Mentoring Opportunity: PULSE Program

Hey Barnard and Columbia students! Are you a pre-med student (or still deciding) and want an opportunity to be mentored by a physician at Columbia affiliated hospital? PULSE is a national non-profit organization aimed at building mentorship relationships between students and physicians all across the country. We are not affiliated with Columbia University, but have a cohort of Columbia doctors looking to be matched with students in their community!

The PULSE Program will allow you to (virtually - depending on conditions) shadow a physician in a specialty you are interested in! After you apply, students who are accepted into the program will be matched with a physician and have at least two guided (virtual) meetings with them over the span of 2-3 months. This opportunity is fully virtual, however, one aim we have is for you and your physician to build a long lasting mentorship and potentially in the future given COVID conditions, in person opportunities may arise! 

If you are interested in gaining medical related experience (given the restrictions of COVID) and learning from a doctor in the Columbia community, please apply by January 7th to be considered for a match! We look forward to seeing your applications. Please find more information on our website or feel free to email us any specific questions!

Application: https://forms.gle/5LD3Mxskerc6nh5o9
Website: https://www.pulse-program.org/program-details
Email: pulse.programinfo@gmail.com

Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Assistant -IROC, Hospital for Special Surgery

Job Title: CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT -IROC
Location: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
Principal Investigators: Susan Goodman, MD and Bella Mehta, MBBS, MS
Preferred Start Date: May/Early June 2022
Starting Salary: $40,000
Minimum Commitment: 2 years (24 months)

POSITION SUMMARY:
Dr. Susan Goodman, Director of Integrated Rheumatology and Orthopedic Research Center (IROC) and her close collaborator, Dr. Bella Mehta are currently accepting applications for the Clinical Research Assistant position. This person will be an integral member of the research team responsible for a variety of tasks essential to the conduct of clinical research. There is great deal of patient contact as well as interaction with physicians of various specialties in the hospital. Duties include (but are not limited to) recruitment of patients, assessment of eligibility criteria, administration of questionnaires, coordination of study visits, drawing blood, obtaining specimen form the operating room, processing of biospecimens, obtaining regulatory approvals, and maintaining accurate databases. S/he will have proven abilities to work autonomously, bearing independent responsibility to ensure data accuracy and timely follow through of study procedures. Opportunities for mentorship, authorship, and presentation at academic conferences exist for the right candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, screen, recruit, obtain consent from patients for participation in research studies
• Administer questionnaires, interviews in person, electronically, by mail or over phone
• Coordinate patient visits; ensure protocol compliance
• Prepare, submit, maintain study related materials/approvals for Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Schedule and set agendas for study team meetings; send notes afterwards (emphasis on action items)
• Regularly report on progress towards project milestones
• Organize and maintain all files and documents related to specific projects (electronic and physical files as applicable)
• Design/maintain databases (i.e.REDCap), data collection forms, source documents, IRB documents, etc
• Collect, process, store, ship blood/tissue/microbiome specimens (phlebotomy training provided as applicable)
• Prepare and submit abstracts, manuscripts and presentations to disseminate study results/progress (includes proofing and editing, collection of financial disclosures
• Assist in grant documents/submissions
• Update curriculum vitae for PI’s and co-investigators as applicable
• Create/maintain study specific instruction manuals and administrative training documents
• Provide training to new-hire replacement upon leaving position

PREREQUISITES:

• Bachelor’s degree, May/Early June 2022 (aim for 2 week overlap with current RA for training)
• Clinical research experience preferred
• Facility with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Endnote
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to use tact, discretion, and sound judgment when dealing with confidential information

DIRECTIONS TO APPLY: Upload resume, transcripts (unofficial), and cover letter (or send directly to Kayla Glaser at glaserk@hss.edu)

SUNY Optometry Winter Open House

Registration for SUNY Optometry's Winter Open House is open at www.sunyopt.edu/openhouse. The event is scheduled for Thursday, January, 13 2022 from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM. The event will be held in person with an opportunity to connect virtually.

Students attending in person are welcome to bring 1 guest. Any questions regarding the event should be directed to the General Admissions email at admissions@sunyopt.edu.

Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Summer Program

The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry is proud to bring back in person our Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) to the Dental School.    The Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) provides educational and professional development experiences for underrepresented minorities (URM) and/or disadvantaged students so that they can successfully gain admission into dental school and pursue a career in dentistry. SEP is a summer residential program that provides free housing and DAT preparation, and a stipend to cover food and travel expenses. The components of SEP include: 

• Preparation for the Dental Admission Test 
• Personalized assistance with the dental school application process 
• Admissions and financial aid workshops 
• Interview preparation 
• Hands-on Simulation Laboratory activities 
• Observations in the dental clinic and/or other primary care sites 
• Conversations with faculty about dental specialties 
• Academic success, professional development, and cultural competency seminars 
• Networking events with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and local dental professionals 
• Social outings including tours of Detroit, and trips to museums and sporting event
  

Application opens November 1 and closes February 15, 2021. To apply click here 

Job Opportunity: Research Data Associate, NYU Grossman SoM

Job Title: Research Data Associate
Background:
The NYU Grossman School of Medicine Department of Population Health works on multiple
projects related to tobacco cessation and harm reduction strategies. This position will be based
in the Division of Comparative Effectiveness and Decision Science within the Section of
Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Use.

Job Summary:
The Research Data Associate will work with Dr. Scott Sherman (Principal Investigator [PI]) in the Department of Population Health to help carry out multiple health services research studies, including a federally funded study at Bellevue Hospital, titled, Financial Incentive Strategies for Smoking Cessation in High-Risk Hospitalized Patients II (FIESTA II). The Research Data Associate will assist the Research Coordinator in ensuring the accurate execution of the study protocol in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, IRB, and sponsor regulations. The Research Data Associate will be primarily focused on recruiting and following up participants in this and other ongoing research studies. The Research Data Associate will communicate closely with the study’s Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators, and study staff to provide updates about study progress and related issues. The Research Data Associate will be assigned to work on different assignments and tasks between projects based on real-time needs of project and interests of the individual.

Responsibilities:
1. Conduct participant screening and recruitment remotely and in-person;
2. Assist with the informed consent process and ensure that the subject fully understands what is required of them throughout the study;
3. Administer research surveys and capture data in the study’s electronic data system;
4. Perform in-person tests for participants
5. Support the day-to-day operations of the projects;
6. Mail study recruitment materials and other study-related materials to participants;
7. Collect patient information from electronic health record (EHR) and other data source for the research project;
8. Manage and utilize participant tracking to facilitate longitudinal follow-up of participants;
9. Organize and maintain research records;
10. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the research study and procedures;
11. Maintain high research ethics and remain up to date on institutional review board trainings;
12. Assist the PI, Project Manager, and Research Coordinator in carrying out all aims of the project(s);
13. Participate in publications and research presentations, if interested.

Qualifications:
Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Health Communications, Health Science, Biology)
• At least one year of relevant work experience, preferably in social science, population health research , or public health
• Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook. Familiar with Internet applications.

Experience and Skills

• Ability to work with a team environment as well as independently
• Demonstrated ability to organize tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Strong communication skills and commitment to continuous learning
• Experience with research studies involving human subjects.

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to Olivia Wilker at olivia.wilker@nyulangone.org.

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Respiratory System (Part 2)

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 Respiratory System (Part 2), and will take place Friday December 10 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.

Summer Research Opportunity: University of Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

The University of Michigan Samuel & Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center (FCVC) is pleased to offer a 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) in the summer of 2022.

Program Description:  Each fellow will be matched, based on their interests, to a laboratory led by a FCVC faculty member. This collection of laboratories is involved in internationally recognized research in topics such as atherosclerosis, genetic cardiomyopathies, blood clotting disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, vascular biology, and heart failure.  Fellows will be paid via bi-weekly paychecks at a rate of $15/hour for ten weeks of full-time work, starting the Tuesday after Memorial Day and ending the second week of August. The program includes scientific seminars, social events, and a two-day research symposium where fellows present their research to their peers and FCVC faculty and staff. Program dates are subject to change pending the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The application opens TODAY, December 6, 2021 and closes Sunday, January 30, 2022. To access the application and learn more about the program, visit our website at https://tinyurl.com/fcvcsurf.  For questions, please email fcvc-surf@med.umich.edu.

Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Coordinator I and II, Dept of Epidemiology, Tulane

 The primary responsibility of the Clinical Research Coordinator is to manage all aspects of conducting clinical trials. The Clinical Research Coordinator is required to have an in-depth knowledge of protocol requirements and good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations. As the primary resource for the protocol, the Clinical Research Coordinator acts as a liaison between the patient, investigator, Institutional Review Board and sponsor. The Clinical Research Coordinator screens, enrolls and follows study patients, ensuring protocol compliance and close patient monitoring, and works independently in designing, coordinating, and implementing all assigned research projects. The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for all data and source documentation, adverse event reporting and maintenance of complete regulatory files.

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Research Coordinator II is to manage all aspects of conducting clinical trials and other epidemiological studies. The Clinical Research Coordinator II is required to have an in-depth knowledge of protocol requirements and good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations. As one of the primary resources for the protocol, the Clinical Research Coordinator II acts as a liaison between the patient, investigator, collaborators, Institutional Review Board and sponsor. The Clinical Research Coordinator II is able to recruit, screen, enroll and follow study patients, and perform the associated data collection, entry, and quality control activities, under supervision, ensuring protocol compliance and close patient monitoring, continuing the required learning process record in this second level position for advancement towards a Clinical Research Coordinator III position. The Clinical Research Coordinator II is responsible for all data and source documentation, adverse event reporting and maintenance of complete regulatory files, under direct supervision. The Clinical Research Coordinator II may also perform simple procedures (ecgs, vital signs, etc.), as well as laboratory processing, as called for by the study protocol(s).