Workshop:
Autism Awareness
Wellman 202
Monday, April 20th
7:30-9:00 PM
Spearker: Susan Bacalman
MSW, LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker
UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
We all are probably familiar with the term Autism, but what is it really, and how does it affect you. Well, autism is today one of them most developmental disorders, specifically autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). In California the rates are staggering with a estimated 1 out of 150 children being diagnosed with some form or the disorder, including Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually referred to as PDD-NOS). This is a big deal and it affects all of us because it means that more children are growing up with impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual, repetitive, or severely limited activities and interests. This means that these children will never be able to reach their full potential or experience the world in the ways you and me are able too. When children receive an earlier diagnosis, it enables them to receive earlier intervention, which can lead to better outcomes. Speaker Susan Bacalman, who is a Licensed clinical social worker at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute, will be coming to speak to us about the symptoms, possible causes, forms and possible treatments strategies of autism. So come on out to learn how to be the voice for those who have no choice.
Community Service:
Kaboom Build a Park in a Day!
Saturday, April 25th 2009
7:00am- 11am OR 11:15am-3pm
Central Sacramento
Come out and build a park for kids!! Everyone loves parks, and now YOU can get a chance to help construct one yourself in less than a day! This will be a great opportunity to help out the city of Sacramento and the people who live in the area. These parks are greatly appreciated by the community and you would be warming peoples hearts by participating in this event. We will be working with a large number of other volunteers so this will be a wonderful event! Plus, you get your AMSA community service credit done for the quarter! Sign up and come out for the great experience!
**We need at least 5 drivers (total for both time slots)! Drivers will get priority in terms of signing up for the event**
How to sign up:
Email Robert Work at rawork@ucdavis.edu with:
-Your Name
-Email Address
-Phone Number
-Which time slot you prefer (7am-11am OR 11:15am-3pm)
-If you can drive or not
*We will meet at the ARC lobby at 7am or 11:15am sharp and leave from there as a group*
Multiple Sclerosis Walk
Sunday, April 26th
8:00am
State Capitol, Sacramento
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a devastating disease in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system. Currently, there is no cure, and the disease is especially prevalent in the United States. Come join the Sacramento chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Walk on April 26th, and help bring us a step closer to a world free of Multiple Sclerosis. In addition to the walk, entertainment and food will be provided. Do not miss this wonderful opportunity to help give back to the community! We need 15-20 Pre-Med AMSA Volunteers so please don't wait to sign up!
**We will meet at the ARC at 8am and carpool from there**
*Drivers will be needed to arrange transportation to and from the state capitol. Priority will be given to those who can drive. If interested and available.
How to sign up:
please contact Jason Tong (jrtong@ucdavis.edu) with:
1) your name
2) email address
3) phone #
4) whether or not you can help drive.
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Upcoming Events:
Apr. 29 - National Health Care - Wellman 235
May 6 - Post-Bac Program - Wellman 119 (7:00-8:30pm)
May 7 - Blood Pressure/Cardio. Info - Wellman 27
May 15 - UCD Tour
May 20 - KGD Fair & Bio.Sci.
May 21 - Residency/Jobs Info.- Welman 27 (7:00-8:00pm)
Extra Events:
FREE Medical School Insider Panel
Date: Tuesday, April 21st
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Giedt Hall, Room 1001
To register for this event, please email jen.smith@kaplan.com!!
With competition to medical school increasing each year, you need to get an edge on the competition!
Kaplan invites you to attend a free Medical School Admissions Panel - April 21st at UC Davis!
This panel will provide you with an opportunity to hear about the “Journey To Medical School & Career”….but from a student and resident point of view!! We will have a Neurosurgery Resident and 2 med school students to discuss their paths and how it has helped them on their journey to being doctors!!
Get all your questions answered about applying to medical school including how medical schools evaluate applicants, academic background, and work experience. You will also hear helpful tips on your personal statement, letters of recommendation, interviews, and the MCAT!!
Thank you & I look forward to seeing you all there!
Jen Smith
Outreach Coordinator
Davis Kaplan Center
jen.smith@kaplan.com
P: 530.753.4800
F: 530.753.0648
For information about FREE events, visit www.kaptest.com! Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions....Higher Score, Guaranteed!
The American Medical Student Association (AMSA), Pre-Medical Chapter at UC Berkeley cordially invites you to attend the Second Annual UC Berkeley Pre-Health Conference!
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UC Berkeley Pre-Health Conference
Saturday, April 25, 2009
9 am - 4:30 pm
110, 166, 170 Barrows Hall
UC Berkeley
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Registration ($5/person - see below) includes:
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Lunch (catered by Gypsy's)
- Conference packet
Event Program:
9 - 9:50 am: Check-in and breakfast
10 - 11 am: Keynote
11:05 - 11:50 am: Workshop #1 and Workshop #2
11:55 - 12:40 pm: Workshop #3
12:40 - 1:40 pm: Lunch/Medical School Fair
1:45 - 2:30 pm: Workshop #4
2:35 - 3:20 pm: Workshop #5 and Workshop #6
3:25 - 4:10 pm: Workshop #7
4:10 - 4:30 pm: Raffle and Silent Auction
Workshops include*:
- Keynote: Ann Stevens, M.D.
- WS #1: How to Write the Personal Statement
- WS #2: UCB/UCSF Joint Medical Program
- WS #3: The Current U.S. Healthcare System and the Obama Plan
- WS #4: Staying Sane in Medical School
- WS #5: PharmFree: Our Campaign for Transparency Concerning the Pharmaceutical's Influence Over Doctors
- WS #6: What's in a Degree? The Difference between Allopathic, Osteopathic, and Naturopathic Medicine
- WS #7: Medical Student Panel
*Attached is an invitation and program for the conference, which details the speaker information, workshops, and features of this event.
Plus:
- Medical School Fair
- Raffle (Grand Prize: dinner at Cheesecake Factory in San Francisco!)
- Silent Auction: Kaplan Prep Course (a $1900 value! Bids start at $800!)
This event provides both a great individual-development experience and a fantastic bonding experience with other pre-med/pre-health students!
Attached is an invitation and program for the conference, which details the speaker information, workshops, and features of this event.
Registration is $5/person; however, group discounts are available for groups of 10+ people ($1 off/person).
To register individually, please go to ucbprehealthconference.eventbrite.com.
To register a group of 10+ people, please contact AMSA Public Relations Chair Tiffany Gee directly at 916.212.4274 or email tiffanygee11@gmail.com.
****Bring your friends or fellow club members to this event! The more the merrier!****
***YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION***
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