Announcements and Weekly E-Mail Archive

September 2 - September 8

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This week…

• MARK YOUR CALENDAR
• TUTORING AVAILABLE & TUTORS NEEDED
• SCHOLARSHIPS
• PRE-HEALTH INFORMATION from Paul Crosby …
• I AM SCRIBE POSITIONS ~ CARONDELET HEALTH IN KANSAS CITY
• DUKE - NICHOLAS SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT ~ OPEN HOUSES AND FAIRS

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Information Meeting Nunemaker Hall Tuesday, September 13 5:00PM	Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Information Meeting Goldwater Scholarships are for students planning research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering.    ♦ Students can apply during the sophomore or junior year.    ♦ The scholarship provides up to $7500 per year; for two years if one applies as a sophomore, for one year if one applies as a junior.    ♦ Students need a high GPA and significant research experience to compete.    ♦ KU is allowed to nominate four students.    ♦ Approximately 300 scholarships are awarded nationwide.
Harry S. Truman Scholarships Information Meeting Nunemaker Hall Wednesday, September 14 5:00PM	Harry S. Truman Scholarships Information Meeting Truman Scholarships are for students planning research careers in Public Service.    ♦ Students can apply during their junior year.    ♦ The scholarship provides up to $30,000 for graduate study.    ♦ Students need to be full-time and in the upper ¼ of their class.    ♦ Must be a U.S. citizen or national.    ♦ Applicants must have a demonstrated record of public/community or government service at the time of their application.    ♦ About 75 scholarships are awarded in the national competition.
Pre-Optometry Club Meeting Location TBA Wednesday, September 21 7:00PM	Pre-Optometry Club Meeting Andrew Arellano from the University of the Incarnate Word, http://optometry.uiw.edu/, will present at 7pm on Wednesday, September 21st, location TBA.

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TUTORING AVAILABLE & TUTORS NEEDED

You can request to enroll in an Academic Achievement & Access Center tutoring group for a course at http://www.tutoring.ku.edu.  The AAAC also has information about some other tutoring resources at http://www.tutoring.ku.edu/resources/, and about applying to become a tutor for them at http://www.tutoring.ku.edu/about/tutors.shtml.

General strategies for academic success posted at http://www.medadvising.ku.edu/academicsuccess.shtml.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP

Goldwater Scholarships are for students planning research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering. 
♦              Students can apply during the sophomore or junior year.
♦              The scholarship provides up to $7500 per year; for two years if one applies as a sophomore, for one year if one applies as a junior.
♦              Students need a high GPA and significant research experience to compete.
♦              KU is allowed to nominate four students.
♦              Approximately 300 scholarships are awarded nationwide.

INFORMATION MEETING
Tuesday, September 13th
NUNEMAKER – 5:00 pm

Applications for the KU competition are available at Nunemaker Center and may also be downloaded from the Honors Program homepage at: http://www.honors.ku.edu/current_students/scholarships/goldwater.shtml
 Local deadline: Friday, October 28, 2011 at 4:00 pm
 Additional information is found at the national site: www.act.org/goldwater       

 

HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIPS

Truman Scholarships are for students planning research careers in Public Service.
♦              Students can apply during their junior year.
♦              The scholarship provides up to $30,000 for graduate study.
♦              Students need to be full-time and in the upper ¼ of their class.
♦              Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
♦              Applicants must have a demonstrated record of public/community or government service at the time of their application.
♦              About 75 scholarships are awarded in the national competition.

INFORMATION MEETING
Wednesday, September 14
NUNEMAKER – 5:00 pm

Applications for the KU competition are available at Nunemaker Center and may also be downloaded from the Honors Program homepage at:  http://www.honors.ku.edu/current_students/scholarships/truman.shtml
 Local deadline: Friday, November 11, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Additional information is found at the national site:  http://www.truman.gov/

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PRE-HEALTH INFORMATION from Paul Crosby …

What Should a Premedicine Student be Doing?
Freshmen: Your main focus should be on developing the academic work ethic needed to perform well in your courses. Strategies posted at www.medadvising.ku.edu/academicsuccess.shtml.

Sophomores: It's important to keep performing well in courses, and, if you haven't done so already, to start getting health care, shadowing, social service and/or research experience. Leads posted at www.medadvising.ku.edu/medicine/medexperience.shtml.

It's also time to declare a major or apply for admission to a profession school, and, in consultation with a faculty advisor or advising specialist in your major department, to develop a full graduation plan, every course you plan to take every semester through graduation!

Juniors: It's important to keep performing well in courses and gaining experience, and to plan your preparation and practice for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). MCAT information posted at www.medadvising.ku.edu/medicine/medMCAT.shtml.

To learn about different medical schools, I've placed a copy of the AAMC's Medical School Admission Requirements guide on reserve in the Anschutz Library. It's helpful to visit schools you're interested in before the application process, and, especially if you'd like to go out-of-state, to forge extra connections through a summer research internship or other significant activity with people at that school.

Next spring, you'll start the application process. To foreshadow, you can see an outline of this year's timeline at www.medadvising.ku.edu/medicine/medapp.shtml.

Seniors: It's still important to keep performing well in your courses and gaining experience! Hopefully, you're wrapping up the application process. If you've finished the rest of the application process, this would be a good time to call (785) 864-3500 (8-5, M-F) to schedule a one-hour practice session with me.

Pre- Dentistry, Optometry and Veterinary paths are very similar, and you can find suggestions for getting experience and application timelines at http://www.medadvising.ku.edu/dentistry/index.shtml, http://www.medadvising.ku.edu/optometry/index.shtml, and http://www.medadvising.ku.edu/vm/index.shtml, respectively.

Hospice Volunteering Opportunity in Topeka
At Grace Hospice we utilize our caring team of volunteers to enhance the lives of hospice patients and their families. We are looking for additional volunteers to help read to our patients, tell them stories, be there to listen, or simply hold a hand. This is a great experience for student going into the medical profession. If you are interested please contact Kristin Roth at (785) 228-0400.

Wichita State University Physician Assistant Information Session, 9/15/11, 11/10/11, 12/3/11, 2/2/12, 2/25/12 and 4/15/12, registration required
http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=CHP_PA&p=/painfo/

• Thursday September 15, 2011 EVENING 6:00-7:30 pm
• Thursday November 10, 2011 EVENING 6:00-7:30
• Saturday December 3, 2011 MORNING 10:00-11:00
• Thursday February 2, 2012 EVENING 6:00-7:30
• Saturday February 25, 2012 MORNING 10:00-11:30
• Thursday April 5, 2012 EVENING 6:00-7:30

[If you're interested in becoming a PA, I've posted some related info and links at http://www.medadvising.ku.edu/pa/. Paul]

KU School of Medicine Open House, 10/6 (Salina), registration required
From www.kumc.edu/som/openhouse.html:

"The University of Kansas invites you to the KU Medical Center to attend an open house to learn more about the School of Medicine. All open house programs begin at 2:30 pm. If you plan to attend, please arrive promptly.

This event provides prospective medical students with information about preparation for medical school, the application procedure, a question-and-answer forum, and a walking tour of the Medical Center. In addition, a panel of medical students will be available to answer your questions.

The School of Medicine would also like to invite you to attend an open house at our Salina campus. Please register for one of the event dates below. The time frame and agenda for each event will be the same as above. Other logistics will be emailed to those who have registered.

• Thursday, October 6 (Salina)

There is no fee to attend, but advanced registration is required. You may register on-line or by calling 913.588.5280. Registration is limited to 60. Prior to the Open House, a confirmation letter and campus map will be emailed to you."

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I AM SCRIBE POSITIONS ~ CARONDELET HEALTH IN KANSAS CITY

Observe and learn firsthand the "ins and outs" of being in emergency medicine as a PhysAssist Scribe! We are now interviewing for Medical Scribe positions at Carondelet Health!  We work around your current school schedule. If you are a recent grad, or graduating soon there is no better opportunity then to work as a PhysAssist Scribe! 

As a PhysAssist Scribe you will:  
-Be at the top of your class with medical/PA/BSN school knowledge and receive valuable school recommendations 
-Work side by side with physicians in the emergency department  
-Generate life-long friendships with peers and those with similar interests 
-Transcribe and understand patient history, physical exams, and diagnosis  
-Become proficient in interpreting lab results and reading x-rays  
-AND MUCH MORE! 

APPLY NOW:   http://www.tfaforms.com/171193

We look forward to receiving your application! Please visit our website at http://www.iamscribe.com/scribe/faq for further information. 

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DUKE - NICHOLAS SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT
OPEN HOUSES AND FAIRS

Prospective Students Open Houses and Fairs

Join us for a series of Open Houses and Grad Fairs across the U.S. to learn about our…
Degree programs
Admissions process
Scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
Career and Internship Opportunities

We’re coming to a city near you!
Open Houses

San Francisco, CA, September 22nd
New York, NY, October 19th
Chicago. October 26th
  
Space is limited. Register today @
http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/programs/professional/info/nicholas-on-the-road

For more information contact the Office of Academic and Enrollment Services at 919-613-8070 (phone) or admissions@nicholas.duke.edu (email).
 We hope to see you there!
 *****Also look for us at Idealist.org fairs this fall in the following cities*****
New York, DC, Boston, Ann Arbor, Minneapolis, Chicago, Seattle, Denver, Atlanta, Houston, New Orleans, Chapel Hill

 

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