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

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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.