September 4, 2008
HALO-HALO MIXER
7:00PM @ 100GPB
Hosted by: P4, PASAE, and PAHC

Come learn about the Pre-Professional Organizations here on the Berkeley Campus. Get the opportunity to talk with each Pre-Professional organization and get a feel for which one is right for you! You’ll even have the opportunity to make your own Halo-Halo!! So come out, meet new people, and further your career here at Cal.

September 8, 2008
PAHC INFOSESSION
7:00 PM @ 209 Dwinellee

Description: TBA

September 11, 2008
PAHC CLUBBING: RECESS
Special Performers: MTV’S AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW’S CONTESTANTS: SUPREME SOUL!!
9:00PM - 2:00 AM @ Kelly Mission Rock

A couple weeks of school has passed by and you already need a break from it all. So what do you do? Go Clubbing! Proceeds help PAHC fundraise
for Fall semster’s program, a medical mission to Bayambang, Philippines. It’s clubbing for a good cause! So come take a break, let loose, and come watch SUPREME SOUL perform!

September 12, 2008
INTERNSHIP/MENTORSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE
Before 5:00 PM @ 515 Eshleman Hall

Don’t forget to turn in you intern applications! Get ready for a fun semester with PAHC! You’ll learn leadership, professional, and networking skills which will help further your career in any pre-professional tract you may choose. So fill out those applications and turn them in before 5:00 PM at 515 Eshleman Hall!!

September 14, 2008
INTERN DEVELOPMENT DAY
Time/Location: TBA

Find out which core member you will be interning for as well as learn more about the benefits of being a PAHC intern! Time and Location has not been specified just yet, but hang tight! Just save the date!

September 18, 2008
PAHC 1st GENERAL MEETING
Time/Location: TBA

Information about this event has not been specified. Check back later for more information, but for now, just save the date !!

This meeting was a collaboration with all the Pilipino Pre-Professional groups including, P4 (the Partnership for Pre-Professional Pilipinos), PASAE (the Pilipino Association for Scientists, Architects, and Engineers), and PAHC. It gave each of the groups the opportunity to introduce their clubs to new and present students who are thinking about careers in the different career fields of each club.

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Description from facebook event:
The Pilipino Pre-Pro organizations PAHC, PASAE, and P4 are hosting a Halo-Halo Mixer. Free Halo-Halo and beneficial information about what it is we can offer you for your education and career!!! Come meet and enjoy the presence of wonderful people while having the ONLY halo-halo on campus!!! BANGIN””’

PAHC - Pilipino Association for Health Careers
PASAE - Pilipino Association of Scientists Architects and Engineers
P4 - Partnership for Pre-Professional Pilipinos

PAHC INFO SESSION: MEET THE PAHCERS
Where: 246 Dwinelle
When: September 11, 2007 at 6:00-7:00 PM

This meeting was an informational meeting about PAHC and provided prospective members with information about PAHC and the different events and programs that it provides. It also presented information on the internship and mentorship programs that are also available through PAHC.

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Come to an Advanced Screening of the new hit movie: Meet the PAHCers!
Get it? Meet the Parents? Meet the Fockers?
Yeah? Yeah?

Well, actually, just kidding, this is actually a
***PAHC INFO SESSION!!!!!!***

Learn about PAHC, Our Mission, and the opportunities we provide.
Find out how you can get involved with our oh-so-cool INTERNSHIP and Mentorship Program.

**Internship packets will be available at the meeting, so make sure you come and get this HOTTTTT ITEM.

Also, we’ll talk about our Philippine Medical Mission (a humanitarian relief effort sponsored by the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California (PMSNC) wherein free healthcare is provided to those who cannot afford it and desperately need medical attention) and the Mission concert with Bay Area singers, dancers, and performers which raises money for it.

And oh, FREE FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS!
By the way, this will prospectively end before PAA’s Pilipino Culture Night Info Session and Dialogue & Kapwa’s Bible Study at 7. You know what that means, walking buddies!! WEEE :]

September 15, 22, 23, 29; 10/6, 13, 20, 27; 11/3, 10, 17 - Packing Sessions

PAHCing sessions were in collaboration with the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California (PMSNC). They were held every Saturday from mid September to mid November where PAHC members would volunteer with the doctors of PMSNC to sort out medical supplies PMSNC had received for the mission to the Philippines.

1ST GEN: LEVELING UP
“Prepare for a glorious journey across college time and space and fulfill your professional destiny!”
Where: 101 Wurster
When: September 27, 2007 at 7:00-9:00 PM
Description: In our first general meeting of the semester we had speakers from different pre-health fields come and talk to us about the paths they took through college and provided tips on classes to take, when to take them, and internships and research that they can do.

Speakers:
Dentistry: Aileen Toledo and Erin Jill Aying
Premed: Ben Lachica, Mikhael Andaya, Philip Ramirez
Pharmacy: Casey Gabriel and Eula Dominguez
Psychology: Aura Abing

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Speakers
The Dexterous Dentist
The Observant Optometrist
The Fanciful Pharmacist
The Discerning Doctor

Which Job Class is right for you?

Come to PAHC’s general meeting, Leveling Up!, this Thursday, September 27th at 7:00 PM in 101 Wuerster to learn how you can gain the experience points and develop the skill set necessary to become whatever you want to be. We will have guest speakers from almost all health disciplines talk about what they did to get to where they are now. We’ll even help you work on your four/five-year plan and discuss which classes to take, when to take them, who to take them with, and how and when to do internships and research.

Transition Notes for Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)
The meetings for this committee are pretty awesome because you get dinner at each meeting  and they are pretty chill, but yeah, they want to have this committee be as representative of the community as they try to get at least one member from all the different communities on campus (the different minorities, the LGBT, graduates, undergrads, Mills students, Greek, and more). So usually at the meetings we have a representative from UHS and we discuss issues that have come up within Tang center and we can share what we think and how we feel things can change both from our own views or what we think would be good for the community in general. They also try to get any feedback about the Tang center in general to be shared with them so that they can make the experience of Tang better and to dispel any rumors or horror stories that may be floating around about Tang in general. It is a great committee and consists of a very diverse group of individuals.

From the website: The Student Health Advisory Committee is an advisory board to University Health Services-Tang Center and campus administration that represents the entire student population at the University of California, Berkeley.

• Create an organized dialogue between students and administration about student health and counseling needs, and UHS programs and services.
• Provide program and service advice/consultation.
• Advise UHS regarding insurance and budget issues, and student impact.
• Identify educational/informational needs of students.
• Address barriers related to seeking care and provide user feedback around accessibility and ease of use.
• Assess emerging student issues and keep UHS connected to student life and campus.
• Give campus administrators planning advice given student needs and budget constraints.
• Assess perception of UHS services.
• Provide student input through additional channels such as hiring and other UHS committees.

*PAHC CLUBBING*: SHINE
Where: Fina Estampa: 1100 Van Ness, San Francisco, CA
When: Thursday, October 11- 12, 2008
What was done: Fundraising event with party bus that had two round trips from Berkeley to Fina Estampa. Sold pre-sale tickets
Why: PRE-SALES are $12, and PAHC receives $6 for every ticket sold which will go towards funding the Philippine Medical Mission Concert on December 8, 2007.

WALK FOR HOPE: FIND A CURE FOR BREAST CANCER
October 13, 2007
Where: Justin Herman Plaza
What: A benefit walk where volunteers helped with tasks to aid in the day’s events. Tasks included: setting up tables, assisting participants, handing out giveaways, helping at the finish line.

PAHC 2ND GENERAL MEETING: THE STATE OF HEALTH IN THE PHILIPPINES
Where: UC Berkeley – 101 Wheeler
When: Thurday, October 18, 2007
What was done: Ice Breaker: Core members acted as doctors to cure patients (audience) of different diseases but were unable to get to everyone. This was done to reveal that sometimes all patients were unable to be seen in other countries with many resulting in death. Activity: Game show and competition between two randomly chosen audience members fighting for the answers which were on pieces of papers on the board with new contestants every round.
Why: To inform the community about the dire state of health in the Philippines and introduce the topic of this year’s Medical Mission in Davao. Taught about the effects of “the Brain Drain,” and what people in your community are doing to fight health-related injustices.

PAHC FUNDRAISING: CHEVY’S FUNDRAISER
Where: Chevy’s Fresh Mex: 1890 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA
When: Thursday, November 8, 2007
What was done: PAHC Core and Intern Gathering. We ate dinner together and had a good time raising money with every dollar we spent and flyer we used.
Why: To have fun, eat and raise money that will go towards Mission Concert

CLUBBING: MISSION ROCK
November 17, 2007
Where: Mission Rock Nightclub, San Francisco
What: A 21+ year old clubbing event in San Francisco.

3RD GENERAL INTERN-RUN MEETING: STRESS AND NUTRITION
November 29, 2007
Where: 100 Wheeler
What: A general meeting with stress, nutrition, and dealing with these issues as a college student.
Used information on diet nutrition of food and did an activity on the choices college students take when they shop for food.

MEDICAL MISSION BENEFIT CONCERT: MISSION POSSIBLE
December 8, 2007
Where: Wheeler Auditorium
What: A concert with Pilipino artists donating their time and talents to fundraise for the medical mission in the Philippines. Present: Kiwi, Mango Kings, 4 Corners, Reynard Silva, Kidnapped Currents, Bento, Legaci, Pinay

PAHC SPRING 2ND GENERAL MEETING
Come to PAHC’s 2nd General Meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 in 340 Moffitt @ 7PM to join in discussions of health issues that are present in today’s society as this is Eating Disorder Awareness Week..
What constitutes a healthy diet? Do you consider yourself as being healthy? How do you view yourself? Do you find yourself worrying about what others think of you?
We hope that you can take time out of your busy schedules to partake in our meeting!

FAHC: HEALTH CONFERENCE

History
“Since 1982, the dedicated members of the Filipino Association for Health Careers of the University of California, Davis, and Pilipino Association for Health Careers of the University of California, Berkeley have alternately hosted the health conference.
Through the health conference, both organizations strive to educate and promote awareness about the various health-related careers. The general format of the health conference is composed of workshops, speakers, and professional and graduate student panels. The carefully selected topics and issues covered at the conference are structured in a way that participants can benefit from the presentations and speakers.
With the wealth of information provided from the conference, we hope that every individual will obtain new insights and interests that can point them toward achieving their dreams.

PAHC CLUBBING GOOD LIFE

Start Time: Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 10:00pm
End Time: Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 2:00am
Location: Fina Estampa
Street: 1100 Van Ness
City/Town: San Francisco, CA.
Supporters of PAHC came together and socialized and Fina Estampa.
BAJA FRESH FUNDRAISER
Baja Fresh PAHC Fundraiser
Baja Fresh on North East corner of Shattuck and Kittredge
Friday, May 2 @ 5PM
At this event, stories were shared as supporters of PAHC came together and dined.

INTERN- RUN MEETING: SUMMER HEALTH
Date:Thursday, April 24, 2008
Time:7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location:210 Wheeler
City/Town:Berkeley, CA

PAHC’s 3rd General Meeting ran by the Awesome PAHC Interns Thursday, April 24, 2008 in 210 Wheeler @ 7PM to join in discussions of healthy ways to have fun in the sun this summer, especially with the current heat in Berkeley.
We will be going over topics such as…
Ways to prevent dehydration.

MINORITIES IN HEALTH CONFERENCE
CULTIVATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
The Pilipino Association for Health Careers (PAHC), Black Students in Health Association (BSHA), and the Chicanos/Latinos in Health Education at UC Berkeley are joining in a collaborative effort to provide a professional networking environment conducive to building a minority pre-health community and fostering relationships among diverse students and professionals in health careers. Students and guests will have the opportunity to hear excellent and inspirational speakers from diverse backgrounds, learn more about what it takes to be a competitive applicant for professional health schools, and speak with representatives from medical and public health schools. This is a wonderful opportunity for undergraduates to meet students, physicians and other practicing professionals who have overcome extreme academic and personal challenges and share in their journey to a fulfilling and rewarding career in health.

RELAY FOR LIFE

Saturday, May 3, 2008

The goal of the event is to have at least one representative from each of the 30+ teams either walking, running, dancing, etc. on the track at Cal at Edwards Field, for the whole 24 hour period. When the sun begins to set, paper bags, called Luminaria, are decorated in honor of survivors and in memory of those who lost their lives to cancer, and are placed around the track to illuminate the way for those running the track.

PAHCTILLION

Monday, May 5
The Pilipino Association for Health Careers requests the honor of your presence at their end-of-the-year banquet, PAHCTILLION, at the Courtyard by Marriott Richmond/Berkeley. Celebrate a successful year with dinner and dancing.

The Pilipino Association for Health Careers requests the honor of your presence at their end-of-the-year banquet, PAHCTILLION, at the Courtyard by Marriott Richmond/Berkeley. Celebrate a successful year with dinner and dancing.

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Bid Price:
$25.00 per person

Transportation:
Options to be announced

Dinner: Buffet
- Marco chicken
- Ribeye steak
- Penne noodles with clear sauce
- Rice pilaf; side of steamed white rice
- Kernel corn with bell peppers
- Marinated grilled vegetables
- Garlic bread and dinner rolls
- Tossed house salad
- Dessert: assorted cakes

Attire: Semi-formal

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Requesting a Bid:
Please send an email to pahc.banquet@gmail.com with your name, phone number, and email address by Monday, May 5. Bid pick-up and payment will be arranged.

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Questions?
Email A.J. Quinoveva at aquinoveva@berkeley.edu.

Please check the online Schedule of Classes at:
http://schedule.berkeley.edu

Molecular and Cell Biology Updates

* MCB on FACEBOOK

The MCB UAO has created a Facebook page to help with advising and the dissemination of information. Log in to your Facebook page and do a
search on UC Berkeley MCB and become a fan. This is where we will post information for you that will include events, academic deadlines, and
messages from non-MCB student groups. Please continue to read information sent out on mcb-infoline.

The UAO has 2 lists to which we send information. They are:
1. MCB-INFOLINE, sent Mondays and Thursdays for messages from the UAO or the MCB student clubs (subject line says [MCB-INFO].
2. MCB-RESEARCH-CAREER, sent on Wednesdays for messages about career information, and general research opportunities. We send these daily for any message that is for a specific research position or job [MCB-RSRCH-CAREER]. If you’re interested in subscribing, go to
https://calmail.berkeley.edu/manage/list/ and enter mcb-research-career.

* MCB Seminars

Topic: “Searching for pre-mRNA in the human spliceosome structure”
When: Monday, April 28, 2008
Time: 4:00pm
Where: 105 Stanley Hall, University of California, Berkeley
Presented by: Melissa Jurica-University of California at Santa Cruz
Sponsored by the Structural & Quantitative Biology Seminar Series

Topic: “Pausing of Pol II Polymerase”
When: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Time: 4:00pm
Where: 101 Life Sciences Addition
Presented by: John Lis from Cornell University
Sponsored by the INFORMAL SEMINAR

For the full MCB Seminar Schedule, visit:
http://mcb.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/seminars.cgi

Integrative Biology Updates

* Integrating Evolution, Development and Genomics 2008 Conference

When: May 28-30, 2008
Where: Berkeley Campus
Register now for this exciting, upcoming conference! Its theme is the integration and intersection of evo-devo research, genomics, and a broad spectrum of complementary studies. The meeting schedule will include non-concurrent symposia featuring topics such as developmental biology, plant biology, paleontology, population genetics, genomics, and comparative morphology. In addition, the meeting will feature poster sessions, lunchtime workshops and an informal student-faculty dinner.
Register online at: http://www.evodevo.org
Questions? Email iedg2008@berkeley.edu.

* IB Seminars

All Seminars:
Where: 2040 Valley Life Sciences Building (VLSB)
Time: 4:00pm
Pre-Seminar Tea: 3:30pm in 2063 VLSB

Topic: “Speciation in the North American Spiny Lizards (Genus Sceloporus): A Cinco de Mayo Celebration.”
When: May 5, 2008
Presented by: Adam Leache, UC Berkeley

For the full IB Seminar Schedule, visit:
http://ib.berkeley.edu/news/seminars/

College of Natural Resources Updates

* Lecture

Topic: Lipid Metabolism Genes Identified in Mouse Models: The Lipin Family and Diet1
When Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Time: 4:10-5:00p.m.
Where: 114 Morgan Hall

For a complete CNR Schedule of Events, visit:
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/CNR.html?view=quick&timeframe=month&date=2008-04-25&filter=Secondary%20Event%20Type&filtersel=

* To view Recent Job Postings, visit: http://nature.berkeley.edu/site/students.php

Internships
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The Himalaya Medical Internship runs on a flexible schedule catering to student’s individuals needs. It was started by 2 Cal alumni. The internship places premed students in Kathmandu hospitals where they explore different specialties and gain hands-on experience.

To apply: Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis and deadline for June-July session is approaching fast.
To volunteer or apply for the internship contact:
James Banks
Director, Dorjhana Foundation and Himalaya Medical Internship

Zuccaire Undergraduate Summer 2009: Internships in Paris
These 10-week internships at the Institut Pasteur, one of the world’s leading private, nonprofit centers for infectious disease research, offer hands-on laboratory experience to undergraduates contemplating a scientific career. See website for information and downloads.

http://www.pasteurfoundation.org.
Application Deadline: December 19, 2008.

Volunteering
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The Berkeley Free Clinic’s Hepatitis Testing Education and Vaccination
(HepTEV) Services provide non-judgmental counseling and education as well as testing and vaccination. They practice harm-reduction, sex positive,
client-centered, empowerment-based counseling. HepTEV is currently looking for volunteers for their upcoming summer training. No experience is necessary to be a health worker and all training is provided free of charge. All they ask is for a year commitment after training.

For more information, and to complete your application, visit them online at:
http://www.berkeleyfreeclinic.org/volunteer.html

Application Deadline: April 30, 2008
Training begins: May 30, 2008

Learning What It’s All About
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Writing the Statement for Health Professional or Medical School Workshop
When: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Time: 3: 30-4: 30 PM
Where: 159 Mulford
Category: Graduate & Professional School
Learn about the basics of writing your personal statement for a graduate health program or medical school. Please bring pen and paper.
Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate students are encouraged to attend
Sponsored by: Career Center
For more info, contact: edith_bretado@berkeley.edu

UC Berkeley Alliance for Global Health
When: Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Time: 4:00-7:00 pm
Where: Robert Berdahl Auditorium, 105 Stanley Hall, UC Berkeley Campus

The Berkeley Alliance for Global Health is a new campus-wide research initiative focused on improving health in developing countries and throughout the world and represents an innovative “discovery to delivery” research consortium. It comprises two tightly linked centers: the Center for Global Public Health and the Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases. They unite more than 80 Berkeley researchers in biology, bioengineering, public health, economics, and law.

RSVP to: pherme@berkeley.edu

“This is Public Health” Website
In celebration of National Public Health Week, ASPH has launched a micro-site entitled “This is Public Health” (http://www.thisispublichealth.org). The micro-site is dedicated to a “This is Public Health” student campaign which illustrates the many ways public health touches us all. The site also features a video of students and faculty participating in the sticker campaign, an interactive map of posted pictures taken by public health students and information on the field of public health. Please bookmark this site as a resource if you are interested in a career in public health.

Conversations on Legislation and Health:
When: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Time: 9:00-12:00pm
Where: 489 Minor Hall, UC Berkeley

This will be an opportunity for students and prospective students to meet two prospective legislators (one running for the State Senate and the other, Dr. Kamena, an optometrist, running for the State Assembly) and to hear from them their views about health care and the budget in California. They will discuss their views on whatever we wish to ask.

RSVP by May 10th by sending an e-mail to Jennifer Ong at:
jong69@yahoo.com

Research
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Undergraduate Research Calendar
Looking for a place to start off your search to find a wide variety of research opportunities? To learn more about deadlines, research events, workshops, and info sessions visit the online Undergraduate Research Calendar at:
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/ugr.html

The Winer Lab is currently looking for several sophomore-level students to assist with data collection and analysis. The goal of our research is to understand brain function using the auditory system as a model.
Qualifications:
• An interest in basic science (preferably neurobiology)
• a minimum of 3.5 G.P.A.
• 10hours/week commitment (*including evenings and weekends*)
• 1 year commitment beginning this summer during which the students will spend the majority of their time plotting projections in the central nervous system with the aid of a sophisticated microscope-computer interface system.
After demonstrating promise and drive, the students may be offered a more focused, independent research project in their second year.

If interested, send questions, resumes and transcripts to:
yohansong7@gmail.com.
The resume should contain the names, phone numbers, and electronic addresses
of three references. Prospective candidates will be interviewed.

Research opportunity at LBNL
An internship position is open to students interested in obtaining hands-on experience in molecular biology and cancer research. The student will work directly with a postdoctoral fellow in the Life Sciences Division at LBNL. The project aims at developing a novel blood-based assay for early detection of breast cancer, using a powerful capillary electrophoresis technology.

The position is in Dr. Joe Gray’s laboratory (Director, Life Sciences Division). The intern will get experience with cell culture, and basic and advanced molecular biology and biochemistry techniques (immunoprecipitation, SDS electrophoresis and western blots, immunofluorescence and FACS sorting, protein purification methodology) as well as training on a novel and very powerful capillary electrophoresis instrument, and software analysis.

This is a non-paid, volunteer internship position, but students are welcome to explore opportunities to fund their own research.

Please contact Dr. Demetris Iacovides at:
dciacovides@lbl.gov OR iacovides@alumni.ucsf.edu with a CV or resume.

Life After College
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NYU’s Post-Bac Prehealth Program
College graduates can take the science courses needed for application to many health professional schools, including medical and dental programs.

Sit alongside undergraduates in the College of Arts and Science classes taught by NYU’s distinguished faculty. Receive individualized advisement from the pre-professional center and have access to all the resources and facilities open to undergraduates. Each post-bac student applying to a health professional school also receives the support of the Committee on Recommendations to Schools of the Health Professions. Students from our program have been offered admission to medical schools of Cornell, NYU, UCSF, John Hopkins, and Yale. We also have “linkage programs” with several medical schools, which permits students to begin medical school a year earlier than would otherwise be possible.

For more information, you can access our website at
www.nyu.edu/info/postbac.

Applications are now available as online submissions.
Application deadline: July 1st, 2008 for Fall enrollment.
If you have any questions, please contact Soomie Han at:
soomie.han@nyu.edu (212) 998-8136

UCLA School of Dentistry, Chemistry Requirements
The school is now only accepting the following chemistry sequence from pre-dental applicants.
- Two semesters of general chemistry (1A-1B OR 4A-4B)
- One semester of organic chemistry (3A-3AL)
Contact the UCLA School of Dentistry if you have further questions.

Applying to Medical School?
Application workshop available to juniors, seniors, and graduates
When: Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Time: 3:30-4: 30 PM
Where: TBA
Sponsored by: Career Center
More info contact: edith_bretado@berkeley.edu

Suffolk University’s Master of Arts in Women’s Health Program
Suffolk University is delighted to announce the opening of the first Master of Arts in Women’s Health (MAWH) program in the US. The program is ideal for those entering careers in the health professions. It has sufficient flexibility to be completed in a single calendar year, or spread out over time for part-time students.MAWH students develop expertise in a variety of areas in women’s health that clinical programs simply cannot offer.

Graduates of the program enter their medical, nursing or allied health training with a strong grounding in multidisciplinary social science approaches to women’s health. Or they may choose to develop careers dedicated to women’s health advocacy in a variety of educational, governmental or community settings.

Further information regarding the MAWH is available on our website:
http://www.suffolk.edu/mawh.

UCLA Re-Application program
To qualify for the UCLA Re-application program at the David Geffen School of Medicine, candidates must:
- Have been previously unsuccessful in gaining admission to any US medical School
- Be considered socio-economically and/or educationally disadvantaged and/or represent a medically underserved community
- Have completed an undergraduate degree or higher from an accredited US college or university
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Have a minimum science GPA or 2.7 or higher
- Have a minimum combined MCAT score of 18.
- Preference will be given to residents of California

Applications will be accepted until May 31st. Late applications will be considered if the classes are not yet full. Applications are available at
http://meded-postbac.ucsd.edu

The program is conducted in two sessions in which medical school application preparation is offered: Summer Session (6 weeks) and Academic Session (9
months). During both sessions, academic work will be monitored and will be completed at the participant’s convenience through UCLA extension or a local California State University.

Job Openings
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Health Career Assistant
Who: The Career Center
Salary: $ 12.50 (Work Study Position only)
Work Hours: 8-15 hrs/week and some evenings
Apply To: Juhn Verano
Start Date: On or about August 1, 2008 (Training Dates TBA)
Job Description:
• Getting useful information to pre-med. and pre-health students.
• Conduct workshops and orientations
• Facilitate and coordinate programs that include outside speakers
• Provide outreach and liaison to student groups
• Be a member of the Career Center’s Student Advisory Board
• Function as Peer Advisors, holding drop in hours for students on a weekly basis to answer premed and prehealth-related questions.
Qualifications:
• Must be available beginning 08/01/08 for training in Berkeley and for 1- hour weekly meetings during working hours during the academic year.
• Possess strong communications skills, public speaking ability, excellent organizational skills, some experience/knowledge of campus student groups/organizations.
• Preference given to incoming sophomores or juniors at Cal
• Must be able to work 8 hrs/week between the hours of 11am-5pm, Mon-Fri, and available most evenings Monday-Thursday.

Submit RESUME AND COVER LETTER via EMAIL to Juhn Verano at:
jverano@berkeley.edu by Friday April 25, 2008.

Medical Assistant for a solo ophthalmologist office
Type: Part time
Duration: 6 months minimal
Number of Openings: 1-2
Start Date: Immediately
Where: Walnut Creek, CA
Responsibilities:
• Eliciting medical histories, checking visual acuity, auto refracting, performing visual fields, answering phone calls, making appointments, and organizing medical records.

Get hands-on experience in the medical field and explore a career in medicine!
Assistants have the option to observe ophthalmic surgeries in the operating room.
Use experiences gained here on your CV and obtain letters of recommendation for medical school applications.

Email Address for Resumes: eyes2see@astound.net
Contact Information: Michelle Liu, MD
1844 San Miguel Drive, #303
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925.930.8100

PHFE Management Solutions seeking a part-time Student Assistant
Student assistant will assist with the West Nile Virus Surveillance project and the California Encephalitis Project.
Salary: $14/hour for 25-30 hours per week
Duration: 3 months.
Where: California Department of Public Health viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory: Richmond, CA
Responsibilities:
Making sure that incoming specimens are properly routed for testing
Ensure test results are accurately entered into Access databases, reported, and filed in a timely manner
Interact with local health departments and other small projects
Qualifications:
Must work well independently and in a team setting and be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong attention to detail required
Strong interest in health-related science, public health, or infectious diseases is recommended.
Part-time or volunteer experience in a public health related field is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Access and Excel preferred.

For additional information call Cynthia Jean at (510) 307-8606
Send resume and references to Cynthia at cjean@cdph.ca.gov.

Research Assistant (FT) VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Menlo Park Division.
VA Health Services Research & Development project to examine the management of a trial fibrillation in veterans with mental health conditions. Assist with data analysis; coordinate research meetings; track interactions with IRB; conduct bibliographic searches; help prepare manuscripts.

Salary: GS 7, $43,117 + benefits!!
Requirements:
Social/behavioral or health-related sciences Bachelor’s degree
US Citizenship
Course work in research design/statistics
Accurate record-keeping
Strong PC skills
Research experience

Send cover letter and CV to Mr. Victor Chiu (victor.chiu2@va.gov – 650.493.5000 ext. 23425)

Student Learning Center is hiring Science Tutors
There are openings for tutors on a credit or no credit basis in the following courses:
Biology 1A
Chemistry 1A, 3A, 3B
MCB 102
NST 10
Physics 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B

Paid tutor openings in the following areas (with course requirements):
G-Chem (Have completed Chem 1A/4A and one other Chem class)
O-Chem (Have completed Chem 3A/3B/3BL)
Physics (Have completed 2 semesters of physics, preferably 7A/7B)

Paid study group leader openings in the following areas:
Bio 1A
Chem 1A
Chem 3A
Chem 3B
Physics 8A

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. The last day is Friday, August 29th but early applications are recommended.

To apply either pick up an application outside 141 Chavez or you can download the application using the following link: http://slc.berkeley.edu/tutor/tutor_sciencecs.htm
Questions? Email rgibson@berkeley.edu

Health Service Specialist
Three positions open perfect for MCB Graduates.
Where: Planned Parenthood clinic in San Jose.

They are looking for individuals with an interest in health education, a commitment to service, and ideally, competency in Spanish or Vietnamese. The position entails carrying out patient intake, arranging samples for the lab and counseling patients on options and services available to meet their needs.
Their services encompass more than those related to reproduction — they offer pediatric and primary care — providing a more diverse client pool to serve.

Go to www.ppmarmonte.org for more info
Resumes and CVs can be sent to sanjosehr@ppmarmonte.org

Want to sport & support PAHC? ;]
PRE-ORDER a special edition, end-of-the-year ZIP-UP HOODIE for only the LOW PRICE of $20!

It is PRE-ORDER ONLY!
Order at the PAHC table THIS Monday through Friday from 10am - 2pm on Sproul Plaza
-or- send an EMAIL to Pahc.publicity@gmail.com with your full name, size, and time/day you can pay!

Please help support PAHC and order yourself one of these sexy sweaters!

Please pick up flyer from PAHC table on Sproul from 10AM to 2PM or from 515 Eshelman.

Please check the online Schedule of Classes at:
http://schedule.berkeley.edu

Major Declarations
During the week of April 7-11 and April 14-18, we will only declare students from 9:00-10:00 am. Open declaration time will resume on April 21.
IF YOU ARE BLOCKED, please come in soon so that the block can be cleared before your Telebears appointment. (You should have received an email from L & S if you are blocked.)

Molecular and Cell Biology Updates

* Advisor Codes for declared MCB majors: No need to wait until your Tele-Bears appointment to get your advisor code! They are now available for Fall 2008! If you are a declared MCB major, come in now to avoid long lines.

* MCB Seminars: For more information and additional MCB Seminars for the month of April and May, please visit: http://mcb.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/seminars.cgi

o “Cell and Developmental Biology Undergraduate Research Honors Symposium”

When: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Time: 4:00pm
Where: 101 Life Sciences Addition

o Immunology and Pathogenesis Undergraduate Research Honors Symposium” MCB/I&P Undergraduate Symposium

When: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Time: 12:30pm
Where:101 Life Sciences Addition

Psychology Department Updates

* GSI Applications for the 2008-09 academic year are now available online! Please keep in mind that we are accepting applications for both Fall 2008 & Spring 2009.

The deadline to submit your application is Friday, April 25.
Apply online here: http://psychology.berkeley.edu/graduate/gsiappoint.htm
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Graduate Affairs Officer, Michael Ortt, at mortt@berkeley.edu.

Integrative Biology Updates

* Integrating Evolution, Development and Genomics 2008 Conference

When: May 28-30, 2008
Where: Berkeley Campus
Register now for this exciting, upcoming conference! Its theme is the integration and intersection of evo-devo research, genomics, and a broad spectrum of complementary studies. The meeting schedule will include non-concurrent symposia featuring topics such as developmental biology, plant biology, paleontology, population genetics, genomics, and comparative morphology. In addition, the meeting will feature poster sessions, lunchtime workshops and an informal student-faculty dinner.
Register online at: http://www.evodevo.org
Questions? Email iedg2008@berkeley.edu.

College of Natural Resources Updates

* Multi-functional Molecular-Targeted Cancer Therapeutics: Lecture - Come here Dale E. Johnson, Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology speak on cancer therapeutics.

When: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Time: 4:10 - 5:00pm
Where: 114 Morgan Hall
Event Contact: 510-642-6490

* Science and Engineering Poster Session: Come see Cal students’ groundbreaking undergraduate research!

When: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Time: 11:30 - 1:00pm
Where: Hearst Memorial Mining Building, Betty and Gordon Moore Lobby

Undergraduate students from the sciences and engineering will exhibit their groundbreaking research and show how their discoveries will impact the world and future generations. Students participating in the event gain valuable practice in communicating research to academic professionals and scientists, as well as the less technically savvy. Small prizes will be awarded to the best presenters and lunch is provided by Mario’s La Fiesta.

For more information on the poster session, as well as the College of Engineering Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (URO), see http://coe.berkeley.edu/uro

Internships
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The Himalaya Medical Internship runs on a flexible schedule catering to student’s individuals needs. It was started by 2 Cal alumni. The internship places premed students in Kathmandu hospitals where they explore different specialties and gain hands-on experience.

To apply: Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis and deadline for June-July session is approaching fast.
To volunteer or apply for the internship contact:
James Banks
Director, Dorjhana Foundation and Himalaya Medical Internship

Volunteering
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The Berkeley Free Clinic’s Hepatitis Testing Education and Vaccination
(HepTEV) Services provide non-judgmental counseling and education as well as testing and vaccination. They practice harm-reduction, sex positive,
client-centered, empowerment-based counseling. HepTEV is currently looking for volunteers for their upcoming summer training. No experience is necessary to be a health worker and all training is provided free of charge. All they ask is for a year commitment after training.

For more information, and to complete your application, visit them online at:
http://www.berkeleyfreeclinic.org/volunteer.html

Application Deadline: April 30, 2008
Training begins: May 30, 2008

Learning What It’s All About
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Hispanic Student Medical School Recruitment Fair for High School and College Students
Where: Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington DC
When: Saturday, April 19th, 2008
Time: 2:00PM-6:00PM

To register and view more information, visit:
http://www.nhmamd.org/medrecruitmentfair.htm

Research
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Undergraduate Research Calendar
Looking for a place to start off your search to find a wide variety of research opportunities? To learn more about deadlines, research events, workshops, and info sessions visit the online Undergraduate Research Calendar at:
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/ugr.html

The Library Prize for Undergraduate Research
They recognize excellence in undergraduate research projects that show evidence of:
* significant inquiry using the library, its resources, and collections
* learning about the research and information-gathering process itself.

Prize Amount:
$750: lower-division
$1,000: upper-division
Number of Prizes: Up to six annually

For more information, visit:
http://http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/researchprize/index.html

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
Enhance your educational experience and future employment opportunities. The College of Engineering’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities (URO) Program provides an opportunity for UC Berkeley undergraduate students to participate in research with engineering faculty members.

Stipend: $250 per semester
Eligibility:
• UC Berkeley enrolled undergraduate
• Minimum 2.00 GPA
Selection based upon:
• Academic record
• Preparation
• Interest in the research topic

Application deadline: April 18, 2008
For more information:
http://http://www.coe.berkeley.edu/students/current-undergraduates/student-research/uro

MCB Honors Symposia
Students are invited to attend any of the following honors symposia where a few honors students give a short presentation on their research. Interested in doing honors research? Well come and check it out!!
* April 22, 12:30 pm, Immunology Symposium, 101 LSA
* April 22, 4 pm, Cell & Developmental Biology Symposium, 101 LSA
* April 23, 4 pm, Genetics, Genomics & Development Symposium, 101 LSA
* April 24, 4 pm, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Symposium, 100 GPB
* April 26, 12:30 pm, Neurobiology Symposium, 101 LSA

Honors Research Poster Program
When: Friday, April 18, 2008 ,
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm
Where: Toll Room of the Alumni House

Students are invited to attend the Honors Research Poster Session, where our honors students and other students who are engaging in research, present their posters.

Job Openings
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Gilead Sciences: Clinical Virology
Location: Foster City
Position: Full-time Research Associate / Senior Research Associate
Requirements:
• BSc or MSc in microbiology or molecular biology
• 3 or more years of working experience
• Biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred
• Solid understanding of molecular biology and tissue culture technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
Job Description: assist scientists with investigations on the development of resistance to anti-HCV agents in vivo and in vitro. Be heavily involved with the planning, carrying out, interpretation, and presentation of research and results.

For more information and to apply: www.gilead.com.

UCSF Staff Research Associate - Job opportunity with Dr. John Chan
Job summary: Conduct research on tumor and effector cells using molecular biology and biochemical techniques in a newly established basic research laboratory in the Mt. Zion Comprehensive Cancer Center; techniques will include PCR, molecular cloning, Western Blot and other analyses. Clinical research/epidemiological studies examining gynecological cancers may also be performed.
Qualifications:
BA/BS in a related science and knowledge of, or experience with, basic techniques and methods required by the position; demonstrated organization, interpersonal and communication skills; attention to detail; demonstrated motivation and conscientiousness.
Duration: 2 years
Hours per week: ~40 hrs
Start date: April-May 2008
Requested documents: cover letter, resume, transcript
Contact: ShinJ@obgyn.ucsf.edu; RothC@obgyn.ucsf.edu; ChanJohn@obgyn.ucsf.edu

Global Service Corps - HIV/AIDS Prevention Fellowship in Arusha and Tanzania
Position: Assistant Program Coordinator
Requirements: A minimum commitment of 14 months beginning in mid May
Responsibilities: Provide coordination of HIV/AIDS prevention education programs and assist with the management of GSC staff, interns and volunteers working on HIV/AIDS and food security programs. Plan coordinate, monitor and evaluate the HIV/AIDS Prevention, Health, and Life Skills Day Camp Program as well as assist schools in conducting peer education activities.
Qualifications: Master’s degree preferably in Public Health, International Development, Relations or Education, or Non-Profit Management; experience working abroad, including program management and development and/or experience managing volunteers; strong written communication, training, and monitoring and evaluation skills.

To Apply: Send your CV/resume and cover letter to:
tanzania@globalservicecorps.org.

General Information
When: Saturday May 3rd , 2008
Where: 10 Evans Hall on the University of California, Berkeley campus.
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Registration is free; the entire event is free of cost. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the event. Event is wheelchair accessible.

Target Audience:
Minorities, Disadvantaged Students, Undergraduates, & High School Students

Students and guests will have the opportunity to hear excellent and inspirational speakers from diverse backgrounds, learn more about what it takes to be a competitive applicant for professional health schools, and speak with representatives from medical and public health schools.

This is a wonderful opportunity for undergraduates to meet students, physicians and other practicing professionals who have overcome extreme academic and personal challenges and share in their journey to a fulfilling and rewarding career in health.

Please be aware that we intend to cap this event to 200 attendees.

For directions, registration, and more information, please visit http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/%7Echeucb/mihconference/registration.html

Cover Letter

MIH Outline

Set4Life/ Rukus Ent./ 2 Deep Presents: Good Life
An 18+ Clubbing Event
Sponsored by the Pilipino Association for Health Careers

PURCHASE PRE-SALES, DON’T GUESTLIST PLEASE!
PRE-SALES are $12, and PAHC receives $6 for every ticket sold.

Start Time: Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 10:00pm
End Time: Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 2:00am
Location: Fina Estampa
Street: 1100 Van Ness
City/Town: San Francisco, CA. Map.

FOR TICKETS
-email:
finance@pahc.berkeley.edu or pahc.money@gmail.com
- OR buy from any PAHC Core member or Intern
- OR visit the PAHC table on Sproul Plaza Monday-Friday from 10am-2pm at UC Berkeley.

Transportation will be available, if needed, and a small fee will be included.

PARTY BUS
Times and Prices for bus will be announced when finalized.

If you are interested in taking the bus, please sign up with any PAHC Core member or Intern. There will also be a PAHC table on Sproul all week from 10am - 2pm if you would like to sign up there or buy a ticket there. Thank you for your time and hope to see you all on Saturday, April 5, 2008.

Updates will continuously be made, so make sure you check back for further information.

History
“Since 1982, the dedicated members of the Filipino Association for Health Careers of the University of California, Davis, and Pilipino Association for Health Careers of the University of California, Berkeley have alternately hosted the health conference.

Through the health conference, both organizations strive to educate and promote awareness about the various health-related careers. The general format of the health conference is composed of workshops, speakers, and professional and graduate student panels. The carefully selected topics and issues covered at the conference are structured in a way that participants can benefit from the presentations and speakers.

With the wealth of information provided from the conference, we hope that every individual will obtain new insights and interests that can point them toward achieving their dreams.

This is a UC Davis FAHC Health Conference year.”

*Taken from the FAHC: Health Conference 2008 Website
**For more information go to (http://health08.purelypinoy.com/)

Hope to see all of you there!