Job Opportunity: Clinical Research, University of Texas Southwestern Neurology Dept.

Dr. Elan D. Louis, the chairman of the Department of Neurology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, is interested in hiring full-time paid clinical research assistants (RA) who will be involved in the study of Cognition in Essential Tremor (COGNET), the Essential Tremor Brain Bank and different pilot studies on Essential Tremor, to start in March-May 2022. These studies are attempting to understand the connection between and progression of cognitive decline in Essential Tremor (ET) along with the environment and diet as causes for neuro-degenerative diseases (i.e.: Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease).

The RA will travel within the US to conduct in-person visits, or remote zoom interviews, 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.  or a Master’s degree, driver’s license, and experience working with elderly individuals/vulnerable populations are required depending on the position. 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.
 
In the past, the school advisors have been extremely helpful in passing along these ads description to their pre-med students. They can also be in a Master/PhD path career in Epidemiology or Public Health.
 
For more information, they can access the job postings by using the following link: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/
 
In the Keywords box, the positions are listed under these codes: 
 
Job ID: 608010: Clinical Research Coordinator – Neurology
 
Job ID 608008: Research Associate – Neurology
 
Job ID 606696: Clinical Data Specialist – Neurology

Event: New York Medical College - Medical Student for a Day

The New York Medical College chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is proud to present a unique opportunity for students to gain more knowledge on the field of medicine through our annual “Medical Student for a Day” program.

We pride our organization’s mission of academic excellence and community service, and one of our major goals is to provide support and opportunities to present and future underrepresented medical students. Through our programs, we want to encourage and inspire students to be brilliant, unique, competent, knowledgeable, and diverse contributors to the medical field.

 

"Medical Student for a Day” is a unique opportunity to experience the life of a medical student. Unlike in previous years, this upcoming Med Student for a Day event will be done virtually through Zoom. The program will be held on Wednesday, February 9th from 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM. The tentative schedule for the day entails talks with our very own deans on professionalism, a successful med school application, and success in medical school. In addition to this, you will get the opportunity to learn about the day-to-day life of first through fourth year medical students. You will also get to engage in a panel session with our very own medical students. It will be a day where you get a firsthand look at the medical student perspective, especially in a post-COVID world.

 

If you are interested in participating in this program, please complete the following short and concise application ASAP. The deadline for the application is Monday, January 31st 2022 at 11:59PM.

 

Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdr-zOU0ET0qQUn87eRU7z-YLxilPG-MN7jVZOlWjckUKszZw/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at snmanymc@gmail.com or Kara Rickford at krickfor@student.nymc.edu

Vanderbilt University LGBTQ Health Summer Internship

The Vanderbilt Program for LGBTQ Health is a national leader in patient care, education, research, and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities.  Through this internship program, we hope to further this mission and to foster the personal and professional development of future leaders in LGBTQ health and research.

We are hosting a limited number of students for 10-week, full-time internships from late May to early August, though exact dates are flexible.  Interns will receive a modest wage to help offset their living expenses in Nashville, Tennessee. 

For competitive consideration, applicants must:

• Be an undergraduate student (rising junior or senior) or a graduate student (especially medical or nursing school students)
• Have a committed interest in LGBTQ health and research
• Demonstrate this interest through previous work, research, volunteer, or other experiences

For more information and the application, visit https://www.vumc.org/lgbtq/lgbtq-health-internship-application

Zucker SOM College Pipeline Program Application Open

The application for the 2022 Zucker School of Medicine- College Pipeline Program (SOM-CPP) was created to increase the matriculation of underrepresented in medicine (URM) students to the Zucker School of Medicine. This three-year, summer-time program is designed to provide high achieving college students who are interested in a career in medicine an opportunity to direct matriculation to the Zucker School of Medicine.  The SOM-CPP Program is in its' third year of existence. To date, 26 students have enrolled in the program and 3 students have been offered early admission to the Zucker School of Medicine.  For more information on the SOM-CPP Program and Application, visit: medicine.hofstra.edu/pipeline/cpp-overview.html

Volunteer Opportunity: CUEMS

Are you interested in joining CUEMS? CUEMS is a student-run, volunteer ambulance providing FREE emergency medical care to Columbia University and the greater Morningside Heights area.

Ideal candidates for CUEMS probationary membership are undergraduate or graduate students from Columbia or Barnard dedicated to serving their community.

Probationary Member responsibilities include:

• Working one regular 12-hour shift each week, with two to three additional 12-hour weekend shifts each month during the probationary semester

• Collaborating in teams of three to four to provide prehospital medical care free of charge to patients in need

• Arriving to shift mentally and physically prepared to serve the Columbia and greater Morningside Heights community

Requirements:

• New York State EMT license. Applicants with non-NYS EMT licenses are still eligible to join, but must obtain reciprocity by the end of their probationary semester (see NYS-DOH for more information)

• Valid CPR certification

• Valid driver’s license

• Willing to commit at least four semesters to working for CUEMS (summer semester can be included)

To join CUEMS, applicants must attend a mandatory information session, schedule an interview, and submit a written application. Please register here for one of our two info sessions. Info sessions will be Tuesday, January 25 and Wednesday, January 26 from 1900-2000 (7:00-8:00pm). The membership application is found here, but is not due until after the info session.

Keep up with us on our Facebook and Instagram (@cu_ems) pages, and if you have any questions, please email us at cuems@columbia.edu. See our website for more information about CUEMS and answers to FAQs about the services we provide.

If you are experiencing an emergency, please dial (212) 854-5555 and a CUEMS crew will be dispatched to your location. This number is also found on the back of your student ID.

Campus Involvement: Grey Matters Columbia University

Grey Matters CU is Columbia’s undergraduate neuroscience journal. Our publication is staffed entirely by BC and CU undergraduates, from writers and artists to editors, and our team is made up of students studying disciplines that span the full range of the wider Columbia community. Our mission is to make neuroscience accessible for everyone, and we are looking for a diversity of contributing voices in the pursuit of upholding our pillars of Universality, Accessibility, and Mentorship. You can view our previous two issues at the following links: Spring 2021, Fall 2021.

Looking ahead to the Spring semester, we are in the midst of accepting applications for the coming issue. We are recruiting for the following General Body positions and encourage anyone to apply for whatever role may interest them: Writer, Illustrator, Scientific Review Editor, Generative Editor, and Revision Editor. To learn more about and apply for these positions, please see our Get Involved page. Applications are open now and close on January 25th at 11:59 pm. 

We are also holding an information session on Thursday, January 20th at 8 pm via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please RSVP here.

Job Opportunity: Research Assistant, Rockefeller University

 Job description 

We are hiring graduating seniors for 1-2 year biomedical research assistant positions to work closely with senior scientists and participate in challenging, complex, and dynamic research projects.

 

As a Rockefeller research assistant, you will:

 

• Conduct cutting-edge biomedical research
• Interact with senior scientists who are committed to your mentorship
• Learn advanced lab techniques and build strong analytical skills
• Present your work at lab meetings, journal clubs, and conferences
• Attend a rich program of scientific meetings, lectures, and special events
• Be a more confident, directed, and competitive applicant for graduate/medical school
• Enjoy excellent compensation and benefits, including tuition reimbursement and free MCAT/GRE prep courses
• Unspoken luxuries also include our intimate community, extreme prestige (number of Nobel prizes and laureates on-campus), incredible funding and core facilities, and the perks – free beer at our Faculty Club, state-of-the-art gym facility, river views, living in NYC! 

 

After two years, research assistants go on to the top Ph.D., MD, and M.D./Ph.D. programs, while some choose to continue as a third-year researcher to learn more.

 

When you apply, we learn about your goals, educational background, research experience, and scientific interests to find a position you'll thrive in.

 

Requirements: Bachelor's in science and a passion for research required. Will consider a Master's degree. Previous laboratory experience preferred.

 

Follow your passion for excellence in science and join our researchers in the pursuit of science for the benefit of humanity. Join us!

 

This job requires that employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Rockefeller University provides reasonable accommodations where legally required including accommodations for medical conditions and sincerely held religious beliefs.

 

The Rockefeller University is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veteran

Apply on Handshake. 

Campus Activity: GYNECA Columbia Undergraduate Journal of Gynecology and Women's Health

Dear Barnard and Columbia students,

I hope everyone had a restful winter break! We wanted to introduce you all to a new, intercollegiate, undergraduate-run publication on campus: GYNECA: The Columbia Undergraduate Journal of Gynecology and Women's Health. 

We have been running for one semester and are currently recruiting new undergraduate members for Spring 2022. We are reaching out to students considering the pre-health track because we anticipate these students to take a special interest in the scientific journal. However, ALL students - no matter their major - are welcome to apply. 

The positions we are currently recruiting are Website Developers, Revision Editors, Scientific Editors, Illustrators, and Outreach Committee Members. We encourage anyone interested in these positions to apply! The link to the application is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfl375VqQs1aXyvyHN2lkziGiDcymyhU7Fz0ZCLXsU5o21w-g/viewform?usp=sf_link

Here is the link to our website: https://ap4021.wixsite.com/gynecacolumbia. We also included a newsletter and infographic to help summarize what GYNECA is all about! 

All the best,

Anisha, Ashley, Ananya, & Tara

GYNECA Managing & Executive Editors

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Aerobic Respiration

 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 Aerobic Respiration, and will take place Friday January 21 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.