MAPS GMU Chapter

04/06/2018

If you're interested in applying for the MAPS officer positions for next year the application is available here:

Thank you for your interest! We are so excited to review your application. We are looking for motivated individuals to join us next year and hope that you will be one of them. The Multicultural Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS), formerly the Minority Association of Premedical Students, is an...

02/08/2018

We look forward to see you all this afternoon!

02/02/2018

Next meeting is February 8th, you don't want to miss this!

12/05/2017

Who is excited about this Thursday's Destress event? WE ARE :)

09/07/2017

WELCOME BACK! We are having our first general body meeting today from 4:30PM-5:30PM in
JC Meeting Room A. See you all there!

05/27/2017

04/27/2017

Don't forget to join us for our last event of the fall semester & de-stress before exams on Wednesday May 3 in JC Room C from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM!

There will be a short announcement made by the Hospital Elder Life Specialist from Inova Fairfax Hospital on how you may apply to volunteer for the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), which is a clinical opportunity with direct patient contact. If you're interested please stop by to get any questions answered by the Volunteer Specialist.

We will also announce the new executive board for the 2017-2018 academic year! We will have food and refreshments for everyone to enjoy 😀

Everyone is welcome so please stop by before or after class & bring your friends.

Please don't forget that you may purchase the MAPS T-shirts ($15) on May 3.

04/19/2017

Remember we are having a Relay for Life Kiosk today in JC Kiosk F from 3 pm - 6 pm! Make sure you stop by if you're around the JC. Thanks 😄

04/18/2017

Are you looking for something to do during your gap year?

The AmeriCorps VISTA Program is looking for you!! VISTA members would serve at one Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County (CCALAC) member clinic, full time for 1 year. The CCALAC AmeriCorps VISTA program is ideal for recent college graduates or graduate students interested in pursuing a career in community/public health or those wanting to learn about community health centers, the populations they serve, and their operations and functions.

The program starts in July 2017 and interviews will begin soon. Don't miss your chance and apply! For more information and for the application: https://ccalac.org/services/workforce/americorps-vista-program/

AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a national service program under the AmeriCorps programs umbrella that was founded in 1965 as a national service program specifically to fight poverty in America. VISTA members generally do not provide direct services, such as working with clini...

04/17/2017

Did you know that the Multicultural of Pre-Health Students is one of the founding organizations of the George Mason University Student Health Advisory Board?

ALL those interested in healthcare fields are welcomed. Make sure you apply by Friday April 28 at 5 PM! The application can be found here: tinyurl.com/applytoshab

Check us featured in this article and also for more information on the SHAB: http://gmufourthestate.com/…/the-rise-of-student-health-ca…/

APPLY NOW! The Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB) is made up of 26 students who will work intimately with GMU Healthcare Administrators, Faculty, Staff and Students to improve access to health services for all Mason students. Members of the board will gain an in-depth understanding of how healthcare services are provided at Mason and how these programs are made accessible to students.
tinyurl.com/applytoshab

04/15/2017

EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE!! This is open to ANY student interested in the health field!

Are you looking for a unique volunteer experience? Inova's Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) volunteers work directly with patients and unit staff to help prevent elder patients experiencing delirium and functional decline during their hospital stay.

Volunteers must be comfortable with making physical contact with both male and female patients. This is integral to patient care. (You will not be expected to take a patient to the bathroom, bathe them, or perform any similar personal hygiene tasks on behalf of the patient)

Email maps@gmu.edu ASAP if you are interested to receive a full volunteer description and in order to get in contact with the program coordinator.

There are multiple openings at the Inova Alexandria Hospital. They are looking for dedicated and responsible volunteers.

NOTE: You must commit to one, 3 hour shift for a minimum of 6 months. Please make sure you can make this commitment.

Thank you!

04/10/2017

Hi everyone! We are excited to announce we will be having a kiosk day for Relay For Life of George Mason University next week!

Date: Wed. April 19
Location: Johnson Center, Kiosk F (by the main stairs)
Time: 3 PM - 6 PM

Relay for Life is an event that gives students an opportunity to raise awareness against cancer. This event honors the lives lost to the battle with cancer, celebrates survivors and their caregivers.

If you would like to participate on April 29 or contribute by donating please click here: http://tinyurl.com/MAPSGMURelay.

Want to help out by volunteering? Sign up here*: https://goo.gl/forms/YZy6MUlNrO4aZCzf2

All donations will go toward patient programs and groundbreaking research that can help save lives. Together, we can help make a difference.

Please spread the word and we encourage anyone to help out/ volunteer!

*If you're a MAPS member and would like to earn points you may receive 1 point/hr for a total of 3 points!*