Bucknell University Pre-Health Blog

Medical Assistant Position – Rapaport Plastic Surgery, NY,  NY Rapaport Plastic Surgery & Coolspa is looking for a medical assistant at our practice. Please see the job description below.  This is an ideal job for students looking to take time off between college and medical school.  If you are interested in applying, please send your resume, cover letter, and headshot to Abbey Tirrell at  abbeycoolspa@gmail.com .  We are an upscale plastic surgery practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan looking to hire a medical assistant to begin in January 2018. Position requires commitment until summer of 2019.  Responsibilities include: ·   Opportunities to: assist with office procedures (injections, mole removals, scar revisions) and consultations (mostly aesthetic), g ive pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients, circulating during surgical operations (breast augmentations, liposuctions,...

The Atlantis Fellowship is a competitive physician shadowing program with placements in Europe and South America for up to 3 weeks in the winter and up to 8 weeks in the summer. The focus of Atlantis Fellowships is AAMC-compliant doctor observation and reflection. Fellows will join a group of pre-med students from universities around the United States and shadow doctors in various specialties for 20 hours/week while abroad. Opportunities are also available with focuses in MCAT prep, med school application prep, service and volunteering, and research. For more information, please contact ​ ​the Admissions team at admissions@atlantisglobal.org   or call their main office at 202.847.5183 Many Bucknell students have done this in the past or are planning to do it in the near future - the ones who have done it have had nothing but wonderful things to say about their experiences!

Looking for a gap or glide year for Fall 2018? Columbia University's Institute of Human Nutrition one-year MS degree in Nutrition Science combines a rigorous curriculum, a thesis research project and professional and leadership development Click here   to APPLY NOW. NEW COMPONENTS! Two new courses: Structured Observations in Clinical Practice Narrative Medicine Seminars These courses integrate students with medical professionals from across  Columbia University Medical Center. Professional development opportunities: Workshops on personal statements and resume writing Mock medical school interview OUR ONE-YEAR PROGRAM OFFERS: A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM,  which includes courses in biochemical and physiological bases of nutrition, physiology and nutrition throughout the lifecycle, integrative nutrition and pathophysiology, and public health nutrition. AN INTENSIVE RESEARCH THESIS...

Applications for the 2018 CRISSP internship are now being accepted! Please pass this along to anyone you know that might be a good candidate for the program. Note that freshman are no longer eligible to apply. Twenty-five positions are available. All participants will have multiple opportunities for clinical shadowing and broad exposure to biomedical research careers. Students receive a $4,000 stipend and free housing in the University of Pennsylvania dorms. The application deadline is January 31, 2018 . Check out our updated website for complete program information including new participating faculty profiles:  http://crissp.research.chop.ed u/ . CRISSP Staff

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I am writing to introduce you and any pre-health students you advise to Chatham University’s Master of Science in Biology (MSBIO), as undergraduates that possess the knowledge and skills provided by Bucknell University often flourish at Chatham. Within the MSBIO, we created a non-thesis track to allow students to strengthen their academic record while they are applying to medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, PA programs, etc. Students benefit from our cadaver lab and committed faculty that are available and willing to help students beyond their time at Chatham, as they apply for further professional pursuits. We are proud of our 80% success rate for student placement in advanced degrees after earning Chatham’s MSBIO, which is typically completed in nine to twelve months. We are currently accepting applications for our upcoming start terms. Expect to hear from us again in the sprin...

Laboratory Assistant (11308) Harvard Stem Cell Institute - Cambridge, Massachusetts Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Harvard University Industry: Biomedical research About the Position Internship Title: Laboratory assistant Internship Location: Cambridge, MA Internship Description: Participate in biomedical research on blood stem cells ... view details Position Type: Internship Posting Date: Nov 13, 2017 End Date: Feb 04, 2018 Mass General Hospital Intern (11307) Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston, Massachusetts Mass General Hospital Intern with Bucknell Alum Dr. Spitzer Description: SCIENCE RESEARCH - Mass General Hospital Intern Description: Research Opportunities in the following areas: 1) Clinical Projects - data analysis, ... view details Position Type: ...

Help your student achieve his or her goal of becoming a doctor or other health professional with the unique Pre-Health and Medicine programs offered through the University of Vermont.   Uniquely designed to help students from varying educational backgrounds meet the rigorous academic demands of medical or other health professional schools, UVM's programs range from the 4-week Summer Medical School Prep Program to our more intensive 12-24 month programs.  Which Program is Right for Your Student?   Summer Medical School Prep Program Start Date: June 8-July 12, 2018 (4 weeks) Your student is looking for an intensive summer program to help assess, focus, and refine his or her pre-med knowledge and experience, build confidence for the MCAT, and prepare for success as a medical school applicant and student. A limited number of scholarships are available.   Master of Medical Science Degree Start Date: Summer 2018 (12 months) ...

Dear College and University faculty and staff members, We have two unique paid summer research scholarship opportunities for undergraduates at Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE. We hope you will share with your students, staff, and faculty! ·          The Nemours Summer Undergrad uate Research Program (NSURP) at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE, is accepting applications for 10 funded summer Research Scholar positions for our Summer 2018 program.  NSURP offers opportunities consisting of both basic and applied (clinical) biomedical research projects. ·          The Nemours Office of Health Equity and Inclusion (OHEI) is accepting applications for 9 funded summer Research Scholar positions through their Health Equity Summer Scholar Program (HESSP). The focus of all of these research projects is health disparities. Most are epidemio...

Loyola University Chicago The Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) program is a 9 month program that prepares students for matriculation to medical school. The program was founded in 2004 and is one of the original programs of this nature within the United States. MAMS is well-known for:  Rigorous & quality graduate curricula  Long-term advising commitment to our students  Collaborative & supportive environment  Access to Chicago-area hospitals & Clinics  Opportunities to work with underserved populations Students who are a good fit for our program have met all medical school pre-requisites, but need to strengthen their academic record before applying to medical school. We especially encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. All applications will receive a holistic review. 773.508.3285 “Building on the desire to always do and become more” Admissions Requirements Minimum Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 Minimum MCAT score of 500 http://luc.edu/biol...

Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital @ HackensackUMC.  Please direct your inquiries to them. 2018   Summer Clinical Research  Internship in Pediatrics Hackensack University Medical Center Application Requirements & Qualifications Application materials must include a completed online application, a resume, unofficial transcript, and two letters of academic recommendation. A single pdf containing the resume, unofficial transcript, and essay should be uploaded to the online application.   Letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the letter writers on school letterhead. All letters of recommendation should be sent electronically to pedsresearch@ Hackensackmeridian.org .  THE SUBJECT OF EMAIL SHOULD CONTAIN THE APPLICANT'S NAME . You will receive an email when your application i...

I know this is not at all local, but this is over spring break if you are interested. Registration isn't open until January, but if you want to mark your calendars.   2018 ADEA GoDental Recruitment Event Saturday, March 17, 2018, 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Orlando, Florida Registration opens January 2018.  The 2018 ADEA GoDental Recruitment Event offers individuals interested in dentistry the chance to meet admissions officers from 50 U.S. dental schools and attend interactive presentations to help them be successful applicants. This dynamic event is geared toward high school, community college and four-year college students, as well as others interested in dentistry.

    The University of the Sciences would like to invite you and your advisees to participate in our Graduate Virtual Open Houses .  This series of presentations will take place over the next 3 weeks and offer you the opportunity to hear from our faculty about our unique Graduate programs!  Please follow the links below to register: Thursday, November 9 :  MS, PhD- Chemical Sciences     5:30-6:00 p.m. EST                                                    MBA-Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business    6:30-7:00 p.m. EST                            ...

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Please register for Medical School and the Health Professions Scholarship Program on Oct 25, 2017 4:00 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar. com/register/ 2759606346461524995 Are you considering Medical School? This is an exciting time as you prepare for a Career in Medicine and a future of making a difference in the lives of those you care for. Not only can Medical School be rewarding, it can also become a large financial liability. Learn how the Army Medical Department's Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) can ease the financial liability of Medical School. Attend the Medical School of your choice, in the United States, and continue your Graduate Medical Education in the Country's top GME programs. Find out how you will become part of the World's Largest and most comprehensive Health Care System. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Brought to you by GoToWebinar(r) Webin...

INDEPENDENT STUDY FINDS THAT ALTIUS   STUDENTS AVERAGED 515+  ON THE NEW MCAT-2015 EXAM! Methodology All students who enrolled in any Altius MCAT mentoring program between September 2014 and August 2015 were included in the survey. An independent third party, TD Price & Associates, performed a random telephone survey of all students and obtained their MCAT-2015 scores. Statistics include all students who completed the ten indicators of program completion found here:  http://bit.ly/Altius10

Dr. Patterson, Here is a GPA tool that automatically extracts BCPM and Science GPA's for your pre-health students:  www.afouro.com/calcu lator/college-gpa-calculator Add a course subject and grade so you can see the calculator work its magic. Please share the link on Bucknell's Pre-Health Professions Advising website and let me know if you (or your students) have any questions or feedback. Respectfully, David Schertzer

This email is a paid announcement being sent as a service to  Georgetown University Medical Center .  Please direct your inquiries to them. Master's Degree Program in Systems Medicine The very first degree program in Personalized Medicine Application Deadline EXTENDED TO June 15, 2017 2-3-semester-Master of Science Degree in Systems Medicine First degree program in the Nation to introduce concepts of  Personalized Medicine With the sequencing of the human genome and availability of high power computational methods and various high through-put technologies, biomedical sciences and medicine are undergoing a revolutionary change. The new field of systems medicine (Personalized Medicine) is the application of systems level approaches and tools to biomedical problems. A defining highlight of this program is a capstone project/practicum/internship, which allows students to work with some of t...

This email is a paid announcement being sent as a service to The University of Pennsylvania.  Please direct your inquiries to them. Meet the Penn Pre-Health students who landed at their dream schools The University of Pennsylvania's Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Programs offers students extraordinary opportunities to excel in professional health school applications and gain hands-on experiences in the field. Our Core and Specialized Studies boast excellent placement records at some of the most prestigious institutions across the country, including Penn's Perelman School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine. Meet Pre-Health students who are continuing their medical education here at Penn: Rebecca Greenblatt Wharton School of Business, BS in Statistics '14, University of Pennsylvania Pre-Health Progra...