College search via March Madness

The 2012 men's NCAA basketball tournament bracket has been announced and it again serves as a prime opportunity for students to take notice of a wide variety of colleges and universities from across the country, many of which they may never have heard of before.

Especially for students in the beginning stages of the college search process, March Madness serves as an excellent means by which to begin exploring potential campuses while the national spotlight is shined upon the schools.

Of course, several Missouri and Kansas universities are represented. Multiple Jesuit institutions, in the same scholastic family as Kansas City's Rockhurst University, are also included in this year's seeding.*

Will a power house team win it all? Who will be the "cinderella" team(s) that makes it further than anyone expects? 

• Baylor University (Waco, TX)
• Belmont University (Nashville, TN)
• Brigham Young University (Provo, UT)
• California State University (Long Beach, CA)
• Colorado State University (Colorado Springs, CO)
• Creighton University* (Omaha, NE)
• Davidson University (Davidson, NC)
• Duke University (Durham, NC)
• Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)
• Georgetown University* (Washington, DC)
• Gonzaga University* (Spokane, WA)
• Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
• Indiana University (Bloomington, IN)
• Iona College (New Rochelle, NY)
• Iowa State University (Ames, IA)
• Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS)
• Lamar University (Beaumont, TX)
• Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA)
• Long Island University (Brookville, NY)
• Loyola University Maryland* (Baltimore, MD)
• Marquette University* (Milwaukee, WI)
• Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
• Mississippi Valley State University (Itta Bena, MS)
• Murray State University (Murray, KY)
• New Mexico State University (Las Cruces, NM)
• Norfolk State University (Norfolk, VA)
• North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC)
• Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)
• Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN)
• Saint Louis University* (Saint Louis, MO)
• Saint Mary's College (Maroga, CA)
• San Diego State University (San Diego, CA)
• South Dakota State University (Brookings, SD)
• St. Bonaventure University (St. Bonaventure, NY)
• Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY)
• Temple University (Philadelphia, PA)
• University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)
• University of California (Berkeley, CA)
• University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH)
• University of Colorado (Boulder, CO)
• University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT)
• University of Detroit Mercy* (Detroit, MI)
• University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
• University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS)
• University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY)
• University of Louisville (Louisville, KY)
• University of Memphis (Memphis, TN)
• University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
• University of Missouri (Columbia, MO)
• University of Montana (Missoula, MT)
• University of Nevada (Las Vegas, NV)
• University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM)
• University of North Carolina (Ashville, NC)
• University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, NC)
• University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, IN)
• University of Ohio (Athens, OH)
• University of South Florida (Tampa, FL)
• University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)
• University of Texas (Austin, TX)
• University of Vermont (Burlington, VT)
• University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)
• University of Wisconsin (Madison, WI)
• Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
• Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA)
• Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY)
• West Virginia University (Morgantown, WV)
• Wichita State University (Wichita, KS)
• Xavier University* (Cincinnati, OH)

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Hospital Hill Health Science Camp for Kansas City high school students

Targeted toward minority and underrepresented populations and purposefully designed to expose high school students to health science career options, the University of Missouri Kansas City will again offer the Hospital Hill Health Science Camp.

This year-long academy provides a one week on-campus residential experience during the summer (Sunday, June 10 - Friday, June 15) and three on-campus meetings throughout the school year (October, January, and April).

Selected students will learn about professional opportunities in dentistry, nursing, and pharmacy by participating in experiential learning activities, touring health profession schools, and receiving academic enrichment.

To be eligible for the UMKC Hospital Hill Health Science Camp, applicants must:

• have an interest in learning about careers in dentistry, nursing, or pharmacy
• have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above
• be a rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior (2012-2013 academic year)

Click here to download the application. The application requires:

• completed application form
• brief essay about pursuing a career in either dentistry, nursing, or pharmacy
• official high school transcripts
• letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor, teacher, coach, etc.

There is a $25 non-refundable application fee, but for students who are accepted, there is no additional cost for participating in the program.

The deadline to apply for admission is Monday, April 2. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

For questions or to request additional information, contact Onekia Deleon at (816) 235-8838 or via email. 

UMKC Summer Scholars program for high school students

The University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine has again partnered with Truman Medical Center to offer the 32nd Annual Summer Scholars Program, providing high school students with a realistic and hands-on introduction to the field of medicine.

The 4-week Summer Scholars program will take place Monday, June 18 - Friday, July 13, each weekday from 7:50am to 4pm. Students must be available to attend all Summer Scholars sessions during this timeframe.

 

Rising juniors and seniors (2012-2013 academic year) who attend high schools across the Kansas City metro (Johnson or Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Jackson, Platte, Clay, or Cass Counties in Missouri) are invited to apply. 

Summer Scholars is specifically designed to not only attract students from groups who historically have been under-represented in medicine (economically disadvantaged, minority, and rural students), but is also for dedicated students who have expressed interest in medicine or other health related careers and have taken courses and earned grades that clearly demonstrate that interest. 

 

Summer Scholars includes classroom instruction in both Chemistry and Anatomy/Physiology. The courses are not offered at an accelerated pace, but rather, are designed to strengthen the skills of students who likely need additional enrichment. If academically advanced science students plan to participate, they must be willing to engage in daily classroom review. The scholars will also learn interpersonal skills, team work, and test-taking strategies, all of which are critical to success in health careers.

 

In addition to classes, Summer Scholars students will also participate in a variety of clinical rotations, with emphasis on career exploration directly relevant to the practice of medicine and patient care. This career exposure will focus on giving students tools to determine if a health career is right for them. 

 

There is no fee to participate in Summer Scholars - it is FREE. In addition, lab coats and all educational materials will be provided at no cost to the students or to their families. 

 

Click here to download the application. Letters of recommendation from a high school guidance counselor and from a math or science teacher describing the student’s aptitude for health sciences is requested. The student's resume and an essay about his/her desire to be admitted to the program are also required.

 

The application deadline is Friday, April 20 and students selected for Summer Scholars will be notified by Friday, May 18.

 

For questions or to request additional information about Summer Scholars, contact Susan Wilson, PhD at (816) 235-1780 or Kenneth Beene at (816) 235-5434.