From: Public Health Sciences Club at UC Davis
Date: March 30, 2022
Subject: Public Health Sciences Club Newsletter
Public Health Sciences Club Newsletter
March 30, 2022
Welcome to the PHS Club Newsletter
Hello Club Members and Public Health Enthusiasts! Welcome to Spring Quarter! We are excited to be back this quarter and hope everyone enjoys their classes and the Spring weather.
CLUB NEWS
We have many things that will be coming up in the future that we are very excited for!
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Are you planning on graduating this school year and are continuing your education through graduate schools/PhD programs? We would love to hear from you in our survey so that we can congratulate you and showcase you at our meeting! Graduating Survey
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UCDavis will be hosting a National Public Health Week Symposium April 7, 12-1:30 PM with speakers Dr. Rita Nguyen and Dr. Brad Pollock. This event will be taking place in-person at the UCDavis Genome Center Auditorium or on ZOOM. There will also be an activity for Public Health Week we hope you can all be a part of that involves creating an outline of your hand with your name, year and major, and writing a one worded response to “What does ‘Public Health’ mean to you?”. We hope you can attend and be a part of learning more about Public Health.
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A reminder that the election for club officials is still ongoing and we are accepting candidates for all positions: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Financial Officer. The transition will be a quarter-long turnover to show the new leadership team the ins and outs of the club. At week 5, the new leadership team will begin to take over and then roll into their leadership year after SQ22. If interested, please feel free to email the club email or email if you have any questions about any of the positions!
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We will be sending out a survey to get your input on spring club dates/times! We would appreciate responses for when the meetings work best for you for us to set for this quarter.
5. Make sure to check out our AggieLife and sign yourself up as a member if you haven’t already done so at AggieLife and check out our home website https://aggielife.ucdavis.edu/publichealthsciencesclub/home/
6. Join our Instagram page @phsclubatdavis
Graduate School Resources
UCDavis Summer GRE Prep
Pre-Grad/Law Advising will be offering one in-person prep program in Summer 2022 due to the GRE becoming less required in graduate admissions.
Eligibility: Our prep programs are offered to current UC Davis students as well as alumni. For both programs, we prioritize students who will be applying to grad school in the coming cycle. As the GRE isn't always required, please check with the programs you're interested in before applying!
Description: Our programs are not-for-credit and free of cost, except for purchasing the textbook. Participants who successfully complete the program by attending all the classes and reporting their scores on the diagnostic and practice exams will receive a partial fee waiver for the GRE.
Summer 2022 dates: June 17-July 29
Practice exams will be held on June 17 and July 29. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, exact times TBD.
Please let us know if you are interested in signing up for 2022 program here.
Maternal & Child Nutrition Master's Program: App Due Friday, April 15
Our Master of Advanced Study in Maternal and Child Nutrition is a targeted program focused on training graduate students for careers in the public health sector. We provide all students a learner-centered education and strong scientific background. This program is ideal for those pursuing a number of public health-related careers, including pediatric and maternal nutrition specialists, lactation specialists, health program managers and health educators. Graduates have gone on to work for employers like California WIC agencies, Kaiser Permanente, UC Davis and more.
Admission to this master's program is accepted for fall quarter every year. For the fall 2022 program, the following deadlines apply:
General Deadline: April 15, 2022
Space Available Deadline: June 1, 2022
If you're ready to submit your application, learn how to apply, and remember, a GRE score is not required!
Attend Our Next Info Session to Learn More
Questions about the curriculum, your application or anything else program-related? Attend our next free, online information session on Friday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. PT.
You'll have the opportunity to speak directly with Program Director Dr. Jane Heinig to hear and ask questions about courses, prerequisites, potential careers and more.
In the meantime, you can also watch a recording of a recent past information session.
Handbook for Applying to Grad Schools
Check the PreGrad/Law website in March 2022 for information about GRE Summer Prep and Statement of Purpose Writing Program!
https://opportunity.ucdavis.edu/services/pre-grad-law/resources
For more information, email: pregradadvising@ucdavis.edu
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
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We are excited to announce that the Joan Viteri Memorial Clinic Application Cycle for the 2022-23 school year will be opening on March 11th, 2022! Joan Viteri Memorial Clinic (JVMC) is a UC Davis School of Medicine student-run clinic located in Oak Park, Sacramento providing free, non-judgmental, and accessible health care to those who use IV drugs, engage in sex work, transgender folks, and their families.. Please contact jvmcvolunteer@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding our info sessions and feel free to add yourself to our mailing list for important updates and reminders and follow our Facebook and Instagram page for additional information. Let us know if you have any questions! You can access the application here: https://tinyurl.com/jvmcapplication22 and it will close April 1st, 2022.
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Info Night Zoom Link (March 28th): https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/94074779189
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Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/jvmclinic
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jvmclinic/
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Interest Form/Mailing List Sign-up: tinyurl.com/jvmcinterest2021
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Application (closes April 1st, 2022): https://tinyurl.com/jvmcapplication22
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Clínica Tepati: Are you interested in helping the underserved in the Sacramento area? If so, Clínica Tepati is definitely for you! Since 1974, Clínica Tepati has been a non-profit, student-run clinic that provides free primary health care and social services to the uninsured population of Sacramento and the surrounding area. The clinic was founded by a highly motivated group of Chicano/Latino students to address the need for culturally sensitive care for the underserved Latino population of Sacramento. Today, it continues to fulfill this mission through the dedication of UC Davis undergraduates, medical students, and the generosity of physicians and supporters. The Clínica Tepati team cares for over 1000 people each year. We are the #1 student-run clinic at UC Davis. We aim to diminish inequalities in healthcare towards patients in the Sacramento area. We serve a primarily Chicanx/Latinx patient population, however regardless of if you aren’t Chicanx/Latinx or don’t speak spanish, everyone is still encouraged to apply. Our undergraduate population gains relevant experience and insight into the medical field by taking vitals, working as representatives to refer patients, provide health education services, distribute medications, keep records of relevant patient information, promote social media outreach and work with medical students and preceptors (physicians, nurse practitioners etc) to diagnose and treat patients. Our mission statement emphasizes inclusivity, education, healthcare and advocacy for our patients and Tepatista’s (our members). With this in mind, we’ve created an environment that promotes everlasting bonds and friendships.
We hope you become a part of our family, and apply to become a Tepatista today!
*Applicants must attend mandatory informational meetings at 6:15-7:00 PM at SCI LEC Hall 04/04/2022.
Requirements├óÔé¼ÔÇ╣
-Informational Meeting is mandatory in order to apply
-Must be able to attend Monday class from 6:10-7PM for the first 2 consecutive
quarters (Spring 2022 and Fall 2022)
-Commit to 3 Saturdays per quarter
-Must be registered undergraduate at UC Davis
-Must not concurrently volunteer with any other student-run clinics
Application: Available online at https://ct74.wufoo.com/forms/meenwi3168p86y/
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on Monday, April 4th
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HPA is Hiring: HPA is excited to announce we are hiring for two paid peer advisor positions. Student advisors would start working in mid-April. Apply and learn more in the Handshake job listings. Apply by Friday, April 8th: Marketing Peer Advisor: #6196452 and Advising Peer Advisor: #6183913
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Pre-Health Conference is Recruiting: UC Davis Pre-Health Conference is looking to add to the leadership team! If you are looking to make an impact, join the team who makes pre-health conferences possible! Together we collaborate with HPA staff, health professionals, and health professional schools. Apply by April 4, 2022 at 8 am PST.
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OEOES Summer Research Fellowship
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The application for Summer 2022 is due April 3, 2022.
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Sacramento Valley College Corps #CaliforniansForAll: PAID Internships in education, climate action, and food insecurity for 2022-2023. Service internships include a $7,000 stipend (paid $700 monthly) and a $3,000 Education Award upon completion of the 450 hours of service (approximately 15 hours a week) while helping address our state’s most pressing needs. Opportunities focus on education, climate action and food insecurity with K-12 schools, community-based and government organizations. This program provides access to professional development and experience to students with financial need and AB540 eligible students. Attend an information session to make your application shine!
Information Sessions
Wednesday, March 30, 12:10-1pm, 114 South Hall-register in Handshake- HERE
Wednesday, March 30, 6-7pm, virtual- register in Handshake for Zoom ID- HERE
Tuesday, April 5th, 4:10-5pm, 114 South Hall-register in Handshake- HERE
Tuesday, April 5th, 7-8pm, virtual- register in Handshake for Zoom ID- HERE
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The ICC is Hiring Peer Advisors: Application Deadline: April 12, 2021 The UC Davis Internship and Career Center Health & Biological Sciences team is hiring part-time, on-campus peer advisors for the 2022-2023 academic year. This position is open to incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors. Pay is $15.25/hour, variable 8 hours per week. Paid in-person training takes place on September 12th - September 16th, 2022. Apply on Handshake
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Online Internship - Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) - Structured Summer Session 2022
EXTRAS
If anyone is interested in having a “Member Spotlight”, please email us! You will be included in the next newsletter and you can include information about yourself or a project you are working on. If you would like to be featured, please include the following information in your email to us with the subject line “PHS Club Member Spotlight”: Name, Year, Major, Interest in Public Health/Career Goals, and if applicable, what research/project you are working on. You are also welcome to discuss at club meetings about any public health issue you are interested in, any research you are working on, or even practicums you have done if you would like to share your knowledge and experiences.