There are several different types of post-baccalaureate programs depending on how much science you have taken in your undergraduate education.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides fellowships in opportunities for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical investigation at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland and selected off campus locations. Funding is usually granted for one year, but may be extended for an additional year is the student's work is satisfactory. It is expected that students enrolled in the program initiate applications to medical or graduate school for the year following the IRTA award. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have graduated from an accredited U.S. college or university. Stipend: $18,500 ($16,800 in Arizona, Montana, and North Carolina).
Creighton University School of Medicine has a post-baccalaureate program for educationally and financially disadvantaged students. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, this program based on the Jesuit mission offers entry into Creighton medical school after a summer program and one academic year. Financial aid is guaranteed for seven students, and education, mentoring, support and financial aid information is provided as well. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or have a valid visa, have a baccalaureate degree, have not accepted to medical school anywhere, and be either financially and/or educationally disadvantaged as specified by Department of Health and Human Services guidelines.
The Bureau of Healthy Professions (BPHr), HRSA, has posted a fellowship position for the summer or fall. The position is in the National Center for Health Workforce Information and Analysis and will support the bureau in projects related to public health workforce. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Students who are within five years of graduating are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit the Association of Schools of Public Health website or contact Marilyn Biviano.
The Loyola University Chicago's Biology Department offers a Master of the Arts in Medical Sciences program. It is ideally suited to students with a good overall medical school application package but who need additional opportunity to demonstrate their ability to master challenging coursework in order to strengthen their medical school entrance application. For more information, visit the website.
The Tulane University School of Medicine has an Anatomy Certification Program for students who are in the acceptance range for US medical schools but do not gain admission for lack of some outstanding item in their application. For more information email sdawsey@tulane.edu.
Mayo Clinic has a Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Sciences, in either biochemistry, biomedical engineering, immunology, molecular biology, molecular neuroscience, molecular pharmacology, and tumor biology. Mayo also offers an M.D.-Ph.D. program. Students do receive an annual stipend. Apply electronically at the Mayo Graduate School website.
The Hayward Genetics Center at Tulane University Health Sciences Center has a one year non-thesis Masters Degree program designed to give graduates an in-depth understanding of the filed of human genetics. It will help to prepare qualified individuals for careers in the health sciences and will provide a more in-depth educational experience to enhance the opportunity of an individual being admitted to a postgraduate professional school. For more information contact hgcedprg@tulane.edu, visit the website, or call 504-988-5229
The Georgetown University School of Medicine offers a Special Master's Program for students who are unsure of their post-graduation plans but still wish to attend medical school. The SMP provides an opportunity to enhance academic credentials to meet that goal. Also, Georgetown offers a Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program, which awards an MS in Physiology. There will be an open house on March 12, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. For more information contact Mrs. Aureller Cabiness at cabinesa@georgetown.edu or visit the SMP website or the CAM website.
The Drexel University College of Medicine offers several graduate school programs including IMS, MSP, MBS, MMS, PMED, DPMS programs and a new MFS program. For information, visit the website at www.drexel.edu/med/ims.
EMPLOYMENT
National Institutes of Health Opportunities
Sloan Kettering Institute in New York has health care administration positions available. Act as a liaison between the patient, family and medical health care team during office visits. Applicant needs a BS/BA in majors who have demonstrated commitment to health care management. Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes 100% tuition reimbursement. To apply, go to their website for further details.
Predoctoral Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA): at the National Institute of Health. This program is for recent college graduates. It is designed to augment the education preparation and development of future scientists by supporting a period of training in the NIH laboratories. Call (301) 496-6796 for further information.
Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) provides opportunities for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical investigation at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Stipend: $21,000 for 12 months. Apply electronically at the following address:
Workshop Assistant/Intern
needed to work at the F.T. Stone Laboratory in Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Positions
at the Stone Laboratory are temporary assignments from Mid April - Mid June
and/or Late August - Late October. Work 20 hours per week at $6.50 per hour
with housing paid or work 40 hours per week for $6.50 per hour with housing
paid. Knowledge of basic limnology, fisheries and plankton identification will
be very helpful, but will train. Contact John
Hageman, Lab Manager, 419-285-2341 or 614-247-6500.
| Jennifer Ely Nemecek / Assistant Dean, Advisor for ALPP
jennifer.e.nemecek.1@nd.edu James K. Foster, CSC, MD / Assistant Professional Specialist and Sophomore Advisor for SCPP james.k.foster.34@nd.edu Last updated 11/10/05 |
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