Welcome back, Healthcare Community! We hope you had a relaxing break and are ready for the semester – and for our upcoming events this spring! From rocking your next conference to joining us for some hands-on clinical opportunities, we have some exciting programs planned for you!
Greene Center and Career Community Programs
SHPEP Virtual Health Professions Fair | January 23-24 from 3pm-7pm
The SHPEP Virtual Health Professions Fair offers aspiring healthcare professionals a one-of-a-kind chance to network with representatives from medical schools, dental schools, nursing schools, schools of optometry, schools of pharmacy, schools of physical therapy, and schools of public health across the United States. This free event offers a wealth of information on various aspects of the health professions, including diversity and representation, strategies to succeed in applications and on standardized tests, how to best approach SHPEP, standing out during the application process to health profession programs, and much more. Check out the different sessions on both days, including “Navigating Health Professions Admissions Post-SCOTUS Decision” on January 23, where attendees will receive guidance on how to apply to health profession schools following the SCOTUS Decision.
The SHPEP Virtual Health Professions Fair is open to all students interested in the health professions, regardless of their background or current academic level. You can register for the event right here.
Rock Your Next Conference 2024! | January 31, 2024, 5pm-6:30pm in the Feldman Ballroom
Attention STEM students! Are you planning to attend a professional or academic conference this spring, summer, or even next fall? Whether you’re new to the experience and unsure of what to expect, or an old pro just looking to step up your game, this annual mock mini-conference has something for everyone. This event will feature a panel of current students from 5:10-5:40pm who have participated in multiple conferences and will share their insights. After the panel, there will be time to enjoy some pizza, win a prize, and practice networking with the panelists and your peers. From 6-6:30pm, we will host concurrent workshops on Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch and Telling Your Story about your research and projects.
All majors, class years, and degree levels are welcome. Please register here to check out our panelists, and to get ready to rock your next conference!
AAMC Fee Assistance Program Webinar | January 30, 2024 at 2pm-3pm
The AAMC Fee Assistance Program assists those who, without financial assistance, would be unable to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), apply to medical schools that use the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS), and more. Applications open on February 5, so join AAMC on Jan 30 to learn all about the 2024 AAMC Fee Assistance Program and how medical school applicants can save over $2,000! This webinar will cover the 2024 Fee Assistance Program benefits, eligibility requirements, the application process, and include time for Q&A.
Hands-On Clinical Rotation for Healthcare Professions | February 22, 2024 from 12pm-1:30pm in the May Room – Wilson Commons
Rotate through three different hands-on clinical opportunities including: suturing, citizen’s CPR, and “Stop the Bleed” training! You will get the opportunity to gain knowledge and skill of the area along with practical hands-on experience, so mark your calendars and register here on Handshake!
Alumni Connected and Featured Opportunities
Occupational Health Internship Program | Applications due January 26
The Occupational Health Internship Program (OHIP) is a full time, paid summer internship designed to link the skills and interests of students with the needs of workers employed in an under-served or high hazard job. Teams of two interns are assigned to a union or worker organization where they receive supervision from a designated staff member and an academic mentor. Each team project is designed to maximize contact between workers and interns to learn about the hazards and other realities of work. As part of the process of researching hazards, interns interview workers, conduct focus groups, attend union/worker organization meetings, and observe workers on the job. As a result, students gain an understanding of the complexity of the work environment and learn about the importance of health and safety in relation to work.
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and students of both who have graduated up to six months prior to the June 24th start date are welcome to apply here.
St. Jude’s Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program | Application due February 1
The POE program offers a unique opportunity for students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, psychology, or public health to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. The POE program provides a short-term training experience (summer internship) in either laboratory research or clinical research. Depending on their special interests, trainees will spend their rotations in a clinical research or a laboratory research setting. Trainees will be matched with a faculty mentor who shares their research interests and will participate in the mentor’s ongoing research projects.
For more information on eligibility and application requirements, and to apply, check out the opportunity here.
Hanley Center Internship Program in Maine | Applications due February 16
The Hanley Center’s UHLI Program aims to help develop a healthcare workforce in Maine by connecting undergraduates with paid summer healthcare internships across the state. Established in 2011, our program has placed roughly 300+ interns across the state at various organizations such as Jackson Laboratory, Greater Portland Health, Martin’s Point, Sweetser, and more. With internships from HR to clinical roles, not only do we provide UHLI interns with early career and leadership development, and mentoring, but we aim to show them the vast and rich healthcare career opportunities they can have here in our beautiful state. To learn more and to apply, check out their website here.
Project Horseshoe Farm – Community Health Gap Year Fellowship and Info Session | Info Session January 22 at 7pm (CT), Applications due February, 18 at 11:59pm
The Community Health Fellowship is a unique “gap year” opportunity for top recent college graduates from across the country. Since 2009, more than 150 graduates have served as Fellows, and the program continues to grow. Project Horseshoe Farm offers Community Health Fellowship programs in Alabama and California. Alumni consistently express how transformative their Fellowship experience has been, and Fellows go to some of the top medical schools, graduate programs, and nonprofit organizations across the U.S.
Med-RAMP: Clinical Research Opportunity for Pre-Meds (Virtual) | Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Explore clinical research and gain mentorship through Med-RAMP, the Medical Research Assistance and Mentorship Program. Designed for pre-med students, this virtual program allows you to contribute to clinical research projects, earning authorship on abstracts, poster presentations, and publications. Balancing flexibility and mentorship, Med-RAMP connects you with experienced medical student researchers and offers valuable insights into the medical school application process. No prior experience is required for this role – you only need a reliable internet connection to get started! Check out their website to learn more and to apply.
Upcoming Events
Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo | January 24, 2024 from 12pm-6pm
If you’re interested in applying for medical school, meet with various colleges of osteopathic medicine during this virtual expo! Log in at any time between 12pm and 6pm to learn more about becoming a physician – just register here to get started.
SUNY Pre-Health Exposure Day | February 3, 2024 from 9am-4pm – RSVP by January 24 at 11:59pm
This event, designed for pre-health students that are underrepresented in medicine, will offer exclusive access to SUNY Upstate’s admissions team, multicultural offices, current students, and facilities! We will have a full day planned with talks from students, admissions, and financial aid, a tour of campus, and simulated patient experiences in our anatomy and simulation center. A catered lunch will also be included. If you can join, RSVP through this form by January 24, and if you have any questions, please reach out to Afeesat Durosinmi (durosina@upstate.edu) or Demi Ajao (ajaod@upstate.edu). We look forward to meeting you!
2024 ADEA GoDental Recruitment Event | March 9, 2024 from 9am-3pm CST in Louisiana
The 2024 ADEA GoDental Recruitment Event is a FREE, in-person event that offers individuals interested in dentistry the chance to meet admissions officers from U.S. and Canadian dental schools and attend interactive presentations to help them be successful applicants. This dynamic event is geared toward high school, community college and four-year college students, as well as others interested in dentistry. You can register for this full-day event here.
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To discuss these opportunities or more, schedule an appointment with a Greene Center advisor through Handshake.
Have a great week!
Alissa Roger, Career Advisor
Jonathan Bratt, Career Advisor
Alyssa Rodriguez, Career Advisor
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