARE SUBMITTING:
1) A printed copy of the Prehealth Committee Application and/Data Sheet
2) Unofficial Transcripts from UB (My Grades off of MyUB) and any transcripts from transfer work.
3) Items #7-9 from the Prehealth Committee Application/Data Sheet. Please type out “resume style”
4) Personal Statement - #10 on the Prehealth Committee Application/Data Sheet
5) Be sure to read and answer appropriately #12 on the Prehealth Committee Application/Data Sheet. Please be sure to read the question carefully and contact us if you are unsure how to answer it. You want to report any disciplinary action/academic integrity issue regardless of whether you completed the required community service hours or regardless of whether you applied for the record to be expunged or you believe any record has already been expunged.
6) $40 fee.
7) A black and white headshot (passport size photo).
The ONLY materials sent on to the professional schools from our office include your individual letters of recommendation and Prehealth Committee composite letter. We do not forward your essay, Prehealth Committee application, photo, transcripts, etc.
The SRC in 232 Capen must forward your official transcripts to the individual medical school.
Setting the Interview
Once you have submitted all your materials and have at least four letters in, you will be assigned a Prehealth Committee interviewer. In 3-5 days, you will be emailed your interviewer’s name and contact information. It is important that you contact this person promptly. They will be expecting to hear from you to arrange the date and time of your interview.
Please do arrive more than 10 minutes early for your interview but strive to be on time.
Please do not ask us to accept your application past the deadline or assign your interviewer without at least 4 letters by December 1. Doing so holds up the process for the entire pool. Our goal is to complete all letters by February 1, 2009.
