Volunteer Opportunity: Columbia Global Brigades

Global Brigades is a student-led sustainable organization, whose goal is to empower the underserved communities around the world. The students volunteer abroad to help improve the quality of life and the environment with the holistic approach. Global Brigades have different chapters like Medical, Dental, Public Health, Environmental, Water, Microfinance, and Business Brigades. In the past years, Columbia University chapter have helped development in Honduras, Panama and Ghana. We also volunteer in our local community, Harlem, helping conduct blood pressure at the health fairs and empower community members to take care fo their health!

The Columbia University's Global Brigades chapter is accepting applications for the 2021-2022  Executive Board. Those who are interested in applying must complete this interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTZZ1X4vpiu3RuqK2BihH7-0WrB4JcrkvR40wJzIN7xDHtLA/viewform by Sunday, on May 16th by 11:59pm. 

Job Opportunity: Study Coordinator, Hospital for Special Surgery

Job Description 

Study Coordinator 

The Laboratory of Dr. Park-Min (website: parkminlab.com) is seeking a part-time/full time study coordinator for the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. The study  coordinator will assist with the execution of clinical research trials and will be responsible  for the collection, compilation, and documentation of research data, ensuring  compliance and accurate adherence to research protocols and the overall practice of  clinical trials. The study coordinator will process samples and analyze data. These  positions provide opportunities to develop independent projects and obtain training and  experience relevant for graduate, dental, or medical school. Positions are available  beginning May 2021. 

Responsibilities: 

• Coordination of research projects under faculty supervision 

• Screening patients for eligibility in clinical trials; recruiting and enrolling eligible  patients in studies; reviewing patient history and recording appropriate pre-study  laboratory data; obtaining laboratory blood work from patients and arranging  other necessary testing; processing, storing, and shipping specimens; assisting in  informed consent of patients in clinical trials; following up with study patients. 

Minimum job requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 

• Good communication skills 

• Proficient use of technology (e.g., Microsoft Office) 

Applications, including a cover letter and curriculum vitae, should be submitted via email  to: 

Kyung-Hyun Park-Min, PhD 

Assistant Professor 

Department of Medicine 

Weill Medical College of Cornell University 

Assistant Scientist 

Arthritis and Tissue Degeneration Program 

Hospital for Special Surgery 

535 E70th Street, New York 

Research S building 805 

NY10021USA 

Phone: (212) 774-7631 

Email:parkminlab@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 June 8, 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

Event: Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Impressions Program

Hello! We would like to invite you to this year's Student National Dental Association's (SNDA) Spring Impressions Program with Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Usually, this program is held online, however due to the current pandemic, we will be hosting this event virtually through Zoom.  This unique opportunity offers a fun and interactive day with current dental students and dental faculty members. If you are interested in exploring the field of dentistry and/or learning how to apply to dental school, then the Impressions Program is perfect for you!  

Participants will be able to hear about the lives of current dental students, learn about the application and interview processes, and ask any questions about dentistry and dental school at large. The Armed Forces will also present on scholarship opportunities during and after dental school. Please join us for this fun-filled day! We will even be raffling off prizes including DAT Destroyer Books and a DAT Bootcamp Subscription discount.

This year, the program will be held on Saturday, May 22th from the hours of 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (EST). Zoom instructions as well as the link will be given when we are closer to the event.

If you are interested, please sign up using this link:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWiC8Bkeu4LOlk35D_7Ealx78UqnbA5dtoHK6f1lDoal449Q/viewform

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Endocrine System (Part 1)

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 Endocrine System for the MCAT (Part 1), and will take place Friday May 14 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.