july 30th, 2018 - umkc school of medicine · july 30th, 2018 general announcements tutors needed...
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August 20, 2012
July 30th, 2018
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tutors Needed Seeking Tutors for Tutor Network List
Are you interested in helping fellow students learn while earning a little cash? Consider
adding your name to the School of Medicine’s Tutor Network. This is a list of School of
Medicine students who are willing to tutor fellow students one-on-one as needed.
Requirements? Earned an A in the course(s) and a desire to share your knowledge with
others. You may set your own hourly price, but most tutors charge $10 – 20/ hour. To have
your name added , please email Kathleen Moburg [email protected] with the course(s)
you wish to tutor. A copy of the Tutor Network will be distributed to the School of Medicine
student body in late August.
Personal Days Personal Self-Care Days
Students are allowed one day per clinical elective block to use for personal
wellness. Requests for these days should be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the needed absence day in order to be respectful to colleagues, peers and
patients as your responsibilities are reassigned. If you have an emergency, please contact your clerkship or clinical elective coordinator to request an unplanned absence. Information about personal self-care days can be found at: http://med.umkc.edu/docs/curriculum/ClkshpExcsdAbsence.pdf.
Roo Fair Sign up for the Get Involved Fair (replacing Roo Fair)
This year the SOM will not be holding its own separate Roo Fair during Orientation Weekend. Instead, med school organizations can advertise themselves by signing up for the larger UMKC Get Involved Fair which will be taking place on the same day the Roo Fair typically would (the Sunday of orientation weekend). For more info and the sign up link, see the email from the Office of Student Involvement below.
Join the Office of Student Involvement and the UMKC community at Unionfest on
August 19!! Unionfest is a fun packed event held in the Student Union to welcome all new and return UMKC Students back to campus! This event is an important opportunity for your organization to connect with the UMKC Student. If your organization is a Recognized Student Organization at UMKC you are expected to attend this event.
SIGN-UP TODAY! Click here to register for UnionFest https://roogroups.umkc.edu/submitter/form/start/131984 Unionfest will take place on Sunday, August 19, 2018, in the Student Union from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The Student Organization Get Involved Fair will be located on the 3rd floor of the Student Union. Set up will begin at 1:00 PM. Everyone will then be asked to go outside to participate in the Spirit Walk to the Women's Soccer game at Durwood Stadium against Saint Louis University. The Spirit Walk will start at 1:30 PM. All UMKC Student are encouraged to attend the Soccer game! Admission is free. You will then need to be ready at your Unionfest table and available to attendees at 4:00 PM. We estimate that 1800 new and current students will be at Unionfest this year, so please plan accordingly. Questions can be directed to Yhanika L Goins , Coordinator for Student Organizations, at [email protected] More information about Welcome Week is available at go.umkc.edu/welcomeweek Please sign up prior to Wednesday, August 15th! Thank you, Coordinator for Leadership and Student Organizations Office of Student Involvement University of Missouri – Kansas City 5100 Cherry Street Student Union, Suite 320 Kansas City, MO 64110 [email protected] (816)235-1084
Schedule a meeting with me! http://bit.ly/OSISchedule
Alumni Checkup My name is Tim Weber, and I am the student representative for the UMKC SOM Alumni Board. I’m hoping to engage students in discussions about how to connect alumni and current students. We will highlight our current board members as encouragement to “Take Wing!” and soar to new heights in medicine. I encourage you to reach out to me by emailing me at [email protected] if you have ideas or comments on how alumni and students can connect going forward.
This week, we are highlighting Dr. Tracy Stevens, the President of the Alumni Board. She graduated from UMKC SOM in 1990, and then she completed her Internal Medicine residency at UMKC before traveling to Rochester, MN for her fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at the Mayo Clinic. She now serves as the Medical Director of the Saint Luke’s Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center. During her time at UMKC, her docent while in the Blue 4 Unit, Dr. Jim Stanford, provided her with a strong foundation for learning. Dr. Stevens emphasizes that she's very grateful for her educational opportunities at UMKC and encourages students to reflect on our own experiences. She challenges us as students to make the most of our experience, as well as give back as alumni. Dr. Stevens says, "Remember why you're here!" She encourages us to focus on patient care despite the distractions of modern day medicine. Patients come first for Dr. Stevens, and that basis and
the foundation that UMKC School of Medicine provided her, has helped her successfully impact the lives of her patients and the community.
Tax Free Weekend
Career Fair
WELLNESS
Niloofar’s Wellness Tip
The 3 absolute worst health and fitness goals you must
avoid.
Plus a clear recipe for turning ‘bad' fitness goals into ‘good' ones.
By John Berardi, Ph.D.
If you want to achieve your health and fitness goals, you need a powerful formula, something to organize your efforts. In this article we’ll help you get organized while covering three important strategies for turning ‘bad’ fitness goals into ‘good’ ones. Read the full article at this link:
https://www.precisionnutrition.com/fitness-goals?_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJia2hhcHB5ZnJpZGF5QHlhaG9vLmNvbSIsI
CJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIm5GRWUzUiJ9
Things to do in KC This Week
Things to Do in KC This Week (Compiled from around the web. These are not UMKC sponsored or sanctioned events)
KC Taste: August 3rd and 4th. Union Station. Don't miss the first KC Taste, brought to you by Capitol Federal. This two-day food and music festival in downtown Kansas City at the historic Union Station on Friday, August 3rd and 4th. Kansas City Taste will feature more than 30 culinary establishments who will show off their most creative dishes. Plus a Chef's Showcase Tent where the hottest local, regional and national chefs will show off their talent through live demonstrations on the Budweiser Main Stage. Plus LIVE music from: David Lee Murphy, Jo Dee Messina, Spin Doctors, Noe Palma, Marianne Michaels, Zeroes, Liverpool and MORE. Friday August 3rd: 4pm-10pm Saturday: August 4th: 10:00am-10:00pm This is an all ages event with a family friendly kid zone. Kids 12 and under get in for free! More info: www.kctaste.com First Fridays: First Fridays at the Crossroads: Friday, July 6th. On the First Friday of every month, thousands of residents and visitors fill the sidewalks of the Crossroads in Kansas City, enjoying what has become the city's liveliest and most popular event. Arts organizations, galleries, studios, and a wide variety of local businesses feature regional and national artists as well as live entertainment starting at 5 p.m. Best explored on foot, the First Friday tradition continues to grow with up to 10,000 attendees. Most make it an evening, with dinner and drinks from a colorful array of restaurants and entertainment venues. For more info visit: http://kccrossroads.org/first-fridays/ Weekender at Crown Center: Friday, August 3rd. 6PM-11PM. Enjoy the sounds of local
bands 🎶, sample your favorite food trucks 🍴, shop the wares of local KC artisans �, and
see a famous flick under the stars 🎥 at our summer WeekEnder series!
Movie: "Mamma Mia!" Band: The Zeros KC Food Trucks: KC Kona Ice, Bop N' Bowl, Minsky's Pizza, Between 2 Buns Festivities begin at 6 p.m., with the movie starting at approximately 9 p.m. Please note pets are not permitted at the event.
For more events, visit Ink Magazine’s online, searchable calendar: http://calendar.inkkc.com/ and Kansas City on the Cheap: www.kansascityonthecheap.com (which also has great deals and coupons!)
SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial Literacy Article
These towns will help pay off your student loan debt if you
move there
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https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/03/us-towns-that-offer-financial-incentives-to-live-there.html List of Rural Opportunity Zones https://kansascommerce.gov/320/Rural-Opportunity-Zones
Scholarship OppU Achievers Scholarship To apply for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, submit a short essay responding to the prompted question. Scholarship decisions are based solely on an applicant's essay response. Winners for the OppU Achievers Scholarship are selected four times a year, with submission deadlines on September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30. To be eligible for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, a student must: • Be enrolled full time in high school or at least part time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school. • Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0. • Be a U.S. citizen. For application and more information go to https://www.opploans.com/scholarship/
Scholarship PA Scholarship/Tuition Assistance Opportunities
Organization: VA Amount: They offer scholarships and full tuition assistance Information: Please go to https://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/education-support.asp for more information
Scholarship National Medical Fellowships Amount: Not to exceed $5,000 Deadline: NA Eligibility: 5th or 6th year underrepresented minority students who need financial assistance and have exhausted all other options.
Application: Send a short paragraph to [email protected] that describes your immediate, extreme financial need, and your reason for application to the NMF Emergency Scholarship Fund.
Scholarship New and Current NMF Scholarship Applications
On Friday June 22, NMF is opening the application to the 2018 Mary Ball Carrera Scholarship. Other applications are still open for NMF programs. Each award below is for medical students enrolled in an accredited program for the 2018-2019 year. See the list below to review the awards and eligibility. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Start your application here! nmf.fluidreview.com
Mary Ball Carrera Scholarship - NEW!
Established by NMF Board member Neal Ball to honor the memory of his sister Mary Ball Carrera, this award provides a $2,500 scholarship to one (1) outstanding Native American woman, recognized for outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community service, and enrolled in an accredited US medical school. Application Deadline: August 5, 2018
Dr. David K. McDonogh Scholarship in Ophthalmology/ENT
Designed to increase the number of qualified physicians who are interested in a career in Ophthalmology or Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) specialties, this scholarship is a $5,000 award for African American, Afro-Latino, or Native American medical student(s) in New York City. Eligible candidates must be committed to academic excellence, research, leadership and service. The awarded Scholar is required to attend the Scholarship Reception on November 1, 2018. Application Deadline: August 1, 2018
Scholarship Boone County Medical Society Scholarship
Eligibility: Students who have graduated from a high school in Boone, Howard, or Cooper Counties and have finished first semester of clerkship year. Students need to have demonstrated exceptional intellectual and humanistic qualities in interactions with patients, peers, and teachers. Amount: $2,000 Deadline: September 1, 2018 Application: Please contact Robin Patterson at [email protected] for application materials if you feel you qualify for this scholarship
Scholarship Roland P. Ladenson Scholarship Fund
Eligibility: Students who are pursuing primary care and have finished first semester of clerkship year. Students need to have demonstrated exceptional intellectual and humanistic qualities in interactions with patients, peers, and teachers. Although financial need will be considered, it is not the determining factor. Amount: $2,000 Deadline: September 1, 2018 Application: Please contact Robin Patterson at [email protected] for application materials if you feel you qualify for this scholarship
Scholarship Johnson Underwood, III, MD Medical Staff Scholarship
Eligibility: Medical students who resided in Clay or Platte Counties during high school or who graduated from high school in Clay or Platte Counties are eligible to apply for our scholarship. Amount: $4,000 Deadline: September 1, 2018 Application: Contact Robin Patterson at [email protected] for application information
Scholarship Society of 1906 Medical Student Scholarship
Eligibility: Year 5 students Amount: $2,000 Deadline: September 15, 2018 Application: https://sma.org/sma-alliance10/medical-student-scholarship-application/
Scholarship Society of 1924 Medical Student Scholarship
Eligibility: Year 5 students Amount: $2,000 Deadline: September 15, 2018 Application: https://sma.org/sma-alliance10/medical-student-scholarship-application/
Scholarship American Medical Resource Institute
Eligibility: BA/MD, MD, and PA Students Application deadline: 11:59 pm CST December 31, 2018. Award amount: $1,000 Application Information: Must write a 2000-word essay covering one of two healthcare topics. Click the link for more information https://www.aclsonline.us/scholarship/
OPPORTUNITIES
Student Research Inquiry – Correct Form Link
Student Research Inquiry Students who are interested in research are encouraged to submit a student inquiry form to the Office of Research. The Office of Research website, http://med.umkc.edu/ora/student_overview, has a lot of information about student endeavors and opportunities. Students who wish to inquire about becoming involved in a project can access the Student Research Information Form at http://med.umkc.edu/docs/research/Student_Research_Information_Form.pdf.
Student Research Opportunities
Student Research Opportunities and Fellowships Opportunities are posted on the Student Research Webpage http://med.umkc.edu/ora/external_opportunities/ Please contact Drs. Wacker, Dall, or Molteni or send an email to UMKC SOM Research ([email protected]) with additional questions.
AOA Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)
Alpha Omega Alpha, an honor society for physicians, provides opportunities for professional growth and financial awards/scholarships for humanistic and research endeavors. Students do not have to be members of AOA to be eligible. More information can be obtained at: http://alphaomegaalpha.org/programs.html.
Career Fair
STUDENT ORGANIZATION MEETINGS AND OTHER EVENTS
Medical Humanities Interest Group
Reach Out and Read
Medical Humanities Interest Group presents Reach Out and Read! MHIG will be collecting
books through July for pediatric care at Children’s Mercy and KU! Donate books by the
School of Medicine lobby elevators.
FMIG FMIG Sports Physicals
If you missed out on the Family Medicine sports physicals, don't fret! FMIG is looking for volunteers to help with another set of sports physicals for elementary to high school aged kids on August 11th from 10-noon at Central High School. It's a great way to give back to the community and hone those physical exam skills! Hope to see you there! Please let me know if you have any questions. Link to sign-up:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b044da8aa23a0f49-back
FMIG Transition Conference
Interested in learning more about Family Medicine? FMIG is inviting you to come to the Family Medicine Transition Conference for Residents and Students in Jefferson City August 17th & 18th! To register for free, go to: http://moafp.formstack.com/forms/residency_exhibit_contract Lodging will be included for students, if they share a room with another student. If you have any questions, please let us know!
Radiology Interest Group
Radiology Interest Group
Hey Everyone,
Hope your school year is going well so far!
The Radiology Interest Group (RIG) will be having our first meeting on August 21st at the UMKC School of Medicine Theater B (on the first floor) from 6-7 pm. There will be some light refreshments. We will be talking about what radiology is, what the day-to-day schedule of a radiology resident looks like, and also the application process for radiology residency (both diagnostic and interventional).
We want this to be a student-led group and will be holding elections at the end of the meeting for student representatives. If you are particularly interested in applying to radiology residency in the future, this a great opportunity to become involved. In the future we plan to hold meetings on the following topics: basics of chest radiographs, basics of pediatric imaging, emergency stroke neuro imaging and neurointerventional procedures, interventional radiology, a resident panel, radiology research opportunities at UMKC, and a possibly procedure workshop at the UMKC skills lab where we can experiment with the ultrasound machines and practice central lines. Not sure if you are even interested in radiology? No problem. Everyone could use some imaging knowledge to apply to their future field of choice and much of what we plan to discuss regarding residency and applications is applicable to other specialties. If you are interested in being a part of RIG but cannot make it to the first meeting, please add your name to this google doc so you can be contacted about future events:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1shvHFgPK-CrEDZGbYK5J57apZfavumLw_mDi3L8TrMc/edit?usp=sharing
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