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Upcoming Events
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12: Dental Workshop, 9:30-2:30 PM, NEMO Dental Clinic, Kirksville
29: MESA - "Food Loops" 4:30-7:00 PM, AT Still University
March
7: MESA - "It's All in your HEAD" 4:30-7:00 PM, AT Still University
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DAT Preparatory Course $100 Discount
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 The University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry has released their on-demand DAT Prep Course for pre-dental students across the country. This course is designed to sharpen a student's test-taking skills and their knowledge in the subject areas tested on the DAT, specifically biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and math. The registration fee to participate for in-state students is $395.00 with the In-State Discount Code. (Regular price is $495.) Click here for more information or to sign up for a DAT Prep Course! The discount code for in-state students is: UMKCINST2012 Be sure to click on the "Cart" link and add the discount in the "Voucher Code" field to receive your discount. |
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Background Checks
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Most health profession schools (including dentistry) require a criminal background check as part of the admissions process.
Don't let what may appear to be a minor offense pose as an impediment to achieving a life-long goal.
ExploreHealthCareers.org explains what you need to know in Criminal Background Check? But I'm not a Criminal!!
Click on the above link to find out what is included in a background check. It's enlightening!
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Job Shadowing Opportunities
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Opportunities are available for undergraduate pre-medical and pre-dental students to job shadow within certain Kirksville clinics.
For more information on qualification requirements, please contact Dinah Coles at NEMO AHEC dcoles@nemoahec.org.
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Health Careers Spotlight
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Field: Podiatric Medicine
Job: Podiatrist
Average salary: $118,030
Predicted job growth:
20% or higher in 2010-2020
Education: Bachelors Degree (4 yrs),
Doctors Degree (4 yrs),
Internship & Residency (3 yrs)
Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Staff
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Executive Director
Dinah Coles, Office Manager
Becky Dawson, Health Ed. Coord.
Maegan Hilton, Health Careers Coord.
NEMO AHEC, 312 S. Elson St. Kirksville, MO 63501
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Board Members
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Janice Clark, Ed. D
Barb Primm, BSN, RN
Tanya Taylor, BS
Audrey Gough, BSN
Leanna Leake, FNP
NEMO AHEC serves 21 counties:
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MAHEC Mission
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To enhance access to quality health care, particularly primary and preventative care, by growing and supporting Missouri's healthcare workforce.
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Can you handle the tooth?
Dental Workshop, January 12
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A free Dental Workshop for high school seniors and undergraduates interested in dental health careers will be held Saturday, January 12, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Lunch will be provided.
All activities will be held at the NEMO Dental Clinic, 402 W. Jefferson, Kirksville.
Highlights include:
* Dental career information
* Dental school experience - Arizona School of
Dentistry & Oral Health
* National Health Service Corps
* Hands-on in dental clinic
- X-rays/intraoral pictures
- Alginate impressions
- Stone pour ups of impressions
- Electronic dental charting
- Oral hygiene skills
For more information or to register, call 660.665.6404 or contact Dinah at dcoles@nemoahec.org
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Student Tyler Philips taking an x-ray of student Elizabeth White with Dental Assistant Rhonda Hays providing instructions.
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 What's Happening in
HOSA Clubs?
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The fall has been busy with Charter signings and installation of officers at four schools for new Health Occupations Students of America health career clubs. Students in Green City, Knox County, Newtown-Harris and South Shelby High Schools now have opportunities to expand their interests in healthcare careers.  | |
Green City HOSA students after signing the charter.
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Knox County HOSA Officers
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Newtown-Harris HOSA club after the installation of officers.
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South Shelby HOSA wins an academic prize.
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Medical Explorations in Science & Anatomy
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M.E.S.A. is an interactive distance learning series
providing a hands-on educational opportunity to enhance skills and to academically prepare and motivate high school students who are interested in healthcare careers.
"Food Loops" - January 29, 4:30-7:00 PM
An exploration of digestive tract as students follow a bite of food through the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines. A mink specimen will be dissected to demonstrate this pathway.
"It's All in Your HEAD" - March 7, 4:30-7:00 PM The anatomical structures of the mouth and cranial nerves will be investigated by using replicas and models of the human face and skull.
Kirksville workshops will be held: LIVE! at A. T. Still University-Microbiology Lab, 800 W. Jefferson Street
For more information on MESA, contact Maegan Hilton at hosa@nemoahec.org or 660.665.6404. | |
Students from the Milan HOSA Club are having a good time at the MESA event, "ARMed and Dangerous!!" (study of upper limbs).
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