STEP-UP Program at Sidney Kimmel Medical College

STEP-UP (Summer Training and Enrichment Program for Underrepresented Persons in Medicine) is a highly selective, intensive and comprehensive summer enrichment program for students from groups traditionally underrepresented in medicine (underrepresented minorities, URMs, as defined by the AAMC). The purpose of this program is to expose students to clinical medicine and prepare them for a career in the health professions. Students will have the opportunity to receive MCAT preparation, learn suturing and venipuncture skills, as well as participate in exciting workshops on various topics. Additionally, students will learn from Sidney Kimmel Medical College faculty, residents, and medical students while developing lasting relationships with their peers in pursuit of a common goal. Housing will be provided!

Learn more about eligibility and access the application at: https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/skmc/diversity/pipeline-programs/step-up-program.html

Application due date: March 1, 2023

Important Note to Students: Please note that this event or opportunity is being externally hosted by another institution; it is NOT hosted by Beyond Barnard. Beyond Barnard permits institutions to advertise external events and opportunities that may be of interest to our community. Sharing these events opportunities on this blog does not indicate sponsorship or endorsement by Beyond Barnard of the activity or event. It is the student participant’s responsibility to apply due diligence when reviewing these events and opportunities and to promptly report any concerns to Beyond Barnard by emailing beyondbarnard@barnard.edu. 

GYNECA Submissions are Open!

 GYNECA, Columbia’s Undergraduate Journal of Gynecology and Women’s Health, is looking to publish your submissions! Categories include: letter to scientist, op-ed, briefing on an advanced science topic, reflection, and science art showcases. Any undergraduate at Columbia University or Barnard College can submit! Feel free to submit pieces from classes or individual projects. For more details on submissions and the form for submission, visit this link: https://www.gynecajournalcu.org/submissions.html.

Volunteer Dermatology Office/Medical Assistant

 Position Title: Volunteer Dermatology Office/Medical Assistant

Organization: Jane Yoo, MD, PLLC Dermatology

Department: Pre-Health

Website: janeyoomd.com

Hours per week: Min. 8hrs

Desired Start Date: ASAP

Desired End Date: Earliest - June 2023

Location: 162 W 56th St Suite 304 New York, NY 10019

Paid or Unpaid: Unpaid

Position Description:  Looking for a medical receptionist/medical assistant who would like to join an enthusiastic and energetic team focused on medicine, surgery and cosmetics. Responsibilities include greeting patients upon arrival, signing them in and obtaining insurance information as well as providing patients with intake forms and copies of office policies and procedures. Must be comfortable answering phones and processing payments for patients as well as scheduling appointments through the EMR. Medical assistant responsibilities will include triaging and escorting patients to exam rooms and taking a full patient history (as a third-year medical student would do) and documenting pertinent information including medications/allergies in patients’ charts. Other duties will include ensuring all related reports, labs and information are filed, keeping exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintaining instruments and taking phone messages and providing feedback and answers to any patient/pharmacy calls.

Hands-on experience will be gained when the volunteer can show that he/she is ready to step up and assist with medical procedures including biopsies, surgical excisions and cosmetic laser treatment. Lots of teaching is involved during sessions so the individual must be naturally curious and inquisitive.

Qualifications: Must be attentive to detail, punctual, and comfortable talking with patients. Must be willing to put in the work to learn and are not overcommitted with classes/MCAT studying or already have another job. You will learn a great deal but must put in the time and effort as this is more than a shadowing position.  

Application Instructions : Please send your CV to drjane@janeyoomd.com and your availability.

Contact information:

Name Dr. Jane Yoo

Email drjane@janeyoomd.com

Phone 646-844-0424