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PFIZER’S SUMMER STUDENT WORKER PROGRAM

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
Each summer, college and university students join Pfizer as part of our Summer Student Worker Program. The program, which offers summer employment opportunities at various Pfizer sites in the U.S., is designed to help Pfizer businesses and teams accomplish real, impactful projects, while giving students engaging and meaningful work experience. All Pfizer businesses and supporting divisions accept summer student workers, and Pfizer works to match students with the department or team that most...
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Student assistant jobs - Novo Nordisk

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
As a Student Assistant (also known as a co-op) in Novo Nordisk you will get the opportunity to learn more about the pharmaceutical industry, our business areas and product portfolio. You will have the chance to put your theoretical knowledge into practice, while gaining industry experience and building an invaluable network of talented colleagues throughout the organisation. This program offers students flexible working hours allowing them to gain corporate experience while balancing a full...
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Georgetown Pre-College Online Program

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
The Georgetown Pre-College Online Program offers flexible, online courses in law and medical research for students ages 13 and older. You will learn through dynamic video featuring Georgetown instructors, be mentored by a current student or alumnus, and earn a Certificate of Completion. At Georgetown, we believe that you're more than a mind. You're an individual with unique talents, dreams, and passions. Our long-held Jesuit tradition of cura personalis means "care for the whole person," and...
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Playing music have a positive impact on cognitive function

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
New research suggests that actively playing music may have a small but positive impact on cognitive function, even in older adults who already show signs of dementia. Music does wonders for your mood, but did you know it might give your brain a boost, too? In fact, playing music— not just listening to it —has a positive effect on your cognition, even if you’re already showing signs of dementia , new research suggests. For a new meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American...
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Medical Internships for High School Students

Former Member ·
Original Post URL: https://tallo.com/blog/medical-internships-for-high-school-students/ 1. National Student Leadership Conference on Medicine & Health Care – If you want to be a healthcare professional someday, the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) on Medicine & Health Care is a great way to test drive your potential career. In this nine-day program, you’ll take part in hands-on learning experiences such as suturing, testing vital signs and identifying cranial nerves.
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How to Succeed with Online Learning

For many students, this new year feels like deja vu. The Omicron variant has forced school closures and a return to online-learning. However, you could still try to make the best out of this situation! Here are some tips and tricks to maximize your effectiveness. Your routine Your learning routine is one of the cornerstones of your online studies. If you keep up positive habits, you’ll soon see the results. Although it’s tempting to get complacent when your classes are on the internet...
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How to Survive an Apocalypse

After last week’s article about preparing for a pandemic, we have come up with something even more depressing! Behold….. How to prepare for an apocalypse! With this guide, you’d be able to survive in the harshest situations(no guarantees), so buckle up, and start preparing! Preparing in advance Gather enough supplies for 90 days. A major event like this would not be short term, since the whole world would likely be fall apart. However, hopefully, having enough supplies for three months would...
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Abnormal Psychology

Board Member: Oliver Gu ·
In the unprecedented era of the pandemic, the hidden toll of mental illness was unveiled, intertwining with a troubling revelation about the prevalence of narcissistic personality disorder. As isolation engulfed communities and individuals grappled with fear, anxiety, and loss, the conditions created by the pandemic seemed to serve as a catalyst, unmasking the fragility of mental health and illuminating the disturbingly narcissistic tendencies that emerged amidst the chaos. This...
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Semantic satiation

The biological phenomenon of semantic satiation is a fascinating topic that has been studied by psychologists and linguists for decades. It refers to the experience of hearing or seeing a word so many times that it loses its meaning and becomes a meaningless sound or symbol. This phenomenon has important implications for our understanding of language and cognition, and has been the subject of much research and debate. The process of semantic satiation begins with the repeated exposure to a...
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Re: 'Decapitated' Boy Saved by Surgery Team

*Vice President: Grace Shi ·
This is such an interesting medical case to learn! Thank you for sharing this.
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The “Asthma Valley”: Environmental Injustice in the South Bronx

Chapter Leader: Sherry Mi ·
Environmental injustice arises when minority or low-income communities are disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards. The United States perpetuates a negative cycle between environmental injustice and health disparities, as represented in the South Bronx, a neighborhood of New York City. The neighborhood is known as the “asthma valley” due to high local asthma rates: residents face detrimental air pollutants, which significantly debilitate their respiratory tract (Kilani). Asthma...
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Birth, old age, illness, death

From the moment we are born, we embark on a journey that weaves together the intricate tapestry of life—a journey marked by birth, old age, illness, and ultimately, death. These four fundamental aspects of human existence are intimately intertwined, each influencing and shaping the others in profound ways. As we navigate through the stages of life, we are confronted with the cyclical nature of existence, with each phase carrying its own unique significance and offering valuable lessons to be...
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The Underlying Correlations of Public Health and Urban Development

This article discusses the intersection of public health and real estate development in addressing the challenges facing cities today. It emphasizes the potential of development projects to enhance communities by addressing inequality, environmental racism, health outcomes, and climate change. The authors emphasize the importance of sophisticated tools and methods to ensure that projects have a positive impact on communities and stakeholders. Adele Houghton and Matthew Kiefer collaborated to...
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AAMS July Seminar: Mind and Hand | Recap

Chapter Leader: Sherry Mi ·
You can find the seminar recording and the supplemental document here: Link: https://pan.baidu.com/s/15barVz5HLQLqyFyYiQfA0w?pwd=uwgv Password: uwgv Required Courses for Medical School Following these links to see the required college courses for medical school: Prerequisite Courses for Harvard Medical School Required Coursework for the School of Medicine at Georgetown University General Academic Competencies for the Perelman School of Medicine at UPenn Usually, pre-med coursework includes:...
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