Kid Sister to Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Easy Prestige!

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open (PRS GO), a companion journal to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ flagship publication, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, is an open access, rigorously peer-reviewed, international journal focusing on global plastic and reconstructive surgery.

For those of you interested in a career in Plastic Surgery, this is an outstanding opportunity to get published.  Here's a sample of a simple case study, published in current edition.

Click the logo for "Information for Authors."

Student Research Association Meets Tonight

The Student Research Association (SRA) will be having a meeting Tuesday 03/25 at 5:30 PM in the student lounge.  We will have a brief update on plans for the rest of the semester/summer as well as some updates regarding changes to student research here at LECOM.  The meeting should last roughly 30 minutes.  Dr. Harlin will discuss the Honors Research Program.  Please email chase.cavayero@med.lecom.edu to confirm your attendance.

Call for Abstracts & Papers (July 18 Deadline)

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We have materials for this.

Call for Abstracts

April 30 Deadline.  Click here for more information.

NIH Funding

Link to online tools.

Tyler Fuller to present "NPWT: A Critical Review of the Medical Literature"

Tyler Fuller, OMSII
Chair, Research Committee
The Johnston Society

At the upcoming Johnston Society Surgical Grand Rounds (April 5, 9 AM), Tyler Fuller will present a critical appraisal of the medical literature surrounding the use of medical devices to accelerate wound healing.

He’ll discuss the quality of the evidence, the strength of recommendations, the role of the FDA in public safety, and the impact on study outcomes when manufacturers fund clinical trials.

Everyone is invited.
For more information:  http://johnstonsociety.org/events
Download the presentation.

Human Cognitive Evolution Overview

Michael W. Hoffmann, M.D.
Director of the Stroke and Cognitive Neurology Program, James A. Haley VA Hospital,
Professor of Neurology, University of Central Florida
Cognitive Neurology Consultant, The Roskamp Institute

Human Cognitive Evolution Overview (2014 Update)
Please RSVP  941-256-8019 by 3/26.  Space is Limited (Seating for 50).  Event Details

Mind Life Europe

Summer Research Institute 23rd – 29th August 2014
Chiemsee, Germany
Application Deadline:  April 15

The annual European Summer Research Institute (ESRI) is a week-long event to advance collaborative research in behavioral science, neuroscience and mind-body medicine based on a process of inquiry, dialogue and collaboration with contemplative practitioners and scholars of Buddhism and other contemplative traditions.

The Summer Research Institute will take place in the benedictine abbey of Frauenwörth, ensconced in beautiful landscape on the "Fraueninsel" (The Women’s Island) in Lake Chiemsee, between Munich and Salzburg.

Program Overview

American Osteopathic Foundation: McCaughan Heritage $5,000 Scholarship

Benjamin M. Kelley, OMS IV
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton
2013 Winner

2014 Application Deadlline:  April 30

The McCaughan Heritage Scholarship honors and recognizes an osteopathic medical student who is committed to the science, art and philosophy of osteopathic medicine early in their career, emphasizing the integration of osteopathic principles, practice, and treatment in patient care.

The recipient of this $5,000 scholarship will be an osteopathic medical student who is in good academic standing and is in his/her last-year of studies at an AOA accredited college of osteopathic medicine during the fall of 2014.

Present a Workshop on Diabetic Neuropathy in Nice, France

The Workshop / Debate Proposals System is Now Open!

Be a part of creating the NeuPSIG 2015 scientific program! The scientific committee is now accepting proposals for workshops and debates.

Submit a proposal today and influence the stimulating discussions which will take place at NeuPSIG 2015.  Read more about the congress topics and check out the preliminary program.  Deadline for submission: 15 April, 2014

Neurosurgery Bootcamp for Medical Students

Christian got two more dates for the Neurosurgery bootcamp:
June 28-29, 2014, and
August 1-2, 2014.

Consider a fourth-year Research Elective at the NIH

National Institute of Health (NIH) Clinical/Research Electives

The NIH offers a variety of short-term clinical rotations and research elective opportunities, as well as specialized "year out" programs designed to provide advanced training in basic science, translational research, or clinical research, to highly qualified medical and dental students.

Eligible Applicants: All students in good standing

Deadline: Rolling

NIH Clinical/Research Electives

A full list of medical student enrichment opportunities can be accessed by clicking "Opportunities" in the navigation bar, above.

Great Advice on "Audition Rotations" and Pursuing Research

Vanderbilt has requested Christian's CV.

Following Friday's Science Seminar, Christian contacted the presenter to seek involvement in Vanderbilt's laboratory research on the cancer genome.  The initial response is welcoming and favorable.  Good luck Christian.

Sci-Brain Scientific Seminar
Seminar-Sleep Evolution, Architecture and Its Critical Role in Brain Health
March 21 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am | $20.00
Longboat Key Club - Island Dining Room 361 Longboat Club Road, Longboat Key, FL 

Scientific Seminar:

My Cancer Genome:
A Knowledge Resource for Genetically Informed Cancer Medicine

Speaker:

Dr. Christine Micheel
Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN christine.micheel@vanderbilt.edu



Where and When:

Natural Sciences Seminar 4:00 PM, Friday, March 7, 2014 Soo Bong Chae Auditorium

Content:

One of the goals of biomedical informatics is to enable physicians to easily access and use the latest medical research discoveries. My Cancer Genome is a web-based knowledge resource created to help physicians, researchers, and patients understand the implications of tumor genetic mutations for cancer treatment. In my talk, I will explain My Cancer Genome and set it in the context of personalized medicine, biomedical informatics, and the care of cancer patients.

Total Immersion (TI) Front Crawl Technique

Video

How Does Meditation Work?

Worth a read.