Wednesday, January 29, 2014

UNPAID CAREER/INTERNSHIPS

SAPP
The alternative medical chapter of SAPP will be hosting Genifer Murray, the CEO and founder of CannLabs. Mrs. Murray will be discussing the use of medical marijuana for patient treatment, current scientific research into the area, opportunities in the medical marijuana industry, and more. Genifer Murray is also opening internship positions for CU students. Free food will be provided in Hellems 267 on Tuesday, February 18, 5:30-7:30pm to find out more about position!


CENTER FOR GAIT AND MOVEMENT ANALYSIS SUMMER INTERNSHIP
DESCRIPTION: Each year, the Center for Gait and Movement Analysis (CGMA) and the Musculoskeletal Research Center (MRC) of Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) offer summer internship positions to undergraduates or recent college graduates. Chosen applicants will participate in a 10 week internship, consisting of research activity and shadowing opportunities within the orthopaedics department, which may take place in the operating room or in a clinic setting. If interested, it may be possible to make arrangements to shadow clinicians in other disciplines, though this cannot be guaranteed. The internship will begin in early summer and a modest stipend will be provided. Summer interns will be assigned to active protocols based on background experience and faculty need.
• The state of the art facilities at CGMA provide accurate measurements of human movement and muscle activity that are essential to the study of complex musculoskeletal disorders and motion abnormalities. Primary areas of research center on cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular pathologies that negatively affect ambulation in children and adults. The MRC was founded in 2006 to provide the infrastructure necessary to facilitate the research of medical and orthopaedic surgical interventions for children with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders. Areas of research interests include role of genetics in musculoskeletal disorders, sports medicine, spinal deformities, and hip pathologies. Collaborative efforts between CGMA, MRC, the Orthopaedic Department and the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department allow expanded access to a diverse array of research interests and patient conditions.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: Interns can expect to help and assist clinicians, physical therapists, kinesiologists, engineers, and researchers with current research projects. Research activities include gathering information for pediatric orthopaedic and gait research, performing literature reviews, chart reviews, data collection, reviewing of patient records for research information, data entry, and help with submissions of research protocols to review boards.
QUALIFICATIONS: Proficiency in writing and use of Microsoft Office as well as a general understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology. Any research experience is preferred but not required.
APPLICATION: Applicants will need to submit three documents: Cover letter, resume, and One paragraph describing your interest in orthopaedics, specifically this internship, and how this opportunity fits into long-term goals and plans (250 word limit)
• Please include in that essay your top TWO programs of interest from the following: CGMA, spinal deformities, hip pathologies, and sports medicine as well as a brief timeline of future plans, including applying to professional/graduate school, and the year of matriculation for the earliest time you might be prepared to accept an offer for a seat in professional school.
HOW TO APPLY: Please email all application materials to Cameron Niswander at cameron.niswander@childrenscolorado.org. You will receive conformation of your application submission. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified by the end of March.
DEADLINE: Applications are due no later than Monday, March 3rd 2014.


ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
OUR MISSION: The Association for Community Living promotes attitudes, practices, programs and policies that enable people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included as a natural and integral part of community life.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: Medical appointments, Learn about Disability Law, Medicare/Medicaid, Social Media, Research, Humanitarian Advocacy, Work with Adults/Elderly, Work with Kids
BENEFITS: Mileage Reimbursement; Flexible Hours; Job duties to fit your learning objectives
WEBSITE: http://aclboulder.org/volunteer/students.html


SUMMER MEDICAL DENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING SUMMER APPLICATIONS!
• SMDEP is a FREE six week academic enrichment program for freshman and sophomore college students who want to become physicians or dentists.
• SMDEP is implemented at 12 program sites (80 students per site) across the nation. Each program site provides scholars with academic enrichment in the basic sciences and math, clinical experiences, career development activities, learning and study skills seminars, and a financial planning workshop.
APPLICATION: Please visit SMDEP website for the application at www.smdep.org
CONTACT: National Program Office at 1-866-587-6337
WEBSITE: smdep@aamc.org.

DATES/DEADLINES TO KNOW

January 29th, 2014: Last Day to drop a course without being assessed tuition and fees and without a W grade appearing on the transcript.

Saturday, March 1st, 2014: CU Boulder Scholarship Applications are Due!!! (Must have fafsa completed already to be eligible for private & public scholarships)—see scholarship section of iphy newsletter to learn of additional public/private scholarships open currently! Sophomores, juniors, seniors can apply to CU scholarship- this is NOT just for incoming frosh!!!

Wednesday March 5, 2014: Summer 2014 Registration Available for Continuing Students

March 17 – 27, 2014 (Mon. - Thurs.): Fall 2014 Registration period

Friday, March 21st, 2014: Spring 2014 LATE DROP DEADLINE: Last Day to Late Drop a Course (No refund of tuition and fees and given a W grade as of 1/29): (11:59 p.m.) Last day for students to drop a course without approval signatures via MyCUInfo. After March 21, all dropped courses require the instructor’s and dean’s signature on a special action form. These forms are available at the instructor’s department. Additional approval, such as petitioning the dean, may be required for some colleges (check with your school or college). All dropped courses will be assessed full tuition and fees, and a W grade will appear on the transcript. Courses dropped after January 29 will receive a W grade on the transcript, and no refunds for tuition or fees are given for dropped courses.

Monday, April 28th, 2014: Last day to add a course without petitioning your dean. Course add processed by instructor’s department through April 28. Note: After April 28, all added courses require the instructor's AND dean's signature on a Change of Record form, which must include the student’s final course grade.