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Please join us in this showcase if you are interested in knowing more about our organization or about any of the other student organizations showcasing. this will take place in Samuel's Plaza, right outside of Robeson Campus Center from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. On Saturday April 24th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm students will be challenged to get involved in outreach to youth in the Newark area. Students will be put in small groups and sent to various community agencies within the city of Newark to volunteer on projects such as facility up keep, working with the youth and elderly, and park clean up. If any of you is interested please let me know. If you ever wanted to know how to easily get a medical degree while at the same time enjoy of the life in the Caribbean, then this university might be for you. Come and join us while we talk about the opportunities AUA offers and how you can take advantage of them. Come to Hill 102 on Monday March 29th at 11:30 am. You will not regreat it!
UMDNJ-NJMS will be the host of this year’s medical conference dedicated to find strong community leaders. More than 150 students and professionals will be attending this conference for various educational, leadership, community and networking opportunities. The registration fee is $50 for SNMA members, $40 for MAPS members, $50 for Non-SNMA members, $20 for high school students and $75 for physicians. To register for this conference click here. There will also be a Dinner Dance and Gala held at The Newark Club on February 20th. The admission fee is $35 for SNMA and MAPS members and $55 for Non-SNMA members. Click here to find all the conference documents.
The Office of Campus and Community Relations is looking for student to come out on December 4, 2009 from 9:30-12:30 to take a trip to the Community Food Bank in Hillside, NJ to help tackle the issue of hunger during our Holiday Season. Transportation will be provided by Public Safety!! Those of you interested in helping out can email us to info@runmaps.org. We will be meeting at the entrance of the student campus center facing Martin Luther King Blvd. at 9:30 a.m. For any questions, comments, or concerns please contact: YoLanda V. Jackson
Interested in a career that Blends Science and Medicine? It Can Be Yours NOW! You can graduate with a BS Degree and Start Your Career with Salaries from 45 to 55K in the Clinical Laboratory and Biomedical Sciences. COME AND LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR OPPORTUNITIES TODAY!!! Representatives and Students from UMDNJ will be here on 111/9/09 at 11:30 am in Hill Hall – Room 101. Cytotechnology Program: Cytotechnologists use microscopic , hystocytochemical and molecular techniques to examine cells from all body sources collected by swab or fine needle biopsy. They work closely with cytopathologists to analyze microscopic cellular changes to determine the presence of cancerous, infectious or benign diseases. Medical Laboratory Science Program: Medical Laboratory Scientists use sophisticated instruments and biomedical, microscopic, molecular, and immunological techniques to analyze medical specimens. They provide essential information to physicians about the presence, extent or absence of disease, as well as the effectiveness of treatment. They also apply their biomedical expertise in many areas such as cancer research, stem cell and organ transplantation, and infectious and genetic disease testing. CLS Career Opportunities:
Dr. Jacquelyn Gabay spoke to students about the profession of Ophthalmology, her experiences as a physician, her life as an undergraduate and medical student, as well as the rewards and the challenges a health professional needs to face in a daily basis. To get more information about Dr. Jacquelyn E. Gabay click here. |
The workshops and recruitment fair’s target audiences are minority college and high school students, parents, advisers, guidance counselors, school administrators, and individuals interested in pursuing a career in medicine. We welcome everyone. For registration and more information click here. Registration for students opens on October 7. We will be going as a group in a bus. Those interested in going need to email us to info@runmaps.org to let us know as soon as possible. Again, this is a free event open to all Rutgers students whether or not they are members of MAPS. For more info contact us.
This is a race in which participants donate money that goes towards research to find a cure for breast cancer. They want people to volunteer during the race on Sunday April 25th. The race begins at 7:00 am in Essex County Branch Brook, Newark but volunteers are expected to be there by 6:00 am. The event goes until noon and they’d like to know if some people can stay a bit later. There are two kind of volunteering positions available: Water distribution – provide water to participants at different points of the way. Guides – direct participants along the pat and cheer them up as they go. If you are interested in volunteering please let me know ASAP. You’ll need to provide me with your name, email address, and phone number and I’d need to know whether you can stay there after the race and which position you prefer. To get the release form click here. On Wednesday March 10 we’ll have a representative from Exam Krackers come and speak about their services and how you can increase your chances of getting a high score on the MCAT. There we’ll be food and refreshments served. It will be held in hill Hall 102 at 2:30 pm.
Mentoring in Medicine will be hosting this event which looks to increase the presence of underrepresented health care professionals through mentoring, career development and exposure. Saturday December 5th, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Frederick Douglas Academy I, 2581 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd. New York, NY 10039. Entrance on 7th Ave off 150th St. FREE ADMISSION. Click here to register. The Association of American Medical Colleges’ (AAMC’s) Diversity Policy and Programs host the annual Minority Student Medical Career Awareness Workshops and Recruitment Fair during the AAMC Annual Meeting. This year, the event is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2009 in the Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts. This is a free event. The workshops and recruitment fair’s target audiences are minority college and high school students, parents, advisers, guidance counselors, school administrators, and individuals interested in pursuing a career in medicine. We welcome everyone. For registration and more information click here. The registration deadline is Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Podiatric medicine is one of the fastest growing medical professions. It is a branch of health care devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower leg. The New York College of Podiatric Medicine invites you to an Open house on Saturday November 7th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The day will include breakfast with Faculty & Administration, podiatric profession overview, admissions updates & discussions and campus tours. To register click here. The New York College of Podiatric Medicine 53 E 124th Street New York, NY 10035 (800) 526-6926 We'll be having a Halloween Bake sale on October 27th and October 29th from 1:00 pm. to 2:30 pm. Those who want to volunteer to sit down at the table can contact us at help@runmaps.org. Dr. Maiello will be addressing students and giving his advice on applications to med school, MCAT preparation and much more. This event will be held on Monday October 26th 11:30 am to 12:50 pm. in Boyden 100. Princeton Review will provide a free MCAT Practice exam on October 17th from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. This will be done in Hill Hall 103. Please take adavntage of this opportunity to realize how well prepared for the MCAT exam you really are. Click here to register. As part of our commitment to the community, MAPS helped raise awareness about several health problems that trouble the Hispanic population through a series of games that engaged the people assisting. |
There will be FREE Practice exams given by Kaplan on February 13. Anyone who plans to go to Graduate School, Law School, Medical School, Dental School, Optometry School, Pharmacy School, or Nursing School can take a FREE Practice Admissions Exam on this day. To register please click here. Hosted by the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. The conference objectives include:
Parents are also welcome. Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 9:00 am to 4:20 pm. Weill Cornell Medical College, Uris Auditorium. 1300 York Avenue (at 69th street in Manhattan). Continental Breakfast and lunch will be served. Please RSVP ASAP to Ms. Sahira Torres at (212) 746-3390 or at sjt2003@med.cornell.edu. The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is hosting an open house on Sunday, November 22, 2009. If you want to assist you must register ASAP. Send your name, Address, Phone number, Email address and Expected date of graduation to: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Office of Diversity Enhancement 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Belfer 205 Bronx, New York 10461 Phone: (718) 430-3091, FAX: (718) 430-8825 You can either mail or FAX this information to them. Unfortunately there is no website for this Open House. The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine will host an event for undergraduate premedical students underrepresented in medicine, "A Day with Penn Minority Medical Students". This event will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the school, its educational programs, student life, and strategies for becoming a strong candidate for entrance to medical school. The day will include a tour, interactive workshops, lunch, and the opportunity to speak with Penn Med minority students who will share their perspectives on life at Penn Med. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009 Time: 11:00am-2:30pm Location: John Morgan Building, Reunion Auditorium 3450 Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia(map) Admission is free and contingent upon a minimum of 35 registrations. Please register by October 19, 2009. For agenda information click here. Please click here to register. Also check the event on Facebook. On October 18th we'll be joining the American Cancer Society in a walk to support the treatment and research of this disease. Registration begins at 8:00 am, the walk begins at 10:00 am. You can click here to join our group and make contributions. No minimum donation is required to participate in this walk. For directions and parking arrangements, as well as other specifics, click here. Students got to experience first hand what a medicine college has to offer. They also ot first hand information about admission, test scores and different programs available to them. A Strategy Session provided by Princeton Review gave students useful hints and key elements to remember while taking the MCAT exam. They also were given a couple practice questions for perspective about the exam. |
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