UC San Diego Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Apply to be a 2021-2022 Life Course Scholar! The Life Course Scholars (LCS) Program provides an interdisciplinary, cross-generational, multi-site learning experience for UC San Diego undergraduates that aims to transform their understanding of aging, health, learning and research, as well as connect them more deeply to the people and places of surrounding San Diego communities. This unique program combines place-based, experiential, and traditional classroom-based learning ...methods both on and off campus. Students will be involved in local field research (neighborhood age-friendliness assessments, oral histories) and will complete a healthy aging project. Space is limited. Applications can be found here. Selected students will enroll in USP 141 (Winter Quarter 2022) which will meet on Wednesday mornings from 9 - 11:50am. This is a "high workload - high reward" practicum-style course with a significant amount of time spent in local communities interacting with older adults. The high expectations are reflected in the 6-unit load. The priority deadline for applications is June 18th. Applications will remain open until early Fall quarter for any remaining available slots. USP 141 can be applied as one UDE for the Public Health Majors. Please feel free to message us in the VAC if you have any questions about how the course can satisfy major requirements and message Dr. Leslie R Lewis ([email protected]) if you have any questions regarding the course.

Hello everyone!!!! We will be having an informational event about the main things required for Med school, with 2 amazing guest speakers!! Hope to see you there

Are you considering a career in Public Health? Register NOW for this event on Saturday, May 22 at 10:00am-1:00pm (PDT). Through this virtual Together We Lead (T...WL): Finding your Passion in Public Health event, attendees will be encouraged to explore the public health field and gain advice and mentorship from knowledgeable experts in the field. Below you will find the list of workshops that will be held: 1. Keynote Speaker Dr. Hector Rodriguez, PhD, MPH 2. Behavioral and health education with Helen Blom, MPH 3. Global Health Policy with Xochitl Borja, M.S. 4. Environmental Health with Dr. Neeta Thakur, MD, MPH 5. Community Health with Gerardo Ramirez, MPH, MSBH, CHES 6. Global Health with Paulina Sosa, MPH, DrPH 7. Epidemiology and Maternal Child Health with Dr. Lisa Goldman Rosas, PhD, MPH 8. MPH Student Panel Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/together-we-lead-twl-finding-y

Summer Research Program Opportunities - Info Session and Q&A on January 7th at 12:00PM. Learn more about opportunities to get paid to do research this summer! Register at: Tinyurl.com/SRP2021InfoSession

FA20 Honors Practicum Presentations: Identification of COVID-19 information needs at UCSD, video creation, and evaluation of views and comments on three UCSD social media platforms, presented by Sabina Burkic, Jamie Kwak, Blasco Sanchez-Neira, and Dharm Shah

FA20 Honors Practicum Presentations: Effects of COVID-19 on San Diego Zoo and Safari Park Volunteer participation and social cohesion, presented by Jasmine Almeira, Callie Burns, Brianna Murillo, and Natalie Romero

FA20 Honors Practicum Presentations: Analysis of San Diego refugee population survey data on COVID-19 testing behaviors and community perceptions of safety, discrimination, and concerns regarding immigration status, presented by Ashkan Hassani, Holly Lung, Oriyan Shoshani, and Clara Voong

FA20 Honors Practicum Presentations: Environmental momentary sampling of masking and distancing practices at UCSD, presented by Manar Alkuzweny, Natalie Hofmann, Kevin Taggart, and Denisha Verma

Paid Summer Internships with Health Career Connection! HCC Internship application is now open and deadline to apply is December 13, 2020. HCC offers paid, full-...time summer internships to help empower the next generation of diverse, culturally responsive health leaders. We strongly encourage BIPOC students, first generation students, and those from low-income and underserved backgrounds to apply. HCC has provided life-changing, career launching internships with leading healthcare and public health employers for 30 years. HCC interns discover and affirm their health career direction, find mentors, develop professional skills, secure jobs, and increase their competitiveness for graduate education. Apply at: healthcareers.org/internship-program/application/ Additional info: healthcareers.org/internship-program/

FA20 Honors Practicum Presentations: Observational study of mask wearing behavior in San Diego County, presented by Eric Wang, Vince Duong, Daniella Goldberg, Aaron Hoffer

Health, Healing, and Sustainable Community Development in Bali, Indonesia with Dr. Leslie Lewis INFORMATION SESSION: 11/4; 5 - 6:30 pm - Register at https://forms.gle/1jF5k1trSXiGnxwMA *ANSC 190GS: Medicine and Healing in Southeast Asia Counts towards 1 UD Public Health Elective *ERC 190GS: Health, Environment, and Community Development in Bali Counts towards 1 UD Public Health Elective... Indigenous Health in Ecuador: Urban, Rural, & Community Medicine in Quito, Ecuador with Dr. Nancy Postero INFORMATION SESSION: 11/5; 4 - 5:30 pm - Register at https://forms.gle/kD6VhaNEywiXXfhj7 *ANSC 106GS: Indigenous Medicines in Latin America Counts towards 1 UD Public Health Elective *ANSC 135GS: Indigenous Peoples of Latin America: Race, Politics, and Identity - General University Elective

2021 TESTING CALENDAR AND SCORE RELEASE FOR THE MCAT Registration for MCAT test dates in January and March will open on Tuesday, November 10 at 9:00am PST. Pre-...registration will begin on November 2 at 9:00am PST. Changes for the 2021 testing year at-a-glance: -There will be three registration dates (November, February, and May). -The full-length MCAT exam will be administered. -There will be two exams administered each test day https://students-residents.aamc.org//t/register-mcat-exam/

NEW! HEALTH BEAT CAREER GUIDE IS NOW AVAILABLE! Register as Pre-Health/Pre-Med to access our guide! MUST log-in with your UCSD email address. https://docs.googl...e.com//1FAIpQLSegoOsKE7NdVRUqw/viewform We are excited to announce our new Pre-Med and Pre-Health Guide! This workbook contains information on various health professions, gaining extra-curricular experiences, getting a research position, creating a timeline, and tracking your work/activities.

CAPS Coping During Covid Workshop These are unprecedented times and you may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, isolated, depressed, and/or anxious at times. This workshop aims to help students manage those difficulties and develop coping skills to increase resilience and well-being during this pandemic Carly Knauf, Psy.D.... Mondays 1:00 pm-2:00 pm During Fall Quarter uchealth.zoom.us/j/97285776476

Are you interested in medical school? Do you come from an underrepresented background? Come to HMP3’s Underrepresented in Medicine Medical Student Panel! You wi...ll get the chance to hear current students at UCSD Medical School discuss life as a premed, give advice on finding mentors and other opportunities during the time of COVID, and touch on how URM students can overcome physical and mental roadblocks they face on the path to success. The event will take place on October 13th from 5:00 to 6:30pm via Zoom. Register for the event using this link! https://forms.gle/u42DYw9DVVMfbqJJ7

UCDC Information Session Join us to learn about the UCDC program and how you can intern, learn and live in Washington D.C. for a quarter while receiving academic credit! The info session will cover what the program is, how it works, the types of internships available, and most importantly how to apply! We highly recommend you join us to find out how to achieve this once-in-a-lifetime experience that will open new possibilities to careers while making unforgettable memories.

Public Health Student Convocation on September 30th. Convocation offers an opportunity to virtually assemble to welcome students back for the 2020-2021 academic year. This is the first cohort of students in the newly established HWSPH and we will discuss expectations, aspirations, and answer questions about the upcoming year. This assembly will be complementary to the activities being planned by each HWSPH educational program and on the general campus. Thank you to our student affairs officers and educational program directors for your support.

APAMSA GBM #1: What I Wish I Knew + Pre-Med Q&A Panel Don’t know where to start in your pre-med journey? College life seem overwhelming? Have no fear! UCSD APAMSA is hosting our first annual GBM with a panel of current pre-med undergraduates who can help you! Come join us and get some first-hand accounts on what it’s like to be a pre-med, where to start, what mistakes to avoid, and how to look for new and exciting experiences. There will be fun, interactive games like Kahoot and an open discussion for anything you guys want! If you are interested in this or any future events, please RSVP! RSVP: https://forms.gle/HmEXc8H1ifUaK8EY8

Triton Fest is UC San Diego's free after-hours event series held on weekend nights at the beginning of the quarter. This fall, we're going digital and offering community-building events available to you anywhere from the comfort of your screen. With four signature events, there will be something for everyone! We're hosting 4 events over 4 weeks, so save the dates! Follow our social media accounts, and check the Triton Fest website at http://tritonfest.ucsd.edu/ for the latest updates. Keep an eye out for special giveaways and pop-ups!