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230-9795 and she will answer any questions you may have while also explaining how you can apply to become anAtlantis Fellow. As an added bonus, when people sign up through Khristine, his or her application is given priority for earlyreview.Detroit Mercy Dental Summer Enrichment ProgramThe Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) provides educational and professional development experiences forunderrepresented minorities (URM) and/or disadvantaged students so that they can successfully gain admissioninto dental school and pursue a career in Dentistry. SEP is a summer residential program that provides free housingand DAT preparation, and a stipend to cover food and travel expenses.The application deadline is March 2, 2018 by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Acceptance decisionswill be emailed to applicants by the end of March 2018. For questions about the SEP program or the applicationprocess, please email dental diversity@udmercy.edu. For more information, click on the following link: SummerEnrichment ProgramDiversity Summer Health-Related Research Education ProgramApplications Now OpenThe nation's need for well-trained physicians and biomedical researchers is greater than ever. MCW-Milwaukee invitesyou to explore your interests in biomedical sciences through a summer training experience as a research intern.THE SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCEDSHREP is a competitive program designed to provide research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate studentsfrom backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in biomedical science.Qualified diverse students who are accepted into the program are "matched" with an established faculty investigator(s) toparticipate in research project(s) addressing the causes, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular, pulmonary andhematological diseases.Learn more about DSHREP with these useful resources. Click on the links below to discover program features,application requirements & deadlines and frequently asked questions:DSHREP 2018 FAQsDSHREP Program Brochure 2018DSHREP 2018 Program FlyerLearn more about the overall experience by viewing this video.Now that you know what to anticipate as a participant, take a moment to pull together the following information inpreparation for your application submission. Ensure you are prepared with your recommenders: Name, Title, E-mailAddress and Phone Number. The application process should take about half an hour, please be sure to allot ample timeto complete the form without interruption. Apply NowMichigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine BRUSH Summer Research ProgramThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute is sponsoring a summer researchprogram at Michigan State University for undergraduate students. The goal of this program is to provide hands-onresearch exposure and graduate or professional school preparation opportunities for individuals who are from diversebackgrounds that are underrepresented in biomedical research. For more information, click on the following link: BRUSHSummer Research ProgramMichigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine Enrichment Summer ProgramWant to be a veterinarian? The Enrichment Summer Program (ESP), sponsored by the Michigan State University Collegeof Veterinary Medicine, provides academic advancement and career knowledge for undergraduate students interested inveterinary medicine. There is no fee to participate in this program. ESP is open to undergraduate students who haveselected veterinary medicine as a career choice and plan to apply to a professional program in the summer of 2018 forentrance in fall of 2019. The program focuses on developing well-qualified prospective students from disadvantagedbackgrounds. Consideration is given to residents of Michigan who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. For moreinformation, click on the following link: Enrichment Summer ProgramMyNRMN: Mentor/Mentee Networking and Collaboration PlatformHawaii Pre-Health Career Corps Page 4 of 18

MyNRMN is a powerful social networking platform for students and researchers across the biomedical, behavioral, social,and clinical sciences to connect with one another for anything from general questions about research and professionaldevelopment as a scientist to scheduling more formal mentorship appointments one-on-one or as a group.Clinical Labs of Hawaii JobsAre you passionate about bringing the best laboratory healthcare to patients and physicians?Clinical Labs of Hawai'i are looking for dedicated individuals with outstanding skills and a commitment to high qualitypatient care to fill positions throughout the state of Hawaii. Our mission is to establish and promote professionalpartnerships and strategic alliances, while creating a professional work environment that fosters and recognizes individualcontribution, teamwork, growth, and learning.Find current job listings with the following link CLH Job OpeningsAtlantis Project Pre-Med Fellowship AbroadPre-med? Apply today for our intensive summer shadowing program in European or South American hospitals.Shadow doctors. Medicine is a vocation. In order to more fully understand that vocation before committing to medicalschool, pre-med students should be exposed to the practice of medicine as often as possible. By participating in anAtlantis Fellowship, students spend roughly 100 hours shadowing doctors in multiple specialties in hospitals abroad. Thishigh level of medical exposure affords students the opportunity to view medicine in action and guides them in theirdecision to continue to pursue medicine as a vocation.Stand out on your application. Medical schools naturally prefer to accept students who have demonstrated a devotionto the medical field as well as an understanding of what life as a physician entails. One of the best ways that students candemonstrate this devotion and understanding is to shadow doctors. In addition to providing the shadowing experience thatproves a commitment to the profession, the Atlantis Fellowship helps students improve their med school applicationsthrough extra opportunities such as volunteering, medical humanities research, and MCAT and AMCAS prep.Learn abroad. Atlantis Fellows live and learn in new locations, growing in their understanding of other cultures. Throughexperiencing the differences between U.S. and international healthcare, Fellows distinguish the areas of overlap in thesehealthcare systems, clarifying the essential elements of medicine and the physician’s role. Finally, as most AtlantisFellowship programs are hosted at government-run hospitals, students see firsthand the pros and cons of government-runHealthcare and are prepared to participate effectively in the debate surrounding the role of government in U.S. healthcare.Shadow over break. Atlantis Fellowships run during winter and summer university breaks so that Fellows do not missimportant pre-requisite classes that are a part of their major.For more information about the project click on the following link: University of Colorado Auschutz Medical Campus Wilderness & Tropical Medicine class in Costa RicaPre-Med/Pre-Health Course: Colorado CU Wilderness Medicinewww.coloradowm.orgGain hands-on medical experience with our two-week pre-med/pre-health courses. Explore the Rocky Mountains andshadow medical school faculty. Sign up today! Selected classes, taught by School of Medicine physicians and faculty,now also offer optional three hours of academic credit through the U. of Colorado Boulder (there is an additional tuitioncharge), in addition to the long-standing Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications, labs, lectures, EDshadowing, EMS ride alongs, etc.There is also a 150 Early Bird Discount for the December Wilderness & Tropical Medicine class in Costa Rica forstudents enrolled by October 31st. More info at ica/Applications are now being accepted for need-based scholarships for the January University of Colorado School ofMedicine's Emergency and Wilderness Medicine Pre-Med class. These scholarships cover 100% of University fees.Deadline for scholarship application is October 31st.In addition, there is a 150 early bird discount for enrollments by October 31 for non-scholarship students.Click on the link to register for this course: Pre-Med/Pre-Health CourseMichigan Future Public Health Leaders ProgramThe Michigan Future Public Health Leaders Program (FPHLP) is an intensive 10-week summer programfor underrepresented college students to consider public health careers. Students from all majors canapply and previous public health experience is not required. Applications will open the first week inNovember. Please click here to receive program updates. For more general information, please visit ourwebsite: https://sph.umich.edu/fphlp/.Hawaii Pre-Health Career Corps Page 5 of 18

The Foundation for International Medical Relief of ChildrenThe Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) has an exciting international volunteer opportunity inlocations throughout Latin America as well as India, Uganda, and the Philippines for students interested in medicine,public health, and international development.When students volunteer with us they gain valuable experience through interactions with international communities whileengaging in hands on health education and clinical care activities. With our flexible programs, students can choose whichsite they want to volunteer at as well as their dates, allowing students to schedule trips to fit their needs. More informationon our volunteer programs can be found here,New AAMC Resource - Anatomy of An ApplicantThe Association of American Medical Colleges is pleased to announce the launch of the Anatomy of an Applicantwebsite (www.aamc.org/competencies), which features six student profiles, a workbook, and supplemental resources.This website was created in direct response to inquiries from applicants, pre-health advisors, and admissions officers whoasked the AAMC for help in better understanding how to demonstrate aptitude in the core competencies, which manymedical schools have identified as important for entering medical students. Site materials are based on the 15 CoreCompetencies for Entering Medical Students that have been endorsed by the AAMC Group on Student Affairs (GSA)Committee on Admissions (COA). Along with student profiles, we have included a workbook with sections that clarify theindividual core competencies, describe the individual components of the medical school application, demonstrate how anapplicant’s responses inform admissions officers about an applicant’s proficiency level in different competencies, and helpgenerate ideas about how to show experience and develop proficiency in the various competencies.5 Things I Wish I knew as a Premed about How to Pay for Medical SchoolMedical school is expensive. In fact, according to AAMC Medical Student Education: Debt, Costs and Loan RepaymentFact Card 2016, a majority of students, nationally, leave medical school with at least 100,000 in debt; nearly half leavewith 200,000 or more. As a premed student, Kevin Keith, now a third-year medical student at the Medical University ofSouth Carolina, remembers being overwhelmed by the cost of medical school. Now well into his medical education, hehas come to realize that paying for medical school is manageable. To help you identify loans, budget wisely, and evenfind scholarships and grants, Kevin shares his five tips he wishes he would've known as a premed.Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)The University of Florida is one of (13) recipients in the U.S. of a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation award grantingSHPEP status and will be accepting 80 students for its 2nd year May 14- June 22.This 6-wk summer program is free and aims to expand horizons for racially, ethnically, and/oreconomically/educationally disadvantaged undergraduate students who are US citizens, permanent residents, or withDACA status, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and will be rising soph/junior students as of the start of the program nextMay. The program is designed to provide exposure to the various healthcare professions, academically enrich, andfacilitate career development opportunities in the early formative college years.Interested qualified students with interest in any of the healthcare professions – medicine/PA, nursing, dental,pharmacy, public health and other health professions (PT, OT, etc), veterinary medicine – should be encouraged toapply.The national website at www.shpep.org provides necessary details and is the location where students are to be referredto read more about it and apply. Applicants are asked to select and prioritize (3) schools of interest. Applicationsopen December 1 and close February 15.Students can also check out: connectThe University of Florida has all (6) Health Science Colleges participating and may be the only school with VeterinaryMedicine representation.If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Khristine Bacallaat kbacalla@hawaii.edu or 1(808)-230-9795 and she will answer any questions you may have while also explaining howyou can apply to become an Atlantis Fellow. As an added bonus, when people sign up through Khristine, his or herapplication is given priority for early review.Amgen Scholars Summer Program on TrialectHawaii Pre-Health Career Corps Page 6 of 18

Every year, the Amgen Scholars Program provides 240 selected undergraduate students with the opportunity toengage in a hands-on research experience at many of Europe, USA, and Asia's premier educational institutions posted on Trialect . Eligible students enrolled at colleges and universities throughout the world may apply. Stipend,Housing and round-trip travel costs are covered and the amount depends on the host University. Depending up onwhere you live, you can apply to the following programs:Amgen Scholars EuropeAmgen Scholars USAAmgen Scholars WorldwideTeach for AmericaAre you interested in challenging yourself in an impact-driven career? Deepening your context and experience beforegraduate or medical school? Putting your talents to work to disrupt inequity and create opportunity? Joining a powerfulnetwork of more than 50,000 leaders from all backgrounds and sectors?By joining Teach for America, you will become part of a network of leaders shaping the political, economic, and socialfuture of our country. Check out some of the inspiring ways our alumni are leading across medicine, education and more.OahuPHCC Volunteer Event: Yogarden Community GardeningWe have our next Pre-Health Career Corps community volunteer opportunity coming up during Spring Break on:Saturday, March 249 a.m. – 1 p.m.Yogarden41-1009 Kakaina St.Waimanalo, HI 96795Participants will help to plant, clear the land, and help this farm continue to grownutritious food for our Koolaupoko community. Please bring your own plant slantpotluck dish to share or your own lunch to enjoy after the event.This big volunteer event by Yogarden is open to the entire Hawaii community. Earn a Corps credit while you volunteer togive back to this community farm. Feel free to invite friends and family as well.What should I bring?Signed Volunteer Agreement form, clothing that can get wet and dirty, sun protection (sunscreen, hat/visor, sunglasses),towel, plastic bag (for wet clothes and towel), bug repellent, reusable water bottle, and extra footwear/clothing(optional).Who is allowed to volunteer?Friends and family of all ages are welcome!What can I expect at this volunteer event?Share in the joy of malama aina, planting, and harvestingBurn up to 150 calories every 30-45 minutes in this low-intensity, stress-reducing exerciseWork with others interested in promoting and practicing good healthWhy is volunteering important for my health and well-being?Volunteering is a great way to contribute your gifts, talents, and time to your community and is associated with majorhealth benefits. Studies show that people who volunteer have lower rates of cancer, heart disease, and depression. Plus,they have lower healthcare costs. Volunteers report feeling happier and rewarded by learning something new andcontributing to a worthy cause.If you are interested, please RSVP at info.bluezonesproject.com/ko/volunteerSlots fill up quickly so sign up ASAP!Once you have registered, let Stephanie Koo know that you have signed up so we can add you to the PHCC roster andgive you credit for the event! Email Stephanie at koos@hawaii.edu after you RSVP.Hawaii Pre-Health Career Corps Page 7 of 18

Other PHCC March workshopsWe are busy planning many PHCC workshops for you in March! Click here for more information. You will receive an emailin late February with registration information.COPE Health Scholars ProgramAre you considering a career in health care? You can join one of our programs to explore whether health care is the rightcareer for you. Not a “pre-health” major? No problem. Students of any major can apply. Already graduated? No problem.Graduates and “gap year” students are welcome. As a Health Scholar you’ll gain clinical experience, make a difference inthe lives of patients and become an integral part of the patient care team. Working side by side with nurses andphysicians, you’ll provide basic care for patients. You will help patients walk, feed them when they can’t feed themselves,make sure they’re stable by checking vital signs and much more. This program will give you the clinical experience youneed for admission into medical, nursing, physical therapy, public health, health administration or other graduateprograms. The Oahu site for this program is located at Adventist Health Castle in Kailua. For more informationand to apply, please click on the following link: /Shadowing Opportunity - General DentistMark Kuioka, D.D.S., is a general dentist offering shadowing opportunities to pre-dental students. There is norequirement needed to shadow. The times available for students to shadow are from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays,Fridays, and Saturdays. Dr. Kuioka’s office is located at 848 South Beretania Street Suite 304 Honolulu Hawaii 96813. Ifyou are interested, please contact Mark Kuioka at mkuiokadds@gmail.com.Make-A-Wish Medical Outreach Internship Spring 2018Make-A-Wish Hawaii is accepting applications for their Medical Outreach Internship for spring 2018. Interns’ assist intrainings, complete projects, do general office work, and help to organize outreach activities. They ask for a 10-20 hourper week commitment during the duration of the internship.Make-A-Wish Hawaii is looking for a student who is at least a sophomore standing and enrolled in a college or universitypursing degree in a related field. They prefer some previous medical experience and require access to an automobile.They want to student who is organized, detailed-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks.If you are interested please contact the Volunteer Outreach Manager, Will Phelps, to learn more. You can emailhim at wphelps@hawaii.wish.orgPeer Mentor OhanaPMO: Go LEAD Spring 2018 is a collaborative learning experience hosted by RIO Peer Mentor Ohana (PMO) and theLearning Assistance Center. This is more than an opportunity to study abroad, it's a chance to positively impact ourcommunities and our world. In conjunction with an optional Interdisciplinary Studies IS 250: Personal Development forEffective Teams short course, LEADers have the chance to pursue research of their choice and apply and compare it todestinations abroad. The program

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