National Health Service Corps Scholarships for Students in Training- Available end of May 2008(application open for 1 month only!)

The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program is For Students
in Training to Become:

* Allopathic Physicians
* Osteopathic Physicians
* Dentists
* Nurse Practitioners
* Physician Assistants
* Nurse Midwives

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is committed to improving the health of the Nation’s underserved:

* Uniting communities in need with caring health professionals
* Supporting communities’ efforts to build better systems of care

http://answers.hrsa.gov/cgi-bin/hrsa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1010

Scholarships for Freshman College Students from Migrant and Seasonal Farmworking Backgrounds-15 states including P.R. -Deadline depends on State

CAMP stands for the College Assistance Migrant Program, a unique
educational program that helps students from migrant and seasonal
farmworking backgrounds succeed in college. CAMP was established in
1972 and has helped thousands of students accomplish their educational
goals. CAMP offers pre-college transition and first-year support
services to help students develop the skills needed to stay in school
and successfully graduate from college. CAMP services include
providing help with admissions, financial aid and other university
services; CAMP staff can assist the student in finding housing either
on-campus or off-campus and find roommates with your same interests;
select and register for classes and introduce them to campus services;
adjust to college life through individual and group counseling;
develop a long-term support system; develop study and college survival
skills; obtain tutors for academic assistance; receive supplemental
financial assistance for books, supplies, health insurance and
transportation. CAMP is evaluated by its retention and college
graduation rates. Nationally, CAMP grant directors report
approximately a 83% college freshman retention rate. Nearly three-
quarters of all CAMP students graduate with baccalaureate degrees.

http://www.migrantstudents.org/scholarshipsources.html

Interested in Pediatrics- Physicians and individuals age 16 through medical school- Detroit, MI-4/25/08

Please join Children’s Hospital of Michigan as we start building our village to recruit individuals dedicated to serving the needs of children in the Detroit area. The program is open to physicians and individuals age 16 through medical school who are interested in pursuing a career in pediatrics.

We will be showcasing our hospital, highlighting the accomplishments of area pediatricians, building networks and preparing tomorrow’s leaders for a career in pediatrics!

Hope to see you on April 25 at 7pm!

For further questions, or to RSVP: Contact Ms. Stacy Wilson, swilson@med.wayne.edu 313-745-1892

Learn Radiology Website- Free

Check out this amazing website to learn basic and advanced radiology. On the right hand side there is a top 10 list of learning modules that visitors have clicked on.

http://www.learningradiology.com/index.htm

Surf the web and go diagnose some fractures!

Post a comment to let us know what you think of the website.

CDC Career Day- 4/21/08 in Atlanta, GA.

CDC Career Day
Monday - April 21, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
AmericasMart(R) Atlanta, Building 1

March roared like a lion through Atlanta.
No one was more disappointed than we were that the first-ever
CDC Career Day
had to be tucked away for a later date.

Don’t miss this very special, rare opportunity to learn about CDC’s
program areas, employee organizations, tips on applying for federal
jobs, and all the great work we do here at CDC. It’s still the first-
ever CDC Career Day, and it will be held at

AmericasMart(R) Atlanta
250 Peachtree Street
Building 1- Atlanta Merchandise Mart
Atlanta, GA 30303

View maps and information on parking, transportation, and shuttles at
http://www.americasmart.com/travel/directions/.

The event is open to all current and former employees, contractors,
and the general public.

For more information, contact
Marilyn Palmer, 404-639-4689

2008 Tylenol Scholarship for prehealth and healthcare students- Deadline 5/15/08

Feel better about your tuition.

We know that dedicating yourself to healthcare is no small commitment. Taking years of hard work and sacrifice. That’s why the makers of TYLENOL are once again proud to offer the TYLENOL Scholarship program—now in its 16th year. This year, up to $350,000 in scholarships will be awarded to our future doctors, nurses and other health professionals. Because we think the people who help us feel better, deserve to feel better, too.

How the scholarship works.

$250,000 has already been put aside and donated to the fund. Then for every TYLENOL Scholarship coupon redeemed, an additional $0.25 will be donated to the fund—up to $100,000, for a grand total of $350,000. (Use of the coupon by residents in MA, ME, IL, WV, OK, SC, and AL will not result in a $0.25 donation to the TYLENOL Scholarship Fund.)

How the scholarship is awarded.

* 170 students will be granted scholarships in the amounts of $1000 and $5000
* Applicants will be judged on leadership qualities and academic performance
* Applications must be received by May 15th, 2008. Winners selected by the end of July 2008. Funds delivered by the end of August 2008.

More scholarship information and application.

$5,000 Texas Medical Association Minority Scholarship- incoming first year medical students attending medical school in Texas- Deadline 4/7/08

Texas Medical Association

(2008 Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Monday, April 7,
2008.)

* For minorities underrepresented in Texas medical schools and the
state’s physician workforce
* Hispanic, Black, or Native American
* Students already attending medical school are not eligible
* Must be an incoming first year medical student at the school awarding the loan
* Must complete an application
* Provide a letter of acceptance
* Write an essay, not to exceed 750 words, explaining how as a
physician you would “improve the health of all Texans”
* Award is rotated to Texas medical schools according to an
established cycle
* Fundraising efforts handled by TMA Foundation
* Annual awards have ranged from one to six scholarships of $5,000
each
* The scholarship presentation takes place at TMA’s TexMed
Conference.

Click the following link for an application.

http://www.tmaloanfunds.com/uploadedFiles/TMAMinorityApplication.pdf

For more scholarships from the Texas Medical Association follow this link.

Non-Traditional Pre-Medical & Medical Student Conference in Washington D.C.- 6/19/08-6/22/08

The National Society for Non-Traditional Pre-Medical & Medical Students (OldPreMeds) is pleased to announce their 2008 conference being held in Washington D.C. For more information to the the following link.

http://www.oldpremeds.org/conference/

2008 Scheduled Speakers

Judy Colwell, M.A.
The Nuts and Bolts of Applying

Richard Levy, M.A.
Practical Points Preventing Pitfalls in the Pre-Med Process
Adriane Fugh-Berman, M.D.
“Big Pharma” Related Talk
Linda Wilson, OMS-4
OMM Lecture and Demonstration
David Kelley, D.O
Networking: A Critical & Often Overlooked Element of Building Your Medical Career

Gabe Lerman, OMS-2
Matthew Corey, MS-2
Denise Babin, MS-3
Linda Wilson, OMS-4
Panel: Surviving MS-1 and MS-2 Years of Medical School
Samuel Matheny
Financial Planning in Medical School
Mary Renard, M.D.
My First Year as a Staff-Level Physician
Dr. Francis Ihejirika
How to Approach and Pass the MCAT, USMLE, and COMLEX.

Randy Hunt, D.O.
The Impaired Physician

Drs. Paul and Mary Renard
Relationship Panel Discussion

Conference Highlights
> Question and Answer with Kaplan and Princeton Review
> Representatives from Medical Schools and Universities
> Three Exhibitor Sessions
> Networking Dinners with Presenters & Officers on Friday Evening

2008 Student Summer Jobs at the CDC- Deadline 3/24/08

A summer job at the CDC is an excellent way for students to learn
first-hand about government service, enhance their educational
experience, make money, and gain valuable work experience.

If you know of a student who can benefit from a summer job with the
CDC in Atlanta, GA encourage him/her to apply by visiting www.usajobs.gov.

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=69885236

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=69886023

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=69886240

12 week Diversity Summer Internship for Undergraduates- Deadline 4/4/08

CMS announces a 12-week Diversity Summer Internship Program for
college and university students. CMS is the Federal agency that
administers the Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children’s Health
Insurance Programs.

The purpose of the Diversity Summer Internship
Program is to enhance students’ knowledge about CMS programs, mission,
vision and goals. Additionally, the program seeks to familiarize
participants about Federal, State, and local health care programs
serving underserved and uninsured populations.

This 12-week program is offered to college/university students of Asian American and Pacific
Islander (AAPI) descent, and to students attending Hispanic Serving
Institutions or of Hispanic descent, Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). The
program, developed by CMS, is consistent with the goals and objectives
for the Hispanic Agenda for Action, and the AAPI, HBCU, and TCU
Initiatives.

For more information download this PDF.
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/CareersatCMS/Downloads/dsip.pdf