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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Greetings, All!</span></i>
<i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hope your weekend was lovely and that you are getting hyped for Family Weekend! Also, midterms are coming up for some of you, so if you need a little extra motivation
or rewards, be sure to stop by the office for mints, tea, candy, snacks, and complimentary fun facts of the day as needed.
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">😊</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As a reminder, if you are looking for a social science elective for the coming Spring 2023 semester, Dr. Kayla Pritchard will be teaching SOC 492 Health and Society,
which is a great course for anyone interested in the health professions. (See attachment.)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">There are exciting opportunities for you and fun things happening this week and beyond. Check them out below!</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Announcements & Reminders<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#A66BD3;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Follow us on our Department of Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sdsmtnanobme">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sdsmtnanobme/">
Instagram</a> accounts! We'd love to post anything exciting our students are up to. Internships, co-op's, new jobs, accomplishments, etc. Send any info you'd like to let us post to Dr. J. We also have
<a href="https://twitter.com/SdsmtB">Twitter</a>, which is being run by Dr. Scott! Help us showcase all the great things we're doing!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you are a BME
<b>undergraduate</b> student:<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Be sure to meet with Dr. J to discuss your career goals & professional development opportunities (Book your appointment
<a href="https://sdsmt.campus.eab.com/pal/NyfnNwlsuF">here</a>.)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you are a NANO or BME
<b>graduate</b> student:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Drop by EEP 235 and introduce yourself to Dr. J if you haven’t already.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">American grad students can apply for a study/research abroad fellowship through the American-Scandinavian Foundation.
Learn more and apply by going <a href="http://www.amscan.org/fellowships-grants/grants-and-awards-for-americans/">
here</a>. The application deadline is <b>November 1<sup>st</sup></b>. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Volunteer Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">MEDLIFE is a non-profit organization providing service-learning experiences in Peru, Ecuador, and Tanzania. They
make trips over winter break, spring break, and during the summer to accommodate student schedules. See attached flyer or go
<a href="https://my.medlifemovement.org/">here</a> for more details.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Scholarship/Fellowship Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applications are now open for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), which is a fellowship for those
planning to pursue a doctorate. New graduate students and senior undergraduate students are eligible for the program. If you are interested,
<a href="https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2022/nsf22614/nsf22614.htm?WT.mc_ev=click&WT.mc_id=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery">
check out this link</a> and talk with your academic advisor about this great opportunity! Deadlines for applying are
<b>October 17<sup>th</sup>-21<sup>st</sup>, 2022</b> (deadline dependent on field of research).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applications are now open for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals, which is a full
year fellowship including 2 months of intensive German language and 1 semester at a German university (plus 3-5 month internship in your field). Learn more and apply before
<b>November 1<sup>st</sup></b> by going <a href="•%09https:/culturalvistas.org/programs/abroad/congress-bundestag-youth-exchange-young-professionals/">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applications are now open for the Study Scholarship for graduate study in Germany. (Must be in your final year of
undergraduate to qualify.) Learn more and apply before <b>November 4<sup>th</sup></b> by going
<a href="https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/graduate-opportunities/study-scholarship/">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applications are now open for the Brass LIFE Award for $5,000/semester for up to 3 semesters (one must be study abroad).
Learn more and apply before <b>November 7<sup>th</sup> </b>by going <a href="https://sdsmt.presence.io/form/brass-life-award-2022">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Critical Language Scholarship applications are now open. Learn more and apply before
<b>November 15<sup>th</sup> </b>by going <a href="https://clscholarship.org/">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Barry Goldwater Scholarship application is now open for students pursuing a B.S. in science, math, or engineering
who are within their first two years of study. (See attached flyer.) For more information about this scholarship, please reach out to Career Services. Deadline for nominations is the first week in January.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Boren Scholarships (for undergraduates-deadline
<b>February 1<sup>st</sup>, 2023</b>) and Boren Fellowships (for graduate students-deadline
<b>January 25<sup>th</sup>, 2023</b>) are now open. Recipients must work for the federal government for one year after graduation. Learn more by going
<a href="https://www.borenawards.org/">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applications are now open for applying to the
<i>Completing the Dream Scholarship Program</i> (see attachment). This program is for students in good academic standing who are facing challenges with returning/graduating due to an outstanding financial need and/or an emergency situation. The application
window is open until all scholarship funds are awarded or until <b>May 31<sup>st</sup>, 2023</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Employment/Internship Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Avera Research Institute is hiring! West River is looking for an Administrative Coordinator (check out the position
<a href="https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/avera/#/job/80716">here</a>) and East River is looking for a Clinical Coordinator (see position
<a href="https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/avera/#/job/80759">here</a>) and a Research Assistant (see position
<a href="https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/avera/#/job/80114">here</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is looking for R2B Biomechanical Engineering interns for 2023. Learn more
and apply by going <a href="https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Biomedical%20Engineering%20Internships&redirected=1&vjk=a4a719b3e6a02771">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">R&D Internship with Smith & Nephew recently posted. Read more and apply by going
<a href="https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Biomedical+Engineering+Internships&redirected=1&vjk=b3612b3d622d0c2c">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Genentech offers internships in biotechnology. Learn more by going
<a href="https://careers.gene.com/us/en/internships">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Check out GE’s list of internships by going
<a href="https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/internships-co-ops">here</a>. More specifically,
<a href="https://jobs.gecareers.com/healthcare/global/en/students-graduates">here’s student opportunities through GE Healthcare</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Other Professional Development Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">BMES Meeting Topics/Events for upcoming weeks:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Snack Social (October 19<sup>th</sup>)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tour of local facility (TBA) (November 2<sup>nd</sup>)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Interview with a professional (TBA) (November 16<sup>th</sup>)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Snack Social/Finals Prep (November 30<sup>th</sup>)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Explore Health Careers is hosting Health Professions Week in November (<b>Nov. 5<sup>th</sup>-11<sup>th</sup></b>)!
Learn more and register for the week’s activities by going <a href="http://hpw.explorehealthcareers.org/hpw22/inquiryform">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applications are now open for the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) Young Scholars Program. This program is
for college freshmen/sophomores interested in careers in cardiovascular medicine. The program involves a year long project with a member mentor from the ACC and an opportunity to travel to the 2024 annual scientific session of ACC’s meeting. Deadline to apply
is <b>December 1<sup>st</sup>, 2022</b>. Learn more and apply by going <a href="https://www.acc.org/Membership/Sections-and-Councils/Academic-Cardiology-Section/Young-Scholars-Program">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applications are open for the Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) program in Germany. Learn more
in an upcoming informational session on <b>October 26<sup>th</sup></b>. Learn more and apply before
<b>December 15<sup>th</sup></b> by going <a href="https://www.daad.de/rise/en/rise-germany/">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sanford Research has opened applications for their Sanford Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) summer program
for next year. The application deadline is <b>January 31<sup>st</sup>, 2023</b>. Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://research.sanfordhealth.org/academic-programs/undergraduates/spur">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you are interested in studying abroad, be sure to swing by and chat with Suzi Aadland and Beth Riley in the
<a href="https://www.sdsmt.edu/Campus-Life/Ivanhoe-International-Center/">Ivanhoe International Center</a>. They can help you plan an amazing learning journey!
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">😊</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Also, did you know that South Dakota Mines offers both a minor and a certificate in Global Engineering & Science?
Learn more about these by going <a href="https://www.sdsmt.edu/Academics/Study-Abroad/Global-Academic-Focus/">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Are you a member of a professional organization, such as the
<a href="https://www.biophysics.org/">Biophysical Society</a>, the <a href="https://www.bmes.org/">
Biomedical Engineering Society</a>, or the <a href="https://biomaterials.org/">Society for Biomaterials</a>? If not, you should be! Click to learn more about those organizations and ask Dr. J if you want to know more about why these organizations are important.<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you are in our campus chapter of BMES, but not a member of the national organization, you can change that for
only $15! (One of the cheapest membership dues for a national society that I’ve ever seen.) Here’s some information about the
<a href="https://www.bmes.org/content.asp?admin=Y&contentid=578">benefits of becoming a national member</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Looking for supplemental clinical shadowing opportunities? Check out HEAL for shadowing 101 courses that are free
and happening every Wednesday night. (*Note that this should not be your <i>only</i> shadowing experience, but it is a great way to gain some
<i>additional</i> shadowing and learn some new things. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">😊</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">) Learn more and sign up by going
<a href="https://www.clinicalshadowing.com/">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This Week’s Events/Reminders:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Monday, October 10<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tuesday, October 11<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Deadline to apply to the
<a href="https://us.fulbrightonline.org/">Fulbright</a>. This can be a wonderful opportunity for conducting research abroad as a graduate student. Learn more by going
<a href="https://us.fulbrightonline.org/applicants/getting-started">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">9:00AM- 1:00PM – For those of you job hunting who are first-gen college students, check out this free
<a href="https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=7b63f93e-b0c2-4214-a230-aed7012103b2">
First Generation Virtual Career Fair</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Wednesday, October 12<sup>th</sup>:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Deadline for entering contest through GO Overseas to win a trip to Queensland. Enter by going
<a href="https://www.gooverseas.com/scholarships/queensland?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=educator_newsletter&mc_cid=5ff1f3b9c6&mc_eid=81ebb9728d">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The BMES 2022 Annual Meeting is happening in San Antonio, Texas,
<b>October 12<sup>th</sup>-15<sup>th</sup></b>!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The AAMC is hosting a Virtual Medical Schools Fair on
<b>October 12<sup>th</sup>-13<sup>th</sup></b>. Learn more and register by going <a href="https://aamcmedschoolfair.vfairs.com/?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VMSF&utm_content=octoberfair2022#Login">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sanford is hosting a live & online session titled
<i>Imagine a Career in Imagenetics</i> on <b>October 12<sup>th</sup> at 5:00PM MST
</b>as part of their Exploring Genetics Lecture Series. Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://imagenetics.sanfordhealth.org/community/?__hstc=239181569.ff142793b9af7a1d7c396e91e0fa51b7.1619802258945.1662644050298.1663251728700.28&__hssc=239181569.1.1663251728700&__hsfp=4146973945&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=226457718&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_U56BE5qZCUiODEVZTt5Fi5yvd6LKjqH078oj_lsC7dMQp5ptXjyR9g7jznc0uJDIpDtoDqwl4RIzFcNJpWF_Hwf_BFA&utm_content=226314201&utm_source=hs_email">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thursday, October 13<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The AAMC is hosting a Virtual Medical Schools Fair on
<b>October 12<sup>th</sup>-13<sup>th</sup></b>. Learn more and register by going <a href="https://aamcmedschoolfair.vfairs.com/?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VMSF&utm_content=octoberfair2022#Login">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">11:00AM – Rocker Trail Ribbon Cutting! Meet at the east trailhead in the O’Harra Stadium parking lot.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">2:00PM – The AAMC GREAT Committee is hosting a Virtual Q&A Session focused on biomedical graduate and MD-PhD programs.
Learn more and register by going <a href="https://aamc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lduyvrT8qGtPhmD1uwG3-qT85R9OxQiUW">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">5:00PM-8:00PM – FHSP is hosting a pre-professional health mentoring dinner! (See attachment.) If you are interested
in attending, please RSVP using the QR code on the attached flyer.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Friday, October 14<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Application deadline for the ADEA Educational Pathways Internship 2022 for pre-dental students. This internship is
a 6-8 week remote internship that pays $500/week. If you are interested, you can learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://calendar.time.ly/a1zc57a5/event/73913233">here</a>. <u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Application deadline for Spring 2023 exchange program with Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia.
Speak with the Ivanhoe International Center for more information.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">7:30AM-8:30AM MST – Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds! This week’s topic is
<i>Upstream Approaches for Creating a Culture of Personal and Organizational Wellbeing</i> presented by Mary Wolf, President of Veritee Partners, LLC. (See attachment.) You can join the virtual session via WebEx using
<a href="https://monumenthealth.webex.com/monumenthealth/j.php?MTID=me60ee485885ca07d5490f7e0b37013d6">
this link</a>. <u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This Weekend<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Application deadline for University of Southeast Norway (USN) exchange program is
<b>October 15<sup>th</sup></b>. You must apply through the Ivanhoe International Center.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Application deadline for the API Abroad scholarship is
<b>October 15<sup>th</sup></b>. Learn more and apply by going <a href="https://apiabroad.com/">
here</a>.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Other Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">There will be a general information webinar about studying in Germany on
<b>October 25<sup>th</sup></b>. Learn more and register by going <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/put-germany-on-your-resume-study-at-a-german-university-tickets-418282132117">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">MCAT Registration for Jan.-June 2023 testing dates opens on
<b>October 25<sup>th</sup> & 26<sup>th</sup></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">7:30AM-8:30AM MST – Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds on
<b>October 28<sup>th</sup></b> will feature speakers Dr. Scott Stacy and Dr. Peter Graham, founders of the Acumen Assessments and Acumen Institute, as they present
<i>Revisiting on Being Sane in Insane Places: Maintaining Composure When on the Razor’s Edge.
</i>(See attachment.) You can join the virtual session via WebEx using <a href="https://monumenthealth.webex.com/monumenthealth/j.php?MTID=me60ee485885ca07d5490f7e0b37013d6">
this link</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applications for spring admission (starting in March) to Aalen University in Aalen, Germany, will be open
<b>November 1<sup>st</sup>-30<sup>th</sup></b>. Learn more by going <a href="https://www.hs-aalen.de/en/pages/aaa_english-taught-lectures">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">AACOM is hosting a virtual Choose DO Medical School Expo on
<b>December 7<sup>th</sup></b> from 10AM-4PM MST. Details for registration coming soon!<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to know more about opportunities, events, or activities related to our department!<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Have a wonderful week,<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">~Dr. J<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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(she/her) <br>
NANO-BME Program Coordinator</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#002554"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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