Month: November 2017

Volunteer Abroad: Cape Town, South Africa

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Application Deadline: November 30, 2017

One Heart Source is currently accepting applications for their 2018 Experiential Learning Programs for students interested in health care. They are offering two- and four-week Health Innovation programs in South Africa.

As an OHS Volunteer you will:

  • Gain international experience on the ground in global health initiatives.
  • Mentor students who strive to become healthcare professionals and cultivate lifelong relationships.
  • Immerse yourself in diversity through service and excursions.
  • Collaborate with groups of university students from around the world.
  • Develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills through the pursuit of social justice.
  • Broaden health care skills in real-world environments.

Sub-Saharan Africa has 1.3% of the world’s healthcare professionals, yet 25% of the world’s disease burden. One Heart Source aims to build a bridge between health services and those who need healing.

Learn more information here.
Apply here, by November 30th, 2017.

Studying abroad is a valuable and exciting part of an undergraduate experience. When pursuing any study abroad opportunity, be sure to check in with an advisor to address any academic or financial implications of a semester abroad. Bon voyage!

Congratulations to our CBC Pumpkin Carvers!

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It’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!

‘Twas the night before Halloween…

Our Chemistry and Biochemistry Pumpkin Carvers brought the spook, magic, and fear – we brought the sweets, treats, and pumpkins!

Cats… Owls… and (Snapchat) Ghosts – oh my!

A special congratulations to the winners:

Best Overall: Elizabeth Auckley, Rebekah Bradley

STEM: Cathryn Schoeppner, Jenna Fryer

Halloween: Alice Daher

OSU: Yaqi Zhang, Yan Song, Fiona Fei

Wildcard: Bayan Shalash, Danah Muhanna

Did you take photos of your pumpkin this year? We’d love to see them all! Submit them below.

2017 Pumpkin Carving Photos

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Molecular Medicine PhD Program

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Have you considered a research career in graduate school?  
Deadline: January 1st 2018  
In this program, you will get a Research Thesis Advisor and a Clinical Mentor who will help design an independent study or “Clinical Experience,” in addition to core coursework. All course work is completed in the Lerner Research Institute on the main campus of the Cleveland Clinic. You get to choose rotation and thesis mentors from a  faculty in research departments at both the Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University campuses.
 

Full Tuition + Stipend
The deadline for the PhD program in Molecular Medicine, offered through a partnership between the Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University, is January 1st, 2018 for Fall 2018 enrollment. Details and the online application can be found on our website, www.lerner.ccf.org/mmed/.