http://www.nationalaed.org/
UCS Prehealth Advising
http://www.career.virginia.edu/students/preprof/prehealth/
Check out the University Career Services Prehealth Advising website for lots of information and resources. Also, if you have not done so already, sign up for the Prehealth listserv for important information for all prehealth students.
Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate research experience greatly improves the attractiveness of an applicant to medical school admissions committees. It is most important for you to be interested in your research. Following are a few links to various UVa department websites regarding undergraduate research. This list is not exhaustive; if your area of interest is not included in these links, send us an email!
To get involved, identify labs that study a topic that interests you and contact the principle investigators expressing your interest.
Weekly Seminars
Interested in deepening your knowledge of science and healthcare? Consider attending weekly seminars hosted by the Departments of Biology and Chemistry (generally held on Fridays in Gilmer or Chemistry, respectively) or The Medical Center Hour (held on Wednesdays in Jordan Hall). These seminars and lectures are a great way to engage your interest in a variety of topics surrounding science and medicine that you are unlikely to encounter in your undergraduate courses.
Clinical Research: UVa Health System Clinical Trials
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/clinical_trials/
In addition to opportunities in undergraduate departments, there are many fascinating research opportunities for premed students at the UVa Health System. Interested undergraduates should contact the study's primary investigator to express interest and inquire about potentially assisting in their laboratory.
Scribe Programs
Scribe Programs are a unique way for premeds to experience the medical field. Scribes play a more active role than shadows by recording medical records and tracking lab results. The specifics of the position vary based on the program. Below are a few scribe programs that you may be interested in.
UVa Health System, Department of Emergency Medicine Scribe Program
This is a part-time, paid position for
UVa undergraduate students. Applicants must commit a minimum of
16 hours/week for one continuous year is required.
ER Scribes at Fair Oaks HospitalThe ER Scribes program is located in the Emergency Department at Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia. It
is a full-time, paid position. Applicants must have a college
degree and be able to commit at least one year to the program.
Medical Scribe Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital and Camden-Clark Memorial HospitalThe Medical Scribe Program is available
at two hospitals: Inova Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia, and
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, WV. It is a
full-time, paid position. Applicants must be able to work
full-time for a minimum of one year.
UVa School of Medicine Admissions Requirements
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/admissions/requirements.cfm#Admissions
Information about application to UVa's School of Medicine. Keep in mind that these requirements are only for UVa and that other medical schools may have different requirements.
MDapplicants
http://mdapplicants.com/
MDapplicants is an informational resource and social networking site for premedical applicants. Current and prior medical school applicants create searchable profiles with their undergraduate school, GPA, MCAT score, extracurricular activities, and application results.
Student Doctor Network Forums
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/
A great community of premeds, medical school students, and residents. The message board contains a wealth of information about what med schools look for, the MCAT, the application process, and even individual medical schools. Keep in mind that it is a public message board, so not everybody can be trusted 100%.