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http://www.cvm.org/

Do you know of any other services out there for your homeless patients?

Read about scholarships for Korean students here:
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Another great website with helpful information re: the USMLE Step 2 CK and CS.

http://usmlemd.wordpress.com/downloads/

Do you know of any others?

https://ucsfstudents.wordpress.com

Try to take advantage of the opportunities for studying abroad before you graduate from UCSF. Below is a list to a list of opportunities.

http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/intlprograms/Programs/

 Africa
 Asia
 Europe
 Latin America and Spanish Language
 Middle East
 North America 
 Miscellaneous

Email sent to our class listserve. I worked with some of the students from PUMC while on my rotations. They are pretty awesome and nice. Their English is a million times better than my Chinese….

Dear Class of 2009,

Each spring, four 4th-year UCSF medical students are given the opportunity to visit Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) in Beijing, China to complete eight weeks of observation on clinical rotations, March 2 – April 26, 2009. Simultaneously, four PUMC students visit UCSF.   The application deadline for UCSF-PUMC Exchange program is August 1, 2008.  For more details, and to apply, go to http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/intlprograms/Programs/UCSF-PUMC.aspx  For questions, contact Allison Chen, International Programs Assistant, chenam@medsch.ucsf.edu  415/476-1923.

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JOBS AVAILABLE FOR UCSF MEDICAL STUDENTS:

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JOBS AVAILABLE IN THE FALL SEMESTER:

Hi all,

We are in search of a few students who can help us with cadaver pre-dissections for the upcoming Prologue course. We need the help immediately, and can provide financial compensation for the work.

Please contact Maggie Millett, Dept of Anatomy, maggie.millett@ucsf.edu, 476-9415.

Thank you,

Kimberly S. Topp, PT, PhD
Professor
Dept. of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

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AVAILABLE IN THE SUMMER:

UCSF medical students are needed to teach the MCAT preparation component of the UCSF School of Medicine Post Baccalaureate Program.  The program is designed for individuals from disadvantaged or underserved backgrounds who are seeking admission to medical school.

The MCAT preparation component will begin on Monday, June 23, 2008 and run until August 8, 2008.  This year, we would like to hire 10 medical students to teach once or twice per week for 2 1/2 hour sessions.  In addition to teaching MCAT preparation, you will be trained in teaching techniques and specialized MCAT preparation.  Below, please find a more detailed description of the job. 

If you are interested in finding out more about the position, you may contact me directly at my email below (Let me know what year of medical school you are in, your phone number and e-mail address). 

Thank you.

Valerie Margol margolv@medsch.ucsf.edu

MCAT Teacher Job Description 

# of teachers needed:  10

Dates:                                    June 23-August 8, 2008

Time commitment:             One to two days per week, 2 ½ hour sessions

·        Pre program preparation time & meetings required

·        Two training sessions required

Subjects:  TT           To be taught:

Post Baccalaureate Program Participants (approx. 15 people)

Description:

Teachers of MCAT test subjects are needed for the UCSF School of Medicine MCAT preparation component of the Post Baccalaureate Program.  Individuals are needed to teach one each of the following test components: 

1.      Organic Chemistry

2.      Verbal Reasoning & Writing

3.      Biology

4.      Chemistry

5.      Physics

Teachers should be extremely well versed in the subjects for which they are applying.  Teachers will teach specific topical sessions in preparation for the MCAT and report to program director about student progress. 

Requirements:        Teachers and alternates should have previously taken the MCAT examination under the official testing service.  Teachers should be either UCSF medical students or graduate students with an excellent understanding of the subject to be taught.  Teachers should have prior teaching or tutoring experience.  Teachers should have adequate time to prepare for each class and be willing to make the time commitment.   Please note that the structure of the program will enable teachers to engage in other personal activities such as research in a lab, clinical work, other teaching, etc.

Who to Contact:  If you are interested in these positions, please call Valerie Margol, Associate Director, UCSF School of Medicine Office of Outreach and Academic Advancement 502-1646 or e-mail at margolv@medsch.ucsf.edu.

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