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 Hello, As you know, registration is opening Oct 13th and 14th for MCAT test dates in January 2022 and March through June 2022. So, now is the perfect time to start prepping for the MCAT! I’ve included some great information about our free events, MCAT prep course schedules, and discounts! Best Regards, Alison Nesbitt Outreach Specialist The Princeton Review — Midwest  All Miami University students receive an exclusive 25%* discount on Test Prep Courses! Seats are filling up fast – Enroll Now! To receive 25% off, click here! Sign up for our MCAT 510+ prep course to earn an MCAT score of 510 or more, guaranteed!** Learn How You Can Score 510+ MCAT LiveOnline Prep Course Schedules MCAT Courses Preparing for March – April 2022 Test Dates  Multiple times are available for the course schedules listed above. Visit PrincetonReview.com for more information. MCAT Courses Preparing for May – July 2022 Test Dates  Multiple times are available for the course schedules listed above. Visit PrincetonReview.com for more information. MCAT Courses Preparing for August – September 2022 Test Dates  Multiple times are available for the course schedules listed above. Visit PrincetonReview.com for more information. View All Course Schedules & Enroll Now! MCAT Self-Paced & Private Tutoring Start your customized prep plan as soon as next week! Call 800-2REVIEW or click below to learn more about our private tutoring. The Princeton Review’s MCAT Self-Paced option is expertly crafted online for students who want to study at their own pace! Private Tutoring Self-Paced PrincetonReview.com| (800-2REVIEW) MCAT is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges. ©2020 TPR Education IP Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved. The Princeton Review is not affiliated with Princeton University. *Restrictions apply. The 25% discount is valid only on new enrollments in MCAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT and DAT Self-Paced or LiveOnline courses between 12/1/20—12/1/21for Miami University Students. ***Visit www.PrincetonReview.com/guarantee for additional details. *** 500+ starting score required to be eligible for the guarantee of a 510+ score. 510+ starting score required to be eligible for the guarantee of a 515+. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this proposal, The Princeton Review reserves the right to deliver its courses and free events online instead of in-person if it believes it is advisable to do so to ensure the health and safety of its instructors, taking into account factors such as governmental requirements and recommendations, the use of face coverings by students, the ability to the social distance in and to clean and disinfect the proposed classroom space, the rate of new Covid-19 infections in the county/local jurisdiction, and the [organization’s] protocols for handling symptoms of Covid-19 in students. |
CEI Vision Partners Gap-Year Opportunity
In recent years, a new opportunity has emerged in the healthcare industry. Pre-medical students have trended toward taking a “gap year” between college and medical school. As of 2015, 60% of entering medical students took a gap year between undergraduate graduation and medical school matriculation. In the past, students who have chosen to take time off have pursued research opportunities or unpaid internships. However, many students require patient-centered experience and would rather spend their year(s) in a clinical setting. These future physicians represent a highly qualified and motivated, but underutilized workforce.
CEI Vision Partners hopes to reimagine gap years for students by offering an opportunity to join their practice and work “hands-on” from day one. The success of this gap year program depends on the willingness of the applicant to learn and adapt while simultaneously applying, or preparing to apply to medical school. During the first 6-8 weeks, the gap year student will complete the required training under the guidance of certified ophthalmic technicians and scribes. Students within the program are able to participate in unique experiences such as learning from advanced peer mentors and given the opportunity to further education by completing certification training.
Requirements:
1. *No previous ophthalmic or clinical experience necessary to apply
2. Bachelor’s Degree prior to the start of the opportunity
3. Pre-medical requirements satisfied
4. Intention to matriculate in an MD/DO/PA/OD program
5. Housing and travel expenses/arrangements are the responsibility of the applicant/student – no housing or travel arrangements provided by CVP
6. Proficiency with typing (prefer typing speed of 60-80 words a minute)
7. Strong ability to listen and interpret medical information
8. Assist with setting up and preparing procedures in the exam lane
9. Maintains physical environment of exam and procedure rooms. Cleans and stocks rooms daily and maintains an appropriate supply of sample drug medications as needed
10. Under the direction of a physician, may initiate prescription refills and records prescriptions in patients chart
11. Ability to interact with patients, visitors, and all personnel in a courteous manner
12. Conflict resolution, positive attitude, communication, organization, and leadership skills required
13. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients and co-workers; demonstrates respect for individual, cultural, and social differences
14. Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings
15. Able to teach patients and families in accordance with the plan of care
16. Able to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation, and re-evaluation of patient status
17. Able to use a computer and learn new software programs
18. Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
19. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein, or asked of, by a supervisor
How to Apply Interested applicants may complete the CVP Gap Year Opportunity application found and email [email protected] for further questions.
WHW Searching for Community Education Volunteers
Women Helping Women is looking to recruit and train more volunteers to help with community presentations. There is an information session for Monday April 19, 12:30-1:00pm via Zoom so you can learn more about the community education volunteer role and next steps to get involved.
Women Helping Women’s community education volunteers have the unique opportunity to be a liaison between the Greater Cincinnati community and the agency. These volunteers teach hour long presentations on the basics of gender-based violence prevention and response, definitions of intimate-partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking, indicators of harm and control, trauma-informed responses to survivors, and WHW resources. These volunteers will work hand-in-hand with the prevention team at WHW to provide evidence-informed training for adult learners at community partner agencies, faith-based communities, healthcare providers, etc. Most of the presentations are during business hours Monday through Friday but there are occasional evening and weekend presentations as well.
If you are interested in attending the information session and learning more about this role, please click here to complete the interest form. Even if you cannot attend the information session on 4/19, please complete this form to let them know you are interested and they will follow up to provide more info to you.
New Student Organization – Big Little Empowerment Program
Do you plan on attending med-school or dental-school? Do you need community service hours for your application? Did you know that most medical and dental school admissions directors recommend 100-200 community service hours in order to stand out on an application?
This organization allows students who are busy and have had a hard time finding community service hours during COVID to record as many community service hours as desired while working around individual schedules!
The Big Little Empowerment Program empowers struggling k-12 students in the community by providing free, weekly, online, 1-on-1 tutoring sessions from volunteer Miami students that have been properly screened and trained.
They are looking for 10 students to join the club’s board of directors. Within 2 years they will achieve 501c3 status, and will work the remainder of this semester and over the summer to prepare the pilot program for a fall 2021 start date. Check out their business plan for more information on board member positions. If you’re not interested in becoming a board member you can still be one of the first 6 tutors that will start fall of 2021!
If you need community service hours, this is the way to go. You will have a big advantage over your peers if you can show grad schools that you have a large commitment to community service. After all, medicine is primarily service. You will be helping the community your entire career so it’s important you are committed to it! All that aside, you will be directly impacting the life of a struggling student! You can build their self-confidence and change their life!
Does tutoring seem daunting? Don’t worry, we have a professional tutor that will train you and answer any questions you may have.
Don’t want to tutor but like the program? Apply for a spot on the board of directors and you can help build something amazing that will help the community for years to come!
If you’re interested, please read the club constitution and non-profit business plan by clicking here. They are looking for 6 tutors to start in the fall of 2021, and would like to fill the board of directors before the end of the semester. The work-load will not be big, and it will look fantastic on your resume.
Follow them on Instagram: @biglittlempowermentprogram or email any questions to [email protected].
Pre-Occupational Therapy Summer Program
The online, five-day Pre-Occupational Therapy Program (PrOT) at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) in Claremont, CA, will provide participants interested in an occupational therapy career a chance to immersively explore the profession through a diverse range of voices and experiences.
Students will learn about the broad scope of occupational therapy—what occupational therapists do, where they work, and populations they serve. Additionally, participants will learn about innovative and emerging occupational therapy practice areas that meet diverse and real-world needs for participation in daily life to support health and well-being. Interactive and hands-on learning will enhance the understanding of the meaningful work of occupational therapy professionals. Participants will be able to reflectively consider a variety of occupational therapy career paths, educational options, and what is needed for a competitive application. Students will also learn tools to support their own wellness in educational contexts.
2021 Program Dates:
- Session #1 (online): June 14-18, 2021
- Session #2 (online): July 12-16, 2021
Program Activities
- Occupational Therapy Fundamentals
- It can be challenging to understand the scope of practice and theory that drives the profession of occupational therapy. Participants will gain an introductory insider perspective about why the work of occupational therapists can vary so widely across a wide range of practice settings and what principles, theories, and initiatives unify the work of the profession.
- Occupational Therapy in Action
- Participants will have opportunities throughout the three days to engage in active learning about what occupational therapists do in practice. Students will work in teams with each other to explore activity analysis, assessments, and interventions. Strategies for active engagement will cross all three days of the program.
- Occupational Therapy Professional Voices
- Students will hear from a variety of occupational therapy professionals, both new and seasoned, about their work and experiences in practice. Participants will have the opportunity to hear stories from practice and ask questions such as what lead professionals into the work or what their career paths have looked like. Additionally, current occupational therapy students will share what it is like to be in an occupational therapy program.
Scribe America Gap Year Opportunities for Pre-Med and Pre-Vet Students
Scribe America hires and trains medical and veterinary scribes to work alongside physicians and veterinarians in healthcare facilities Nationwide. They are actively hiring in the Cincinnati area and looking for motivated individuals to join their team!
For the medical scribe positions, they have full-time and part-time positions available in several outpatient clinics across the city. Candidates must be able to work at least 2 weekdays per week 8-5p for a minimum of a year.
The vet scribe positions are at a local emergency animal hospital and they cover shifts morning and evenings and weekends. Candidates must be able to work a min of 2-3 shifts per week for at least a year. Scribes provide real-time charting for providers/veterinarians by shadowing them throughout their shifts.
As a scribe you will:
- Work side by side with physicians/veterinarians as they see patients
- Document the patient history, chief complaint, physical exam & procedures
- Prepare plans for follow up care
- Assist with other clerical duties for the provider So if you are looking for clinical experience I encourage you to check out our website at www.scribeamerica.com and fill out our online application. I have included the links below. Cincinnati Area Medical Scribe Application
- Cincinnati Vet Scribe Application
If you would like to learn more about ScribeAmerica and the medical scribe positions, they will be hosting several virtual info sessions over the next few weeks. If you are interested in attending you can RSVP here.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about the position, please contact Tara Bray Wade: [email protected].
PA Summer Success Program
The online, five-day PA Summer Success Program (PASS) at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) in Claremont, CA, is designed to inform, excite, and empower high school, college, and post-graduate students to pursue a career as a physician assistant (PA). This online program will begin by providing attendees with information about the profession, real PA perspectives, and engaging clinical scenarios.
The program will then conclude with information about applying to PA school, including admissions applications, financial aid, and successful interviewing. After the program, attendees will better understand the PA profession, possible career paths, and the tools needed to start the journey.
2021 Program Dates:
- June 14-18, 2021 (online)
AMSAxBSOM Mentorship Opportunity
The American Medical Student Association chapter at Boonshoft School of Medicine is launching a mentorship program this coming fall semester aimed at offering premedical students the opportunity to speak directly with medical students and learn all about the medical journey. This program will place you in small “families” consisting of current medical students and other premedical students as you attend workshops about the medical school journey (MCAT, applications, courseload, etc.) as well as guest speakers (physicians, researchers, student interest groups at BSOM, etc.). This program will be a catalyst for premedical students to grow their social support networks while also offering useful advice and perspective on medical school.
As a sort of a preview for what’s to come next semester, AMSAxBSOM will be hosting a two day event (April 3rd and April 11th) called Med School Made Easy that touches on some of the key points of focus for the fall program such as talks with medical school admissions, MCAT preparation, and more! As part of the first day of this event (April 3rd) AMSA has partnered with Harvard Medical School’s MEDScience program to offer a select number of you a unique and powerful (virtually) hands-on experience with a realistic medical case. Signups for this event are limited and will be opened to you at 5:00 PM on March 18th!
Link to sign up for the mentorship program launching in the fall (limit 45)
Link to sign up for Med School Made Easy
Link to sign up for MEDScience case demo hosted by Harvard Medical School
If you have any questions email [email protected]
“A Neurosurgeon-Scientist Career Path”, Featuring Laura Ngwenya, MD, PhD
Laura B. Ngwenya, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She is the Director of the Neurotrauma Center at UC Gardner Neurosciences Institute. She joined UC Health in 2016.
Dr. Ngwenya is a graduate of Rutgers University and Boston University Medical School. She completed her neurological surgery residency training at The Ohio State University in Columbus and neurotrauma fellowship training at University of California San Francisco.
Dr. Ngwenya’s clinical interest focuses on neurotrauma, which includes traumatic brain injuries and spine injuries. She also treats general neurosurgery conditions including degenerative disease of the spine, tumors of the brain and spine, adult hydrocephalus, and peripheral nerve disorders. Dr. Ngwenya is actively involved in translational research to find better outcomes for patients with traumatic brain injury. She is the site principal investigator for many national clinical trials and also leads a neurotrauma laboratory studying mechanisms underlying cognitive recovery after brain injury.
She has published numerous articles on general neurosurgery conditions with a focus on brain and spine injuries. She is actively involved in both clinical and basic science research in traumatic brain injury.
Join us on Thursday, April 8th from 6:00-7:30pm to hear about her career as a neurosurgeon-scientist!
Click here for Zoom meeting!
Meeting ID: 832 6502 6804
Passcode: 124626