Health Fields
Medical School Admissions Interview Tips
Tips for a Great Interview from Peterson's
https://www.petersons.com/articles/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-tips-interview
Undergraduate Pre-Health Program (UPP)
The program is made possible through a partnership by the Office of Inclusion and Outreach and Kaiser Permanente. Students selected for this program must low income and/or underrepresented in the health professions, have a minimum of 30 credit hours from an accredited undergraduate institution and 3.3 GPA. Participants spend 8 weeks on campus where they shadow medical professionals, conduct research and participate in workshops on health disparities and cultural competence. The participants in UPP also meet monthly throughout the academic year for Saturday Academy sessions on topics ranging from health disparities to study skills. All participants are required to take the one of the test and prep-courses necessary to apply to medical, pharmacy, nursing, dental or other health profession school (i.e.: DAT, MCAT or GRE). Supported by Kaiser Permanente Department of Diversity Development – Colorado and the Office of Inclusion and Outreach. Open to: Any student with at least 24 college level credits completed.
Contact: Medhat Ahmed | 303.724.8003 | OIO@UCDenver.edu
http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/DiversityAndInclusion/programs/Pages/undergraduate.aspx
Wardenburg Health Center
Community Health | 303-492-2937
Every fall, Community Health recruits and trains new volunteers. Our volunteers are given the skills needed to educate and connect with peers on various health issues. We meet together on a weekly basis to continue learning about the impact of health on all aspects of student life. We cover various issues pertaining to student health such as body image, cold care, condoms, contraception, intimate partner violence, nutrition, relaxation (chair massages and aromatherapy), sexual health, sexual assault, sleep, STIs, stress management, and more!
For more information click here
Physical Therapy and Integrative Care | 303-492-6280
We offer volunteer opportunities for those interested in health care. As a volunteer you will observe physical therapy and therapeutic exercises as well as assist with administrative and miscellaneous clinical needs for about two hours per week. Many volunteers advance into the work study program.
For more information about our services click here
Student Health Board |
The mission of the Health Board is to provide student input into the operations of Wardenburg Health Services in order to represent students and positively influence campus health. Any full fee-paying student, graduate or undergraduate, may become a member of the Wardenburg Student Health Board. To apply please complete our online application. Applications will only be accepted at the beginning of each semester and if there are vacant positions on the board.
Community Service | 303-492-5650
Community service opportunities are usually available on a regular basis.
Denver Health
The Denver Health Job Shadowing Program |
Is designed for students ages 16 years or older who are exploring their career options and wishing to learn more about a particular field or position in a healthcare organization. By shadowing someone at Denver Health, you can see someone at work and begin to understand exactly what types of skills are involved in a position and what you can expect on a daily basis.
http://www.denverhealth.org/about-us/career-center/job-shadowing-program
Research in Integrative Physiology at CU Boulder
Research in the Department spans the entire discipline of physiology, from the genetics of behavioral traits to the assessment of human performance. There are 19 research laboratories in the Department and each laboratory is directed by one member of the faculty. Use the menu of laboratory names at right, or the listings by faculty name below. A searchable page of all recent publications is also available.
http://www.colorado.edu/intphys/research/index.html
CU Boulder Pre-Health Advising
All current and former CU Boulder students are eligible to recieve pre-health advising at no cost.
http://www.colorado.edu/advising/pre-health
BSI Scholars in STEM Undergraduate Research
This program, new in 2016, replaces both the BURST and UROP-HHMI funding programs.
Independent research is a time-intensive endeavor. You should have a strong interest in conducting research given the demands of finding a lab, applying for funding, and gaining background knowledge and training - all before actually conducting research. Once in the lab, you should expect to spend at least 10 hours per week on research during the school year and 20-40 hours per week during the summer.
Additional Resources
Preparing for Medical School
https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/preparing-med-school/
Explore Health Careers
http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/home
Is A Health Career Right for You?
http://www.colorado.edu/advising/pre-health/pre-health-pathway/things-think-about
Dental Admission Tests Fee Waiver
http://www.ada.org/en/education-careers/dental-admission-test/
MCAT Fee Assistance Program
https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/article/eligibility/
University of Colorado Boulder Career Planning Guide
http://www.colorado.edu/career/sites/default/files/attached-files/Career%20Planning%20Guides11.pdf
University of Colorado Career Planning Guide for BioTechnology
http://www.colorado.edu/career/sites/default/files/attached-files/Career%20Planning%20Guides5.pdf
University of Colorado Boulder Volunteer Resource Center
http://www.colorado.edu/volunteer/
American Academy of Physician's Assistants
UROP
CU Boulder has a rich culture for cultivating undergraduates as emerging scholars, artists and practicing researchers. UROP provides consultation services, informational workshops and grants to promote undergraduate research as a high-impact learning practice for student success.
Each year UROP funds hundreds of students who produce new knowledge and creative work in partnership with CU's world-class faculty. We serve students and faculty whose learning and teaching goals include outside-the-classroom enrichment.
In a UROP project, you:
- Explore academic interests beyond the classroom
- Get hands-on experience with research or creative production
- Develop student-faculty relationships for professional references
- Acquire academic and professional skills and credentials
- Demonstrate successful grant-writing skills
- Refine your academic and career goals
http://www.colorado.edu/suep/about-urop