TIMS Summer Research Program

The Tri-Institutional Minority Society (TIMS) Summer Program in Undergraduate Research (SPUR) is a paid 10-week summer research program for NYC undergraduate students from diverse and underserved backgrounds. Our program is designed as a stepping-stone for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the biomedical field but have limited research experience. TIMS SPUR students join laboratories within the Tri-I, including Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Rockefeller University. Throughout the summer, students also engage in weekly research seminars, journal club sessions, scientific writing workshops, professional development events, and an introductory bioinformatics course. At the culmination of the program, students share their work through oral and poster presentations. 2023 program dates are May 31 to August 11. 

For more information or to access the application: http://www.timsnyc.org/summer-research-program-2023

To attend an info session for prospective applicants on January 13, 2023, register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GziUOX-aPfJ3C_OzT41xKwgFj8JbdY736CfprCuMsrE/viewform?edit_requested=true

Questions? Reach out to trii.spur@gmail.com. 

EMT-B and Phlebotomy/EKG Courses Spring 2023

This spring, Yeshiva University will offer an EMT-B course and plans to offer a phlebotomy/EKG course as well. Details are below, and contact Neiditch@mail.yu.edu or LearnEMT@gmail.com with questions. 

Accelerated Hybrid/Online EMT-B Course

Yeshiva University EMS Club/AuraPrep

NYS Department of Health and National Registry EMT (NREMT) recognized 

Website: https://forms.gle/6hshDzbyi6Pab1dCA

Hours per week: 10 hours.

Program dates: January 22 - May 14, 2023

Location: Online / 245 Lexington Ave, New York, NY-10016

Course Fee: $1500 + $28 for State Exam (if not from NY, extra charge of $98 for the NREMT exam)

*Classes will be mostly online with six in-person sessions for skills*

Spring Course (Y#31):

• 1/22-5/14 (Zoom sessions 10-2pm)
• In-person sessions will be the last 6 Sundays of the course. Practical State Exam 5/14
• Location will be at the YU midtown Manhattan campus located at 245 Lexington Avenue, or at our satellite location on Broadway*
• *Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the dates and place are subject to change
• Upon successful completion of the course, you'll get an EMT-B license from the NYS-DOH and BLS (CPR) by the AHA. You will also be eligible to take the national online NREMT exam in order to become nationally certified and practice in your home state.

Qualifications: Must be 17 years old. No need to be a resident or have a driver's license.

Application Instructions:

Please fill out this form if you are interested:
https://forms.gle/6hshDzbyi6Pab1dCA

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.

Program dates: 1/1/2023 - 1/16/2023

Location: Zoom / Midtown, New York

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

 

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

• Location will be at the YU midtown Manhattan campus located at 245 Lexington Avenue, or at our satellite location on Broadway*
• *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 Survey if you are interested:

https://forms.gle/MS6TWkb7Nvecdh9n7

Columbia University Medical School Fair - Feb. 4th!

Join the 2023 Columbia University Medical School Fair on February 4th, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM!

For nearly two decades, Columbia University has hosted this event, at which admissions representatives from medical and other health professional schools from across the country come to Columbia’s campus to speak with prospective applicants about the educational experiences offered by their programs. We are especially thrilled to announce that the event will be back in person on our Morningside Campus.

Register here to attend.

UM-SMART Summer Undergraduate Research Program

UM-SMART is designed for undergraduate students who have an interest in obtaining a combined MD/PhD degree leading to a career in academic medicine as a physician-scientist performing basic research relevant to human health and disease. As a UM-SMART summer research fellow, students work full-time in a basic research laboratory under the mentorship of a research faculty member. 

The goal of the UM-SMART program is to help students decide if a career as a physician-scientist is right for them, and to enhance competitiveness when applying to MD/PhD programs. This 10-week program is aimed at students who have some amount of basic and mechanistic research experience related to medicine and are interested in gaining more experience to advance their career goals.  

Application deadline:  January 20, 2023

Program dates:  May 30, 2023 - August 4, 2023

 

Program Highlights: (visit the website or view the brochure for more information)

Students participating in a lab receive a stipend of $4,700 plus residence hall housing and a meal allowance.

 

The main scientific focus of the summer program is to provide full-time laboratory biomedical research, as well as

·          Two half day clinical shadowing experiences

·          Online MCAT preparation accessible for 12 months

·          Oral and Poster presentation and relevant seminars

·          “Big Sib” Mentoring Program

 

Eligibility: (see the website or brochure for more information)

Applicants belonging to groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in biomedical research are strongly encouraged to apply. This includes:  Individuals from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, such as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds such as family annual income below established low-income thresholds, or an educational environment that has inhibited the individual from obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to develop and participate in a research career.

In addition, applicants must

• Be a US Citizen or permanent resident of the US
• Complete sophomore year by June 1, 2023
• Maintain a minimum 3.2 grade point average
• Complete 100 hours of research lab experience by June 1, 2023
• Submit two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a research mentor or instructor

 

To apply to the UM-SMART program, follow this link:  https://umms-omse.smapply.io/prog/um-smart_summer_undergraduate_research_program_2023/

Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (M-SURE)

The 2023 M-SURE program at the University of Michigan will support eight undergraduate trainees for a summer research experience with mentors from an outstanding pool of faculty investigators engaged in cutting-edge basic and clinical research related to diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases.

The funding amount for 2023 will be $7200, pre-tax, for twelve weeks of full-time work from May 30 through August 18. The start and/or end date of the fellowship may be shifted slightly to accommodate overlap with the academic year at home institutions, if necessary. Students who are currently enrolled at any degree granting university or college are eligible to apply. Preference is given to those students interested in a career in research. Funding is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

 

More information including how to apply can be found at this website:

 

https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/molecular-integrative-physiology/education/undergraduate-opportunities/michigan-summer-undergraduate-research-experience-diabetes-metabolic-diseases-m-sure

The application closes Monday, January 16, 2023. 

Summer Research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Calling current juniors! The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) in Seattle, WA hosts a summer internship that is designed to provide biomedical research experience and mentorship for undergraduate students of rising senior status through their Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP).

About the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

The SURP is an intensive, 9-week internship designed to provide research experience and mentorship for rising-senior undergraduate students who are interested in biomedical research. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will:

• Complete an independent research project;
• Attend weekly research seminars;
• Participate in professional development workshops designed to facilitate the preparation of competitive applications for graduate/medical school; and
• Present their findings at a competitive poster session.

The program will run from Monday, June 12 – Friday, August 11, 2023. An online application for the 2023 SURP is now available on the SURP website.

 

The application deadline is midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Friday, January 6, 2023. Letters of recommendation for up to two references are due by midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Friday, January 13, 2023. 

Become a Peer Reviewer with GYNECA

GYNECA, The Columbia Undergraduate Journal of Gynecology & Women's Health, is currently looking to expand the number of peer reviewers on our team. This would be a valuable experience for undergraduates who want to gain the skill of peer-reviewing, which is necessary for any researcher. Peer reviewers would be asked to review original research submissions.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBW4qof0KZGf59nuzjD7hSAWiOJG52rb0cwASlXCa-cNP1ng/viewform?usp=sf_link).

Mailman School of Public Health Summer & Graduate Opportunities

Interested in pursuing a Master's in Public Health or getting involved with Columbia Mailman School of Public Health's summer programs? Come join us this Thursday, November 17th, from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm in the Malcolm X Lounge, located on the first floor of Hartley Hall, to learn from Mailman about the 4+1 pathway, summer programs, and different opportunities available to students interested in graduate studies at Mailman! RSVP with the following link: https://apply.mailman.columbia.edu/register/pipelineprogramsatcolumbia

USC Pre-Med Academy Application Open

The application for the new USC Pre-Med Academy is now open.  Offered free of charge through Bovard Scholars, the USC Pre-Med Academy is designed for high-achieving college students, nationwide, who have financial need and lack the resources needed to succeed in the highly competitive medical school application process. Our flexible, fully online program, offered at no-cost, is customized to recognize students’ strengths, connect them with peers, and guide students toward success in the medical school admissions process.

Our program provides personalized, one-on-one mentorship and advising from our medical school admissions expert, access to current medical students, practicing physicians, and medical school faculty and staff, MCAT test prep, nationwide peer community connections, relevant workshops, guest speakers, and complete application support—from the personal statement, and letters of recommendation to school selection and interviewing.   

 

To learn more about our program and to apply, please visit our website and check out our program overview video, near the top of the homepage.  We invite freshman and sophomore students with a 3.5 GPA or higher who are first-generation college students and/or Pell-eligible with a lack of access to advising, test prep and resources to apply.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and space is limited, so please apply ASAP for the best chance of admission.  We will continue accepting applications until our class is full, or no later than November 18, 2022, whichever occurs first.  Our program begins mid-January 2023 and support continues throughout the pre-med planning, application, and decision-making process.

 

Please do not hesitate to reach out to Christine Crispen at ccrispen@usc.edu with any questions or feedback. 

Want to Learn More About SHPEP?

The Thoughts of an SHPEP Alum webinar on Nov. 10, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. ET is a great place to start. During this 75-minute session, attendees will learn about the free educational opportunities SHPEP offers. Attendees will also gain insight into the SHPEP experience from a panel of program alums.

SHPEP is a free six-week summer enrichment program that prepares college freshman and sophomore students to matriculate successfully into health professional schools. With a focus on increasing diversity within the health professions, SHPEP has provided fundamental tools and inspired many practicing professionals from underrepresented and marginalized communities for over 30 years. Students who identify with a racially or ethnically underrepresented group, come from an economically or educationally disadvantaged background, or have demonstrated an interest in issues affecting underserved populations are strongly encouraged to apply. 

This webinar will be recorded and posted on the SHPEPconnect YouTube Channel. 

Nursing Virtual Fair - Nov. 17

Register today for the FREE Discover Nursing Virtual Fair on Thurs. November 17 (10 a.m.-6 p.m. EST) and chat with over 60 nursing schools! This event provides you the opportunity to speak with admissions teams, faculty, nurses, and students.  

During the Fair, advisors and prospective students will be able to:

• Use this opportunity to ask questions about the nursing profession, admission requirements, prerequisites, and elements of a robust application!
• Learn about second degree, associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs
• Discover what makes nursing one of the top health professions
• Explore which nursing school is a right fit for them

If you have any questions, contact events@CareerEco.com.

Pediatric Cancer Research Opportunity - Summer 2023

Thinking about summer research opportunities? Check out St. Jude Hospital's Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program. The program offers a unique opportunity for pre-doctoral students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, and pharmacy to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. Students participate in basic or clinical oncology research, a core lecture series designed specifically for them, as well as research and clinical conferences. All participants make a PowerPoint presentation on their research project and submit a report on their research project written in the style of a journal in which their faculty mentor publishes. 

All POE program applicants must already have research experience at the time they apply. Applicants must be United States citizens, non-citizen nationals, or possess a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States (required by the funding agency). All must be in at least their college sophomore year of college when they apply. The COVID-19 vaccine is a requirement of participation in our POE program. POE medical students spend a minimum of 10 weeks in the program. The minimum tenure requirement for all others is 11 weeks. All POE applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.40 (on a 4.0 scale) in math and science (biology, chemistry, and physics) and at least a 3.40 overall. Participants in our program will receive a $600/week subsistence allowance. Fully furnished group housing will be provided at no cost for non-local participants.

The POE home page contains links to the program application. The deadline for receipt of all 2023 application materials is February 1, 2023. Early application is highly recommended. Members of under-represented populations and women are particularly encouraged to apply, since one of our major long-term program goals is to increase the diversity of persons engaged in oncology research and practice.

SHPEP Application Opens November 1

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free summer program for students to explore their interests in medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health, and more. With the goal of increasing the acceptance rates of applicants that apply to health professions schools who come from underrepresented and marginalized communities, the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) National Program Office and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have decided to increase the participant stipend from $600 to $1000, beginning with the 2023 SHPEP cohort.

SHPEP is open to first-year and sophomore students who meet other eligibility criteria. 

The 2023 SHPEP application will open on November 1, 2022. View application instructions here. The application will be due on February 5, 2023. 

Project Healthcare Summer Volunteer Program

The Project Healthcare Summer Volunteer Program is an immersive clinical and educational program available to U.S. and international undergraduate students who are not enrolled in medical school. Offered through NYU Langone’s Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine, Project Healthcare aims to inspire participants to become more interested and engaged in the field of healthcare and emergency medicine.

Project Healthcare is offered every summer, and students may participate in Manhattan, at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue or in Brooklyn, at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn.

Applications are encouraged not only from students with a strong interest in healthcare (aspiring doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical psychologists and psychiatrists, and clinical social workers, for example), but also from students who are uncertain about whether they wish to pursue a career in healthcare.

Project Healthcare at Bellevue is a very demanding summer program that requires serious commitment from participants. Applicants must have completed at least one year of college by the program start date The program lasts for 10 weeks, typically beginning in June and ending in August. Participants must be present for the duration of the program.

Learn more and access the application (beginning in November 2022) here. 

Steve Miller Medical Education Day @ CUIMC

The Columbia University Irving Medical Center Department of Pediatrics invites you to join the 13th Annual Steve Miller Medical Education Day On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

The program includes a keynote lecture by Daniela Lamas, MD (“Opening the Door: Telling the Stories of Life, Death, and in Between”); a Workshop on Humanism in Medicine (“Writing about Patients: Risks and Rewards”); and presentations and luncheon in The Faculty Club, P&S 4th Floor (In person or Zoom).

The 13th Annual Steve Miller Medical Education Day is a hybrid event: attendees can enjoy the activities in person at the Black Building and Faculty Club, or virtually via Zoom. 

To learn more and register, click here. Questions about the event? Contact Peggy Dubner at ml977@columbia.edu.

2-Year Medical Career Design Fellowships at CHOP

The Division of Orthopaedics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) funds a select number of Medical Career Design (MCD) Fellowships to allow recent college graduates the opportunity to explore many aspects of a medical career— research, clinical practice, education, advocacy and leadership.

Each MCD fellow spends two years as an essential member of our research and clinical teams, mentored by our thought-leading faculty from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Learn more about the fellowship here.

To apply, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Undergraduate transcript
• Curriculum vitae
• MCAT Score (if applicable)
• Your earliest available start date

Applications should be emailed to: Research Manager Divya Talwar, PhD, at talward@chop.edu.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis through April 1, 2023. Interviews will be required as part of the selection process.

Weill Cornell Pre-Medical Conference

Weill Cornell Medical College will conduct its Annual Regional Pre-Medical Conference on Saturday, November 19, 2022, virtually via Zoom, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

The goals of the conference are to: (a) expose high school and undergraduate college students to the vast opportunities for careers in medicine; and (b) to educate students about healthcare issues disproportionately affecting minority populations and the importance of diversity in medicine and healthcare delivery in general.

The deadline to register for the conference is Friday, November 11, 2022. Please email the Office of Student Diversity at studentdiversity@med.cornell.edu with any questions. 

Register here!

Latinx Medical Mentorship Opportunity

The Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) has just launched a National Mentorship Program to connect Latinx pre-medical students with medical student mentors for 1 on 1 mentorship.

To sign up as a mentor/mentee, or to see more information, click the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePMCRQrTwx1KwErjGohci65e7GILz0seHSf0zYsIT0Kvfkfg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Questions? Please email Mentoring@lmsa.net

Virtual Graduate School Fair This Friday

Beyond Barnard is hosting a graduate school fair this Friday, October 14th, 12:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern. 

Attendees can sign up for group sessions and/or individual chats with a wide range of grad schools, including:

• MD and DO (Meharry Medical College, Penn State, Alabama COM, University of New England COM)
• Public Health (Columbia, Johns Hopkins, Emory)
• Postbacc and master's (Drexel, Eastern Virginia Medical School)
• Pharmacy (Fairleigh Dickinson)
• Podiatric medicine (New York College of Podiatric Medicine)

Register here, or reach out to beyondbarnard@barnard.edu with questions. 

Preparing to Apply to Professional Programs in Summer 2023?

If you are planning to apply to medical or dental school in summer 2023, it's time to start thinking about your application process! 

To help you begin, Dr. Dye will host a Committee Process Overview on Monday, October 24, 5:30 - 6:30 PM. In this virtual session, you'll assess your readiness to apply to professional programs and learn about the timeline and components of Barnard's Committee application process. All prospective summer 2023 applicants to medical and dental programs are required to attend the presentation or view the recording. 

RSVP to attend. 

Note: if you are already on our mailing list to receive messages about the Committee process, you will have received an email with information about this and other upcoming events today, October 10, 2022. If you did not receive this message but are planning to apply to medical or dental school in summer 2023, reach out to us at prehealthadvising@barnard.edu to be added to our list. 

Career Insights: Gender in Healthcare

Career Insights is a speaker and panel series that introduces Barnard students to professionals from a broad range of fields and backgrounds. Guest speakers, most often Barnard alumnae, will hold informal chats or participate in panel presentations based on their industries and experiences. In this edition of Career Insights, you'll hear from alumnae whose careers in clinical or public health intersect with issues of gender. If you're interested in exploring careers in healthcare, particularly in sectors that will allow your work to focus on gender-related topics, we invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Eastern (via Zoom)! Panelist include: Joya Banerjee ‘04; CARE, Lead Advisor, Gender-Based Violence Natasha Camille ‘16; Psychotherapist in Private Practice Sabina Neem '00; Psychotherapist in Private Practice
 Remi Sowemimo-Coker '08; Montefiore Health System, Child & Adolescent Psychologist 

RSVP to attend.

A Day in the Life of a Med Student

What is it really like to attend medical school? Join Beyond Barnard on Wednesday, October 19 at 6:00 PM for a virtual panel discussion featuring alums currently attending medical schools across the United States. We'll discuss admissions, experiences in medical education, planning for residency, and more.

Panelists will include:

• Kate Corry-Saavedra '16, fourth-year MD student at UCLA
• Jiani Liang '19, second-year MD student at New York Medical College
• Nora McNamara-Bordewick '20, first-year MD/PhD student at the University of Washington
• Nicki Mohammadi '19, first-year MD student at George Washington University SOM
• Natalie Pino '18, second-year MD student at University of Pittsburgh SOM
• Joanly Sanchez '19, second-year MD student at Lewis Katz SOM at Temple University
• Ashna Shome '18, fourth-year MD student at Rutgers NJMS
• Azeezat Siyanbola '19, first-year MD student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Jefferson University

RSVP to attend. 

Distrust and Disparities in Healthcare: Unraveling the Complexity

Join Columbia's Bioethics Program for a fascinating discussion with Katrina Armstrong, MD, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) and Dean of the Faculties of Health Sciences and the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

The discussion will focus on the topic of Distrust and Disparities in Healthcare: Unraveling the Complexity and will take place from 4:00 - 5:30 PM Eastern on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. 

The event will be hybrid with the option of attending either online or in person at Faculty Club. A reception will be held onsite at Faculty Club immediately following the discussion.

Register here. Questions? Contact Athina Fontenot at af3018@columbia.edu.

Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Associate, University of Rochester

The University of Rochester’s Center for Health + Technology (CHeT) is hiring. CHeT's research is focused on using digital technologies to improve care for neurological disorders. They are looking to hire additional research associates to join our team, either for an immediate start (for recent alumni) or for a start date in June/July of 2023 (for current seniors).

We are seeking a motivated individual interested in joining a team that is transforming healthcare through novel applications of technology to neurological diseases. We are looking for a self-starter with an interest in technology, writing, patient interaction, and healthcare/clinical trial management. Successful applicants will demonstrate adaptability, a diverse skill set, and an aptitude for independent and team endeavors alike. This position is ideal for candidates looking for a ~2 year clinical research experience before entering graduate or professional school (MD, PhD, DDS, MBA, etc). This position includes clinic and office responsibilities and requires the candidate to be in Rochester or willing to relocate to Rochester. 

 

Position responsibilities may include:

• Conduct in-clinic technology-related research visits (using smartphone apps and wearable sensors) and form meaningful relationships with participants. Studies and projects include: www.urudallcenter.org ; www.watchpdstudy.org
• Perform virtual visits and assessments with participants nationwide to accelerate clinical trials and help transform research methods. Studies and projects include: www.urudallcenter.org ; www.athomepd.org
• Draft research protocols, coordinate recruitment, enrollment, and evaluation of participants
• Draft and edit manuscripts, becoming a published author in leading peer-reviewed journals (our work has been published in journals including Nature, JAMA, NEJM, and Cell)
• Present abstracts at national and international research conferences

Position benefits include:

• Gain exposure to patients in clinical settings and through support networks
• Develop close relationships with the participants for whom you coordinate care
• Help transform how care is delivered to patients with chronic conditions
• Collaborate with leaders from academic institutions, biotechnology companies, and nonprofit organizations
• Work closely with national leaders in Parkinson and Huntington disease care and research
• Flexible, hybrid work schedule

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of research, clinical care, coordination, and/or technology experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two-year commitment preferred. Immediate start date (but applications for June/July 2023 also accepted for those currently in their final year of school). The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants may apply for this position by emailing a resume and cover letter to apply@chet.rochester.edu. Additionally, applicants may contact Phil Yang at phil.yang@chet.rochester.edu or (585)-867-0792 if they have any questions.

Job Opportunity: Medical Assistant at Dermatology Practice

Upper West Side Dermatology (227 West End Ave) seeks a part-time medical assistant. The ideal candidate will be able to start by October and will commit to a two-year tenure with the practice. The hourly rate for the position is to be determined. 

Duties include, but are not limited to: Patient intake, charting and updating electronic medical records, assisting during medical procedures such as biopsies, surgeries, laser treatments, following up with patients on surgical procedures, prescription inquiries, biopsy results, various administrative tasks 

  

Qualifications: Experience preferred but not necessary.  Must be able to work three full days on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 - 6:00pm with a two-year commitment.  

   

Application Instructions: Please email cover letter and resume if you meet the qualifications above.   

To apply or for questions, contact Karla Gonzalez, Office Manager, at kgonzalez@uwsdermatology.com 

Paid Internship Opportunity: Teaching in NYC Schools

Mentoring in Medicine is a continuity program working with students from elementary school through career, dedicated to turning dreamers into health professionals. They have several fast-approaching K-12 programming opportunities for college students to be trained and placed at one of their program sites, delivering health and science curriculum to students. They are recruiting college students who have completed at least one year of college-level biology. These are paid positions (rate: $20/hour). If you are interested in applying for the program, please complete the application in the link: https://tinyurl.com/mimteach

Questions? Reach out to noahlee@medicalmentor.org

Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant for Direct Primary Care Medical Practice

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for welcoming and providing incredible customer service to our patients, taking charge of extremely detailed and confidential administrative tasks, and assisting the doctor with the multifaceted challenges of the healthcare industry.

We are the first Direct Primary Care micropractice in NYC. The core value of our practice is the primacy of the doctor-patient relationship. You will work closely with the doctor in this small, friendly, human-centered medical practice. We specialize in HIV prevention & treatment and Gay Men’s health. The doctor has previously volunteered with Doctors Without Borders, and has teaching appointments at Columbia and NYU Medical schools. Dr. Vitt has been named a Top Doctor in NYC for the past 7 years in a row.

We are interested in hiring a graduating senior or recent college graduate who will be taking a gap year prior to attending/applying to medical school or other healthcare/mental health graduate school programs.

Full-time hours Monday through Friday. This is not a part-time position or a remote position.

Target start date is June 1, 2023. The applicant will commit for approximately one year.

Please email a resume and cover letter to us at office@drvitt.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information about the practice, please visit www.drvitt.com

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Provide incredible customer service to every patient
• Greet and welcome patients to the office
• Maintain absolute patient confidentiality and discretion in accordance with professional expectations as well as HIPAA policy
• Manage patient scheduling, onboard new patients, and manage new patient inquiries
• Handle payments accurately and responsibly
• Enter patient information and scan, update, and file medical records accurately
• Communicate with patients, pharmacies, laboratories and other offices under doctor’s guidance
• Assist patients with coordination of care and navigation of the healthcare bureaucracy
• Coordinate laboratory specimens for send-out
• Help maintain a clean, courteous, and professional working environment
• Organize and maintain supplies
• Assist with appropriate clinical matters when necessary
• Assist with website content and possibly small research/writing projects
• Possibly assist with phlebotomy (blood-drawing)

Qualifications

• Interest in Gay Men’s Health and HIV Treatment and Prevention
• Interest in the healthcare/mental health professions (e.g. pre-med, post-bacc, pre-nursing, pre-PA, pre-therapist/psychology/social work, etc.)
• Recent undergraduate degree in any field
• Friendly and can-do attitude with patients and coworkers, and a great sense of humor
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, a flexible and adaptable team player, and the ability to work in a continuously evolving environment
• Computer/IT proficiency
• Follow COVID-19 infection control precautions
• Be immunized against standard communicable diseases (including but not limited to COVID-19 and Influenza) before starting the job

Benefits

• Opportunity to put your idealism into action by helping a historically medically underserved community
• Opportunity to gain exposure to the healthcare profession & for pre-health mentoring
• Friendly and kind office environment
• Pay rate of $20 per hour or more, depending on candidate experience
• Paid time off
• Beautiful and historic Greenwich Village location
• Opportunity to study (MCAT/etc.) or work on professional school applications in the case of occasional downtime

Summer Health Professions Education Program

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free summer program for students to explore their interests in medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health, and more. With the goal of increasing the acceptance rates of applicants that apply to health professions schools who come from underrepresented and marginalized communities, the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) National Program Office and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have decided to increase the participant stipend from $600 to $1000, beginning with the 2023 SHPEP cohort.

SHPEP is open to first-year and sophomore students who meet other eligibility criteria. The SHPEP National Program Office is proud to announce that it has just launched a newly designed website that genuinely speaks to all students interested in the health professions. For students who are not eligible for SHPEP, we recommend they check out the "For Students" section of the website, which includes pathway resources and other opportunities to gain research and clinical exposure.

The 2023 SHPEP application will open on November 1, 2022 - check back for the link!

Apply to Join Project Sunshine

Project Sunshine is an international non-profit that supports pediatric patients and their families through medical challenges with the power of play! This semester, the Barnard College & Columbia University Chapter is seeking General Body Members. Our General Body Members play such a large role in supporting the organization as a whole and our new hospital partner, Harlem Hospital. Many fun events and opportunities are coming up this semester! Please use this link to apply: https://forms.office.com/r/1Ne9cTmdxk

Questions? Contact barnard@projectsunshine.org. 

Apply to Join GYNECA

 Apply to GYNECA, The Columbia Undergraduate Journal of Gynecology and Women's Health.

We're a scientific journal that focuses on a significantly underrepresented, under-researched field of health.

We have everything from writing, scientific and revision editing, social media, outreach, layout, website development, and art. Learn more about each role in our application!

APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/Ht3ZWSuph3Kb3Lcu8 (Deadline- September 25th, 11:59pm.)

To learn more about us, check out our website: gynecajournalcu.org

Be on the lookout for our interest meeting this Thursday, Sept 22 @ 7:30pm via zoom to speak with our leadership and ask questions: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81991332597

Please contact us at GYNECA.columbia@gmail.com if you have any questions.

AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair October 12 & 13

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Virtual Medical School Fair enables aspiring applicants to connect with medical schools and admissions experts from around the U.S. and Canada. In addition, you can attend information sessions led by admissions officers, current medical students, and other experts. Registrants will also receive a 15% discount on a one-year or two-year MSAR subscription. This fall's fair will take place online on October 12 & 13, 2022. 

To view the list of participating schools, read FAQs, and register for the fair, click here. 

Job Opportunity: Pathology & Radiology Research Tech at MGH

 We are seeking a Research Technician to join our team at MGH in the Pathology and Radiology Departments. We are investigating the correlation of magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging (MRS/MRI) with histopathology to develop less-invasive diagnostic tools for many different types of diseases, including cancers and neurological disease such as Alzheimer’s. Additional projects include nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis of biofluid samples and mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) of tissue samples from patients and animal models. This position is perfect for a recent graduate looking to apply to medical or graduate school in 1 or 2 years.

The Research Technician will be an integral member of the team and make important contributions on a variety of research activities, including:

1) Collect tissue samples and conduct MRS/MRI analysis of ex vivo tissue samples

2) Conduct NMR analysis of urine and cell media samples

3) Perform histopathological analysis on analyzed tissue

4) Assist faculty with grant writing, grant reviews, and manuscript writing

5) Work with our biostatistician to perform data analysis

6) Process raw data to create analyzable spectra

7) Review pathology reports and medical records from subjects to correlate with pathological and radiological findings

8) Maintain regular communication with collaborators and work with them on sample collection, delivery, and analysis

9) Perform administrative duties such as ordering supplies, faxing, filing, IRB submission, and lab equipment maintenance scheduling

10) Assist visiting medical students with research and administrative processes

We are looking for an independent, self-motivated, and energetic individual looking to conduct stimulating research. The ideal person would possess excellent writing and grammar skills, a background in laboratory science, and a personable demeanor. The RT will learn about exciting new areas of research while playing an important role in these research projects. The ideal candidate will have a BA or BS; prior research experience is a plus but not required. We are happy to train the right person for the position. Salary is competitive.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Dr. Leo L. Cheng

617-724-6593

lcheng@mgh.harvard.edu