Student Resources

The Student Resources section contains useful links to summer internships, resume writing, interviewing, and planning. See the sections below for more details.

Join the email list!

Dr. Barbosa would like to compile a personal email list past and present students enrolled in the science programs at Ave Maria University. This will provide a means of communication after you graduate and no longer have access to your Ave address.

Please sign up here!

Current students are also encouraged to sign up for the Biochemistry Club and/or the PreMed Club.

Resume Writing

Dr. Barbosa gives annual presentations on resume writing. The presentation can be viewed below.

Useful Resume Preparation Links

• How to write a resume video from Ladders.com

Interviewing

Dr. Barbosa gives annual presentations on interviewing. The presentation can be viewed below.

Planning

Dr. Barbosa gives annual presentations on planning for getting into professional schools. The presentation can be viewed below.

Summer Internships

The best way to gain experience in your field is to get a summer internship. There are opportunities at many types of institutions and many are paid; and may even include room and board stipends. Universities are a major source of these positions. University programs include prestigious REUs (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) as well as funding through other sources such as grants. Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies also have summer research opportunities working on active projects within the company. Other places to look for internship opportunities include hospitals, doctor offices, and small research based companies. Frequently, these opportunities will require that you 'create' your own internship by volunteering.

Lists of summer internships:

• RIT Listing of Co-op/Internships and Summer Research Opportunities in the Life Sciences

• NSF REU (Research Experience as an Undergraduate Search

• Emergency & Wilderness Medicine Through the University of Colorado

  • Alternate Link

• American Chemical Society Internships for Undergraduate Chemistry Students

• International Medical Volunteer Opportunities at the Medical Brigade

• Physics Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduates

• American Physical Society Internships and Fellowships

• SURF: Summer Undergraduate Research at Florida

• NIH Clinical Center Summer Internship Program

• Mayo Clinical Research Internship

• HOSA Health Related Internships

• WebGURU Guide for Undergraduate Research

• AAMC Summer Intership Opportunities

• American Mathematical Society Internship & Co-Op Opportunities for Undergraduates

• List of Biotech and Pharmaceutical Companies

Pre-Health/Pre-Med Various Topics

• Join the Pre-Health/Pre-Med Club here.

• Download the Pre-Health/Pre-Med Presentation.

Medical School

• http://www.prospectivedoctor.com/

  • Useful info on writing essays for applications, MCAT scores and GPAs.

• Medical School Chance Predictor

  • Enter your GPA, MCAT scores and state of residence and determine your chance to get into the Med School of your choice.

• Medical School Secondary Essay Prompts Database

  • What types of essays will you need to write for your applications.

• Application Timeline for Medical School

  • Estimated Timelines

• How a Student Studied for the MCAT (99th PERCENTILE SCORE IN 2 MONTHS!)

  • This student discusses how she studied for the MCAT. Her study style may not be right for you but it provides an example of the effort you need to achieve success.

• Out of State Friendly Medical Schools

  • Where you should apply depends on what state you're from for some schools.

• The BEST PRE-MED MAJOR | Proven By Med School Acceptance Data

  • What is the best pre-med major? In traditional Med School Insiders fashion, this former med school student takes a look at the numbers, analyze the data, and give you actionable advice to optimize your chances of a medical school acceptance.

• MCAT Test Dates Schedule

  • Plan to take the MCAT early enough for the application process, but make sure to leave enough time to study.

• UWorld MCAT training

  • Customized practice tests and thorough explanations that fully prepare you for success on the MCAT.

• MCAT Tips and Tricks

  • MCAT Math without a Calculator

• Med School Application Portals

  • Applying to Medical School with American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)®

  • The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM)

  • Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Services (TMDSAS)

  • American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application System (AACOMAS)

• AAMC Applicants and Matriculants Data

  • Data for Age, Sex, Ethnicity, MCAT Score, GPA, and Institutions

• MCAT Study Guides from Khan Academy/Reddit from 2020 Update

  • KA P_S - The Lazy OCD Version

  • KA P_S - The Lazy OCD Version 2

  • KA Psychology Sociology March 2018 Update

  • Khan Academy Notes - Cells

  • Khan Academy Notes - Organ Systems - v2

  • Khan Academy Notes -Biomolecules

  • MCAT bros final

• Reddit MCAT Board

  • Post questions, read discussions, etc. about the MCAT

• Reddit PreMed Board

  • Post questions, read discussions, etc. about the MCAT

• StudentDoctor.net Forums

  • Post questions, read discussions, etc. about the PreMed Topics

• Medical School Directory Map

  • Get information about PreMed Questions

• Prerequisites and Core Competency Suggestions from UMichigan

  • Prerequisites and Core Competency Suggestions from UMichigan to grow your resume for your application.

• LizzyM Scores

  • Learn about LizzyM scores and your chance of getting accepted to Med School.

• Anki Flashcard App

  • Flashcard app with flashcards for preparing for the MCAT

• Anki Flashcard software

  • Software preferred by medical students to study for their courses.

• National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®)

  • Matching healthcare professionals to graduate medical education and advanced training programs

Physician's Assistant (PA) School

• Advice on Applying to PA School

  • Great advice on applying for PA school.

• How to Get into PA School with a Low GPA

  • Great advice on getting into PA school for anyone.

• PA Forum

  • Discussion board about PA school.

• PA Program Search

  • Just click search to see a list of PA schools. Each school link contains info about GPA and course requirements.

• PA School Finder

  • Each school link contains info about GPA requirements.

Veterinary Medicine School

• Veterinary school admission 101

  • General Advice from AAVMC about getting into Veterinary Medical School.

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMC)

  • Useful reference web site for lists of universities with DVM programs and other information.

• Interview with a Vet Student

  • Questions answered about how a Cornell Vet Student go accepted into 11 Vet schools.

• Student Resources Section of the Veterinary Information Network

  • Useful training tools for students interested in becoming a DVM. According to the web site, student membership is free.

Dental School

• American Dental Association

  • General Advice from ADA about getting into Dental School.

• American Dental Education Association

  • General Advice from ADEA about Dental School education.

• Dental School Specific Deadlines

  • What are the deadlines for your application.

• Dental School Acceptance Rates, GPA Requirements, and DAT Requirements

  • Check to see if you are likely to get in based on your GPA, DAT, and state of residence.

• ADEA AADSAS Applicant Help Center

  • Dental school tips and guidelines.

• Canadian Dental Association

  • General Advice from CDA about Dental School education. Information about the CDAT which is required for entrance to Canadian dental schools.

Forensics Science

• International Association of Identification

  • General information about forensics programs.

• International Association of Identification Internship Opportunities

  • List of internship opportunities in forensics.

• FEPAC Accredited Forensics Programs

  • List of Accredited Programs in Forensics by the Forensic Science Education Program Accreditation Commission.

• Forensics College Ph.D. Programs

  • Discusses Ph.D. Programs in Forensics.

• Forensics College - How to become a forensics scientist

  • Discusses how to enter a program in forensics.

Naturopathic Doctor

• Naturopathic Schools

  • List of schools.

Functional Medicine

• The Path to Becoming a Functional Medicine Practitioner

  • How to leverage one of the above degrees to become a Functional Medicine Doctor.