University Learning Center (ULC) Summer Hours

SUMMER HOURS
MONDAYS 2:00 - 6:00 PM (closed Monday, May 28)
THURSDAYS 2:00 - 6:00 PM

Please come visit us in the Academic Resource Center (lower level, 18 Washington Place) for FREE PEER TUTORING for any of the subjects listed below. No appointments necessary.
General Chemistry I, II
Organic Chemistry I, II
Principles of Biology I, II
General Physics I, II
Algebra & Calculus
Calculus I, II, III
Linear Algebra
Economic Principles I
Spanish (all levels, Beginning through Advanced Grammar & Composition)

(Additional tutoring through the Math Department is also available during the summer at Warren Weaver Hall. For their schedule, please click here.)
Tutoring at the University Learning Center is free of charge and available to any NYU student enrolled in a College of Arts & Science course listed on our schedule. Tutoring is conducted on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis. We strive to offer one-on-one tutoring as much as possible; however, students may occasionally be asked to join a small group in order to minimize their wait time and to allow a larger number of students to be served. If a tutor is not available when you arrive, you can ask to be placed on a wait-list, and you will be informed of the maximum estimated wait time.

Note: Our Learning Assistants do not deliver prepared lesson plans or lectures during walk-in tutoring, nor do they complete homework problems or proofread

Volunteer Needed: Bellevue Hospital Pediatric Cardiac Clinic

The responsibilities include providing support and distraction to children when having EKG's and Echocardiograms. Assisting families with infants during tests. Providing preparation (teaching) to children and families before medical tests and assisting staff in maintaining the clinic flow. We are looking for someone that already has experience in working with children and that is able to make a commitment of a year including summer. The clinic runs every Thursday afternoon from 1 PM to 6 PM.This person, also needs to be able to learn on the job and able to manage a busy fast paced medical environment.

To Apply:
Please, send resumes with a cover letter to:
 
Astrid Rios MPS, ATR
Child Life and Developmental Services
Bellevue Hospital
astrid.rios@bellevue.nychhc.org

Research Assistant Needed: Diabetes & Obesity Research

Primary responsibilities include interviewing participants about medical health outcomes, administering questionnaires to participants, and collecting physical measures data (e.g. electrocardiograms, weight, height, blood pressure). Other responsibilities include collecting and processing medical records, tracking participant visits, assisting study nurse with patient follow-up, data entry, and completing related administrative tasks. Applicants must have research experience and/or be interested in learning about research. Bachelor’s degree required.

Hours are 8:30-4:30, Monday-Friday. Position to start end of July.

To Apply:
Please submit resume by May 30th:

Jennifer Patricio, MS
Program Coordinator, Look AHEAD Research Study
St. Luke’s--Roosevelt Hospital Center
432 West 58th Street, Suite 614
New York, NY 10019
Fax: (212) 523-8003
e-mail: jpatricio@chpnet.org

Preprofessional Advising Center Summer Walk-In Schedule Update

Week of May 28 - June 1
Monday (None - Memorial Day)
Tuesday 3:30-4:30 pm
Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pm
Thursday 11-12 pm
Thursday 3:30-4:30 pm

Volunteer Opportunity for Pre-PT Students

Progressive, innovative ambulatory care center that cares for unionized workers, families and retirees in Manhattan (Chelsea) seeks pre-professional Physical Therapy students (undergraduate or post-bacc) to volunteer in our state of the art Physical Therapy unit. Students should be available for at least two 4-hour shifts per week between the hours of 9AM -6PM preferably 10-2 or 1:30-5:30. Great opportunity to observe and assist with all aspects of running a busy out-patient PT unit. Spanish language skills helpful.

To Apply:
Please forward resume and days/hours of availability to Yazmin Ramirez at yramirez@unionhealthcenter.org

Research Internship @ Mt. Sinai School of Medicine

Position: Clinical Research Coordinator Intern (Unpaid Internship)
Department: Department of Health Evidence & Policy – Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
Reports to: Project Manager
Hours: Part-Time, 15-20 hours a week

Position Summary:
This position requires a motivated self-starter to assist with the evaluation of a project within the Department of Health Evidence and Policy.  The project involves a diabetes prevention research study in East Harlem, New York City, called Project HEED (Help Educate to Eliminate Diabetes). The study uses community-based participatory approaches to recruit adults in East Harlem who have a high risk of developing diabetes into a study testing the impact of peer-led group education on weight loss. Approximately 8-12 focus groups will be conducted to evaluate the impact of the intervention.

Responsibilities:
•       Schedule and organize focus groups
•       Correspond with study participants to schedule focus groups
•       Work on focus group data coding and analyses
•       Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:
•       Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
•       Post-Baccalaureates are welcomed to apply; MPH and Masters level students highly preferred
•       Excellent written and verbal skills
•       Strong computer skills
•       Excellent organizational ability, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills
•       Ability to work with a diverse population in an urban setting
•       Previous experience in clinical research and focus group coordination a plus
•       Available 2-3 days per week from July through September 2012

To Apply:

Please send Cover Letter and Resume to:
Euny C. Lee, MS
Project Manager
Email: projectheed@gmail.com

Please indicate “HEED intern” in subject of e-mail.

University Learning Center (ULC) Summer Hours


SUMMER HOURS begin on May 21st!!!
 

MONDAYS 2:00 - 6:00 PM (closed Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day)


THURSDAYS 2:00 - 6:00 PM 



Please come visit us in the Academic Resource Center (lower level, 18 Washington Place) for FREE PEER TUTORING for any of the subjects listed below.  No appointments necessary.

• General Chemistry I, II
• Organic Chemistry I, II
• Principles of Biology I, II
• General Physics I, II
• Algebra & Calculus
• Calculus I, II, III
• Linear Algebra
• Economic Principles I
• Spanish (all levels, Beginning through Advanced Grammar & Composition

  
(Additional tutoring through the Math Department is also available during the summer at Warren Weaver Hall.  For their schedule, please click here.)

In addition to walk-in, one-to-one learning sessions, the ULC also offers various workshops throughout the year.

 

Opening Week Workshops 


Academic Resource Center, Room LL05 (18 Washington Place, Lower Level)



Monday, May 21st: 

• 2:00pm:  Welcome to the ULC!  Come to hear information about how to best utilize this free tutoring resource over the summer, as well as to receive some tips and advice from students who have been through it before. 

• 3:00pm:  Organic Chemistry Lab Workshop:  Get advice about writing your lab reports from students who have successfully completed the course!

Thursday, May 24th:

• 4:00pm:  Bio Tips -  Led by our "Bio Bits" Learning Assistant (a series of topic-specific review sessions held during the academic year), Bio Tips is a short workshop in which our Learning Assistant will give you advice on how to succeed with your Biology course this summer, and will help you digest the material from your first week of summer classes


Tutoring at the University Learning Center is free of charge and available to any NYU student enrolled in a College of Arts & Science course listed on our schedule.  Tutoring is conducted on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis.  We strive to offer one-on-one tutoring as much as possible; however, students may occasionally be asked to join a small group in order to minimize their wait time and to allow a larger number of students to be served.  If a tutor is not available when you arrive, you can ask to be placed on a wait-list, and you will be informed of the maximum estimated wait time.

Note:  Our Learning Assistants do not deliver prepared lesson plans or lectures during walk-in tutoring, nor do they complete homework problems or proofread

How to document your NYU Study Away Experience (AMCAS)

Study Abroad AMCAS

NYU-sponsored sites are fully integrated with the Washington Square campus so NYU students do not need to supply a second transcript for courses taken abroad. These courses will already appear on your NYU official transcript. Degree-earning NYU students must create a separate school entry to account for their NYU study abroad experience, however. We encourage you to refer to the attached document, the AAMC's FAQs and the AMCAS Instruction manual for more information. 



Students who studied abroad through a non-NYU program should refer to the AAMC's study abroad tutorial on how to document these experiences. In most cases, a transcript from the sponsoring US institution is required.

Personal Statement Assistance

Polishing your Personal Statement

NYU's Writing Center is available to help current undergraduates, postbaccs, and recent alumni organize and edit their personal statements this summer. Appointments and walk-in sessions are available. Secure your appointment online today!  



 

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10 AM - 4 PM
 

Location: 411 Lafayette, 4th Floor



Personal Statement resource packets are also available in the Preprofessional Advising Center (Silver 901)

The 5th Annual World Science Festival

New York University is pleased to once again be a university partner  of the annual World Science Festival, a celebration of scientific discovery taking place in New York City from Wednesday, May 30 through Sunday, June 3. The festival brings together the best and brightest minds in science, along with artists and performers, authors and policymakers, for a range of events on the NYU campus and throughout New York City. Over five days, the festival will feature 50 unique programs on topics including gaming and robotics, creativity and the brain, and cosmology and urban stargazing.  NYU will also be the site of the festival's popular Ultimate Science Street Fair in and around Washington Square Park on Sunday, June 3 - a free, day-long public event featuring interactive exhibits, games, and shows designed to entertain and inspire. NYU Ticket Discounts Tickets are currently on sale for all scheduled programs. The festival has sold out in previous years. You can view the schedule as well as purchase tickets on the festival's website.  » NYU students can purchase tickets for $12 to festival events taking place at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts by using the promo code "NYUSTUDENT" at checkout (must present valid NYU student ID; only applies to NYU Skirball events). Students may purchase $15 tickets to several other festival events by selecting the "Student" option at checkout or via phone.  » NYU faculty, administrators, staff, and alumni can receive a 15% discount on select regular adult tickets. Use promo code "15WSF1" at checkout for the discount. (Not valid on VIP, Pioneer, Insider, Friend, special packages, labs, Salons, Partner Programs or select special events.) Purchasing Online Click here for a schedule of events and then click the "Buy Tickets" link to purchase tickets for a special event. Enter the promotion code at the prompt.  Purchasing in Person Tickets can be purchased in person from NYU Ticket Central, located at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square South, Tuesday-Saturday 12 PM-6 PM and two hours prior to performance. Purchasing by Phone 212-352-3101 866-811-4111 (OvationTix/Theatermania Call Center)

2012 Summer Commuter Peer Counselor Position

We are looking for a dynamic student leader who commutes to work with the incoming commuter students. If you would like the opportunity to positively impact the incoming freshmen during their first summer on campus, please apply. 

All details are in the attached application. Please note, only commuter students are welcome to apply. 

peereducation.docx

Follow Prehealth Advising on Twitter!

The office is now on Twitter! Follow us @NYUprehealth for daily news, updates, reminders, and prehealth tips!
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Announcements for the next edition of the pre-health digest must be submitted to prehealth@nyu.edu by Friday, May 18, at noon. Late submissions will not be included until the following week's digest.

On Campus Day: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

The annual Summer On-Campus Day at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM-Erie) is scheduled for Friday, June 15, 2012.  The flyer below provides details concerning this opportunity for interested students to learn more about a career in Osteopathic Medicine or Pharmacy.

To register for the event, please contact Debbie Bisbee (dbisbee@lecom.edu) no later than Monday, June 11.  With your reservation, please indicate whether you are interested in pharmacy or medicine and how many people will be attending so that they can plan accordingly.

Volunteer with KittyKind

As a pre-vet student, or a person who loves cats, you can help homeless cats who need your help as they await adoption. If you are interested in pursuing veterinary medicine, you can also gain hands-on experience.

KittyKind is non-profit, no-kill cat rescue group that relies on public donations and volunteers. It rescues and adopts approximately 1,500 cats a year (www.kittykind.org). Its adoption center is conveniently located in the Union Square Petco store (Broadway and 17th Street).  Kittens and cats awaiting adoption may have been prescribed nutritional supplements, de-worming medication, or eye medication for a recovering cold. KittyKind needs volunteers to assist with this health care.

Basically, volunteers receive approximately a month of training, one day a week, for approximately two hours. Then they work with another volunteer one day a week.  Once they are comfortable to work independently, they can choose the day/time to help the cats. KittyKind provides training materials.

KittyKind will document the time volunteered. We can also write letters of recommendation. After volunteering at KittyKind, at least ten volunteers have been accepted into veterinarian schools in the United States and abroad.

To apply, please do the following:

1. Log into the KittyKind website: www.kittykind.org
2. Click on How to Help (on the left)
3. Fill out the application and indicate that you are interested in health care
4. Betty Wilson (adelaidecat@hotmail.com) will receive the application and will email you.

Attached is an article from the December 2011 issue of Cat Fancy magazine that profiles three former volunteers at KittyKind who are now in veterinary school.

Thank you,
Beverly Wilson
KittyKind Health Care Maintenance Volunteer
adelaidecat@hotmail.com

Spring 2012 Edition of NYU's Medical Dialogue Review Now Available

Pick up your copy ASAP!

• 7th Floor of Kimmel on the round tables in front of the Office of Student Activities
• Cantor—on the benches when you walk in
• Soon: 9th Floor of Silver, Pre-health Office

Let MDR know if they run out and feel free to take copies for friends and family!

-- The E-Board of the Medical Dialogue Review

Questions? Contact Misha at misha.bhandari@nyu.edu!

Reminder to Students in their Application Year

Letters of Recommendation Due 5/16/12

Individual letters of recommendation are due on May 16, 2012. They should be mailed, delivered, or emailed by the letter-writer to:

David McCarthy
College of Arts and Science, New York University
Pre-Professional Advising
100 Washington Square East, Silver 901
New York, NY 10003-6688
david.mccarthy@nyu.edu

** Emailed letters of recommendation will only be accepted if they are typed on letterhead, signed, and scanned as a PDF. **

If you need to ask which letters are in your file, always start by asking your recommenders if they've finished the letters and when they sent them to our office. Only after doing that should you visit Silver 901, call 212-998-8160, or e-mail david.mccarthy@nyu.edu to inquire about received letters.

Summer Funded Internship Award!

The NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development is thrilled to announce the launch of the Summer Funded Internship Award! This $1,000 award affords students the opportunity to participate in career exploration and experiential learning through unpaid career-related internships, gives students access to professional networks in the US and abroad, and facilitates the lifelong learning skills associated with solid career development.

This can be a tremendous opportunity for students who want to gain relevant professional experience, but give up valuable learning opportunities due to financial considerations.

In order to be considered for the Summer Funded Internship Award, students must:

• Be enrolled full time in an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting program at NYU and earn at least a 3.0 GPA (student is NOT required to take summer classes to be eligible)
• Be a member of the Class of 2013, 2014, or 2015
• Have secured an unpaid internship at a non-profit or other organization that does not traditionally pay its interns (e.g. Arts, Entertainment, Media Related, etc) in the US or abroad. Applicants may not receive college credit for their internship.
• Intern a minimum of 20 hours a week over 8 weeks during the summer (May 17^th – Aug 31^st)

The Wasserman Center’s Funded Internship Award is not affiliated with Federal Work Study or financial aid. It is a one-time stipend awarded directly to selected applicants. Applications can be submitted through NYU CareerNet, Job ID#853509. 

Instructions are available at http://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/funded_internship.php.

If you have any questions regarding the Funded Internship Award, please feel free to email fundedinternshipaward@nyu.edu or contact Tara Schwartz (tara.schwartz@nyu.edu).

The Mentoring in Medicine Virtual Summer Biology Camp

The Mentoring in Medicine Virtual Summer Biology Camp is coming to a computer near you. College students are invited to learn advanced biology and train to become a MIM Community Health Ambassador. The best part is that it’s … FREE!!! The dates are Monday, July 9th until Friday, July 20th from 2-5pm daily. You can register at http://mimcamp.eventbrite.com/ You only need a computer with internet access and the desire to succeed.

If you are in the New York City area, you don’t want to miss our Hip-Hop stage play called “Morgan’s Big Biology Test” on Saturday, May 19th and Saturday, June 2nd. Past audiences have loved the music, energy and exciting ways to explore the cardiovascular system. Students from elementary school through college and health professionals all agree that this is a performance not to be missed! Space is limited. Sign-up today at http://mimplay.eventbrite.com

P.S. Remember to join the social networking website at http://medicalmentor.ning.com/

Pre-health Advising Twitter

Follow Pre-health Advising on Twitter!

         
Our office is now on Twitter! Follow us @NYUprehealth for daily news, updates, reminders, and prehealth studies tips!
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Announcements for the next edition of the pre-health digest must be submitted to prehealth@nyu.edu by Friday, May 11, at noon. Late submissions will not be included until the following week's digest.

Medical Assistant needed for a Dermatology Office

Leading NYC dermatology office seeks an exemplary medical assistant to join the practice part time starting immediately. This is an excellent opportunity for a pre-medical student or post baccalaureate student to gain experience in a high patient volume, multi-physician practice.

MUST be able to work a flexible schedule and be available to work up to four days a week.

MUST also be able to start immediately and be willing to commit a minimum of one year to the practice. Some early mornings as well as some evening hours are involved. Interested candidates should email the following to w57dermatology@gmail.com:

1) CV
2) Cover letter as an attached word document
3) Three professional reference.

 $13/hr compensation. Benefits are not available for this position.

 *Training, which is a minimum of 2 weeks up to 1 month, is unpaid & is seen as a trial period

Resumes not sent as an attachment in word format or not accompanied by a cover letter & references will not be opened. Please refrain from phone calls/emails inquiring about interviews. Only those who qualify will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your cooperation.

ADEA Dental School Virtual Fair

2012 ADEA Dental School Virtual Fair

The American Dental Education Association is pleased to announce the 2012 ADEA Dental School Virtual Fair.  This online recruitment fair will bring approximately 50 dental school representatives to one online location for two live days.  On June 26th and 27th, attendees to the fair can chat one-on-one with dental school admissions officers, network with other pre-dental students, and listen to presentations on dental school admissions and student life.

This event is FREE to all attendees.
Registration is open at http://info.adea.org/DEP/Highlights/2012_ADEA_Dental_School_Virtual_Fair-Dental_Schools/

Workshops at the ULC

Visit the University Learning Center (ULC) to prepare for finals!! 
Extended Hours May 7th - May 11th - ULC@ARC Opens at 10am!

Providing you with the extra support you need for Finals!
Please visit our website at www.nyu.edu/cas/ulc.

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The ULC at the ARC will be OPEN for walk-ins:

Monday - Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 2pm - 6pm
Sunday 2pm - 10pm

Everyday we'll have the core sciences: Gen Chem I & II, Orgo I & II, Bio II, Physics II!
We will also offer Econ I & II, Intermediate Micro & Macro, Money and Banking, and Statistics during these hours as well!

Stop by the ULC at the ARC and take advantage of these extended hours!
Don't forget the ULC at UHall - University Hall on 14 street, will be open for its regular hours, tutoring Math, Social Sciences, and the Humanities, including Writing and Languages!

 

Luck on Finals!

See our many Study Slams and Workshops here!

 

Science Finals Study Slams

90 minutes.  (No RSVP required, except for Bio Bits)
Gen Chem II – Monday, May 7, 6:30pm, Silver 713
Organic Chem I – Tuesday, May 8, 6:30pm, Silver 206
Organic Chem II (Prof. Jones’s sections) – Wednesday, May 9, 6:30pm, WST SB-22 (Weinstein)
Organic Chem II (Prof. Braunschweig’s sections) – Wednesday, May 9. 6:30pm, Silver 520
General Physics II – Tuesday, May 8, 6:30pm, Silver 401
Principles of Biology II – Bio Bits! 60 minutes. RSVP Now!

 

Final Review

• Monday, May 7, 5:30pm, 19 W. 4th Street, Rm 102
• Wednesday, May 9, 5:00pm, 19 W. 4th St. Rm 102
• Thursday, May 10, 6:30pm, Bobst Library LL150

 

Introduction to Computer Programming Workshop

In this workshop, a Learning Assistant will review key concepts (for & while loops, one & two dimensional arrays, if statements, function parameters, basic recursion functions, etc.), and you’ll have a chance to work on some sample problems together to prepare for your final! 45 – 60 minutes.
Tuesday, May 8, 5:00pm, ARC LL01

Also at the ULC...
Attend our walk-in hours for individualized, one-to-one tutoring and assistance in your classes. See our schedule here!
Check our website for our full list of workshops including Calculus, Economics, Languages and More!

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Important Reminders for Students Completing the AMCAS

Completing the AMCAS Application: Quick Guide for Applicants to Allopathic Medical Schools in 2012-2013

Releasing Information to Advisers (pg 20-21 of AMCAS Instruction Manual)
If you wish to authorize AMCAS to release application information about your application to the school-designated advisor(s) at NYU, indicate "Yes." The school-designated advisor(s) have met AMCAS-established requirements and are bound by confidentially. Information transferred includes your personal/demographic information, MCAT scores, GPAs, the names and types of your recommenders, the names of any other schools you have attended, the medical schools to which you have applied and what action those schools have taken, and the status of your application with AMCAS. Releasing this information will help your health professions adviser counsel future applicants and evaluate programs.

Releasing Your Official Transcript (pg 22 of AMCAS Instruction Manual)
Problems with transcripts are the number one cause of processing delays and missed application deadlines. Please review this section of the Instruction Manual carefully. The Transcript section of the application allows you to create and print AMCAS Transcript Request Forms to send to the registrars at schools from which AMCAS requires official transcripts. We advise students to wait until all Spring 2012 grades have been recorded on their transcript before submitting the Transcript Request Forms to NYU's Registrar.

Entering Coursework (pg 36-55 of AMCAS Instruction Manual)
When entering coursework, you must include information and corresponding grades for every course in which you have ever enrolled at any U.S., U.S. Territorial, or Canadian post-secondary institution, regardless of whether credit was earned.

Types of Letters (pg 59 of AMCAS Instruction Manual)
The type of letter that NYU creates is called a "Committee Letter." This type of letter is authored by a prehealth committee or prehealth advisor and intended to represent your institution’s evaluation of you. Whenever an application asks for the name of the primary author, you will use Dr. Brian C. Paquette. Postbaccaulaureate students will use Stacey Satchell, M.S. Ed., M.A. as the primary author. The authors of the individual letters of recommendation submitted with your NYU Committee Letter should not be listed as separate entries. Please refer to website our for additional instructions and details.

Information Session: Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine

Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine is hosting an Information Session this Friday, May 4 at 1 p.m. They will give a presentation on their unique curriculum, student affairs, and the admissions process, as well as give you a tour of their brand new building. If you are able to attend, please register HERE.

University of Rochester Graduate School Visitation Program

The David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity and Graduate Studies in Arts, Sciences and Engineering at the University of Rochester are pleased to invite all seniors to apply for our 2012 Graduate School Visitation Program from September 20-22, 2012. Selected participants will have an opportunity to meet with faculty members in their field, network with graduate students, learn about the University of Rochester, and attend a talk by renowned speaker and graduate school advisor, Don Asher.

All selected participants will be provided with round-trip travel, meals, and housing with another program participant. Visit the Graduate School Visitation Program website (http://www.rochester.edu/college/kearnscenter/GVP.html) for specific eligibility requirements and to learn more about our graduate programs. The application deadline is June 15, 2012.


APPLY TODAY : Graduate Visitation Program Application (http://www.rochester.edu/college/kearnscenter/GVP.html)

UniversityofRochesterGVP

Pre-law seminar: Achieving Success in the Application Process (ASAP) 2012

Apply Now:

Achieving Success in the Application Process (ASAP)

Preparing talented, motivated, yet under-represented students to successfully gain admission to and succeed in law school.  The ASAP program curriculum will focus on aspects of the law school application process that are commonly overlooked or undervalued by students when applying to law school.

·         Selecting a law school,

·         Writing an effective personal statement,

·         Choosing sources for letters of recommendations,

·         Preparing strategies for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and understanding the impact of LSAT scores and Grade Point Averages (GPA) in the selection process,

·         Understanding the significance of the early application process offered by many law schools

·         Managing Debt and developing credit worthiness

·         Common errors committed by law school applicants

When/Where: various weekends in June & July

Where: various cities throughout the U.S.

How: Click here: to Apply online NOW!

CLEO is a non-profit project of the American Bar Association.  Since 1968, CLEO has helped more than 7,000 low-income and minority students become successful members of the legal profession.  The College Scholars Program seeks to continue this standard of excellence through a collaborative effort between CLEO and colleges and universities throughout the United States.   

Jefferson Medical College Rural Physician Shortage Area Program Information Session

Jefferson Medical College is hosting an informational meeting on Friday, May 11 from 10:00am-2:00pm for pre-medical students who are interested in the rural Physician Shortage Area Program (PSAP). This meeting will take place on Jefferson's Philadelphia campus and is specifically geared towards students who have grown up or lived in a small town or rural area and are committed to practicing in a small town or rural area. 

Questions? Contact Natalie Nederostek Natalie.Nederostek@jefferson.edu / 215-955-1372    

Additional Details and Application: http://www.tju.edu/psap/.

Scholarship Opportunities

Nursing Scholarship Program Seeking Nurse Practitioner Students

The Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP) provides scholarships to students excepted or enrolled in a professional nursing degree program in exchange for a 2-year service commitment. After accepting the scholarship students will be required to work at a health care facility located in a primary care or mental health, Professional Shortage Area aka Critical Shortage Facility. Scholarships are awarded competitively and consist of payment for tuition, fees, other reasonable costs, and a monthly stipend.

 Deadline: May 8, 2012 at 5:00 pm.
Additional Details and Application: http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing/
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Scholarships for African American Students

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS ARE NOT APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

There are a number of companies and organizations who have donated money for scholarships to African Americans, but a great deal of the money is being returned because of a lack of interest or awareness. Check out this list of opportunities!

Research/Internship/Volunteer Opportunities

Mount Sinai's Summer Research Internship 

Aid in Mount Sinai's Department of Health Evidence and Policy's clinical research project in East Harlem, New York. This study observes the impact of peer-lead educational sessions on overweight teens (ages 14-18) with pre-diabetes. Bachelor's Degree preferred, but senior undergrads are welcomed.

Application Deadline: Submit a cover letter and resume ASAP 

Application Details: View attachment 

Mount Sinai's School of Medicine: Emergency Room Research Training Program 

The 2012 Summer Research Training Program (SRTP) is a year-round research training position. Each student will be matched with a faculty mentor and involved in a research project, workshops and didactic sessions all discussing the various dimensions of emergency medicine research. Participants are also welcomed to attend faculty forums and conferences. This opportunity is open to undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, medical, and graduate students. 

Application deadline: May 1st for research positions starting in the fall (September)

Application details: http://www.mssm.edu/departments-and-institutes/emergency-medicine/programs-and-services/emergency-medicine-research-training-program  

Einstein Community Health Outreach (ECHO)  

Operated by the Institute of Family health and the students from Einstein's School of Medicine, ECHO is the first student-organized clinic in the New York metropolitan area. ECHO's mission is to provide free primary care for people who lack health insurance or cannot afford insurance and healthcare. Members of ECHO provide routine medical exams, social services, counseling, as well as referral services. ECHO is recruiting pre-medical and pre-health students to volunteer in their clinic. Volunteer responsibilities include patient registration, health education, translation, research, and includes some clinical shadowing.

Application Deadline: May11th 2012 

Application and Further Details: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/students/clubs/echo/volunteer/premed-students.aspx 

Summer Youth Employment Program

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with summer employment and educational opportunities. Participants have the opportunity to work in positions affiliated with hospitals, nonprofits, government agencies, summer camps, small businesses, amongst other organizations. 

Application Deadline: Friday, May 18^th 2012

Application Details: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/jobs/summer_youth_employment.shtml

Volunteers needed for Child Life Programs at Bellevue

The Department of Child Life and Developmental Services is responsible for the Pre-Hospitalization Program located in the outpatient Pediatric clinic in Bellevue Hospital Center.  This program supports children and their families by preparing them for upcoming surgeries.  Children, of all ages are provided with opportunities for developmentally appropriate play and art activities, as well as medical play.  This program is offered Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

In addition we could use volunteers in the outpatient clinic playroom.  Children use this playroom while they wait to see the drs. every afternoon from 1:00 - 3:30.

Please contact Florencia Catanzaro at Maria.Catanzaro@bellevue.nychhc.org.