Month: June 2021

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resending information about the PA virtual fair

Pre-PA students,

I don’t think the body of the mail I just tried to send went through. I am pasting it in here – hopefully that will work better.

Sorry!

Good Afternoon,

The Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) invites you and your students to join us for the PA Program Virtual Fair on Tuesday, July 20 from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET. This is a free event for all students who are interested in exploring a career as a PA. Please forward the below message, along with the attached flyer, to your pre-health and pre-PA students, and post on social media as well. Also, if you are interested in participating in the pre-health advisor chat room during the fair, please reach out to me directly to sign up!

Dear Students,

The Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) invites you to register for the PA Program Virtual Fair on Tuesday, July 20 from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET. This is a free event for all students who are interested in exploring a career as a PA or are preparing to apply in CASPA. Students will be able to:

  • Chat with representatives from over 80 schools, PAEA, and CASPA
  • Learn insider tips on how to prepare for PA program virtual interviews
  • Attend live presentations and Q&As from current students and practicing PAs
  • Ask any CASPA application questions prior to the August 1 deadline
  • And more!

Register Now!

Best,
Heather

PA Virtual Fair.pdf

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PA Program Virtual Fair: Register Now!

Subject : FW: PA Program Virtual Fair: Register Now!

The following message has been forwarded to you by Marilyn Banta using the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions community. Please visit http://community.naahp.org for more information.

The following comments were added by Marilyn to you:

pre-PA students – please see information below about an upcoming virtual fair hosted by PA programs around the country. My apologies for the odd formatting – I am forwarding this from within a pre-health advisor listserv I belong to.

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TAAHP The UIW SOM Admissions Summer Series

Pre-med students,

Here are some interesting summer offerings from UIW SOM down in San Antonio. Even if you are not considering them from medical school, some of their workshops might be of general interest anyway.

Dr. Banta

From: TAAHP <taahp-bounces@lists.taahp.net> On Behalf Of Hernandez, Gilberto
Sent: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 10:40 AM
To: taahp@lists.taahp.net
Subject: [TAAHP] The UIW SOM Admissions Summer Series

Colleagues,

The UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) invites all prospective medical school applicants to the SOM Admissions Summer Series. Sessions will include: alumni and faculty panels, curriculum preview, an applicant workshop, and an overview of our Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Biomedical Sciences programs. Door prizes will be available at each session. Please share this information and the enclosed flyer with your students.

SOM Admissions Summer Series Schedule

June 16, 2021, 2-3pm (CST): Faculty Panel for Prospective Students- Join our faculty for a candid conversation about the academic demands of our innovative curriculum. Bring your questions about our self-directed learning environment, interactive groups, assessments, clinical rotations, research, and social justice initiatives. RSVP Today

June 28, 2021, 1pm-3pm (CST): UIWSOM Preview Day- This event gives you an opportunity to preview our curriculum, including Small Interactive Group Sessions (SIGS), Large Group Session (LGS), and Structures; participate in a Q/A session with current learners and admissions officers; and learn about Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) via live demonstrations. RSVP Today

July 13, 2021, 2pm-4pm (CST): Applicant Workshop- Join the Admissions team as they review and share tips about each section of the application. Topics will include experiences, awards/honors, personal statement, letters of recommendation, the secondary application, as well as Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs). RSVP Today

July 29, 2021, 12:30pm-1:30pm: Overview of UIWSOM Programs- Join this presentation to learn about the UIWSOM Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) Programs. We will review information about our mission and service area, weekly schedule, DO and MBS class profile/statistics, application process and will have a live Q/A with current students. RSVP Today

For more information: dodoc

Thank you!

Gilbert Hernández, M.A.
Recruitment Coordinator
University of the Incarnate Word
School of Osteopathic Medicine
7615 Kennedy Hill Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78235
Office: 210.283.6995

giherna1
https://osteopathic-medicine.uiw.edu/

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UIWSOM Admissions Summer Series.pdf

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Job Opportunities for Texas State Students!

Good evening Premed students, attached you will find Scribe Positions thru Providers Choice Scribe Services. This is your chance to get much needed experiences. The pay is not great but the opportunities abound! Call them if you are interested.

Carolyn Pesthy, Ph.D.

Pre-Health Advisor, JAMP Director

Senior Lecturer

Department of Biology

Texas State University

601 University Drive

San Marcos, TX 78666

(off) 512-245-9761

(fax) 512-245-8713

cp22

Pre-Health Advising website

www.bio.txstate.edu/prehealthadvising

Click HERE to schedule your

pre-health advising appointment!

From: Alexis Poulos <apoulos@pcscribes.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 3:12 PM
To: Pesthy, Carolyn <cp22@txstate.edu>
Subject: Job Opportunities for Texas State Students!

Hello Dr. Pesthy,

I hope you are doing well!

My name is Alexis Poulos, I am the Area Site Manager for Provider’s Choice Scribe Services. Our company provides job opportunities for students and postgraduates who are interested in pursuing a career in the medical field and would like a part-time job while also getting first-hand experience working in a hospital. They are able to work alongside doctors and around patients in a clinical setting and are responsible for doing a majority of the doctor’s documentation. We train and provide all of the necessary tools they will need to be successful scribes.

Our company is based out of San Antonio, but we are needing scribes from the San Marcos/ New Braunfels area to work in the Christus Santa Rosa Hospital located in San Marcos.

If you could send out a flyer and our website link to apply, or know of anyone that would like to gain clinical experience in a hospital setting to get their foot in the door – that would be wonderful! I have attached below a flyer with all of the information that a potential applicant would need to know about getting the application process started, as well as our link for the application.

Application link: https://www.providerschoicess.com/become-a-scribe/

Have a wonderful day!

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8 June, 2021 13:54

Pre-dental students,

Please see email below and attachments regarding an upcoming summer workshop being offered by the UT HSC at Houston School of Dentistry. It is not free, but the cost is not too bad either.

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Marilyn R. Banta, Ph.D.

(she,her,hers)

Pre-Health Advisor

Senior Lecturer

Department of Biology

Texas State University

601 University Dr.

San Marcos, TX 78666

(off) 512.245.3367

(fax) 512.245.8713

Mb79

Click HERE to schedule your

pre-health advising appointment!

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From: Spears, Robert D <Robert.D.Spears@uth.tmc.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:54 AM
To: Banta, Marilyn R <marilyn.banta@txstate.edu>
Subject:

Hello Marilyn! This is Dr. Robert Spears at the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston. Each summer we run an anatomy workshop for junior, senior, and post=bac students. I have attached information regarding this summer’s workshop on June 30-July 1. Please send this out to your predental group. Thanks, let me know if I can help in any way!

Robert D. Spears
Associate Dean for Student and Academic Affairs

Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences

Office of Student and Academic Affairs

7500 Cambridge Street, Suite 4120, Houston, TX 77054

713-486-4013 phone 713-486-4173 fax

Robert.D.Spears

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2021 H&N Anatomy Workshop Brochure.pdf

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final reminder about virtual and in-person health professions fair for students

The Southeast Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (SAAHP) conference is this week in San Antonio.

SAAHP Health Professions Fair for Students will take place this Friday, June 4, both virtually and in-person. The in-person fair will be at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk, and the virtual fair will take place on an online platform accessible from anywhere. This is an excellent opportunity for Pre-Health students and alumni to connect with representatives from health professional schools, associations, and organizations primarily in the Southeastern Region, with 65+ schools and programs represented so far. Pre-Health students and alumni can choose to attend virtually or in-person and registration is FREE.

A list of schools and programs in attendance is available here. Check back regularly for updates, as the list is growing!

SAAHP Health Professions Fair for Students Details

  • Friday, June 4, 2021
  • Health Professions Fair for Virtual Students: 12:00 PM-1:45 PM CT/1:00 PM-2:45 PM ET
  • Health Professions Fair for In-Person Students: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM CT (Hyatt Regency Riverwalk San Antonio – 2nd floor, Regency Center Ballroom)

Benefits of Attendance

Explore various health professions career options – Connect with health professional school admissions staff – Increase knowledge of admission requirements – Consider and compare different schools and programs

Virtual attendees will have the opportunity to win a gift card and in-person attendees will have the opportunity to win a gift card and an iPad.

Registration for the SAAHP Health Professions Fair for Students

Follow these directions closely to register:

  • Visit the registration site: SAAHP Health Professions Fair for Students Registration
    • Enter your preferred email address and select Continue
    • Enter the Student Code: STUDENT2021 (necessary for complimentary access) (see #1 below)
    • Enter your contact information
    • “Non-SAAHP Membership Type” – select “Non-Member” from the drop-down (see #2 below)
    • “Will you be attending the conference in-person or virtually?” (see #3 below)
      • Select In-Person if you plan to attend the fair at the Hyatt Regency in San Antonio and also want virtual access
        • If selecting In-Person, please select “None” for the meal options (no meals are included in the fair)
      • Select Virtual if you only plan to attend the fair virtually (not planning go to the Hyatt Regency in San Antonio)

Email 2021saahp for any questions.

Register Here Now!

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Marilyn R. Banta, Ph.D.

(she,her,hers)

Pre-Health Advisor

Senior Lecturer

Department of Biology

Texas State University

601 University Dr.

San Marcos, TX 78666

(off) 512.245.3367

(fax) 512.245.8713

Mb79

Click HERE to schedule your

pre-health advising appointment!

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