National Council of La Raza (NCLR)-Deadline July 15

National Council of La Raza (NCLR)

Research Internship in Puerto Rico office for one graduate student or college senior with a 3.4 GPA interested in doing education, public policy, demographic and/or health research on children in Puerto Rico. This is a four month internship that begins August 3, 2009, at $10 an hour for 20 hours per week.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, 5 to 10 page English writing sample, and three references to nclr-pr@nclr.org by July 15, 2009 or the address below:

NCLR Puerto Rico Office
654 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 1003
San Juan, PR 00918-4130

Si Se Puede Scholarship-Deadline July 10th

The “Si Se Puede” Medical School Application Scholarship was developed in 2004 to assist pre-medical students with the financial burden of applying to accredited U.S. Medical Schools. Full funding of the AMCAS® OR AACOMAS® initial one school registration fee plus partial funding for additional schools is anticipated. Award amount for scholarship is dependent upon funding raised annually. Personal qualities, financial need, academic and extracurricular achievement will be taken into consideration in the selection process. Deadline July 10th, 2009; This is NOT a postmark deadline. Please submit ALL materials to the VP of Scholarships by email at VP_Scholarship@lmsa.net.

ELIGIBILITY

• Must be committed to pursuing a career in medicine and dedicated to serving the Latino and underserved communities.
• Applicants should demonstrate a desire to advance the state of healthcare and education in Latino and underserved communities through leadership in extracurricular activities and/or membership in civic organizations.
• Eligible applicants should be applying for matriculation into medical school in 2010.
• Students interested in applying to Allopathic and/or Osteopathic Schools of Medicine are welcome to apply.
• Funds can be used for AMCAS® OR AACOMAS® registration fees. Original receipts and other pertinent documents must be submitted for award to be distributed. Winners will receive details with notification of award. LMSA reserves the right to withdraw or withhold scholarship pending submission of necessary documents.

For information you can follow the link below.

http://lmsa.net/default.asp?contentID=9

You can also look for other resources on their home page at:

http://lmsa.net

SMYSP AA Workshop: Communicating with Clarity-Stanford, June27

SMYSP AA Workshop – Communicating with Clarity

Stanford, June 27^th 3p-5p

Communication is one of the most influential factors when it comes to the success of organizations and individuals. The outgoingness and initial impressions one makes will dictate whether an individual will advance or even keep their job. Not everyone is naturally good at public speaking, but even the best speakers follow simple rules to sound and appear like a professional.

Communicating with Clarity is hosted by Adrian Serna, formerly head instructor of Stanford Technical Communications Program, now an Associate Director of Cardinal Education. The program will handle all facets of public speaking and professional development, and is designed for individuals who want to become more effective communicators by ensuring that the message one sends is the message that is received.

You will learn how to:

* Exude confidence and make clear, memorable speeches

* Appear calm, credible, and collected in front of any audience

* Achieve greater success in capturing the attention of others based on their needs

* Design your message to fit the listener and the occasion

* Give a great speech every time!

Please RSVP by sending an e-mail to premedofcolor@gmail.com

Once we get your e-mail more details will be sent to you.

SMYSP Alumni Workshop Series: Becoming Rich, The Keys to a Strong Financial Future-Stanford, June 27

SMYSP Alumni Workshop Series – Becoming Rich, The Keys to a Strong Financial Future

Stanford, June 27th 11a-1p

There are many ways to become rich, but there are many more to become poor. Theres no easy way to become rich and most of the quick ways involve a lot of risk. If you want to learn the key steps in building your financial wealth, this is the workshop for you. In an interactive setting, we will cover and learn the key steps to building your financial wealth, which will allow you to live a healthy lifestyle. We will cover subjects from as simple as paying off credit card debt to investing in retirement accounts and the stock market. Join us for some sane financial advice, interactive financial games and best of all, no sales pitches to buy any books! Bring your financial questions and curiosities as we will address them during the presentation.

Please RSVP by sending an e-mail to premedofcolor@gmail.com

Once we get your e-mail more details will be sent to you.

SMYSP AA Workshop Series: Personal Finance-UCLA June 27

SMYSP AA Workshop Series – Personal Finance

UCLA, June 27th 11a-1p

Personal Finance Management covers an array of financial literacy topics, including budgeting and cash flow management; credit, debt, and credit reports; saving, investing and retirement planning. The workshop will help you analyze your financial situation, and complete the steps necessary to improve your financial position. If you dream of owning your own home, attend our workshop and you will learn the steps required to purchase a home, including how to qualify for first-time homebuyer benefits and programs. Learn how to access various city, county and state programs to cover most of the costs you will be faced with to purchase your first home. Potential homebuyers are provided with valuable instruction on all important pre-purchase decisions and how to qualify for a home loan in this informative, interactive workshop.

Please RSVP by sending an e-mail to premedofcolor@gmail.com

Once we get your e-mail more details will be sent to you.

SMYSP AA Workshop Series: Network, Self Marketing-Fresno, June 20

SMYSP AA Workshop Series – Network, Self Marketing

Kaiser, Fresno, June 20^th 11a-1p

Arguably, effective networking and self marketing skills may be the most critical element in your job search tactics during these tough economic times. At the end of this workshop you should know how to tap into your network, expand your network and self market your skills and accomplishments.

As a former recruiter and a professional in her human resources career, Tina Daniel knows the importance of networking and self marketing of candidates. She is committed to assisting others in fine tuning their networking and self marketing skills to lead to an effective well established network of contacts.

Tina holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration Management with a certificate in Organizational Management from California State University Fresno and also obtained her PHR-CA certification.

Please RSVP by sending an e-mail to premedofcolor@gmail.com

Once we get your e-mail more details will be sent to you.

SMYSP Alumni Workshop Series: Life Balance – UC Berkeley June 20

SMYSP Alumni Workshop Series- Life Balance

UC Berkeley, June 20^th 10a-12p

Lifelong success is not a matter of chance, but very specific and deliberate behaviors.

Our expert presenter will be discussing how to obtain balance in ones life, in particular how does one go about effectively designing your life and executing on that design.

Master your mind!

Explore the science that exists that explains how we all can have successful and happy lives.

Join us for this exciting, FREE workshop.

Please RSVP by sending an e-mail to premedofcolor@gmail.com

Once we get your e-mail more details will be sent to you.

National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program-September 30

Now accepting applications for Loan Repayment Awards funded by $200 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. Applications will be accepted continuously until funds are expended or September 30, 2010, whichever comes first. The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program provides $50,000 (or the outstanding balance of qualifying student loans if it is less than $50,000), tax free, to primary care medical, dental and mental health clinicians in exchange for two years of service at an approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area. Upon completion of the service commitment, clinicians may be eligible to apply for additional support for extended service.

Am I Eligible?

* U.S. citizen or national

* Trained and credentialed in an eligible primary care discipline:

o Allopathic (MD) or Osteopathic (DO) Physician

o Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

o Certified Nurse-Midwife

o Primary Care Physician Assistant

o Dentist

o Dental Hygienist

o Health Service Psychologist

o Licensed Clinical Social Worker

o Psychiatric Nurse Specialist

o Marriage and Family Therapist

o Licensed Professional Counselor

Below: Look at the website for more information

http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/

Biotech Research Associate Job Opening

Taking some time off from school before going to medical school? Want to gain research experience with a cutting edge Biotech company? Here is a GREAT opportunity with a Biotech company focusing on Cardiovascular Disease.

CardioDx is a dynamic, fast-moving organization. Based in Palo Alto, CA, we work in an evolving and exciting environment focused on improving diagnostic tools through genomic medicine in cardiovascular disease.
We have a multi-program approach, with genomic diagnostics in development for three forms of cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and heart failure. As a growing company, we are looking for talented professionals We offer opportunities to grow professionally, contribute to advances in medicine and work with other committed, driven and focused professionals.
Benefits and compensation are industry competitive, commensurate with experience, and include 401K, profit sharing and health, dental and disability insurance. CardioDx is a diverse and flexible environment, providing the tools, leadership and support that team members need to do the best work possible.
This position is in the Sample Processing group. In this role, you will be involved with sample handling including both RNA and DNA extraction, quantification, quality assessment and the re-array of patient samples. The role will also involve the coordination, ordering, receiving, and accessioning of samples, reagents and materials entering the facility.
Requirements

Experience with PCR, RNA/DNA isolation, liquid handling robots, and good lab practices.

BA/BS in biology or comparable

1-2 years industry experience

here is the link URL of the open positions:  http://www.cardiodx.com/company/careers/

(This is for the Research Associate Position at the bottom of the page)

Workshop Series-WINNING RESUMES UC Davis-June 13, 2009

Here is a great opportunity to make your resume stand out. At the workshop you will gain the knowledge, skills, and short-cuts to writing a Winning Resume!

When: Saturday June 13, 2009 11 AM

Where: UC Davis

Space is LIMITED! Please E-mail    premedofcolor@gmail.com   to RSVP

Once RSVP’ed, more details will be sent to you (location)