CUIMC Department of Pediatrics 9th Annual Celebration of Diversity Symposium

 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Grand Rounds:

From Insight to Impact: A Strategic Roadmap for Excellent and Equitable Health Outcomes

Ndidi Unaka MD MEd

Chief Health Equity Officer

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

**Please join us IN-PERSON in Alumni Auditorium**

Diversity Symposium Zoom Registration

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9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Fireside Chat with Dr. Unaka

 

10:30 AM – 11:15 PM

Health Equity Professor Rounds with Dr. Unaka

 

11:30 PM – 1:00 PM

“The Power of We” in Action

Burt Bailey MBA

Principal Consultant, Courage to Care, LLC

**IN-PERSON only in Alumni Auditorium**

Job Opportunity: Research Assistant, CUMC Neurology Lab

The ADAPT lab (PI: Patrick Lao) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in the department of Neurology is hiring a full time Research Assistant / Tech B. The candidate will work with the Department of Neurology, G.H. Sergievsky Center on clinical studies involving patients with Alzheimer’s disease, related disorders, and healthy volunteers. The Technician B will be assisting other lab members in conducting research participant visits, ensuring the appropriate reporting to regulatory boards such as the Institutional Review Board and the Food and Drug Administration. In addition, the candidate will be trained to process PET and MR images and will be assisting research staff in processing data for the lab studies. Bilingual (English and Spanish) applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Start date preferably in early June. Please see the lab website for more details on the research studies: https://www.neurology.columbia.edu/research/research-labs/adapt-lab

Click here to learn more and apply.

Columbia Occupational Therapy Spring Info Sessions & Class Visits

 

The Columbia University Programs in Occupational Therapy offer an entry-level Masters Program. Students who are interested in learning more can attend one of our virtual information sessions or sign up to sit in on an in person class on campus.

Online Information Sessions February 12 at 8pm EST RSVP Here March 5 at 12pm EST RSVP Here April 15 at 3pm EST RSVP Here May 6 at 8pm EST RSVP Here June 6 at 3pm EST RSVP Here

Sit in on a Class Sign up to sit in on selected in person classes this spring and experience being a CUOT student.  Sign up here.

Student National Dental Association Spring Impressions Program

 We would like to invite you to this year's Student National Dental Association's (SNDA) Spring Impressions Program with Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Usually, this program is held online, however due to the current pandemic, we will be hosting this event virtually through Zoom.  This unique opportunity offers a fun and interactive day with current dental students and dental faculty members. If you are interested in exploring the field of dentistry and/or learning how to apply to dental school, then the Impressions Program is perfect for you!  

Participants will be able to hear about the lives of current dental students, learn about the application and interview processes, and ask any questions about dentistry and dental school at large. The Armed Forces will also present on scholarship opportunities during and after dental school. Please join us for this fun-filled day! We will even be raffling off prizes including DAT Bootcamp Subscription discounts and more! Finally, for the first time we will be providing 1 on 1 personal statement editing and an individual application review to some students who attend the event!

This year, the program will be held on Saturday, May 21st from the hours of 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (EST). 

Topic: Impressions Day 2022

Time: May 21, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://columbiacuimc.zoom.us/j/92208806695?pwd=aHBXUnhnME9BZ0FGc2tRc3pmaTZwQT09

Meeting ID: 922 0880 6695

Passcode: 999100

If you are interested, please sign up using this link:

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Job Opportunity: Research Technician, CUMC Faust Lab

 Position Summary

The technician will be responsible for, but not limited to, performing a wide variety of histological and molecular biology procedures on human postmortem brain tissue samples for several projects in the lab. Techniques include vibratoming, immunohistochemistry, Western blots, post-mortem brain catalog/organizing and extensive microscopy work. The technician will perform quantitative morphologic analyses, including collecting microscopic images and characterizing axonal and synaptic changes and a variety of other neuropathologic parameters. Further duties will include organizing the storage of formalin fixed brain samples and histology slides, data management, and performing other related tasks that are necessary to the functioning of the laboratory. Technician will work in concert with other lab personnel to both perform experiments and analyze data from experiments essential for grant objectives, while also organizing and cataloging formalin fixed brain samples. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing samples for histology core, prepare samples for cutting via vibratome or cryostat, perform immunnohistochemical staining, perform protein extractions and western blot analysis, image-stained brain sections, analyze stained brain sections with quantitative microscopic methods, and organize data from experiments for manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities

• Immunohistochemistry ~40%
• Microscopy ~20%
• Histology analysis ~15%
• Western blots ~10%
• Organizing formalin fixed brain samples ~10%
• Vibratome/cryostat/tissue cutting ~5%

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or physics or equivalent in education, training, and experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in molecular biologic techniques is highly desired. 

Other Requirements

• We are looking for someone who can commit a minimum of two-years to this position. Ability to work both independently and in team environment are essential.

For more information and application details, click here.

Updated Program: CUIMC 6th Annual Department of Pediatrics Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion Symposium

 Friday, February 11^th

6^th Annual Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion Symposium

 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Individual and Collective Acts Needed to Make Academic Medicine Anti-Racist

Monica L. Lypson, MD, MHPE

Rolf H. Scoldager Professor of Medicine

Vice Dean for Education

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Scientists

*Click here to access accompanying article*

 Grand Rounds Zoom Webinar

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9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Introduction to History of African American Medicine

William C. Turner, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

 Grand Rounds Zoom Webinar

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Webinar ID: 931 4760 4812

 

10:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Simulation Workshops: Navigating Challenging

Conversations Amidst Inequity-Driven Mistrust

Patrice Pryce, MD & Amanda Esteves, MD

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Town Hall: Navigating Healthcare as a Black Man in the Ivory Tower

Hosts: Steve I. Caddle, MD, MPH; Jalen Dansby, MD Candidate VP&S '22;

Sanford Williams, MD

Panelists: Elorm F. Avakame, MD, MPP; Robert E. Fullilove, EdD; George Jenkins, DMD, MHA;

Michael A. Joseph, PhD, MPH; Shaun Smith, JD; Daniel H. Stephens, MD 

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CUIMC 6th Annual Department of Pediatrics Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion Symposium

Job Opportunity: Research Technician B, CUIMC Pathogenesis Lab

The technician will be responsible for, but not limited to, performing a wide variety of histological and molecular biology procedures on human postmortem brain tissue samples for several projects in the lab. Techniques include vibratoming, immunohistochemistry, Western blots, post-mortem brain catalog/organizing and extensive microscopy work. The technician will perform quantitative morphologic analyses, including collecting microscopic images and characterizing axonal and synaptic changes and a variety of other neuropathologic parameters. Further duties will include organizing the storage of formalin fixed brain samples and histology slides, data management, and performing other related tasks that are necessary to the functioning of the laboratory. Technician will work in concert with other lab personnel to both perform experiments and analyze data from experiments essential for grant objectives, while also organizing and cataloging formalin fixed brain samples. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing samples for histology core, prepare samples for cutting via vibratome or cryostat, perform immunnohistochemical staining, perform protein extractions and western blot analysis, image-stained brain sections, analyze stained brain sections with quantitative microscopic methods, and organize data from experiments for manuscript preparation.

Learn more and apply here. 

Job Opportunity: Research Technician B, CUMC Shin Lab

-Job type: Full time support Staff (Technician B): Union
-Regular/Temporary: Regular
-Salary: $47,613 plus about 30% fringe. 

Position Summary
The Division of Digestive and Liver Disease in the Department of Medicine seeks a Technician B to
support the laboratory research efforts. Duties include preparing solutions, setting up and calibrating
equipment and carrying out fully planned experiments, collecting samples and keeping records of
results. The major techniques that the qualified individual will be asked to perform include PCR, cell
culture, DNA isolation and immunoblotting. Depending on experience, the technician will handle mice
and will be responsible for genotyping/breeding mice.
The individual will be expected to follow protocols carefully under the supervision of the PI. The
individual will be responsible for assuring compliance with animal study protocols and safety regulations.
They will also perform other duties necessary to the functioning of the laboratory, such as ordering and
maintaining laboratory supplies. Depending on the commitment, they will have co-author papers
published from the laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science or equivalent in education, training and
experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with animal models, genotyping, histology, and microscopy is preferred.
Candidates who have a plan for attending a graduate school are preferred.

2-year minimum commitment
Start date approximately September 2021

This position will require you to work in-person at the Columbia University Medical Center, New York
Interested applicants can send a resume to Ji-Yeon Shin, Ph.D.
js3444@ cumc.columbia.edu

Info Session: Summer 2021 Health Internships at Columbia University Medical Center

The Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physician and Surgeons hosts several summer health programs for undergraduate college students. We will be hosting a virtual information session on Friday, December 4th at 2pm.​ Students from all majors who are interested in pursuing any health related careers are highly encouraged to join. During the session, we will review the following summer programs:

• Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP)  
• Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)  
• Northeast Regional Alliance MedPrep HCOP Academy (NERA MedPrep)

 

Students interested in participating in our virtual information session to learn more about SPHSP, SHPEP and NERA MedPrep can register at https://tinyurl.com/virtualinfosession5​.

Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Coordinator, CUMC Rheumatology

The Division of Rheumatology at Columbia University Medical Center seeks a research coordinator to provide support for several clinical trials and observational studies.  The coordinator will support the PI and other research coordinators in conducting clinical trials and observational studies that focus on scleroderma and autoimmune-related interstitial lung disease. The coordinator will report to and be supervised by the study PI. 

The coordinator will assist with (1) the identification, screening, and assessment of potential subjects for studies, (2) data preparation and study file maintenance, (3) obtaining informed consent, ordering pre-randomization tests, and ordering study drugs, and (4) ensuring compliance and study protocol and maintaining case report forms.  The coordinator will also be responsible for retrieval and data entry from the study site and for providing ongoing reports for the PI.  The coordinator will perform other duties as assigned.

 

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, engineering, or related fields, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 

 

The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo drug screening prior to a final offer of employment being made.

 

Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action – Disability/Veterans employer

Interested students can apply by emailing their CV and cover letter to our Division Administrator, Susanne Sullivan (ss819@cumc.columbia.edu), and me (ejb2153@cumc.columbia.edu).

Job Opportunity: Research Technician Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Link: https://opportunities.columbia.edu/cw/en-us/job/508352?lApplicationSubSourceID=

Position Summary: The Technician B will join the laboratory of a Principal Investigator in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. The focus of the laboratory Is to understand how mucosal immune responses affect repair and maintenance of environmental barriers. Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Technician B will assist with ordering equipment and supplies, organizing the laboratory space, and managing the laboratory's mouse colony to integrate in vivo models that assess immune function. These studies involve working with animals, preparation of immune cells from mouse tissue for flow cytometric analysis and sorting, and other molecular and cell biology techniques.

Responsibilities: Mouse husbandry, ordering and maintaining lab supplies, records and equipment; preparation of common stock solutions and reagents; and performing other related duties, as assigned. Experimental duties include: Isolation, tissue culture, and activation of primary mouse immune cells from lymphoid and non-lymphoid tissues, including lymph nodes, spleen, lung, intestines, liver, adipose tissue and skin; and performing other related duties necessary to the functioning of the laboratory.

Event: CUMC Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Virtual Recruitment Fair

RSVP here

2016 Medical School Winter Workshop hosted by the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at CUMC

The Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at Columbia University Medical Center will be hosting a 2016 Medical School Winter Workshop! It will be a day filled with panels and presentations on demystifying the admissions process for students underrepresented in the Health Professions. 

The event will take place on Thursday, January 14th, 2016 at Columbia University Medical Center. Please RSVP by December 27th.