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August 20, 2012
March 7th, 2016
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pi Day
Rx Factor Competition
If you’d like to order a T-Shirt, click here: If you’d like to order a Rx Factor t-shirt ($15/each), you can sign up here (http://goo.gl/forms/8ew4SK3im4) by Friday, March 4th.
Match Week Class of 2016 Officers Present: 2016 Match Week Celebration Schedule
Mark your calendars because Match Week 2016 is going to be A.W.E.S.O.M.E!!!! Monday, March 14 - EMAIL DAY! Sol Cantina When: 3:00 pm till close Tuesday, March 15 Harpo’s When: Happy Hour 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesday, March 16 Piano Bar When: Doors open at 7:00 pm, music starts at 8:30 pm Thursday, March 17 Char Bar When: Happy Hour 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Friday, March 18 - MATCH DAY! John’s Big Deck
When: Happy Hour 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Graduation Fair
Commencement Information
UMKC SOM Blood Drive
Media Center The Media Center’s Website has a new look !
We’ve changed things up at the Medical Education Media Center. We invite you to take a look at the new website at Http://med.umkc.edu/memc.
Search our catalog, explore quality resources from leading medical institutions, study for your Boards remotely, and much more!
Feel free to e-mail Amanda at [email protected] with comments or suggestions!
Donations Needed
The location we are accepting donations is in the lobby of the medical school in front of the elevators. We will be accepting donations through the end of March
WELLNESS
Niloofar’s Wellness Tip
Breakfast Granola Cups Do any of you follow the “Tasty” page on Facebook, by Buzzfeed? They post several short,
quick cooking videos a day that start automatically playing in the Newsfeed. They are fun to
watch, and often, very tasty! Last week they posted a great breakfast idea…these super easy,
healthy granola cups. Check them out! https://www.facebook.com/buzzfeedtasty/posts/172368 6704550638
Things to do in KC This Week
Things to Do in KC This Week (Compiled from around the web. These are not UMKC sponsored or sanctioned events)
March Second Friday Happy Hour and Scavenger Hunt a t the Nelson: Friday, March 11th. 6PM-8PM. Join YFA for a scavenger hunt and our monthly happy hour with non-profit partners CCVI 20/20 Club and Young Friends of the Lyric. Bring your friends and search the museum with your group of up to four to win one of several fantastic prizes. A cash bar will be available with special prices for members. Not a member? Join during happy hour and receive a free drink! https://www.facebook.com/events/1110296812338192/ KC Streetcar Walking Tour: Sunday, March 13th. 1PM-3PM. Join us for a FREE walking tour of the completed streetcar starter line. All tours begin outside of Union Station's east entrance by the streetcar shelter. We'll walk the full route and answer questions along the way. Wear comfortable shoes! https://www.facebook.com/events/130753973979632/ For more events, visit Ink Magazine’s online, searchable calendar: http://calendar.inkkc.com/ and Kansas City on the Cheap: www.kansascityonthecheap.com (which also has great deals and coupons!)
SCHOLARSHIPS
Announcements FAFSA’s are out! It’s time to fill out your 2016-20 17 FAFSA
• You can locate the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov and use school code 002518.
• April 25th was the start of a new process. If you haven’t filed a FAFSA since then you will need to go to www.fsaid.ed.gov and create an FSA ID. This will allow you to use a user name and password for login instead of the four digit pin number you had to use in the past.
Contact Robin Hill at [email protected] for any further questions.
School of Medicine Scholarships • Students eligible to apply will be BA/MD and MD years 2 – 5 • MSA/PA students • Applications will go live in March. I will email you all with the link to the application as
well as post it here once the application goes live Contact Robin Hill at [email protected] for any further questions.
Scholarship Thomas W. Loeb, MD Scholarship Eligibility: This scholarship award is available to students wit h a physical or a learning disability. Amount: $2,000: The award which will be distributed among three students; there will be one award of $1,000 and two awards of $500. Requirements: Students will be requested to create a graphic on the subject of self-esteem; the requirements for the graphic will be provided upon submission of the application request. To Apply: Students must apply through the website, at http://thomasloebmd.com. There is one section on the homepage (scroll down) titled “Thomas Loeb, MD Scholarship;” students may contact us via this portal to apply. Upon receiving their request we will send qualified applicants a Scholarship Application Form and confirmation email with all the details and information necessary to apply for the scholarship awards.
Scholarship Concussion Awareness Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: ANY graduate or undergraduate student (future or current) <u>that has been accepted or attends</u> a community college, technical/trade college, or university may apply. Application: http://www.thepassrusher.com/concussionawareness.ht ml Contact Robin Hill at [email protected] with questions.
Scholarship National Medical Fellowships Amount: Not to exceed $5,000 Deadline: NA Eligibility: 5th or 6th year underrepresented minority students who need financial assistance and have exhausted all other options. Application: Send a short paragraph to [email protected] that describes your immediate, extreme financial need, and your reason for application to the NMF Emergency Scholarship Fund.
Scholarship Friends of the Library Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: Any UMKC student with a minimum 3.0 GPA Deadline: Friday, March 25, 2015 To Apply: Submit the following information to [email protected]
• Your name, student ID, email address, street address, and phone number • Please indicate your degree program being sought, department and school, current
level/year, and expected graduation date • 500-1000 work original writing piece addressing the below statement
o Explain the importance of libraries and preservatio n of knowledge in; society, history, and the world, from your point of view.
Scholarship Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. 2016 Medical School Diver sity Scholarship
Amount: $2,000 Eligibility:
• Year 3 – 6 students with at least a 3.0 GPA • Must be a member of an ethnic, racial or other minority OR demonstrate a defined
commitment to issues of diversity within their community Deadline: April 1, 2016 Apply at http://www.buckfirelaw.com/library/medical-school-diversity-scholarship-2016.cfm Contact Robin Hill with questions (816)235-1807 or [email protected]
Scholarship Allied Health School of Medicine Scholarships
Amount: $5,000 Eligibility: Physician assistant and MSA student may apply. You must have a 3.0 Cumulative GPA. We will be taking a holistic approach when choosing recipients. Deadline: Friday, April 15th at 5pm
Application Link: http://med.umkc.edu/docs/sa/AH/AH-Scholarship-App.pdf
Email Robin Hill at [email protected] with any questions Scholarship School of Medicine Dean’s Scholarships
Amount: Varies (Most are $5,000) Eligibility: Year 2-5 students can apply as it will pay out for next year. You must have a 3.0 Combined/Cumulative GPA. We will be taking a holistic approach when choosing recipients. Deadline: Friday, April 15th at 5pm
Application Link: http://med2.umkc.edu/scholarship/addrecord-ON.php
Email Robin Hill at [email protected] with any questions Scholarship The Society of Physician Assistant Scholarship
Eligibility: PA student that displays a strong interest in ENT Amount: Varies but a minimum of $500 Deadline: May 1, 2016 Process:
1. Be enrolled in either an accredited PA Program or post-graduate program. 2. Demonstrate a financial need (copy of financial aid award letter). 3. Be in good academic standing (copy of unofficial transcripts). 4. Be a student member of SPAO in good standing. 5. Submit a letter from their PA program verifying student status, rotation selection and
academic standing. 6. Submit a letter of recommendation from PA program faculty, instructor or preceptor. 7. Prepare a short (500 word) narrative explaining their desire to practice in ENT and
personal career goals.
Additional Information: Please visit http://entpa.org/scholarship for more information Scholarship Daimer Industries Nathaniel Goldstein Memorial Scho larship
Amount: $1,000 Deadline: May 30, 2016
Criteria: College GPA, Honors/Awards/Extracurricular Activities, Essay Content Eligibility Requirements
• US Citizen
• Enrolled fulltime at a 4 year or 2 year US accredited Institution
• Must have completed at least one semester (1/2 year) of undergraduate course study at a
US accredited Institution by the Spring of 2016
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Collegiate GPA of 3.0 or higher (based upon a 4.0 point scale)
Application: https://www.daimer.com/scholarship/ AMA Scholarships
Dr. Richard Allen Williams and Genita Evangelista J ohnson/Association of Black Cardiologists Scholarship Application deadline: March 4, 2016 This $5,000 scholarship is awarded as a part of the Minority Scholars Awards program. This annual scholarship provides tuition support to a first- or second-year African American medical student with an expressed interest in cardi ology . Each school may nominate one student for this scholarship category, using the same application as the Minority Scholars Award.
- Contact Robin Hill at [email protected] if you would like to be nominated.
2016 AMA Foundation Arthur N. Wilson, MD Scholarshi p Application deadline: June 17, 2016 The Arthur N. Wilson, MD Scholarship provides a $5,000 tuition assistance scholarship to a currently enrolled medical student who graduated from a high school in Southeast Alaska . This scholarship highlights the importance of supporting future physicians in rural communities.
Scholarship 2016 WyzAnt College Scholarship
How to enter : Students submit an essay online of 150-300 words describing a person who inspires them. Twenty finalists will be selected by popular vote. Tutors on WyzAnt will select the three winning essays. Award : 1st Place - $10,000, 2nd Place - $3,000, 3rd Place - $2,000 Deadline : May 1, 2016 Eligibility : Anyone who plans to be enrolled in a college or university sometime between August 1, 2016 and November 1, 2018. Privacy : We never share students’ personally identifiable information with anyone. Zero Cost : There are no fees at any point. Website : http://www.wyzant.com/scholarships Contact : [email protected] or (877) 999-2681
Scholarship Balance for Success Scholarship Amount: $500 Eligibility: 1st – 3rd year BA/MD students or 1st year MD students Deadline: June 30, 2016 Requirements: Students must write and submit an essay on the topic outlined on the website www.omgmeditate.com/balance-for-success-scholarship Please visit that website for more information.
OPPORTUNITIES
Media Center Job Opportunity
Medical Education Media Center Attention Year 2 Medical Students The Medical Education Media Center is now hiring for the position of student assistant! Flexible Hours to cover 4:30-8pm, Monday through Friday. Department: Medical Education Media Center, UMKC School of Medicine, 2nd floor, Room M2-C04A, 2411 Holmes Street Position Information: 1 part-time Student Assistant position is available. Shift is 2-3 evenings a week and schedule is made in consultation with other student assistant. Hours are typically 4:30-8 pm. Salary is $10.00 per hour. Start date is April 4th. Description of Position: This position is responsible for the operation of the Medical Education Media Center, an audiovisual and computer-based learning lab where students make use of anatomical models, specialized software, histology slides, and a number of other media. The ideal candidate will be able to work alone 2-3 evenings a week and will have flexibility during the evening hours. Scheduled hours will be 4:30-8 on assigned days. The schedule will be determined on a monthly basis in consultation with the other student worker currently on staff. Common tasks will include checking items in and out, retrieving anatomical models from shelving units, and insuring that the lab remains a productive work environment for everyone present. This will mean addressing volume if that becomes an issue. The selected candidate will also be able to provide some one-on-one assistance to students and explain how to use software and laserdisc players. A strong preference will be given to medical students in the second year of the program. The ideal candidate will be flexible, responsible, and professional in interactions with students, faculty, and staff. How to Apply: Interested students can complete the application by clicking on the link below. Applications can be e-mailed to Amanda Worthington at [email protected] or dropped off in person no later than March 18th. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzvpzVSyv-zGNnphNW5pS21IWVk/view?usp=sharing Please feel free to e-mail with any questions or concerns about the hiring process.
Student Research Inquiry – Correct Form Link
Student Research Inquiry – Correct Form Link Students who are interested in research are encouraged to submit a student inquiry form to the Office of Research. The Office of Research website, http://med.umkc.edu/ora/student_overview, has a lot of information about student endeavors and opportunities. Students who wish to inquire about becoming involved in a project can access the Student Research Information Form at http://med.umkc.edu/docs/research/Student_Research_Information_Form.pdf. This is a correct link for inquiry, updated from information that some of you may have erroneously received about the former form.
Student Research Opportunities
Student Research Opportunities and Fellowships NIH Clinical Center Clinical Electives Application deadline: Various http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/training/students/clinical_electives.html Frontiers: The Heartland Institute for Clinical and Translational Research Summer Research Training Program Application deadline: Various http://frontiersresearch.org/frontiers/summer-research-training#overlay-context= APS Excellence in Professional Student (MD or DO) R esearch Travel Awards Application deadline: 1 week after the EB abstract deadline The-aps.org/md-do ASH Physician-Scientist Career Development Award Application deadline: Not available yet for 2017. http://www.hematology.org/Awards/Medical-Student/400.aspx Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Application deadline: Sign up to receive email notification and application https://www.mskcc.org/hcp-education-training/medical-students/summer-fellowship Additional descriptions of these opportunities are posted on the Student Research Webpage http://med.umkc.edu/ora/external_opportunit ies/ Please contact Drs. Wacker, Dall, or Molteni or sen d an email to UMKC SOM Research ([email protected]) with additional questions.
Symposium
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Opportunities
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is currently offering two opportunities for medical students:
1. Student Summer Fellowship
The Student Summer Fellowship offers opportunities for medical students to complete a domestic or international research or service project related to community health. Medical students at an accredited osteopathic or allopathic medical school in the US or Canada are eligible for a stipend of up to $4,000 for a 10-week project. Applications are due March 18, 2016.
2. The Gold - Hope Tang, MD 2016 Humanism in Medicine Essay Contest
The essay contest is open to current students from accredited osteopathic and allopathic medical schools in the US and Canada. Winning essays receive a cash award and the top three essays are published in Academic Medicine, the journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Applications are due March 25, 2016 . This year we ask medical students to reflect on the following quote and write an essay based on the prompt:
"Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths." - Etty Hillesum Talk about a time when you or a team member had to step back and practice self-care while helping a patient.
Sarah Morrison Student Research Awards
The next application deadline is: April 1, 2016. The goal of the Sarah Morrison Student Research Award is designed to help students learn the value and application of research in the study and practice of medicine by providing funds to support the expenses of such research. Applications for the next cycle are now being accepted. The application packet should include:
1. Application Form 2. Reference Form from at least 3 UMKC SOM faculty inc luding the student’s
research mentor 3. Project protocol (see: sample protocol) 4. Proposed project budget - up to $1,500
1. If research costs will be incurred at Children’s Mercy Hospital (CMH), please contact CMH Research Administration at (816) 701-1345 to obtain accurate numbers for your budget.
5. A current transcript 1. Pathway transcripts accepted.
6. Current Resume/CV of the student For more information please visit the website: http://med.umkc.edu/ora/student_awards/
Research Summit
Health Sciences Student Research Summit
April 13, 2016 Poster Presentations 3 - 5pm
Student Union on Volker campus Room 401
5100 Cherry Street
Abstract Portal is now OPEN - http://info.umkc.edu/hssrs/abstracts/add
UMKC School of Medicine Students, the following web page has more info: http://med.umkc.edu/ora/students/
• Presentation guidelines • Required poster template
• Due dates
Birthright Medical Trip
Dear Jewish Medical Students: Greetings. I want to tell you about a remarkable opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime experience this spring. Beginning in 2009, an organization called “Birthright” has been offering FREE 10-DAY TRIPS TO ISRAEL for Jewish young adults, under the premise that if Jews would actually see and experience Israel with their own eyes, they would come to understand it much better than from the reports they hear in the daily news. More than 500,000 students from more than 66 countries have already taken advantage of this opportunity. Birthright trips consist of groups of ~ 40 participants on a bus, with a guide, medic, and a few staff. The tour covers much of the country, and includes aspects of Israeli culture, history, religion, politics, archaeology, and entertainment. There are multiple opportunities for fun, including climbing Mount Masada, hiking through rainfalls, swimming (or more accurately, floating) in the Dead Sea, rafting on the Jordan River, and so forth. Of all the Birthright trips each year, there is one that is designed specifically for medical students . It is sponsored by a national organization called American Physicians and Friends for Medicine In Israel (APF). As a national Board member and President-Elect, I had the opportunity to staff the trip last year. It was a remarkable experience, in which the students had the opportunity to better understand and reconcile their emerging identities as physicians with their Jewish identities and feelings about Israel. This trip includes all the fun experiences mentioned above, and adds visits to Israeli hospitals, learning a bit about the Israeli health care system, and observing the training of the Army Medical Corps. Additionally, same-age physicians and medics from the Israel Army will join us for half of the trip. The students who attended last year found it to be an unforgettable, often life-changing experience. I wrote a brief description of last year’s trip, which was published in the Jerusalem Post, Israel’s largest English-language newspaper. The article, attached above, will provide additional information. I will again have the honor to serve as Scholar-in-Residence for this year’s Medical Student Birthright trip, which will depart from New York City on Sunday, May 29 and ret urn on Thursday, June 9 . Usually, the upper age limit is 26, but if you are a bit older, I’d be happy to check whether exceptions could be made. I realize that the timing might not be possible for some of you this year. However, if it can fit into your schedule, I invite you to join other medical students from around the country. Registration information is found below, which includes additional information about the trip. I urge you to register as soon as possible, since the se trips tend to fill up quickly. If you are interested in learning more, please feel free to contact me directly at one of the numbers listed below.
I look forward to a wonderful experience, and hope that you can join us for this trip-of-a-lifetime. Best regards, Jeffrey Devries, MD, MPH See the article Here: http://www.thejewishnews.com/ 2015/10/01/planting-the-seed/ To register, click here: https://register.birthrightisrael.com/?org=48&sourc e=TL&medium=Email
STUDENT ORGANIZATION MEETINGS AND OTHER EVENTS
Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG)
Trans + Allies
Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGNS)
American Public Square Events
AMWA, Gold Humanism, and Humanities Interest Group
Partners in Health (PIH)
Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG)
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such as “Emergency Medicine Interest Group”.
3) If an announcement includes incorrect information (such as an incorrect date or time), and that week’s In the Know has already been sent out, a revision for your specific announcement will not be sent out to the school . The only time a correction email
will be sent out is if the error is on the part of Student Affairs (mistyped or forgot to include an announcement).
Submissions which do not meet the new requirements will be returned to sender requesting the appropriate edits. The announcement may then be resubmitted to
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To submit information for the next Student Affairs Weekly Announcement, send an
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