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Atlantis Project- Experience European Healthcare:
Observation only- programs that take place during college break for a few weeks for U.S pre health students. Gain 20+ hours of hospital exposure per week. Give back by teaching English to members of the staff who need it. For one-on-ones with questions regarding the program you can reach Eike Gundersen at eike@atlantis-project.org . You may also contact them at admissions@atlantis-project.org . Sign up link: http://www.atlantis-project.org/?utm_source=NAAHP%20eBlast&utm_medium=NAAHP%20eBlast&utm_campaign=NAAHP%20eBlast
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AAVMC Webinars:
The Road to Veterinary School: Learn to prepare for the VMCAS application.
Advising the Veterinary Student: Shows to better understand the application and tools to help your students.
Applying to Veterinary School: Learn about the VMCAS application service. Explore the application and tools to help you apply.
Meet VMCAS 2017: Walk through the application, learn how to enter your information.
To register to any of these webinars click the following link : http://aavmc.org/webinars.aspx
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LECOM :
The Master of Medical Science Program (MMS) increases the opportunities for select students to be accepted into medical, dental or pharmacy schools. MMS is a one-year, non-thesis, program to help students get accepted into LECOM’s College of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, School of Pharmacy or similar schools in different institutes. 38 weeks of study in three sessions: 1. Summer Session- 8 weeks, 2. Fall Session- 15 weeks, 3. Spring Session- 15 weeks. Contact rberezniak@lecom.edu with questions. Links needed:
http://lecom.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/master-of-medical-sciences-tuition-and-fees/
http://lecom.edu/admissions/entrance-requirements/master-of-medical-sciences-entrance-requirements/
http://lecom.edu/admissions/apply/master-of-medical-science-application-procedures/
http://lecom.edu/academics/masters-degree-programs/master-of-medical-science/
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Brandeis University:
Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program is a career changer program which supports students who would like to take the necessary pre-requisites for allopathic and osteopathic medical school, as well as related health fields such as dentistry, veterinary, medicine, optometry or podiatry. Contact Abby Voss at avoss@brandeis.edu with any questions. Links needed:
http://www.brandeis.edu/programs/premed/
http://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/specialfeewaiver.html
http://www.brandeis.edu/programs/premed/academics/career-changer-track.html
http://www.brandeis.edu/programs/premed/academics/finisher-track.html
http://www.brandeis.edu/programs/premed/apply/index.html
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Barry University:
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences is a non-thesis degree specifically designed to improve the academic credentials of science majors applying to medical, dental or other professional health schools. Whether student needs to increase overall GPA, science GPA or their DAT/MCAT scores, our program can help achieve their goal. Complete 34 credit hours medical or dental, specific tracks in 12, 18 or 24 months depending on the strength of their application credentials. With questions contact Sathees Chandra schandra@barry.edu
Links for info:
http://www.barry.edu/biomedical-sciences/about/dental-curriculum.html
http://www.barry.edu/biomedical-sciences/about/medical.html
http://www.barry.edu/biomedical-sciences/about/dental-optometry-podiatry-veterinary.html#dental
http://www.barry.edu/biomedical-sciences/about/medical-curriculum.html
http://www.barry.edu/biomedical-sciences/about/dental-curriculum.html
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University of San Francisco:
Master of Science in Behavioral Health courses teach students about the intersection of physical, psychological and system factors that impact health as well as strategies for addressing inequalities and inefficiencies in healthcare delivery. Small classes are taught by faculty with degrees in social work, nursing, psychology, public health, health behavior and informatics. Program can be completed in 12 months if student attends full time, part-time is also available. If any questions you can contact Kathleen Raffel at kkraffel@usfca.edu
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Webinars:
The Association of American Medical Colleges together with UCSF School of Medicine and the Coalition for Disability Access in Health Science and Medical Education (“the Coalition”) are pleased to announce our free continued collaboration on a series of events to strengthen awareness and understanding of student service providers to professional students with disabilities.
Upcoming Planned Webinars and Events:
March 10, 3pm ET: Students with Psychological Disabilities: Continuing the Conversation REGISTER NOW
April 7, 3pm ET: Disclosure at all points, UME, GME, and Employment
May 5, 3pm ET: Supporting your Students’ Requests for Accommodations on High Stakes Exams
June 24, 8:45 AM: AAMC GSA/CiM/OSR Professional Development Conference (St. Louis, MO) Concurrent Session
You can also check out 2015 webinars on the website
https://www.aamc.org/members/gsa/learningopportunities/
If any question contact Jayme Bograd jbograd@aamc.org or Dr. Lisa Meeks lisa.meeks@ucsf.edu
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UC Hastings College of the Law and UCSF
For those interested in health policy, I am passing this video along. UC Hastings College of the Law and UCSF jointly offer a new MS in Health Policy and Law.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzO017qMKXI&feature=youtu.be
Bryan S. Zerbe
Director of Admissions
UC Hastings College of the Law
200 McAllister Street
San Francisco, California 94102