Duke Office of Health Professions Advising



HPA Announcements for March 10, 2017OFFICE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISINGEmail:?prehealth@duke.edu?| website:?: You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to one of the Duke Prehealth Advising listservs. If you wish to unsubscribe, go to follow the link to “Sign up for a Prehealth Email List” at the bottom of the home page.? There will be an “unsubscribe option” next to each individual listserv.NOTE: We are now archiving past issues of the Weekly Prehealth Newsletter on the Office of Health Professions Advising website at prehealth.duke.edu/weekly-prehealth-newsletter. Due to space limitations, some opportunities will be removed from current newsletter issues prior to application deadlines, so remember to check archived issues!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, UNC MD and Pharmacy, Vanderbilt MD, University of Michigan MD, University of Chicago MD, University of Florida MD, University of South Florida MD, University of Central Florida MD, George Washington MD, Virginia Commonwealth University MD, Wake Forest MD, Drexel University MD, Temple MD, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine), Creighton University MD, Georgetown SMP, Eastern Virginia Medical School Medical Master’s Program, 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 2231 French Family Science Center (NOTE ROOM CHANGE FROM 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-NUS Medical School Information Session on Monday, March 20, at 3:00 p.m. in Perkins 217. Please join Dr. Robert Kamei, former Vice Dean of Education and current Associate Provost of the National University of Singapore, to learn more about this unique medical school. Snacks provided!? 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 is?April 3. ??? 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: ? Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) Virginia Campus Spring Open House on April 8: VCOM of 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 ? Unite for Sight’s Annual Global Health Conference Schedule: The schedule has just been announced for the Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale on 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 here BY 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. The 2017 mHealth@Duke conference committee?welcomes your abstract submission?for review. The purpose of the poster session is to encourage professionals, students, and researchers to share their most recent findings in an informal setting that aims to encourage discussion. Posters will be displayed throughout the conference day on April 12, 2017. Submissions will be peer-reviewed.?Two $100 awards?will be granted for best student and best non-student poster. For abstract submission instructions visit | COURSE OFFERINGS | CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS | GRADUATE PROGRAMS? NEW For Pre-Vet students: The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine is offering several online undergraduate courses in the upcoming summer semester that are specifically geared towards students interested in Veterinary Medicine.?? Students at other Colleges and Universities can sign up for these classes: ??The Dog is an online course (3 credits) specifically designed for undergraduate students interested in learning more about dogs, especially those planning careers in Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Technical Programs. Students will be introduced to a number of topics, including evolution, domestication, anatomy, biology, role in society, physiology, behavior, and health of the dog. Students enrolled at any College or University can take this course. For more information about this class or enrollment contact the Course Director, ??Dr. Patrick Larkin (pmlarkin@ufl.edu).???The Horse is an online course (3 credits) for upper level undergraduate students, post-baccalaureate?students, or graduate students that is designed for students planning careers in large animal Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Technical Programs. This course covers many important topics in the domesticated horse field including reproduction, anatomy, the musculoskeletal system, GI physiology, preventative health care, as well as current research. Students enrolled at any College or University can take this course. For more information about this class or enrollment contact the Course Director, Dr. Patrick Larkin (pmlarkin@ufl.edu).???Manatee Health and Conservation is an online course (3 credits) that will provide students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) with a detailed overview of manatee natural history, health assessment, and research findings as well as explore conservation issues. For more information about the class or enrollment, contact Dr. Iske Larkin (ivlarkin@ufl.edu).??If you are interested in taking one of the classes, registration is now open for the summer semester.? Pursue an interdisciplinary minor to learn about the cutting edge issues surrounding the interaction between science, technology and policy. The?Science & Society Undergraduate Certificate Program?provides a framework to understand the complex interactions between science, technology and policy. Its interdisciplinary curriculum enables students to assess the?social, legal, historical, and policy issues stemming from research?and 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 at?emilia.chiscop-head@duke.edu. More 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. Click this Link to Register: . Limited Seats Available. Sign Up TODAY! SPRING & SUMMER 2017 OPPORTUNITIES? 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.? 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? 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 (monty.hughes@duke.edu)? 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 (karen.baker@duke.edu) if you are interested.GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITIES? NEW: Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York (part of Northwell Health) is offering a 9-12 month paid internship in clinical research related to child development and neurodevelopmental disorders. A detailed position description and application are attached. Deadline for application submission is March 22, 2017. ? NEW: Research Tech position with Dr. Glenn Jaffe’s laboratory in the Department of Ophthalmology at Duke.? Dr Jaffe is a Clinician Scientist who conducts?clinically relevant basic research to determine the molecular and cell?biological mechanisms responsible for macular degeneration (the leading cause of vision loss in individuals over 65 years old).? ?Some of the specific techniques used in the laboratory include: Cell culture using ocular-derived human cells and other non-ocular cell types, immunofluorescence, immunocytochemistry, RNA purification, polymerase chain reaction, agarose and SDS gel electrophoresis, Western blot, plasmid preparation, and transfection, adenoviral-mediated gene transfer, apoptosis assays, and ELISAs. In addition, pre-clinical testing of drug delivery devices is performed. Specific job responsibilities: The technician will perform a variety of complex technical duties to support Dr Jaffe’s research program.? Specifically, the technician will: conduct experiments under Dr. Jaffe’s guidance, using techniques described above; compile and analyze data from these experiments, and document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results; confer with Dr. Jaffe to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments; make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required; review laboratory methods manuals, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments; determine and set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests; help organize and orchestrate?in vivo?studies, including pre-operative set-up and post-operative examinations; maintain a colony of transgenic mice;? obtain, prepare, mount and stain tissue, blood and other substances for microscopic examination; prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions; sustain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment for performance of duties; ensure that expenditures are in-line with budget; clean and maintain laboratory equipment; review work of lower level laboratory personnel within designated areas and assist in training new personnel. ?A Bachelor's degree in a science-related field is required. If interested in this exciting opportunity, send your cover letter of interest and resume via email attachment to:Glenn Jaffe, MDProfessor of OphthalmologyGlenn J Jaffe <jaffe001@mc.duke.edu>? NEW: Full-time Clinical Research Coordinator at Harris Orthopaedics Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. See the attached for more information and application instructions. ? NEW: Gap Year Opportunity: Research Assistant in Neurology Lab at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC. The laboratory of Gareth John is seeking to hire a full-time research assistant. The lab is affiliated with the Department of Neurology, the Friedman Brain Institute and the Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis at the Icahn School of Medicine located on Fifth Avenue at 98th Street in Manhattan, New York City. Their work investigates mechanisms of lesion formation and repair during central nervous system inflammation, with a translational interest in multiple sclerosis, which is the most common non-traumatic cause of paralysis in young adults in the US. ?The research assistant will work on a focused project investigating how resident CNS cells control?entry of immune cells into the brain and spinal cord during inflammatory disease. The research assistant will be engaged in the following techniques: immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry, mouse genotyping, in vitro culture and co-culture of CNS and immune cell lineages, genome-scale analysis of gene expression, and models of multiple sclerosis. ?Opportunities to learn flow cytometry and 2 photon imaging will also be available. The research assistant will be responsible for mouse colony management, ordering laboratory reagents, and general lab maintenance. Opportunities for scientific mentorship and manuscript authorship are available. The position will start in July 2017 and is initially available for one year. If interested, please send a resume to Dr. Sam Horng: sam.horng@mssm.edu? 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.Interested applicants should contact Eleonora (Nora) Lad, M.D., PhD. at nora.lad@duke.edu with a copy of resume or curriculum vitae.? Full-time Summer Research Technician Position at Duke: The GU Oncology Laboratory at Duke is?currently recruiting a recent graduate or a student graduating this May for a paid, full-time Research Technician position, who would report directly to Dr. Tian Zhang. Our?laboratory seeks to identify biomarkers of immunotherapy treatment response with novel capture methods of circulating tumor cells and immune cell profiles. The Research Technician will primarily process patient samples for evaluation of circulating tumor cells, RNA, cell-free DNA, and peripheral blood mononuclear cells but will also be involved with an assortment of other translational projects within the lab. Please email a cover letter/resume to Garland Austin (garland.austin@duke.edu) and Dr. Tian Zhang (tian.zhang2@duke.edu) if interested. See attached for more information.?? Clinical Research Coordinator Positions at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center: The Behavioral and Developmental Neuropsychiatry (BDNP) team at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking bright, motivated individuals to fill Clinical Research Coordinator II position openings. This is a full-time opportunity for those graduating in May 2017. The BDNP seeks to advance knowledge of the causes and treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related developmental disabilities by spanning laboratory-based scientific investigation, human biomarker development, and clinical research and treatment in affected populations. Their long-term goal is to advance personalized treatment approaches and successful outcomes for children and adults with developmental disabilities. For more info and application instructions, see attachment.? Clinical Research Assistant: The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) to support the Center of Rehabilitation Science Research at the Department of Rehabilitation (CRSR), located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland. CRA responsibilities involve assisting with the execution of clinical trials associated with specific projects and to ensure that all necessary steps including safety and following regulations are being taken. See attachment for full job description and application instructions.? Medical Scribe Opportunities with MedScribes: MedScribes, founded in 2015, is in search of highly motivated, part-time candidates with strong customer service skills to provide documentation support to physicians in the Triangle area. MedScribes is seeking qualified individuals who would be willing to work at various times of day and in different locations. See attachments for a) position description and b) application.? Research Technician at Duke: Dr. James Alvarez’s laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology at Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician II. See attachment for full job description and application instructions.? Duke Center for Smoking Cessation (CSC) Clinical Research Specialist Positions: Duke’s CSC is seeking four individuals to work as full-time Clinical Research Specialists (CRS), with work start dates in March and June 2017. The CRS will primarily work at CSC, but may be required to travel to clinical sites in the greater Triangle area to conduct interviews and testing on patients. The CRS will engage in direct patient contact within clinical settings as well as considerable work developing and conducting research in a team environment. See attached position description for more details and application information.? Translational Research Opportunity – Research Aide: If you have an interest in translational neuroscience research, medical device development, bringing a new therapy to market and making a meaningful impact, then working with Nandan Lad, MD, PhD might be a perfect gap year research opportunity for you! Dr. Lad came to Duke as a fellowship-trained functional neurosurgeon from Stanford University, and currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery. He is looking for 2 stellar graduating seniors interested in making a clinical impact to aid in specific translational research projects that are spinning out of the NeuroInnovations Program. The position is perfect for a graduating senior that is taking 1 or 2-year gap years and is interested in applying for MD or MD/PhD programs Please send resume and cover letter to Promila Pagadala (p.pagadala@duke.edu) by March 31. If you have questions for prior students, please contact Lefko (lefko.charalambous@), Drew (drewcutshaw@), or Aly (akpremji93@) to discuss their experience working with Dr. Lad. ________________________________________________________________________Office of Prehealth Advising:?: Ms. Deborah WahlAssistant Director: Ms. Cynthia BroderiusStaff Assistant: Ms. Dana Horne (dana.horne@duke.edu, 919-684-6221)?*To find out who your prehealth advisor is and how to contact him/her, please go to:??*To unsubscribe from this list, visit:? ................
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