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SUMMARY:Beyond USMLE the Series | Raising the Bar: Strategies for an Exceptional ERAS Application
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 13th at 11a EST \nJoin MOLA and Class Act ERAS Consulting for a high-impact residency application workshop. We will provide an overview of the match timeline and offer advice for staying on top of application prep. Additionally\, we’ll delve into rhetoric of the ERAS application from a writer’s perspective. All questions are welcome during the end-of-session Q&A! \nSpeakers:\nZef Vesel – Beginning in 2009\, Zef has helped 100s of medical graduates achieve their residency dreams. As the Chief Residency Advisor for Match A Resident and the Editor-in-Chief of both Residency Statement and Residency Experts for over 5 years\, he knows what it takes for Match applicants to succeed. It is his pleasure to work 1-on-1 with future residents to make it happen! \nTiffany McPherson – As a devoted student of rhetoric and a lifelong learner\, Tiffany loves practicing her craft by working with aspiring physicians. Tiffany’s consulting approach is backed by a decade of experience working 1-on-1 with residency applicants from around the world. She is a Match expert AND an accomplished writer with a unique background in academics/curriculum\, business\, and teaching. \nModerator:\nJaneth Castano Jimenez\, MD\, MHA. Co-chair of the International Health Graduate Committee MOLA and BoD Member MOLA. \nWe will have giveaways! \nRegister here
URL:https://www.chicagomola.com/event/raising-the-bar-strategies-for-an-exceptional-eras-application/
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SUMMARY:MOLA Academic Pathways:  Exploring the Physician Assistant Profession
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning what it takes to become a Physician Assistant? Don’t miss this webinar with Daniel Juarez from the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. \nJuly 16th – 6PM \nRegister here \nDaniel grew up in the Chicago suburbs and earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. To gain patient contact experience\, he worked as an EMT for Superior Ambulance and the Kane County Cougars. He then obtained his Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Charleston Southern University. Since graduation\, Daniel has worked in pain management and orthopedics at Midwest Anesthesia and Pain Specialists. \nA short mission statement from IAPA if needed: Our organization’s mission is to educate prospective students about the Physician Assistant profession\, assisting them with their prerequisites\, and assisting in navigating the application/interview process to ultimately help them matriculate into their desired PA program.
URL:https://www.chicagomola.com/event/mola-academic-pathways-exploring-the-physician-assistant-profession/
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SUMMARY:Latino/a/e\, Hispanic\, Spanish-Speaking & Related Identities (LHS+) Educational Workshop LHS+: CANCER CARE DISPARITIES
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 18\, 2024\nPrentice Women’s Hospital\, Chicago\nFloor\, Conference Room L \nThe Lurie Cancer Center\, partnering with MOLA (Medical Organization for Latino Advancement) is pleased to present an enlightening and impactful gathering aimed at addressing critical issues surrounding cancer disparities experienced by the LHS+ community\, and fostering education\, awareness\, and collaboration. This academic event aims to connect practicing physicians\, researchers\, other cancer services providing professionals and students while featuring presentations focusing on cancer disparities. \nPROGRAM CHAIRS\nPatricia Robinson\, MD \nAssociate Professor\, Medicine (Hematology & Oncology) \nAssociate Director\, Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion \nNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine \n  \nJonathan Moreira\, MD \nAssociate Professor\, Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)\nAssistant Director\, Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion\nVice President\, Chicago MOLA\nNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine \n  \nÓscar Iván Zambrano\, MPH \nPresident\, MOLA \n  \nTARGET AUDIENCE\nLHS+ and Latino/a/e affirming health professionals\, practicing MDs in primary care and several specialties\, faculty\, residents\, researchers\, and students. \nOBJECTIVES\n\nUnderstanding Disparities: Recognizing and understanding the disparities faced by the LHS+ community in cancer care\, with a focus on access to novel treatments and clinical trials.\nProposing Solutions: Identifying and proposing best practices to address equity and improve health outcomes through innovative approaches.\nLeveraging Community: Harnessing the unique skills\, experiences\, and assets of the LHS+ community\, including multilingualism and cultural diversity\, to overcome structural barriers and improve cancer care outcomes.\nIncreasing Representation: Advocating for increased representation of LHS+ individuals in healthcare\, research\, and educational careers to promote better health outcomes for the LHS+ population\n\nDinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. \n5:00 p.m.  Welcome & Exhibits \n5:35p.m.  Overcoming Health Inequities: Insights from the Frontline \n\nMatias Sanchez\, MD\nClaudia Tellez\, MD\nRosalinda Alvarado\, MD\n\nInnovations & Best Practices in Oncology Treatments \n\nGladys Rodriguez\, MD\n\n7:00 p.m.  Oncology as a Practice \n\nRoberto Montoya\, MD\nJoaquin Estrada\,MD\n\n8:00 p.m.  Adjourn \nRegister here
URL:https://www.chicagomola.com/event/latino-a-e-hispanic-spanish-speaking-related-identities-lhs-educational-workshop-lhs-cancer-care-disparities/
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