Pre-Health Scholars Resources
Hi Pre-Health Scholars! See below for a cumulative list of resources, events, presentations and opportunities on this page. This will be updated weekly, so continue to check back regularly and everything we share can be housed here. Don’t forget about the UCCS Pre-Health Page for more info. Thanks! -Sarah
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- April 16 Mayo Clinic Department of Laboratory Medicine Careers Webinar
- Virtual Session- an enlightening session where you will gain valuable insights into the dynamic and rewarding world of laboratory careers at Mayo Clinic. Discover exciting opportunities, learn about cutting-edge technologies, and hear firsthand from professionals who have made significant contributions to the field. Don’t miss this chance to explore the diverse paths within the Mayo Clinic laboratories. Register here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1429776?ref=events-search
- April 17, 6pm, Zoom: Pre-PA Overview with PA student, and April 18 MCAT preparation with MD student- CU Anschutz Medical Student Panels SEE FLYER- https://cdn-career.uccs.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/145/2024/04/April-Pre-Health-Peer-Mentorship-Program-Flyer-2.pdf
- April 23, 11am-2pm in Berger Hall: UCCS Healthcare Career and Resource Fair. CU SOM, CU PA, CU DPT, Rocky Vista, and many employers and non-profits will be in attendance!
RESOURCES:
List of local Employers and Non-Profits for Volunteerism, Shadowing and Employment in Healthcare:
https://career.uccs.edu/resources/healthcare-community-resources/
RESEARCH at UCCS:
Department of Biology: Find research or internship opportunities through their website: https://biology.uccs.edu/research
https://academics.uccs.edu/eolesnic/index.html
• Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry: https://chemistry.uccs.edu/undergraduate/chemistry-and-biochemistry-research
• Human Physiology and Nutrition: Go to your faculty members directly for research interest. Check their website here for current internship opportunities: https://johnsonbethel.uccs.edu/hpnu-programs
• UCCS Center for Student Research: https://studentresearch.uccs.edu/
• CU Anschutz Opportunities for Undergraduate students: https://www.ucdenver.edu/lynxconnect/undergraduate-research/other
Research and Course Credit:
In some instances, you can line up academic and/or laboratory research with course credit. Students can enroll in a Research Practicum with a faculty mentor to earn credit for research. You can also earn credit for your Research or Creative Work and Register for 9499. The course will appear as ‘Undergraduate Research’ on your transcript. Reach out to the UCCS Center for Student Research at: email- CSR@uccs.edu
UCCS Resources:
CU Anschutz Opportunities for Undergraduate students:
https://www.cuanschutz.edu/centers/coahec/Cohec-events/mini-med-school/
https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/inclusion-and-outreach/programs/undergrad-programs
https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/gates-center-for-regenerative-medicine/education-and-training/gates-summer-internship-program
https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/colorado-cancer-center/education/creu-program-resources
https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/gems
https://www.colorado.edu/initiative/cdi/undergraduate-stem-research
https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/colorado-cancer-center/education/undergraduate-education-opportunities/pike-prep
https://www.ucdenver.edu/lynxconnect/undergraduate-research/other
National Opportunities for Undergraduate students:
https://pathwaystoscience.org/programs.aspx?descriptorhub=SummerResearch_Summer
Summer Health Professions Education Program
Public Health Internship- Denver Office of the Medical Examiner
External Resources:
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