Open House: Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs | Duke University

• Who: All students interested in physical therapy
• What: This reception will offer students guidance on the career path for physical therapy, information about physical therapy programs throughout the country, and general requirements to enter graduate physical therapy programs. Your students will have the opportunity to meet and discuss with current physical therapists, DPT faculty and physical therapy students. Students can park in the hospital garage located on Trent Drive. Parking fees are $1.00 per hour.
• When: April 25, 2006 from 5:30 - 7:30pm. The reception will be held in the Duke University Doctor of Physical Therapy department in Duke South (the old hospital).
• More Information: Tezzell Hines by email

Spring 2006 Health Professions Forum, sponsored by NC Health Careers Access Program | at UNC Chapel Hill

• Who: All student interested in pursuing a career in the health professions
• What: The forum general session will feature a panel of current students matriculating in UNC health professional and graduate programs. They will talk candidly with forum participants about the everyday struggles and joys of graduate and professional school and offer tips on preparing for and surviving the admissions process. Participants will also have an opportunity to talk one-on-one with these students as they are given a guided tour of the UNC graduate/health professional schools. Michael Bird, a national public health consultant and the first American Indian to serve as president of the American Public Health Association, will deliver the ISIS lecture. He will present “Passion, Thought, Action,” a speech to encourage and motivate aspiring health professionals to overcome their obstacles and pursue careers in health care.
• When: Saturday, April 8, 2006
• More Information: website | 919-966-2264

PMABS Summer Research Program | Partnership for Minority Advancement in the Biomolecular Sciences

• Who: Research internships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who meet the following requirements:  1. U.S. citizen or permanent resident; 2. Enrolled full-time at a college or university in the Continental U.S.; 3. Current freshman, sophomore or junior, majoring in a biological, biomedical or chemical science; 4. A minimum grade-point average of 3.0. Previous research experience is not required. Underrepresented students are strongly encouraged to apply.
• What: The PMABS Summer Research Program consists of academic enrichment activities, hands-on laboratory experience, and professional development opportunities which give you the chance to, interact with world-class scientists.
• Application Deadline: February 6, 2006
• More Information: website | Brian Rybarczyk, Ph.D, Program Coordinator | email | tel 919-843-9035

Summer Program in Quantitative Sciences | Harvard School of Public Health

• Who: Undergraduates who are 1. US citizens or permanent residents from a member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate education (African American, Hispanic/Latino, American
  Indian/Alaskan Natives, Pacific Islander or Multiracial/Biracial) OR who are first-generation college students (neither parent or legal guardian has a bachelor's degree) OR who are a low-income student as defined by the U.S. Department of Education 2. in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better and have completed coursework in calculus and 3. interested in pursuing graduate studies in public health
• What: The Summer Program is a relatively intensive 4-week program, during which qualified participants receive an interesting and enjoyable introduction to biostatistics, epidemiology and public health research. This program is designed to expose undergraduates to the use of quantitative methods for biological, environmental and medical research. The program also provides useful advice about graduate school and the application process.
• Application Deadline: February 15, 2006
• More information: website | email

National  Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program  (UGSP) | NIH

• Who: U.S. citizen, national, or qualified  non-citizen who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a  full-time student for the 2005-2006 academic year at an accredited,  4-year undergraduate
  institution and comes from a disadvantaged background.  Disadvantaged background means
  that your financial aid office has  certified you as having "exceptional financial need."
• What: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate  Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students  from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in  biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers: Scholarship  support (up to $20,000 per academic year), paid research training at  the NIH during the summer, and paid  employment and training at the NIH after graduation .
• Application Deadline: February 28, 2006
• More Information: website

Summer Medical Education Program, A National Program of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Association of American Medical Colleges

• Who: Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students who are interested in careers in the health professions. This program is intended for students who are strong advocates for diversity and/or who come from groups that are underrepresented in medicine. For instance, applicants may come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, racial and ethnic groups that historically have been underrepresented in medicine, or parts of the country (such as rural areas) where residents historically have been underrepresented in medicine. All students with a commitment to workforce diversity -- in the widest and most inclusive sense of the word -- are welcome in SMEP.
• What: SMEP is a free (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer medical school preparatory program offering eligible students intensive and personalized medical school preparation. A well-established and well-respected national academic enrichment program, SMEP is located at 11 medical school sites around the country.
• Deadline: March 1, 2006
• More Information: web | email | tel 866-304-SMEP

Summer Research Internship Program | Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program, Virginia Tech

• Who: Students of any race or ethnicity who demonstrate a clear commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence are eligible to apply for MAOP programs.
• What: The summer research internship is often a life-changing experience for those who participate. Majors in a wide variety of fields - science, agriculture, natural resources, veterinary medicine, public policy, architecture, plus many other fields - spend 10 weeks during the summer working intensely with a faculty mentor on a research project. Students are paid a stipend of $2500, free room and board and a free and mandatory ten-week Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test preparation class. Participants will also be provided with many weekend activities of their choice and trips to nearby attractions.
• Deadline: March 1, 2006
• More Information: web | email | tel 540-231-5023

Summer Program for Future Doctors | East Carolina University

• Who: These students should have a commitment to a career in medicine along with strong academic potential. The SPFD aims to develop average students into more competitive applicants for medical school. Interested students (usually juniors, seniors or graduates ) should have satisfactorily completed one year of the following introductory level college courses: biology, chemistry, and physics. Organic chemistry is strongly encouraged. Evaluation of SPFD applications is based on grades, performance on standardized testing (e.g., SAT, GRE, MCAT, etc.), evidence of service commitment, potential for academic success, and opportunity for academic enhancement to improve their chances for medical school admission. North Carolina residents receive preference. Minority, disadvantaged, and nontraditional students are strongly encouraged to apply.
• What: The Academic Support and Enrichment Center, in affiliation with BSOM, sponsors an intensive, challenging, educational summer program that allows participants to experience the pedagogical style and demands of the medical school curriculum.
• Deadline: March 4, 2006
• More Information: web | tel 252- 744-2500

Financial Support for Students Pursuing Health Fields | United States Navy

• Who: Current students. Specific requirements vary by field.
• What: Nurse Candidate Program | $5000 bonus and up to $500 per month for up to 24 months at a 4-year nursing program. Health Services Collegiate Program |
• Application Deadline: See website for more information.
• More Information: website | tel 1800-USA-NAVY