Scholarship: Accenture Student Veterans Scholarship

Scholarship: Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: May 15, 2017

Link: http://usascholarships.com/nordson-builds-scholarship-program/

Electoral College Members Request Intelligence Briefing On Russia, Trump

Ten Electoral College members have requested an intelligence briefing on Russia’s meddling in the U.S. presidential election, a week before the group is scheduled to formally certify the results. The bipartisan group made their case to Director of National Intelligence James Clapper in an open letter Monday, arguing that the information is essential to their duties as electors who are tasked to “elect a president who is constitutionally qualified and fit to serve.”

35, 35 electors would need to flip their votes from Trump to Clinton to change the election’s outcome… 

Scholarship: The No Bull Sports scholarship

Application Deadline: March 1st, 2017

Link: http://usascholarships.com/no-bull-sports-scholarship/

Rotation Recap #4: Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine

This is a little late, but I finished up my 4th rotation about a week and a half ago! This was my 2nd elective rotation, which I did in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. I really enjoyed this rotation, and learned so much more than I expected to. In 5 short weeks I felt like an ortho pro! I had 3 clinic days a week and 2 OR days. Although I have a general surgery rotation to do still, this was my first surgery experience! 

What I liked about ortho: I really enjoyed how focused my practice was. The practice was huge, so each physician focused on their own specialties. The physician and PA I was with were focused on sports injuries, knees, and shoulders. So I learned almost all there is to know about these types of injuries and conditions. I personally like how “definite” ortho diagnoses can be due to so many special physical exam tests and imaging. I also enjoy specialties in that you can go more in-depth with these patient’s issues. 

What I didn’t like about ortho: As I mentioned, the practice is highly specialized. Due to that, I didn’t get to see many patients that had issues with other body parts besides knees and shoulders. I would have loved to see some trauma, spine, neck, and hand patients but I didn’t really get that opportunity. 

Favorite things about my site: The PA and surgeon I worked with were extremely enthusiastic about helping me learn. They were both extremely smart, and they were very easy going and friendly (which is opposite of the stereotype of orthopedic surgeons that I’ve heard!). The PA even had lesson plans set up for me, something I have yet to have gotten from a preceptor. The demographic variety of patients I saw was very wide (I even saw prisoners). Many of the facilities were also extremely nice. The surgeon had two fellows he was teaching at the time on surgery days, and they were also very enthusiastic about teaching me things, even though they had no obligation to. The site was very fast-paced, which I really liked.

Things I didn’t like about my site: On clinic days, I had to travel between offices throughout the day. Often times the offices would be on opposite sides of the city of Pittsburgh! It put a lot of miles on my poor car. 

Common things I saw: Meniscus tears, collateral ligament sprains, ACL tears, osteoarthritis, rotator cuff sprains and tears, knee contusions, patellar subluxations, Bakers cysts, and minor joint effusions.

Uncommon things I saw: Osgood-Schlatters, shoulder dislocations, patellar fracture, tibial fracture, and large (like, 120 cc of aspirate) joint effusions. Common procedures: Joint injections, joint aspirations, brace placements, and suture removal. I also got to first assist in surgery, which consisted of procedures such as suturing, suctioning, extremity maneuvering (sometimes I’d have to hold an arm above my head for 20+ minutes!), ACL graft preparation, and placing sterile dressings.

Overall thoughts: I enjoyed this rotation so much! It really helped me solidify my musculoskeletal physical exam, reading x-rays, gave me some tips on reading MRIs, and made me very confident in the OR, which I’m sure will carry over to my surgery rotation. I got so much out of this rotation and I’m really hoping that someday I can work in an ortho practice as fantastic as this one was. I was really bummed to leave this rotation, but I have already planned to go back for a few OR days during my scheduled breaks from rotations to get some more experience! 

Up Next: Family Medicine

Scholarship: SAWE Scholarship / Frank Fong Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline: April 1, 2017

Link: http://usascholarships.com/sawe-scholarship-frank-fong-memorial-scholarship/

“How many pens do you have?” “The limit does not exist.”

Powering through studying for my two finals that are one day apart. Just 6 more days and I’ll be done with my undergraduate degree in Nutrition. Keeping my eyes on that and my head held high.

You can do it too!

xx, Sarah

Scholarship: The No Bull Sports scholarship

Application Deadline: March 1st, 2017

Link: http://usascholarships.com/no-bull-sports-scholarship/

Here’s a quick desk tour! Its rather minimalistic, which I love because it keeps me concentrated on things.  I also have my favourite figures (bokuto & akaashi) bc I’m bokuaka trash 🙌🏻 

Scholarship: Accenture Student Veterans Scholarship

Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Link: http://usascholarships.com/accenture-student-veterans-scholarship/

Bill to Give Veterans Full Access to Private, Local Medical Care

Bill to Give Veterans Full Access to Private, Local Medical Care On Tuesday Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) introduced legislat...

TOBI CARES Scholarship

Dear Sir/Madam,

TOBI CARES Scholarship is available only for the female students who are enrolled in a four-year college or community college as an undergraduate, incoming freshman, sophomore, junior or senior.

Application Deadline is December 31, 2016

We thought your students might find this information useful.

http://usascholarships.com/tobi-cares-scholarship/

Scholarship: The No Bull Sports scholarship

Application Deadline: March 1st, 2017

Link: http://usascholarships.com/no-bull-sports-scholarship/

Ivy students watching a Harvard - Yale football game in the 60s

Scholarship: The Farm Kids for College Scholarship

Application Deadline: April 13, 2017

Link: http://usascholarships.com/farm-kids-college-scholarship/

adam and ronan are in love???? like they see each other all the time and give long hugs and quick kisses when they pass each other??? they talk about agriculture and adam’s college courses??? they make breakfast together in the mornings for their adopted dream child opal ?? they love each other and support each other unconditionally !!!! tell me that’s not the most healthy and wholesome thing you’ve ever heard i love these two nerds !!!!!!!!!!!

Blue Sky Scholarship Program

Application Deadline is May 1, 2017.

http://usascholarships.com/blue-sky-scholarship-program/

How to Ask for a Recommendation Letter

As scholarship deadlines loom closer, we’ve gotten a few questions on how to get someone to write a recommendation letter for your worthless asses. This applies to scholarships, admission applications, and even jobs.

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The CM CARES Religious Scholars Program

CM CARES, the Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation is pleased to announce Religious Scholars Program to financially support religious students in their pursuit of a career in ministry. The program is open to students who are enrolled in advanced degree (postsecondary) religious studies program. The CM CARES Religious Scholars Program is offering up to fifty (50) scholarships awards of $5,000 each. The scholarship is for religious scholars to use towards the completion of their academic year.

Application Deadline: April 15th, 2017

Link: http://usascholarships.com/cm-cares-religious-scholars-program/