SUNY Optometry Summer Opportunities

Interested in exploring a career in optometry? Consider applying for SUNY Optometry's summer programs! Eligible candidates may apply to participate in both programs. 

CSTEP Internship and Summer Academic Programs - For eligible NYS residents, SUNY Optometry's CSTEP Internship and Summer Academic programs are great opportunities for pre-health students to get hands on experience and explore one potential health profession, while getting professional development opportunities as well through our workshops and activities.

• Dates: 6/03/2024 - 6/14/2024
• Apply Here
• Deadline to apply: 04/17/2024

Eye-CARE Camp - Over the course of a three-day summer camp, Eye-CARE prepares prospective applicants for the rigors of the optometry school application process and health professions programs broadly. Eye-CARE simultaneously exposes participants to the dynamic future of the profession. A selective group of eligible participants will be sponsored for an OAT Resource Bundle, including a 90-day subscription to the OAT Booster platform and partial coverage of the OAT exam fees proceeding the 3-day camp! Eligibility and further details can be found on our website here. We appreciate the support from VSP and Booster Prep, Inc.

• Camp Dates: 6/12/2024 - 6/14/2024 (times TBD)
• OAT Booster Bundle Dates: Beginning July 1st, 2024
• Register/Apply Here
• Deadline to apply: 5/31/2024
  

Any questions should be directed to the General Admissions email at admissions@sunyopt.edu.

Event: CCNY Pre-Health Professions Fair

Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

The event will take place in the Great Hall, located on the 2nd Floor of Shepard Hall of the City College of New York campus. A confirmation email will be sent to students as we get closer to the date.

 

Agenda:

Saturday, April 20, 2023

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Physician's Assistant Panel: How do I become a competitive applicant?

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Pre-Dental Panel: How do I become a competitive applicant?

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM  Pre-Med Panel: How do I become a competitive applicant?

12:00 PM  - 3:00 PM   Fair

 

Students can register for this FREE event at the link below:

https://forms.gle/Jsejuu8VSSQ2rtu18

 

Questions? Please email premedical@ccny.cuny.edu or call us at 212-650-6622.  

Job Opportunity: Research Coordinator, Neurology, NYU Langone

 Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Coordinator – Neurology-Headache.

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for providing basic to moderate range of coordination for Research studies conducted at the Medical Center. Assists with recruitment, enrollment, grant submissions, research data collection and study coordination. Performs intra-operative monitoring and serves as liaison with the IRB and the internal and external funding agencies. Ensures accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA and required obligations to patient/subject, Principal Investigator, research team and sponsor. Interfaces directly with patients/subjects and Principal Investigators in support of the clinical trials if applicable. Works under general supervision.

Job Responsibilities:

• Human Subjects’ Research – If applicable, updates and submits necessary documents required by the NYU Institutional Board (IRB), NYU Office of Clinical Trials and any other appropriate parties in order to obtain approval to conduct human subjects research. Secures accurate signatures and forwards documents and/or forms to appropriate destination. Might prepare and submit monthly enrollment statistics to the Office of Clinical Trials and provide other information in timely manner, as necessary.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.
• Budgets – May develop draft budgets and submit to the Principal Investigator. Assists in the preparation of funding reports to agencies. Helps to identify new potential sponsors/agents for trials and researches as assigned.
• Grants – Assists in the preparation of grant applications and related activities such as developing grants proposals and fund raising activities. Collects and organizes required paperwork for submission if required. Follows up and coordinates resolution of all issues progress reports to the sponsors to fund medical research in the division.
• Reporting and Analysis – Gathers and compiles data and assists in consolidating/analyzing data for presentation to sponsoring and regulatory agencies. Provides reports to all necessary parties (e.g., the principal investigator, sponsoring agency, etc.) on the progress of the study as needed. Conduct primary analysis to data collected. Formulates, prepares database and generates preliminary measurement reports for review by the PI.
• Continuous Learning: Position requires ongoing continuing education in all areas of research development. It is expected that the employee demonstrates proof of ongoing research education on a yearly basis. Training programs are provided through the SOM.
• Clinical Competency: Position may require competency in performing EKG, phlebotomy technique, centrifuge, handling, storing and shipping of specimens. Clinical training and didactic competency tests may be required to perform basic procedures as part of position expectations. In house training and certification will be provided. Other trainings and competencies may be included as required.
• Recruitment – Screens potential patients/subjects for eligibility to the study and schedules the initial visits. This may include researching and gathering information from the medical record, physician referral, advertisement and directly scheduling a visit to evaluate the patient/subject. Reviews all the elements of the screening process with the Principal Investigator that include but not limited to: inclusion/exclusion criteria, completed informed consent, documentation of the event and the patient/subject willingness to participate in the study.
• Research Activities – Collects patient information for the research project(s). This may include abstraction of data from the patient chart (e.g., laboratory or diagnostic test results, surgical/radiation treatments delivered, adverse drug reactions, etc); abstraction of data for publications, or data collection from outside physicians offices. Uses tools to facilitate data collection (e.g. calendars, schedules, tracking logs, etc). Audits and updates the database or the case report forms. Conducts study visits, obtains and documents information within the time frame specified. Research, collects, compiles and conducts preliminary analyses of data, statistics, and other materials for reports. Conduct preliminary analysis.
• Study Regulations – Aware of study regulatory status and keeps an up to date copy of regulatory documents. Assists with the informed consent process and ensure that the patient/subject fully understands what is required of them throughout the study. Follows through regularly with the patient/subjects and reminds them of visits and compliance.

Further details and application info available here.