Event: University of Pittsburgh’s Physician Scientist Training Program Info Session

The University of Pittsburgh’s Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP) is a unique 5-year MD program with an emphasis on research. We would love to invite pre-medical students to a PSTP Zoom presentations on Friday, April 2nd at 4 pm ET. 

A little more info about the PSTP: we are a 5-year medical school program designed to prepare students for careers as physician-scientists. The PSTP provides students with extensive exposure to basic science research, and we take great care to pair students with individualized research mentors. The most unique component of the PSTP is that each student participates in a fully funded, 1-year research project with the mentor of their choice. Tuition assistance, in the amount of $10,000/year, is also available. For more information about the program, you can visit our website at https://www.pstp.pitt.edu. 

Register here. 

Opportunity: Research Volunteer in Gene Regulation and Noncoding RNA, Weill Cornell Medicine

Are you a naturally curious about biology and interested in gaining research experience? We are looking for kind, enthusiastic individuals to join our nascent research lab and help make discoveries about enigmatic RNAs that do not code for protein. We use molecular and computational biology, cell culture, and mouse models to make fundamental insights about gene regulation. To learn more, please visit: https://kleavelandlab.org.

This is a full-time (35 hrs/wk) summer position with the possibility of continuing part-time during the school year. You will be assisting a research technician and/or postdoctoral fellow with their projects. Opportunities for independent projects will be considered as your skills progress. The percentage of time spent working remotely versus in-person has yet to be determined.

Our ideal candidate:

• Is currently a freshman or sophomore majoring in a STEM field
• Has a strong work ethic and good communication skills
• Is organized, efficient, and accurate
• Enjoys problem solving and working in a creative and collaborative environment
• Has some fluency in Python or R

Start date: June 2021

Please send your resume to Dr. Kleaveland (bek9059@med.cornell.edu) along with a brief description of your career goals.

Gerald E. Thomson Undergraduate Pre-medical Program

Commonly referred to as GET-UPP, the Gerald E. Thomson Undergraduate Pre-medical Program is a free pre-med mentorship program designed to supplement students’ academic trajectory as they pursue medical school admission. The program provides participants with opportunities to network with professionals in medical education and healthcare through mentorship sessions, lectures with clinical faculty, virtual shadowing activities, and medical school admissions representatives. The GET-UPP Program serves up to 50 pre-medical students from Columbia College, Barnard College, and undergraduate programs at the City Universities of New York.

Program activities for the 2021-2022 academic year will commence in late September. All 2020-2021 program activities have been hosted remotely and the program will continue in an all-virtual format until in-person activity is deemed feasible by university guidance.

Next Steps

• Review the application instructions, eligibility guidelines, and program overview here.

• Attend our Virtual Information Session for prospective students on Fri, March 26, at 4:30pm.

• Apply for admission by Saturday May 15th at 11:59pm EST.

If you have any other questions about the program, please reach out to Deya Luna at dl2714@cumc.columbia.edu. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Event: University of Connecticut 4th Annual Global Health Symposium

The symposium, which is 100% student organized and run, was created in 2018 with the goal of establishing an open forum for discussing issues related to the health of individuals around the world. 

The theme for this year’s Symposium is: Decolonizing Global Health. We will be focusing on the impact of colonialism, how it manifests itself in current local and global health disparities, and amplifying the voices of communities we seek to serve. This event will be held virtually this year, from Friday, March 26th through Sunday, March 28th. As part of this symposium, we will be featuring keynote speakers as well as a panel of international professionals who advocate for and are integral to their community's health. This will include professionals from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as well as a professional extensively involved in the health of Native American communities in the US. This will give students the opportunity to meet and connect with experts and gain new cultural perspectives as well.

More information available here, and registration here.

Event: UMass Medical School Info Sessions

Curious about a career as a physician or physician-scientist? Interested in applying to medical school? The School of Medicine at UMass Medical School is hosting virtual information sessions on March 2 and April 6 from 5 to 6 p.m. ET.

March's information session focuses on life as a student at UMass Medical School. The information session in April will walk prospective applicants through the medical school application process.

Register today to learn more about degree programs and curriculum, campus community, the application and virtual interview process and more from staff and students.

Mentor-in-Residence: Amee Wurzburg, Public Health Program Specialist, Youth Health and Well-Being at Peace Corps

Current students can register to meet with Amee Wurzburg, Public Health Program Specialist, Youth Health and Well-Being at Peace Corps, on Friday, March 26th. Amee supports Peace Corps posts in designing, implementing, and evaluating public health programs (especially youth sexual and reproductive health). Additionally, Amee serves as the technical assistance provider and content expert across the agency on youth health and well-being.

For more information about Amee, please use the below link to reference her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amee-wurzburg/

Register via Handshake.  

Job Opportunity: Research Associate, Cognition in Essential Tremor UT Southwestern Medical Center

 Dr. Elan D. Louis, the chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, is interested in hiring one full-time paid research associate (RA) who will be involved in the study of Cognition in Essential Tremor (COGNET) to start in May 2021 This study is attempting to understand the connection between and progression of cognitive decline in Essential Tremor (ET) (i.e.: Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease).

The RA will travel within the US to conduct in-person visits (or remotely via Zoom), which include neuro-psychological testing and videotaped neurological examinations. The RA will learn about aspects of clinical research from study design to data collection and publication, how to recognize a range of involuntary movements, and is strongly encouraged to conduct independent research. B.A./B.S. degree, driver’s license, are required, and experience working with elderly individuals/vulnerable populations is preferred. Candidates must be able to commit 2 years to the position. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter as soon as possible to nora.hernandez@utsouthwestern.edu. A detailed position description can be found here. 

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Western Blot for the MCAT

It's a weekly live webinar about a high yield MCAT topic. It's short, sweet, and packed with valuable insight into both the topic at hand and how it's tested on the MCAT. While we are in the process of developing these materials, we are offering the webinar for free. Consider yourself a pilot student for a future Cambridge Coaching MCAT course, or textbook, or self-study platform (only the future can tell). All we ask in exchange is that you keep coming, participate in Q & A, share your feedback, and let friends know about this resource. This webinar's topic will be Western Blot for the MCAT, and will take place Friday March 19 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.

Pre-Optometry Opportunities for Spring & Summer

SUNY Optometry announces spring and summer programs for pre-optometry students!

• Eye-CARE Camp - Over the course of a three-day virtual summer program, Eye-CARE camp aims to prepare prospective applicants for the rigors of the optometry school application process and health professions programs more broadly. Eye-CARE will simultaneously expose participants to the dynamic future of the profession.

  We are proud to announce that a selective group of eligible participants will be sponsored to complete a FREE 4-6 week Kaplan "Live Online" OAT prep course proceeding the 3-day camp! Eligibility and further details can be found on our website here. We appreciate the support from VSP and Kaplan, Inc.

  • Camp Dates: 6/28/21, 6/29/21, 6/30/21 (times TBD)
  • Kaplan Live Online Dates: 7/17/21 - 8/22/21 (Saturdays and Sundays only, 1:00 - 4:00 PM EST)
  • Register/Apply Here
    
    

• CSTEP Internship and Summer Academic Programs - For eligible NYS residents, SUNY Optometry's CSTEP Internship and Summer Academic programs are great opportunities for pre-health students to get hands on experience and explore one potential health profession, while getting professional development opportunities as well through our workshops and activities. 
• Dates: TBD
• Learn more & Apply Here

Questions? Contact admissions@sunyopt.edu. 

COVID-19 Education Empowerment Program

The COVID-19 Community Education Empowerment Program, a collaboration of New York City medical schools, will recruit underrepresented in medicine, first generation, and disadvantaged college and gap year students interested in medical and health careers to learn about COVID-19 and disparities, vaccine science, the roles of medicine and public health, and strategies for community education and empowerment.

Curriculum will include:

• Virology and Pandemics
• COVID Biology and Prevention
• COVID 19, Disparities and Ripple Effects
• Effects of COVID
• How the Immune System Works
• How Vaccines Work
• COVID 19 Vaccine
• Vaccine Hesitancy
• Communication with Role Playing
• Reliable Resources/Public Health and Access
• Capstone Presentation

The program will admit two cohorts of participants, meeting on Saturdays between March and May, 2021, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM:

• Cohort 1: 3/27, 4/11, 4/17, 4/24
• Cohort 2: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22

Apply here by Friday, March 19, 11:59 PM. Questions? Contact vaccineempowermentprogram@gmail.com.

 

Event: Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo

AACOM invites you to meet with representatives from up to 37 medical schools from the comfort of your home on April 13, 2021 at our free Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo.

• Watch live presentations and meet with medical school admissions representatives, faculty, and current students via online chat rooms
• Learn more about applying to medical school, the interview process, and life as a medical student
• Meet with AACOM representatives, med school admissions teams, current residents, and more
• Explore which medical school is right for you – zero travel required

Register here