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AAWD at UCSF (a Registered Campus Organization; RCO) is formed to foster women in dental careers. Our goal is to connect our members through social events, outreach and community service, lunchtime education, and networking events with established women dental professionals. AAWD inspires students to assume leadership roles in everyday lives and communities.
UCSF Learners Female Outreach
Education/Training UCSF Dentistry
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Participation
Open Invitation
Location
UCSF Parnassus
The Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association (APAMSA) is a national organization of medical and pre-medical students committed to addressing the unique health challenges of Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) communities. APAMSA serves as a forum for student leaders to engage these health issues and develop initiatives and projects addressing those needs. The local, regional, and national activities of APAMSA aim to promote the health of the APIA community and help healthcare workers understand how to care for APIA patients in a culturally sensitive manner. Finally, APAMSA provides an important venue for medical students to meet, exchange experiences, and develop personally and professionally through leadership and service.
UCSF Learners UCSF Staff Open to All
Outreach Community Building Education/Training UCSF Medicine
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Website
Participation
Open Invitation
Location
UCSF Parnassus
The Health Careers Opportunity Program is a partnership between the University of California, San Francisco Fresno Latino Center for Medical Education and Research and California State University Fresno (Fresno State) to provide support to disadvantaged Fresno State students committed to becoming competitive applicants to health professional schools. Selected students engage in a structured program of academic enrichment and social support, preparing them for admission into health professional school. The ultimate goal is for these individuals to become healthcare professionals that will practice in the Central Valley, providing care to the medically underserved.
Undergrad Underrepresented Minorities First Generation to College
Academic Outreach Volunteer Community Building Conference/Symposium Education/Training Informational Session Mentorship
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Contact
Bertha Dominguez
Email address
Participation
Application
Location
California
SNMA is committed to increasing the pipeline of students of color that consider and prepare for medical & scientific careers. Its community mentoring programs provide science appreciation and education, mentoring, and academic enrichment to students interested in pursuing health-related careers. At UCSF, SNMA provides academic preparation, recruitment and retention programming in order to assure the pipeline to medicine is supported.
UCSF Learners Undergrad Open to All
Academic Education/Training Mentorship UCSF Medicine
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Participation
Open Invitation
Location
UCSF Parnassus
Women in Life Sciences (WILS) is an organization run by UCSF trainees, that is dedicated to supporting women graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty and staff at UCSF by organizing networking, mentoring, and career-building activities. Men and women are both welcome to attend all meetings and events.
UCSF Learners UCSF Staff UCSF Faculty
Female Outreach Community Building Education/Training Interprofessional
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Participation
Open Invitation
Location
UCSF Parnassus
Twenty high school students come to UCSF each summer to conduct biomedical research under the guidance of a scientist mentor. Program received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring in 2011. This program is currently funded by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and the Baskin Family Foundation.
UCSF Learners UCSF Faculty K-12
Open to All Underrepresented Minorities First Generation to College Academic Education/Training Mentorship
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Rebecca Smith
Email address
Deadline
Spring annually
Duration
Early June to early August annually
Participation
Application
Location
UCSF Parnassus
UCSF Mission Bay
PROF-PATH (Promoting Research Opportunities Fully-Prospective Academics Transforming Health) is a research and academic career development program for health professions students funded by the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities. We train UCSF students from underrepresented in medicine (UIM) backgrounds regardless of research area focus, and students interested in health disparities research regardless of background. PROF-PATH provides funding, classes, mentorship, community, and opportunities for training for students from all four UCSF professional schools. Our goal is to help students make the most of the rich research and academic career development opportunities available at UCSF.
UCSF Learners Open to All Underrepresented Minorities
Academic Research Community Building Education/Training Mentorship UCSF Medicine
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Contact
Carlo Juarez
Email address
Phone
415-206-4053
Deadline
The application deadline for summer (6 week program) fellowships is in March 2020. Please check our website for more information.
Participation
Application
Location
UCSF Parnassus
San Francisco
Bay Area
UCSF SFGH
SACNAS (the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Latinos and Native Americans in Science) at UCSF is a chapter of the National SACNAS Organization, whose mission is to promote the recruitment, retention and career development of underrepresented minorities in the sciences. SACNAS at UCSF is committed to preparing and empowering underrepresented minorities to become leaders that will have a positive impact in our society. To accomplish this, SACNAS at UCSF organizes academic, professional, community service and social activities, creating an enriched environment and support network that serves all of its members and the UCSF community.
UCSF Learners UCSF Staff UCSF Faculty
Community Members Underrepresented Minorities Academic Outreach Community Building Education/Training Mentorship Interprofessional CTSI
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Participation
Open Invitation
Location
UCSF Parnassus
UCSF Mt. Zion
The purpose of the Minority Training Program in Cancer Control Research (MTPCCR) is to increase ethnic diversity in the field of cancer control research by encouraging minority students in master's level health programs as well as master's trained health professionals to pursue a doctoral degree and a career in research. The program has been designed to enhance participants'; (1) Understanding of the power of research to effect change; (2) Awareness of the strengths and limitations of research methods, theory, and interventions in eliminating health disparities; (3) Interest in cancer control research, from surveillance to epidemiology, individual behavior change, health services, and policy research; and (4) Research, networking, information seeking skills, and motivation and ability to successfully apply to a doctoral program.
UCSF Learners Undergrad Open to the Public
Underrepresented Minorities LGBT Research Education/Training Grant/Scholarship/Fellowship Mentorship
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Contact
Vanessa Mercado
Email address
Phone
415-514-9409
Website
Deadline
February (yearly deadline)
Duration
June
Participation
Application
Location
UCSF Mission Bay
This year-long, structured program is designed for first time applicants who believe they need additional preparation in order to be competitive applicants and for previously unsuccessful applicants to dental school. The program are especially interested in individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, underserved communities and/or from groups traditionally underrepresented in the profession. The comprehensive program is designed to help participants become more competitive dental school applicants in a future admission cycle, and consists of the following key elements; (1) Mentoring and academic advising; (2) A full year of upper division science course work through the University of California, Berkeley Extension; (3) Assistance with the dental school application process; (4) Academic and learning skills development; (5) Intensive DAT review course; (6) Faculty mentoring; and (7) Interprofessional collaboration with the Medical and Pharmacy post-baccalaureate programs.
Undergrad Open to the Public Open to All
Underrepresented Minorities LGBT First Generation to College Female People with Disabilities Academic Research Certificate/Degree Program Education/Training Mentorship UCSF Dentistry
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Contact
UCSF School of Dentistry Office of Admissions
Email address
Phone
415-476-2737
Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Participation
Application
Location
UCSF Parnassus