HPA Announcements for March 3, 2017

OFFICE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISING

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SCHEDULING ADVISING APPOINTMENTS IN HPA and other HPA Announcements

• Mark your calendars: Health Professions School Fair Meet and Greet, Tuesday, March 28, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Penn Pavilion. The Office of Health Professions Advising invites you to attend the Health Professions School Fair Meet and Greet.Meet with representatives from Medical Schools, Prehealth Masters/Postbac Programs, Physician Assistant Programs, Pharmacy Schools, Physical Therapy, Optometry and Podiatric programs, Military healthcare recruiters, as well as Test Prep Programs. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to meet with representatives from many schools and programs including: Duke MD/MSTP, Vanderbilt MD, UNC MD and Pharmacy, U Michigan MD, University of Chicago MD, University of Florida MD, Drexel University MD, University of South Florida MD, University of Central Florida MD, Virginia Commonwealth University MD, Wake Forest MD, Temple MD, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine), Georgetown SMP, and more!

•2018 Applicants: Help with writing your personal statement!

  • The Office of Health Professions Advising and the Writing Studio will offer a Personal Statement Writing Workshop Wednesday, April 5 at 6:00 p.m. in 136 Social Sciences
  • The HPA Office will be hosting two expert writing tutors from the Writing Studio, who will be reviewing your personal statements. They will be beginning to work with us toward the end of the semester. Details on how and when you can submit your statements to them will appear in an upcoming issue of the Prehealth Announcements, so stay tuned!

• Juniors, Seniors and Alums: Scheduling an advising appointment with Ms. Wahl in the Office of Health Professions Advising. Please use the AdviseStream calendar to schedule an appointment with Ms. Wahl to discuss any and all questions and concerns you may have about applying to a health professions school. Appointments are added each week, so please check the calendar on a regular basis. Don’t worry – I will be seeing students throughout the spring semester, in addition to scheduling the Reviewing My Application meetings. For students who are studying abroad/away from campus or for alums, please indicate “Skype” or “Phone” in the session note block of the appointment and send me an email “heads-up”.

• Ms. Broderius’ appointment scheduling: Pre-health advising appointments for juniors, seniors and alums are available on Ms. Broderius’ AdviseStream calendar for March 2017. PLEASE update your AdviseStream Profile and Academics & Engagements sections prior to your appointment to facilitate our conversation!For students who are studying abroad/away from campus or for alums, please indicate “Skype” or “Phone” in the session note block of the appointment.

UPCOMING EVENTS | VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES | MISCELLANEOUS

• NEW: Duke Undergraduate Research Society (DURS) Journal Club Meeting, Sunday March 5: You are invited to the second DURS Journal Club meeting at 3p.m. on Sunday, March 5th in the West Union Rm 216!Members will be presenting the articles on behavioral economics strategies in public health interventions and the influenza virus. The journal club is open to Duke students from every research background, and everyone is welcome to attend. The Journal Club is also seeking to build an executive board for next year. Please send any questions to or

• NEW: Arts For Life is seeking Interns for the coming summer and fall: Dedicated, creative and caring students needed to teach the Arts to children who are faced with serious disabilities and illnesses at Duke Children's Hospital. Interns leave the experience with developed teaching skills, professional skills and a deeper understanding of what it means to serve in the hospital setting, and the nonprofit sector. Their wide-reaching programs rely on the hard work and dedication of Volunteers and Interns. See the attached flyer.The deadline for applications isApril 3.

• PCAT Registration Opens on March 1:PCAT Testing Dates for 2017-2018 have been announced and registration for the July 2017, September 2017 and January 2018 test dates opens March 1. Check the PCAT website for details and additional information regarding the PCAT.

• Public Health Graduate School Fair on March 14:The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) be hosting their first This Is Public Health Graduate School Fair on Tuesday, March 14 in Arlington, VA. If you will be in the DC area that week over Spring Break, check out this free event! At least 50 schools and programs of public health will be available to talk with you. This is one of ASPPH’s largest fairs, so it will be a great opportunity to speak with representatives in person. For a list of schools represented, location details, and registration info, visit:

• Health & Medical School Expo on Wednesday, March 15, 3-6 PM in Michigan Union, University of Michigan Ann Arbor Central Campus: This is a wonderful free opportunity to speak with representatives from a wide variety of health professions schools. At this time, over 100 schools and programs are scheduled to participate. The Michigan Union is located at 530 S State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109. For parking, you may wish to utilize the Maynard Street Parking Structure, just a couple of blocks from the Michigan Union. Contact Sally Schueneman, Career Events Manager, with Qs

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• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) Virginia Campus Spring Open House on April 8: VCOMof Blacksburg, VA, would like to welcome prospective students and guests to their campus to explore all that VCOM has to offer. There will be opportunities to tour the campus including the Anatomy lab, meet current students, see osteopathic manipulative treatment in action, and more! More information and registration can be found here: open-house

• CMSRU Health Professions Conference on April 8: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) will host a health professions conference in Camden, NJ. The event, offered via CMSRU’s Pathways to Success program, is developed for undergraduate students who are hoping to pursue a professional career within health care. The conference will provide information about different career pathways that focus on cancer – please see attached flyer for more information, as well as the details for online registration. For more information, please contact Kristyn Kent Wuillermin at 856-361-2812

• CO State University School of DVM PreVet Visit Day and Open House on April 22: If you are planning to apply in the next two years, we would like to invite you to join us for an information session to learn about the admissions process, application requirements, and hear from current DVM students and faculty. This event is separate from the Open House and runs in parallel with the Open House activities. We are planning to begin the day with a private group tour of the teaching hospital, followed by a student panel with our DVM student ambassadors, an admissions overview with Dr. Gretchen Delcambre, and closing with a faculty panel. Please also consider also joining us in the afternoon for the Open House activities. See attached flyer for more information. If you would like to join us for PreVet Visit Day, please RSVP by April 14. If you have any questions, please email us at .

• Unite for Sight’s Annual Global Health Conference Schedule:The schedulehas just been announced for the Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yaleon April 22-23, 2017! With more than 2,000 participants, the Global Health & Innovation Conference is the world’s largest and leading global health and social entrepreneurship conference. Learn about the GHIC experience:Watch a new short video about the conference here.

• Registration for the July-September MCAT exam dates is now open. You can now register for the entire 2017 MCAT testing year. We recommend registering for your preferred test date ASAP.

• Enhancing Diversity in Medicine, Saturday, April 1 @ Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS): The EVMS Diversity in Educational Programs will host a campus visitation day for college and graduate students interested in becoming physicians. Students will gain firsthand information on preparing for medical school, the admissions process and interviewing. In addition, medical students will provide information on the MD program at EVMS and life as medical students; and physicians will address the changes occurring in medicine, along with the rewards and challenges of practice. Special segments will focus on diversity and healthcare equity and professionalism in medicine. Students will have the opportunity to participate in interactive clinical sessions, network, and ask questions throughout the day. Registration is free, but students need to make arrangements for transportation and lodging. Register hereBY MARCH 25.

• 5th Annual mHealth@Duke Conference: The Lifecycle of Digital Health Science,Wednesday, April 12, 9am to 4pm, Great Hall, Trent Semans Center for Health Education, Duke Medical Center. For more info and to sign up to receive conference updates via email visit Duke Digital Health’s website.

WEBINARS | COURSE OFFERINGS | CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS |GRADUATE PROGRAMS

• NEW: Pursue an interdisciplinary minor to learn about the cutting edge issues surrounding the interaction between science, technology and policy. TheScience & Society Undergraduate Certificate Programprovides a framework to understand the complex interactions between science, technology and policy. Its interdisciplinary curriculum enables students to assess thesocial, legal, historical, and policy issues stemming from researchand technological advances in both basic and applied science. Students enrolled in the certificate will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in the certificate courses through a final project for the benefit of a real-world client. See the attached. For any questions about the S&S Certificate, contact Emilia Chiscop-Head, PhD information about curriculum, requirements and how to register,HERE.

• Kaplan's FREE MCAT Challenge Event,Saturday March 25, 2017, 12:30 - 1:30pm, Social Sciences Bldg Room 119:Preparing for the MCAT is an important step in your journey to Medical School. Kaplan's MCAT Challenge is the perfect way to prime yourself for the process! This Free one-hour session includes: a) a detailed breakdown of the MCAT; b)a quiz-style timed practice session, covering each section of the test; c)insight into your strengths and areas of opportunity; d)strategy tips to help you begin your preparation; and 3)a peak at Kaplan's industry-leading resources and innovative tools.

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• US Army Medical Corps Health Professions Scholarship Program: See attached flyer for details. Contact Sergeant Bradley S. Cooper[Cell: (404) 808-3586; e-mail: for details.

SPRING & SUMMER 2017 OPPORTUNITIES

• Extended Deadline:Clinical Research Internships for Summer 2017: The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center (CCMC) of New York is dedicated to providing the highest levels of care in meeting the special needs of children, from premature babies to adolescents. This summer, clinical research internship opportunities are available in 7 different pediatric divisions at Cohen Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) in the NY metro area, providing students with a range of options in terms of minimum time commitment, clinical focus, and ambulatory vs. in-patient setting. The attached job description provides information about the summer internship program in each of 7 clinical areas; there is a “common application” for each internship program (see attached), though the internship programs do vary in terms of which additional supporting materials are requested. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 6.

• Summer Research Assistant position at Johns Hopkins University:We are seeking an undergraduate Research Assistant to help execute one or more research studies that identify biomarkers for Parkinson disease. Successful applicants will be personable, detail oriented, well organized, and dedicated to helping patients with diverse needs. The undergraduate Research Assistant will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Study Coordinators to help prepare for and conduct research study visits. Prospective applicants must demonstrate excellent time management skills by effectively prioritizing and working on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines. Applicants must also have strong communication skills and be able to collaborate with the whole research team. For job description and application info, see attachment.

•Journal of Young Investigators Accepting Exec Board Applications: The Journal of Young Investigators (JYI) is an independent, non-profit, peer-reviewed, online science journal that is managed entirely by and for undergraduate students from across the world. Please note that several executive and upper level positions including, but not limited to, the Editor-in-Chief (EIC), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Communications Officer (CCO), Chief Development Officer (CDO), and Senior Research Editor (SRE) have opened up recently. For job descriptions and application instructions, visit Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Valley Health Clinical Research Summer Internship (Winchester, VA): The Valley Health Clinical Research Department Student Intern Program is designed to introduce college, pre-med, incoming junior and senior level students to the medical research environment. The program will include concepts and applications of clinical research, basic scientific principles, clinical outcomes, data collection and management, and medical education. See attached job description and application for details and instructions. APPLICATION DEADLINE: by 5pm on March 17.

ACADEMIC YEAR RESEARCH|INDEPENDENT STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

• NEW: Two research positions with Dr. Monty Hughes, Duke Urology/Surgery: The focus of Dr. Hughes’ lab is to define the mechanisms driving inflammation in the bladder ( He is recruiting 2 rising seniors for the lab who can receive credit for independent study and would be expected to work both fall and spring semesters (≈8 hours/week). This opportunity is particularly beneficial for senior pre-health students. Students will independently perform experiments with training and oversight from senior investigators. This work involves direct contact with, and treatment of, experimental rodents. If you are Interested please contact Dr. Monty Hughes ()

• NEW: Research position with Dr. Karen Baker, Duke Urology: Dr. Baker’s research focuses on the etiologies and treatment of male factor infertility.She is recruiting 1 senior student who can receive credit for independent study for a project requiring approximately 8 hours/week for the fall and spring semesters. This is a great project for a student who desires publication and is interested in surgery, urology, endocrinology, or OB/GYN. This laboratory-based project involves direct contact with experimental rodents. For the right candidate, the opportunity exist to expand into related basic science or clinically-based research projects. Please contact Dr. Karen Baker () if you are interested.

GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITIES

• NEW: Want to be a full-time tutor & mentor and transform your students' lives during a post-grad gap year?SAGA Innovationswill behosting an information boothinthe Career Centerfrom noon to 4 pmonMonday, March 6th. The2017-2018 SAGA Fellowsprogram is a 10-month, full-time, paid gap year opportunity in an underserved Chicago or New York City public school. A SAGA Fellow serves as part tutor and part mentor to the same 14 students every day in groups of 1 Fellow: 2 students. SAGA Fellows build their students' skills and motivate them all year long to achieve extraordinary results; for instance, a recent study found that SAGA students in Chicago gainedmore than 2.5 years of growth in math in just one year of tutoring.Come speak with SAGA on-campus, email Torin Peterson () with any questions, orapply online TODAY!

• NEW: Position at the Duke Center for Macular Diseases: This position for a Research Technician is open in the Department of Ophthalmology at Duke University, working with clinician-scientists in the Duke Center for Macular Diseases. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people over 55.This research includes NIH-, foundation grant- and industry-funded research in dry and wet AMD, with a specific focus on understanding the role of inflammatory cells in AMD. The technician will be involved in focused studies for imaging of postmortem eyes (high-resolution MRI, two-photon imaging, optical coherence tomography, photoacustic imaging) and flow cytometry analysis of inflammatory cells of interest, monocytes and macrophages from patient volunteers (i.e. human research subjects) with AMD. This work will involve processing and preparation of cell and tissue samples from patients. Prior applied research experience is preferred but not required. Specific experience with imaging methods and flow cytometry methods is not required. Knowledge of good laboratory and good clinical practices is desirable but not required, but the successful applicant must be willing to learn and apply these practices. The successful applicant will have a strong educational foundation in the biological sciences (especially cell and molecular biology) and will be motivated, hard-working, have excellent critical thinking skills, embrace and understand safety and compliance protocols, and work well with others, including collaborating research scientists, clinical research coordinators, and supervising faculty investigators. In addition to the specific focus on flow cytometry, this technician position may assist other research scientists on other projects, learning and applying additional techniques such as cell/tissue culture, RNA isolation and RT-PCR, protein extraction, Western blot, and ELISA.