| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 1005 Haworth 5:30 pm |
Premedical Club meetingPremedical Club meeting, 5:30 pm in 1005 Haworth. Sam Lobell and Becca Phipps, two fourth year medical students from KU MED will be presenting on life as a medical student. Topics ranging from curriculum to taking board exams will be discussed, as well as any questions you all may have. Food and drink will be provided. Once again welcome back and hope to see you there. If anyone interested in the group has any questions about how to join or even just questions about applying to medical school in general, please don't hesitate to email me at Phipps1@ku.edu. [Membership in the Premedical Club is informal. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend. As background for this meeting, it might be helpful to look at the KU School of Medicine Curriculum, http://www2.kumc.edu/somcatalog/curriculum.html. -- Paul Crosby] |
| Tuesday, September 22, 2009 2023 Haworth 5:15 – 6:15 pm |
Dr. Andersen, Department of Physiology & Biophysics, at Cornell, and Director of Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-institutional MD/PhD programDr. Andersen will offer introductory remarks, then open the floor for questions and discussions about this program and MD/PhD programs generally. This is an excellent opportunity to get questions answered and to find out if the MD/PhD program is for you. (Freshmen and Sophomores note … There is also a Tri-institutional SUMMER PROGRAM called Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program, for freshman and sophomores who are contemplating pursuing a combined MD-PhD training.) |
| Thursday, October 1, 2009 Kansas Union, 4th floor lobby 11:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Volunteer FairThe Volunteer Fair offers you the opportunity to find out about volunteering, both while in school and afterwards. Representatives will be available to visit with you about their programs, hand out information and answer your questions. Stop by and learn how you can get involved. A list of participating organizations is available at: http://www.ucc.ku.edu/. Contact Information: Ann Hartley, phone: 864-7674, e-mail: ahartley@ku.edu. |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2009 149 Burge Union 4:00 – 5:00 pm |
Jobs in Federal ServiceLearn about the exciting possibilities of careers in federal service, the unique application process and essential resources for a federal job search. Information at: http://www.ucc.ku.edu/ |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Kansas Union: Malott and Kansas Rooms 6:30 – 8:30 pm |
Fall Etiquette DinnerLearn professional and dining etiquette from Erin Wolfram, Assistant Director of the University Career Center and Professional Etiquette Consultant. This event provides a unique opportunity for students of all majors and levels to network with employers, while learning professional and dining etiquette during a guided full-course meal. Students must register for this event by October 2, 2009; seats are $15.00 per student. Space is limited, so register early! (More information later, or you can find information at: http://www.ucc.ku.edu/.) |
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Supportive Educational Services (SES) is now hiring BIOLOGY tutors for Fall 2009. There are several openings for tutors at all levels of undergraduate courses in biology. Tutors at SES are salaried, control their own schedules, and can determine the number of hours they want to work. Interested? Contact SES immediately at: 864-7267 or e-mail them at: roelsch@ku.edu.
If you have just returned from a summer “biology” experience, we would like to hear from you! Send me a description (no more than one page) of what you did; please include your name and major. Also send us two or three photos of your experience, or a web site we could use. We will post these descriptions/photos in the first and second floor display cases in Haworth. This is a great way to help other students find a “biology” summer experience for the future. Please send your materials to me by Thursday, September 10 … thanks! – Jan (jelder@ku.edu)
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2010 MCAT Test Dates Available--"The 2010 testing calendar for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is now available online at http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/reserving/mcatschedule2010.htm. If you are unable to click on the link, try cutting and pasting the URL into your browser. If that doesn't work, then you may find the calendar from our home page, www.aamc.org/mcat, by clicking on Reserving a Seat. The link for the 2010 testing calendar will be on the right side of the page." [Paul has posted some introductory MCAT info/links at http://www.medadvising.ku.edu/medicine/medMCAT.shtml.] |
| KU Graduate Offer to Candidates Applying to Georgetown School of Medicine--I graduated from KU in 2008 and am just beginning my second year at the Georgetown School of Medicine. If you know of any students interested in or applying to Georgetown, please pass along my name and contact information. I have really enjoyed my time here so far and would love to help interested Jayhawks in anyway I could. When I applied, I was originally wait listed, and a letter from a KU grad who was then a Georgetown med student helped get my application a second look. I hope to pass along the favor some day. -- Ellen Stolle, Georgetown School of Medicine, M.D. Candidate 2012, es424@georgetown.edu, 913-558-0975. |
Optometry Admission Requirements Handbook Available Online--The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is pleased to announce the Schools and Colleges of Optometry Admission Requirements 2009-2010 handbook is now available electronically on our website at http://www.opted.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3446. |
| KU School of Medicine Open House Programs, Fridays, September 25 and November 13--Come talk with Associate Dean of Admissions, Sandy McCurdy and current medical students about the admissions process and the medical school experience; then enjoy a campus tour. Register at www.kumc |
WSU Physician Assistant Information Sessions, Saturdays, October 24, 2009; January 9, 2010; April 3, 2010--http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=CHP_PA&p=/painfo/ [If you're interested in becoming a PA, Paul has posted some related info and links at http://www.medadvising.ku.edu/pa/.] |
KU School of Medicine Primary Care Workshop, Saturday, January 23, 2010--This one-day workshop prepares select Kansas students to shadow physicians, observe doctor-patient communications, learn about the roles other healthcare professionals play, participate in community health programs, and write patient case summaries. www.kumc.edu/som/primarycareworkshop for more program details and application materials. |
KU School of Medicine State Premedical Student Conference, Kansas State University, Saturday, February 20, 2010--Join premedical students and advisors from across the state to learn more about the MCAT, receive tips to writing a slam dunk personal statement and financial aid. Take this opportunity to talk to current medical students about what it's like to be a "Jaydoc" and visit with practicing physicians about life after graduation. Future applicants will also have a chance learn about workforce development, our dual degree programs, and other new and helpful topics to prepare future applicants for their application to any medical school. Registration will be online at http://www.kumc.edu/som/psc.html. |
The Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program is a program that will enable you to obtain a fully funded education in the fields of Medicine, Dentistry, Physician Assistance or Optometry, and a commission in the Navy. The scholarship covers tuition, books, and includes a monthly stipend. Participants agree to serve on active duty for every year of participation, with a minimum service obligation of 3-4 years. To learn more about this program, go to: http://navmedmpte.med.navy.mil/accessions/students/perspective_hpsp.cfm, or contact: Lt. Ruby Cole (ltcole2008@yahoo.com; (816) 880-1134 or (816) 401-6604 [cell]). |
The Garden Club of America offers scholarships and fellowships for the study of: medicinal botany, ecological restoration, coastal wetlands, tropical botany, endangered bird habitat, field botany, environmental science, etc. For updated information, applications, and deadlines, go to: www.gcamerica.org. |
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