Two Internship Experiences to offer students for 2017

The Pre-Health Professions Advising Center is pleased to announce that we have two internship experiences to offer students for 2017, the Med Mentor Internship and the Patient Experience Internship. 

These are different types of internships intended for students at different stages of preparing for application to health professional programs, so please review the descriptions below (and online via links provided) and apply for the ONE that will be best for you:

MED MENTOR INTERNSHIP (16 Students)

Designed for students who intend to apply to Medical School (MD/DO) for the 2018 Cycle, so is only available to Juniors, Seniors and post-baccalaureate students.  In its 10^th year, this internship involves a learning component, weekly class meetings and also shadowing opportunities with physicians. Look here for more information: http://clas.arizona.edu/event/pre-health-professions/med-mentor-internship-2017

PATIENT EXPERIENCE (PX) INTERNSHIP (25 Students)

Open to students in any career path although because of the total hour commitment, particularly helpful for students planning to become PA’s.  This is a great opportunity to become familiar with the hospital environment and interacting primarily with patients, but also with the providers in the unit.  Requires a two semester commitment:  Spring, 2017 and Fall, 2017 (not summer) and a total of 270 patient contact hours.  IF you will graduate in May or August of 2017, please do not apply for this internship.  Please note that we will offer a summer version of this class (3 units, 135 hours) in summer, 2017.  Look here for more information about the PX internship: http://clas.arizona.edu/event/pre-health-profession/patient-experience-intern-program-2017-application

Students with questions may email Stephanie Watson at srollins@email.arizona.edu

Thank you!

Stephanie Watson

Stephanie S. Watson, MEd.
Coordinator/Advisor, Senior
Pre-Health Professions Advising Center
Colleges of Letters, Arts, and Science
The University of Arizona
1428 E. University Blvd.
Bear Down Gym
Tucson, AZ 85721
Tel.: 520-621-7763
Fax: 520-626-6345
Web: prehealth.arizona.edu
Facebook: facebook.com/UAPreHealth
Twitter: twitter.com/UA_PreHealth

Disabled woman needs to replace part-time caregivers

One left to attend medical school, one left for marriage, and one for extended workshop in Thailand. Woman has Rheumatoid Arthritis, a tracheostomy, and a masters degree. She is a good communicator. A variety of shifts are available. Excellent experience for medical fields. Her previous assistants have been accepted to either medical schools or nursing programs. She is looking for intelligent, responsible, and fit people. She is also looking for a back-up person to assist with her swimming. This does not require getting wet. Interested persons need to apply by calling (520) 867-6679 in the afternoon.

Part time female Caregiver needed

I am a quadriplegic and professor at the U of A. This is a great job for pre-med or nursing students since you get lots of hands on clinical experience in a relaxed environment. I must admit I write several letters of recommendation a year for my gals going on to med school, nursing school, PA school and they get in.  There are four hour shifts in the morning (8am-12pm) and three hours shifts in the evening (5:30-8:30) available. Some caregiving experience recommended, although I do intensive training for my needs. Must have a car. I am flexible and will work with your schedule. Near Speedway and Alvernon. Please call 520-419-5924.  Do not send a text message.

Did you know the UA has a Wheelchair Rugby team?

Want to get involved and see a time block you might have free?

Wheelchair Rugby needs volunteers

TUES.- 10am-12

THUR.- 10AM-12

SAT -  1 to 3

 These are our practice times and all of our practices are in the North Gym at the REC . The job is pretty easy, nothing too hard, If anyone has questions  please email or call me on my cell #520 668 8701.  Thx.  Chief

Job Opportunity

MORE GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITIES, EVENING HOURS, VARIOUS DAYS TO CHOOSE FROM, GOOD FOR GRAD SCHOOL LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Hello, I'm a 26 year old male quadriplegic and also a U of A graduate in media arts. I'm looking for help with personal care assistance. There are multiple night positions available including:

Monday from 9:30pm-11:30pm

Wednesday from 9:30pm-11:30pm

Thursday night from 9pm-11:30pm

Saturday from 10pm-12pm

Sunday night from 10pm-12pm  

I have a mechanical lift so there's no heavy lifting involved. Most of the tasks will be light housekeeping and helping me get ready for bed

I live in the Fort Lowell and Columbus area

If you are interested in one or more of these positions please call (don't text) Drew at 520-404-3679. Thanks!"

LOOKING FOR WEEKEND WORK THIS SEMESTER? Personal Care help needed

I am a UA graduate now UA employee needing a Caregiver to assist with activities of daily living. I am a spastic quadriplegic needing help on Friday, Saturday, AND/OR Sunday nights, from approximately 7:30 to 12:00, PM. I have a mechanical lift. I live near Swan and Broadway. Approx. $12.00/hour starting. Call/text Jon at 520-240-8387 or email: jonathanyam@cox.net

SHAC

APPLICATION FOR FALL 2016 MEMBERSHIP

PACKET

We accept students from all majors and do not discriminate based on culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, politics, religion, disability or ethnicity.

                  

Dear Applicant,

The University of Arizona Student Health Advocacy Committee (SHAC) is an ASUA and Campus Health supported, policy-and program-driven organization that serves to advocate preventative health issues on campus. The UA Student Health Advocacy Committee serves as a liaison between Campus Health and the student body while working closely together with all health-related organizations and institutions on campus and in our community, such as the Arizona Cancer Center, the Sarver Heart Center, and the College of Public Health. The following application will allow you to show us your motivation and capability to be a member of SHAC.

The application process is competitive; we are looking for members who will contribute to the mission of SHAC to advocate preventative health initiatives. We are looking for candidates that offer various skills and interests including, but not limited to: marketing, fundraising, community outreach, organization, initiative, confidence and leadership, those who have a knack for policy, administration and just have an intense passion to help others.

During the year, all members will be asked to work on the larger projects such as implementing the UA Campus-wide Tobacco-free Policy, Influenza Vaccinations, “Cooking on Campus” classes, giving presentations at local public schools, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Programming, sun safety and sexual health initiatives, and the 11th annual 5K Run/Walk in the Spring. Members will also choose several smaller projects to work on throughout the year, including running our subcommittees and representing the student population in campus-wide decisions in both the Well-U Committee and the Health and Recreation Fee Planning Committee. SHAC’s programs cover a broad range of health promotion topics that maintain awareness for students, faculty, and our community, which is why SHAC holds events in conjunction with other campus groups in addition to our own. We will also hold fundraisers and socials that will help SHAC continue as a cohesive and powerful health advocacy group on campus. Because of our wide range of events and activities, SHAC is a great way for a student of any major, background, or interest to become involved in the health of our campus and community.

Additionally, our members benefit from personal interaction and connections at UA Campus Health, including interaction with doctors, pharmacists and nurses. Our members also benefit from opportunities to shadow at Campus Health and to participate in their important programming. Our members, depending on the programs they are working on, will also be working with members of prestigious institutions such as the College of Public Health, Sarver Heart Center, and the Arizona Cancer Center. Other membership benefits include networking opportunities, free CPR and First-Aid training, as well as Kaplan Test Prep discounts.

Meetings are held every week at the Student Health Advocacy Committee Office Area in ASUA. All members are required to attend these weekly meetings held every Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm; applicants MUST be free at this time.

We hope that you are as excited as we are about this coming year, to make a profound and positive impact on our community. The complete application (resume, schedule, and this document) is
 due FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 at MIDNIGHT; submitted to the SHAC email address: asuashac@gmail.com Submissions after this time will not be accepted. You will be contacted no later than Tuesday, September 13th via email to inform you if you have been granted an interview, which will be held from 6:00pm-9:00pm in the CSIL Conference Room on Monday, September 19^th  and Tuesday, September 20^th. After the interview process, the applicants that we see best fit for the positions will be notified by email. We will make every attempt to inform each applicant of his or her status no later than Friday, September 23^rd.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

If you have any questions or comments, please contact:

Executive Director: Alison Luongo          alisonluongo@email.arizona.edu

Associate Director:   Shariwa Oke      soke@email.arizona.edu        

For more information, visit our website: http://shac.asua.arizona.edu

Please complete the application by filling in the form below (the resume and schedule must be submitted separately). Please be sure to proofread all work.

Native Soar (Student Outreach, Access and Resiliency)

HED 397C, Social Sciences 308
Monday 4:15pm-6:45pm
Native SOAR is a 3-unit course designed as a service learning program that trains UA
undergraduates to mentor Indigenous high school students in Southern Arizona.
The course emphasizes current issues in K-12 education and post-secondary access. Native
SOAR mentors spend up to 2 hours per week coaching their high school students on various
aspects of the college experience, from discovering majors to applying to college.
Mentors who successfully complete the program may be awarded up to $350.00. This course can
also be used to fulfill general education requirements.

Please contact Jose Garcia at josieg1@email.arizona.edu with questions.

Outreach Project

Are you interested in working on an outreach project to explain how vision works to students and the public through personal outreach and social media?

Are you interested in learning more about the way your eyes send visual information to the brain?

Dr. Erika Eggers is looking for a group of undergraduates to be part of a new NSF Outreach program. The outreach program is funded by Dr. Eggers’ recent NSF CAREER Award that will study the role and  mechanisms of light adaptation in the retina. Light adaptation is the process that happens when you move from a dark movie theater to bright sunlight and sensitivity is gradually reduced to account for the brighter ambient light. We are looking for students to commit to the first year of this project that will have two main components: Developing an outreach module that can be used at the Tucson Festival of Books in March 2017 and school visits and developing a blog to discuss vision research and the development of this educational module. This will be a team-based project where students may focus on subsets of the total project.  It would be appropriate for independent study credit or an honors project for a senior undergraduate.  All students will be required to present the developed module at the Tucson festival of books March 11-12, which is the first weekend of spring break.  If you are interested, please send a statement about what interests you about this project, a resume/CV and an informal copy of your transcript to Dr. Erika Eggers, eeggers@u.arizona.  If you are interested in learning more about the Eggers laboratory please see http://eggerslab.sites.arizona.edu/.

Erika Eggers, PhD

Associate Professor

Departments of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering

PO BOX 245051

University of Arizona Tucson, AZ  85724

(520) 626-7137

eeggers@u.arizona.edu

http://eggerslab.sites.arizona.edu/

StudySoup

The StudySoup Fall 2016 Campus Marketing Coordinator gives students the opportunity to:

• Learn leadership and marketing skills
• Earn great pay ($12 - $20/hr)
• Build up their resume for future jobs
• Grow with StudySoup as the company grows

studysoup.com/ca is the link where students can learn more and apply!

Elder Rehab at the Jewish Community Center (JCC)

Elder Rehab at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) is entering its fourth 

semester in September,  2016, with 30 enrolled memory-impaired senior 

adults. (See attached flyer.)

I anticipate needing about 25 new interns or volunteers, each of whom 

will be matched with a memory-impaired senior and provide their  partner 

with 20 2-hour "personal training" sessions per semester. Each session 

will consist of one hour of physical exercise and one hour of memory- 

and language stimulation activities and games.

In addition to the 40 hours of "hands on" service, students will be expected

to attend two training sessions plus 2 social events and possibly assist with the 

orientation of new students or seniors. They will record each session's 

output on printed forms and write a final report culled from the session 

reports. They will also complete a quiz based on a reading about Alzheimer's Disease 

or another rehab-related topic. There will be ample opportunity to contribute

the 45 hours of service required for one internship or independent study credit.

Applicants will be selected on a first come, first served basis, with 

preference given to students committing to two semesters (fall 2016 and 

spring 2017).

Interested students should complete the attached application form and 

return it to me as soon as possible. 

Two session times (on non-consecutive days) will be worked out between each 

student and his or her partner's caregiver from among the following time 

periods:

Mondays Wednesdays or Fridays between 3 and 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday mornings between 10 and 12.

Program will begin the week of September 19, with a "meet your 

partner"social on Saturday Sept. 17, from 3-5 p.m. at the JCC and a training session

from 1-3 that same Saturday. 

The JCC is located at 3800 E. River Road, intersection of Dodge.

Questions? Call or email Dr.Sharon Arkin: 520-603-2912,  arkinaz@earthlink.net

A brief video about Elder Rehab may be seen on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=JCC+Elder+Rehab 

For a description of the federally funded UA research project on which Elder Rehab

is based, see: www.u.arizona.edu/~sarkin/elderrehab.html

Personal Care help needed

FEMALE DISABLED STUDENT LIVING IN HIGHLAND RES HALL DISTRICT HIRING PERSONAL CARE HELP, SEVERAL TIME BLOCKS AVAILABLE TO WORK WITH YOUR SCHEDULE

I am a female student who’ll be living on campus this year in need of personal care assistance. The times that I’ll need someone are:

·       Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 8:00-9:30 am

·       Tuesday/Thursday: 9:00-10:30 am

·       Monday through Friday: 8:00-10:00 pm

·       Monday through Friday (for dinner help/bathroom break:) 5:00-6:00pm

·       Saturday/Sunday: 11:00am-12:00pm

·       Saturday/Sunday: mid day bathroom help- 3:00-4:00 (should only take 15-20 minutes)

·       Saturday/Sunday: 8:00-10:00pm *I won’t be on campus every weekend

I will need assistance with things like showering, getting dressed, transferring in the bathroom, and transferring in/out of bed. My dorm is located in the highland district, and my phone number is 520-414-8236. Can also contact me at aalee@email.arizona.edu. Thank you!

Position working with Disabled Student living on campus

DO YOU LIVE ON CAMPUS OR HAVE TIME BLOCKS AVAILABLE IN THE AFTERNOONS OR ON WEEKENDS?

GREAT SHORT TIME BLOCK PAID POSITIONS WORKING FOR A DISABLED STUDENT LIVING ON CAMPUS

I am a male student and will be attending Arizona full-time living on campus in one of the halls on the Highland beginning this fall. I’m working toward a history major and enjoy reading listening to the radio. I have diffuse low muscle tone and am dependent on a wheelchair for movement. I need help transferring from chair to bed, chair to toilet, and chair to shower chair. A mechanical lift is available. I also require assistance in getting dressed every day and using the restroom during the day.

I’ve hired two PCAs, but I need to hire more. Many time blocks are very short.  The hours would be:

·         mostly on the weekends: morning, afternoon and evening 
·        Bathroom for a very short time on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons (around 2:00).
·         Help with occasional bathroom use early evenings. 

Both my Mom and I will provide training, so you will not be going in blind. I am very talkative, so I look forward to getting to know all my assistants. Reliability is key, because without you I will end up missing classes. Email me at jacknew12@gmail.com if you are interested. Tell me a little about yourself as well as why you are interested in this job. An over the phone interview will also be conducted. You must pass a background check, which includes fingerprinting (as required by the state of Minnesota, where I am from.

Women in Medicine and Science

I wanted to let you know that the Fall 2016 application for Women in Medicine and Science  is now open and we will be accepting applications until September 6th. Since we still are considered a new club we wanted to ask for your help to continue to spread the word about WIMS! I wanted to ask if you could forward and pass this information onto your students so that they can begin to apply and ask the question if interested. I have attached our flyer for this semester's application. Students can use the link given or visit out website at uawims.org and click 'apply'

To find out more information about WIMS please visit out the website at uawims.org or e-mail uawims@gmail.com for any questions. uawims.org

Thank you very much for your support if there is any other information I can provide you please e-mail me.

best,

Eleni Moschonas 

moschonasel@email.arizona.edu

 University of Arizona, 2017

Major in Neuroscience emphasis in Development and Aging

Minor in Classics

Minor in Leadership Studies and Practice
 

Academic Aide

Disability Resources is currently recruiting for an Academic Aide Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 – 10:45.  Pay is $8.05/hour. Starting date is Monday, August 22 and will go through the Fall semester.   Duties are to act as a “scribe” for a student who has  limited hand function.  The student is enrolled in Math 100—002, which is a combination of on-line and in-person instruction.  During the virtual classroom meetings, students work in small groups with their TA to work through math problems using digital writing instruments.   The person selected for this Academic Aide position will write out the math problems under the direction of the disabled student.

Please contact Barb Borich bborich@email.arizona.edu 520-621-5176 for additional information.  

Thank you in advance!!

Barb Borich

Access Consultant

University of Arizona

Disability Resources

1224 E. Lowell Street

Tucson, AZ 85721

520-621-5176

Video Phone:  520-445-8556