Category: Looking Ahead

Enrollment is Open for NSU’s Immersive AIM High Program

Achieve in Medicine (AIM) High, a five-day medical immersion summer program hosted by Nova Southeastern University’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, is fast approaching and the time is now to apply for in this exceptional educational opportunity.

AIM High is designed for academically strong rising high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who aspire to pursue careers in the medical or health professions. The program provides participants with an immersive experience through engaging and interactive educational sessions, fostering exploration, and significantly enhancing scientific and medical knowledge.  Sessions cover a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Introduction to Emergency Medicine (ER): Case studies are used to illustrate the skills and knowledge required in the fast-paced environment of the ER.
  • Suturing: The principles of tissue handling and suturing techniques are studied and practiced.
  • Radiography: MRI and CT technology are introduced and explained.
  • Brain Dissection: Internal structures of the brain are labeled and identified, and fundamentals of anatomy and neuroscience presented.
  • Pharmacy: The role of an ambulatory care pharmacist in diabetes management is explored, along with medication administration and blood sugar monitoring devices.
  • Sports Medicine: Basic casting and splinting skills for fractures and other injuries are introduced and practiced.
  • Health Informatics: The role of data management and data science in detecting breast cancer is discussed.
  • Emergency Preparedness/Stop the Bleed: Three main lifesaving skills crucial for someone’s survival during a bleeding injury are presented and practiced.
  • CPR and First Aid Training: A basic life support course with certification from the American Heart Association is completed.
  • Simulated Patients: Intubation skills are practiced, as well as how to listen to heart and lung sounds on high-fidelity manikins.
  • Medical Student Panel: Panelists share their experiences as medical school students, address the medical school application process, specialist areas, and their secrets to successfully navigating the field of medicine.

AIM High also serves as a unique platform for high school students to establish meaningful connections with healthcare professionals.  Throughout the week, participants have multiple opportunities to interact with experienced physicians and clinicians who share their insights and experiences.

This upcoming year, students can choose from the following options:

NSU Tampa Bay Regional Campus, Clearwater, Florida:

  • Session 1: June 24-28, 2024

NSU Davie/Fort Lauderdale Campus:

  • Session 1: July 8-12, 2024
  • Session 2: July 15-19, 2024

For additional information on the AIM High program, visit: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/community/aim-high/index.html.

Posted 01/14/24

 

Qualitative Report Conference Registration is Open

The Qualitative Report 15th Annual Conference Registration is Now Open! To Learn more about the conference theme “Qualitative Inquiry; Access Denied?” please visit our conference webpage.

The conference is taking place IN-PERSON at Nova Southeastern University and will be a 2-day event. The two days will be filled with presentations, workshops, keynote speakers, and a reception for everyone to attend. We have worked with a local hotel for discounted rates that registered attendees can take advantage of. To learn more about the conference venue and hotel, please visit the conference venue/hotel page. We are also excited to announce that we have added a pre-conference workshop by Johnny Saldaña on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 10am-5pm at Nova Southeastern University. To learn more about the workshop and registration, please visit the pre-conference workshop page.

Please stay tuned to the conference website, as we will be continually updating it with news about different events, sponsors, keynotes, and presentations.

Posted 11/29/23

Museum Holding Artist Roundtable Discussion on Dec. 15

Sarah Farsh

Join us at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale for an intimate conversation with Global Art Director of Whole Foods Market, Sarah Farsh, in our Artist’s Roundtable Series. This intimate conversation will center around Farsh’s practice implementing Artificial Intelligence as a resource in project ideation and design work streams. Join the conversation and ask your questions regarding AI and creativity. Discussion will start promptly at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.

The Artist’s Roundtable series focuses on connecting museum visitors to creative professionals; igniting conversations in a close discussion around ideology, practice, and technique. Guests are welcome to pre-order lunch from the Museum Café to enjoy a delicious meal or snack to accompany our conversation. Artists’ roundtables are free for all NSU students, staff, and faculty. Registration required.

Posted 11/13/23

Celebrate Native American Heritage Thursday, Nov. 30

Native American Heritage Month is a yearly commemoration from November 1-30 that aims to provide a platform for Native people in the United States of America to share their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, and ways and concepts of life. Native American Heritage Day, November 24, is recognized as a civil holiday observed on the day after Thanksgiving in the United States.
We invite our NSU Community, including faculty, staff, alumni, students, and the public to join us on Thursday, Nov. 30. We are honored to have Van Samuels, Museum Educator, Seminole Tribe of Florida, and Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, as our guest speaker.  We will have a rich discussion on the aspects of Seminole history, traditions, heritage, culture, and way of life.
This will be an event with breakfast and networking starting at 9:30 a.m.  For those registering for this in-person event at the Cotilla Gallery at the Alvin Sherman Library, please register here.
For those joining us online register here – the program begins at 10 a.m.
To learn more about Native American Nations and Communities in South Florida, check out https://libguides.nova.edu/nahm

Posted 11/09/23

International Men’s Day Panel Discussion, Nov. 16

Every year on November 19, International Men’s Day is celebrated worldwide to raise awareness about various issues that men face, such as parental alienation, abuse, homelessness, suicide, and violence. It is also an occasion to celebrate men’s lives, achievements, and contributions to their nation, union, society, community, family, marriage, and childcare. This year’s theme is “Zero Male Suicide.”
To support this cause, the BEDI BOOKS + MORE CLUB and the College of Psychology are organizing a special panel discussion on November 16, 2023, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. The discussion will focus on how everyone can contribute to supporting fathers, brothers, sons, grandfathers, uncles, and neighbors to prevent male suicide. According to the CDC, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
We are honored to have a lineup of distinguished NSU experts who will share their insights during the deep-dive shark chat.

  • Scott Poland, Ed.D., director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention Office;
  • Juliette Hubbard, Psy.D., assistant director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention Office;
  • Gregory Gayle, senior director, Recruitment and Admissions, NSU College of Psychology

This event is open to the NSU community. Please register here by Tuesday, November 14, 2023, to participate.

If you would like to learn more about International Men’s Day, check out our BEDI Library Resource Guide. 

Posted 11/09/23

Dive Into the Science Behind Gender Identity, Nov. 15

The Farquhar Honors College and the Alvin Sherman Library present “The Open Classroom: The X’s, Y’s and O’s: The Biologic Basis of Gender Identity.”

Join us for an open discussion on the possible genetic, epigenetic, and physiologic forces that make us male, female, or gender-nonconforming.

  • When: Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 12:00 pm
  • Where: Cotilla Gallery, Alvin Sherman Library, 2nd floor
  • Free and open to the public
  • Register here

The Open Classroom series features conversations with scholars from various disciplines who share their expertise on important issues and provide insightful perspectives rarely seen in the media.

Posted 11/09/23

Learn About Media Literacy in the Era of Fake News, Nov. 7

The Farquhar Honors College and the Alvin Sherman Library present “The Open Classroom: Beyond Fake News & Deepfake Fear: Hope & Media Literacy.”

Join us for an open discussion on fake news and deepfakes and the importance of media literacy in combatting falsehoods.

  • When: Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 12:30 p.m.
  • Where: Cotilla Gallery, Alvin Sherman Library, 2nd floor
  • Free and open to the public
  • Register here

The Open Classroom series features conversations with scholars from various disciplines who share their expertise on important issues and provide insightful perspectives rarely seen in the media.

Posted 10/27/23

Sallarulo’s Race for Champions Gets Under Way on Nov. 4

Get out your running – or walking – shoes and sign up for the 18th Annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus on Saturday, November 4. Runners and walkers from all over South Florida will come to campus to participate in this 5K race to benefit Special Olympics Florida – Broward County.

Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. and the run starts at 8 a.m. in the circle on Ray Ferrero Blvd. NSU is the only private university in the country with a local Special Olympics chapter on its campus, now housed permanently in the NSU University School sports center. In fact, a member of NSU’s Board of Trustees, Paul Sallarulo, serves as Chairman of the Race for Special Olympics Florida – Broward County.

NSU’s partnership with this worthy organization is made possible by the late Don Taft, who had been committed to supporting special-needs children and adults. All proceeds from the race will benefit Special Olympics Florida –Broward County, whose mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competitions for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Registration is open at www.champions5k.org. NSU students can use the code NSU2023 to register for free. We hope to see you there.

Posted 10/26/23

Military Affairs Holds ‘Nominate a Veteran’ Contest Under Way

For the third year, the Nova Southeastern University Military Affairs’ Veterans Resource Center will be holding its “Nominate a Veteran” contest, honoring veterans on campus.

Here’s your chance to nominate a NSU veteran or military-affiliated person who you regard as someone who goes above and beyond in the Shark Community.

You can nominate a student, staff or faculty member, a cadet, or an alum. One winner in each category will be chosen. The winners will be honored during NSU’s Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 and will be given a NSU challenge coin. They also will be photographed.

Make your nomination today. The contest ends November 3.

Posted 10/23/23

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