Weill Cornell Medicine Surgery Pipeline Program: Strengthening the Surgical Workforce Through Increased Diversity

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Event: Financing Your Medical Education

Join Beyond Barnard for a presentation by Dan Kallenberger, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Services at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. Learn about applying for financial aid for medical education, understanding loans and scholarships, budgeting and financial planning during and after medical school, as well as options for loan repayment. All premedical students are strongly encouraged to attend this event, whether you are preparing for application in 2022 or a future cycle! This virtual event will take place at 12:30pm Eastern on Friday, November 19. Register on Handshake. 

Accelerated Online/Hybrid Phlebotomy/EKG Course

Course: Accelerated Online/Hybrid Phlebotomy/EKG Course

Certifying Organization: NYS Department of Health and National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Website: https://forms.gle/MS6TWkb7Nvecdh9n7

Hours per week: 20 hours.

Desired Start Date: 12/20/21

Desired End Date: 1/13/22

Location: Zoom / Midtown 29th street 8th ave, New York

Course Fee: $800 + $117 for the NHA exam per course

Description: 

 

*Classes will be mostly online through Zoom and Canvas with two in-person sessions for skills*

*Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the dates and place are subject to change

Qualifications: Must be a college student.

Application Instructions: Please fill out this form to apply:

https://forms.gle/MS6TWkb7Nvecdh9n7

Upcoming Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) Webinars

 

Steps to Success with the SHPEP Application Nov. 9, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. EASTERN TIME Join Antonio Mancuso and Stephanie Vink from the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) National Program Office for a 60-minute session focused on the free educational opportunities SHPEP offers and tips for completing an application. Attendees will also gain insight into the SHPEP experience from Austin Rios, who serves as an SHPEP Ambassador.

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Making Your SHPEP Personal Statement Stand Out Nov. 16, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. EASTERN TIME The personal statement is a crucial part of SHPEP applications. It’s your chance to show what makes you unique. In around 600 words, you have to convince your chosen program that you are the best applicant and that they should make you an offer immediately. These words are a crucial part of your application and chance for consideration, so your personal statement needs to be good. Really good. During this session, the University of Nebraska Medical Center SHPEP Program Site will share some tips on how to write a truly outstanding piece.

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Recommendations 101-How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation Nov. 17, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. EASTERN TIME  This event can help anyone on their path into the health professions! In this session, we will discuss how to go about asking for a letter of recommendation when applying for a health professions program or school. Included will be information on why this letter is important, who should you ask to write a letter, how to develop relationships with faculty so that both of you will feel comfortable with this process, and what to consider a strong letter.

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Week in the Life of an SHPEP Scholar Jan. 12, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. EASTERN TIME  Are you interested in applying for the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)? Join this SHPEP webinar to hear directly from the Columbia University, Howard University, and the University of California Los Angeles and Charles R. Drew University program sites as they provide insight into their SHPEP experience. You’ll also receive the perspective of a recent SHPEP scholar. As you may know, SHPEP is a summer career enrichment opportunity that lasts a lifetime.

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Job Opportunity: Research Coordinator, Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Laboratory, Weill Cornell

Research coordinator sought for cardiovascular imaging lab, with focus on project management
and administrative oversight for multiple externally funded clinical research protocols. Key
responsibilities include study screening/enrollment related activities, scheduling of imaging
assessments and follow-up, research data collection, maintenance of study related regulatory
materials, and coordination of NIH grant submissions. High productivity lab with substantial
opportunities for career growth.

Required Qualifications: Prior experience in clinical research coordination or related fields
required. Experience working in an academic medical center preferred.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Human Subjects' Research - updates and submits documents required by the Institutional Board (IRB), and any other appropriate parties in order to obtain approval to conduct human subjects research. Obtains signatures and forwards documents and/or forms to appropriate destination and prepares and submits enrollment statistics as is required.
• Research Activities – Screens and collects patient information which could entail abstraction of data from the patient chart and imaging reports. Audits and updates existing research databases. Conducts study visits, obtains and documents information within time frame specified. Collects, compiles and conducts preliminary analyses of data, statistics, and other materials for abstracts and manuscripts.
• Recruitment - Screens potential patients for eligibility to existing studies and schedules visits. This may include researching and gathering information from the medical record or physician referral. Reviews elements of screening process with the Principal Investigator including inclusion/exclusion criteria, completed informed consent, and the patient/subject willingness to participate in the study.
• Grants - Assists in the preparation of grant applications and related activities including developing grants proposals. Collects and organizes required paperwork for submission. Assists in the preparation of progress reports to aid in timely submission to funding agencies.
• Budget - Drafts budgets and assists in the preparation of funding reports to agencies. Participates in projects and performs other duties as required.

To apply: Please send a CV and cover letter to Dr. Jonathan Weinsaft
(jww2001@med.cornell.edu) and Dr. Jiwon Kim (jik9027@med.cornell.edu)