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LCCM 2024 Pre-Health Conference

Tuesday, April 9th, 2024

I hope you are all doing well. LCCM, the Latinx/Chicanx for Community Medicine organization at UCLA, is a pre-health organization dedicated to the retention of underrepresented pre-health students. One of the events we host in order to accomplish this goal is our annual pre-health conference where students from high schools, undergraduates, post-bacc programs, and community colleges can learn about the different health professions. There will be a variety of workshops for professional development, career exploration, and networking opportunities that anyone can benefit from!

On behalf of the Latinxs/Chicanxs for Community Medicine at UCLA, we would like to invite students to attend our 20th Annual Conference, “Sembrando Raíces: Igniting your Path to Success”, on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 which will be hosted at the David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. 

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UCLA Latine/x Transfer Mental Health Study Opportunity

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024

We are conducting a research study to learn how caring messages may help Latine/x transfer students engage with mental health services. We are compensating each individual with a $25 e-gift card for their participation in a 60-90 minute focus group interview. If you believe this may be of interest to you/others, please share the attached study flyer. Individuals who are interested in participating should email Njaramillo@mednet.ucla.edu.

Thank you and we appreciate your time!

CPR and First Aid Program at UCLA

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024

Passionate about saving lives? Interested in emergency medicine? → SIGN-UP FOR LOW COST CPR CLASSES
The SWC CPR & First Aid Program at UCLA provides high quality, low cost American Heart Association (AHA) CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification classes for as low as $10! These certifications are perfect for resume-building, volunteering, jobs, and much more.

Sign up for classes and learn more at uclacpr.com under the ‘Book Classes‘ tab!

For more information, feel free to reach out to us on instagram (@uclacpr) or email us (uclacpr@gmail.com) <33

EMRA Spring 2024 Recruitment Cycle

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024

Emergency Medicine Research Associates Spring 2024 Recruitment

ABOUT

We seek to admit highly motivated and competent students who have an interest in volunteering in the hospital, want to learn more about emergency medicine, and demonstrate a desire to assist with clinical research. Emergency Medicine Research Associates recruits during the Fall and Spring quarters of each academic year. Our next recruitment will take place in Spring 2024. The application process consists of an online application, followed by primary and secondary interviews. At the beginning of each recruitment cycle, we hold two information sessions to provide general program details and application deadlines. While not mandatory, we highly encourage prospective members to attend. 

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UCLA SNF Alkinoos Ioannidis in Concert

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024

The UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture will be hosting host Alkinoos Ioannidis‘ concert in UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall on April 27th. Ioannidis is a Cypriot Classical, Folk, and Rock musician who is influenced by Near Eastern styles.

Students also receive discounted tickets at $15 with a valid student ID. 

Learn more about the event through the site, as well as purchase tickets through this link: https://hellenic.ucla.edu/event/alkinoos-ioannidis-solo/ 

LCCM Spring 2024 Board Internships

Thursday, March 7th, 2024

Latinxs/Chicanxs for Community Medicine (LCCM) is pleased to announce its Annual Spring Board Internships for the 2024-2025 School Year. Established in 1970, LCCM aims to recruit and retain underrepresented pre-health students in higher education. Our organization provides academic, professional, and personal support to Latinx pre-health students at UCLA and beyond. LCCM members get to better understand healthcare issues in underserved communities through volunteering opportunities and weekly meetings with health professionals as guest speakers.

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Eudaimonia Award 2024: Nominate by March 8th

Thursday, March 7th, 2024

Send in your nominations for the 2024 Eudaimonia Awards! This year, the theme is: “Connectors”

Do you know caring individual(s) who have committed to bringing good to society and have made contributions to building up community members through care, service and advocacy?

Do you know anyone (or people) who possess the qualities of Eudaimonia: Generosity, Resilience, Selflessness, Dedication to the common good and society at large, Inspirational, and Commitment to long-term goals in the face of obstacles. 

PLEASE SEND IN YOUR NOMINATIONS AND LET US HONOR SELECTED AWARDEES FOR THEIR WONDERFUL SERVICE AND WORK.

Deadline: March 8th, 2024

Your Inside Track – Music Law and Technology Newsletter

Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

“Your Inside Track” is a newsletter about music and copyright law. In our latest edition, Music Industry Professors Don Franzen and Judith Finell cover the intricacies of AI and music copyright law.

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UCLA Poster Day 2024

Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

Apply for Poster Day 2024, hosted by the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Association (UIRA), on May 24th during Undergraduate Research Week! It’s the UCLA-wide opportunity for undergraduates to present their research in a public forum. Please submit your application by April 15th. You can apply to Poster Day through this google form. For questions or more information about UIRA, please check out our website or contact UIRA Co-Presidents Sophia Wang (wangsophia@g.ucla.edu) and Carolyn Wang (carolynwang25@g.ucla.edu)

Navigating Insurance for Mental Health – MannMukti

Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

Interested in getting therapy but not sure how to navigate insurance? Come to MannMukti’s Navigating Insurance event on Friday, March 1st from 5-6pm at the RISE Center and on Zoom! We will be talking about what services are available through CAPS for UCSHIP/non-SHIP students, how to access them, and basic health insurance terminology. There will be an insurance representative from CAPS, South Asian CAPS clinicians, and free chai! All are welcome to the event, and we hope to see you there! Please fill out the RSVP form!