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Western Pre-Medical Society Second AGM

Western Pre-Medical Society Second AGM. 15% off MCAT Courses. EVENTS!!!!!. It’s time to Chil !. When you purchase $5+ cups, $1 of the proceeds will go to a local charity! When: Early March (TBA) Where: 620 Richmond St **Chance to win $50% off P rinceton MCAT course!. MID FEBRUARY

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Western Pre-Medical Society Second AGM

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  1. Western Pre-Medical Society Second AGM

  2. 15% off MCAT Courses

  3. EVENTS!!!!!

  4. It’s time to Chil! When you purchase $5+ cups, $1 of the proceeds will go to a local charity! When: Early March (TBA) Where: 620 Richmond St **Chance to win $50% off Princeton MCAT course!

  5. MID FEBRUARY LASER QUEST! • Team match between members • Can accommodate upto 30 members • Be sure to keep track of emails and reserve your space early!

  6. EVEN DOCTORS NEED A BREAK March 21 – 9 PM • 19+ event • $5 wristbands for cover before 11 PM • All proceeds go to local charity! • Anyone is welcome to come, not just pre-med members! • Pay attention to emails for sale info!

  7. WATER POLO SUNDAY NIGHTS Still space if you want to join the roster!

  8. DODGEBALL TUESDAY NIGHTS Still space if you want to join the roster!

  9. ACADEMIC EVENTS • Med Applications • VIDA • Student Success Centre • The Princeton Review

  10. VOLUNTEERING • Boys and Girls Club of London • Ark Aid CONTACT: EMILY LESOUDER (elesoude@uwo.ca) • Rotholme Family and Women’s Shelter (Monday evenings) CONTACT: BLAIR BENNING (bbennin3@uwo.ca)

  11. Summer Research Internships

  12. Ontario

  13. Banting & Best Diabetes Centre (BBDC), University of Toronto • Introduces undergraduate and medical students to the field of diabetes research and to encourage research in diabetes and its complications • Deadline: January 28, 2014 – 5PM Charles Hollenberg Summer Studentship Program

  14. To provide undergraduate students in the life sciences, mathematics, and computer sciences with an opportunity to undertake computational biology health-related research projects with established researchers in an environment that provides strong mentorship. • Deadline: February 26, 2014 Undergraduate Summer Student Health Research Award: Computational Biology

  15. To attract and support students at Canada’s post-secondary institutions to contribute to, and experience from, working on projects within any division of Canadian Blood Services. • Deadline: February 28, 2014 Canadian Blood Services Summer Internship Program

  16. Women’s College Hospital • Work with a faculty member from WCRI at Women’s College Hospital, as well as attend a series of research skills sessions exploring different aspects of the research process and focusing on the skills necessary for successful women’s health research • Deadline: February 28, 2014 Women’s College Research Institute (WCRI) Summer Student Program

  17. Offers undergraduate students a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful, real-life research in genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, GE3LS (ethical, economic, environmental, legal, and/or social issues relating to genomics and proteomics research) in academia and industry • Deadline: March 3, 2014 Ontario Genomics Institute Summer Research Fellowship Program

  18. St. Michael’s Hospital • Opportunities for undergraduate and medical students to conduct research in a laboratory and/or clinical setting under the supervision of a principal investigator (scientist and/or MD) • Deadline: March 31, 2014 Keenan Research Summer Student Program

  19. University of Toronto • To foster advanced research experiences for undergraduate students in the following areas: • Cardiovascular/Heart Diseases • Epilepsy or Muscular Dystrophy • Kidney and Kidney-related Diseases • General Medicine Health Research in other areas • Deadline: March 3, 2014 Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program

  20. The Hospital for Sick Children • To suggest a student to participate in a clinical genetics/genomics research project • Deadline: February 3, 2014 Starbucks Clinical Genetics/Genomics Research Studentship Award

  21. Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto) • To provide an opportunity for undergraduate students • Deadline: February 14, 2014 RTC Summer Research Program for Undergraduate (The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum)

  22. Other Provinces

  23. Alberta • For students to participate in medical or health research in Alberta • Deadline: February 7, 2014 (4pm) Alberta Innovates Health Solutions Summer Studentships

  24. To support senior undergraduate university students seeking hands-on training in cancer research in BC • Deadline: February 12, 2014 BC Cancer Agency Cancer Studentship

  25. International

  26. RISE (Germany) • Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Summer Student Fellowships (New York) • Endocrine Society Summer Research Fellowships (Maryland)

  27. Resumés, Cover Letters, and CVs Drop-In ServicesUCC210

  28. Career Week is open to ALL Western students who are looking to answer this question. The week includes faculty specific events, workshops, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities. Join us from January 27 to 31. Details on CareerCentral and careerweek.uwo.ca Wondering where YOU fit in the world of WORK?

  29. Trying to find your dream summer job or a career after graduation? Attend Western’s Job fair! Thursday January 30, 2014 11am – 4pm Western Student Recreation Centre, 4th floor

  30. Career Week is open to ALL Western students who are looking to answer this question. The week includes faculty specific events, workshops, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities. Join us from January 27 to 31. Details on CareerCentral and careerweek.uwo.ca Wondering where YOU fit in the world of WORK?

  31. Interviews

  32. Preparation • Research the position • What can you offer the organization? • Research the organization • Know your resume • First impressions • Practice! 6 Steps of the Interview Process

  33. Arrive early • Arrive 10-15 minutes • Avoid arriving too early 6 Steps of the Interview Process

  34. Introduction • Handshake and eye contact • Let the interviewer conduct the interview 6 Steps of the Interview Process

  35. Rapport Building • Ask for clarification if you need it • Provide examples • Types of questions 6 Steps of the Interview Process

  36. Closing • Ask questions! • Thank the interviewer • Follow up 6 Steps of the Interview Process

  37. Follow-Up • Make comprehensive notes assessing the interview • Send a thank you letter or email • Request for a follow-up assessment on your performance 6 Steps of the Interview Process

  38. Screening • Telephone • Video Conferencing • One-on-one • Panel • Group • General Group Interview/Information Session • Sequential/Serial Interview Types

  39. Behavioural • Situational • Structured • Unstructured • Semi-structured • Case • Testing/Assessment Interview Formats

  40. Behaviour-Based Questions • To elicit information about how you have performed in the past Situation W5 ModelTaskActionResultSummary • Ex. Describe a time in which you felt it was necessary to modify or change your actions in order to respond to the needs of another person. • Ex. Give me an example of a problem you faced and how you went about solving it. Types of Questions

  41. Situational/Hypothetical Questions • To establish how you would react and handle real-life situations on the job • Ex. You have a conflict with someone who is senior to you and is not your supervisor. Describe how you would handle it. Types of Questions

  42. Skill-Testing Questions • To determine the level of the practical skills that you need for the job you are applying • It’s okay if you don’t know the answer – don’t fake it! • Ex. Explain ______. Types of Questions

  43. Problem-Solving Questions • To understand how you solve problems in a certain field – how do you process information? What is your logic? How do you solve problems creatively? • Ex. How many windows are there in London? Types of Questions

  44. Traditional Questions ProfileAcademicWorkSkills • Ex. Tell me about yourself. Why do you feel you will be successful in this work? Types of Questions

  45. Illegal Questions • Politely decline • Ex. Race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, family status, disability Types of Questions

  46. Preparing for MMIs with The Student Success Centre

  47. Multiple mini interview • A series of short, carefully timed interview sessions • Ethical, behavioural, and situational questions • Role play scenarios What is the MMI?

  48. Knowledge of the MMI process • Level of preparation for an MMI • Confidence in their ability to do well in an MMI • Level of MMI interview skills MMI Practice Sessions

  49. Complete the prerequisite online MMI Interview Prep Module on OWL (Membership > Joinable Sites > MMI Practice) • Retrieve your certificate. Upload your certificate to the “MMI” tab under “Event Calendar” on www.westerncareercentral.ca • Register for an MMI Practice Session on the main “Event Calendar” MMI Practice Sessions

  50. MMI Practice Sessions

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