Reminder: CU's Annual Medical School Admission Deans and Directors Panel and Fair

Columbia's Postbacc Medical Association's Annual Medical School Admission Deans and Directors Panel and Fair will be held on Friday, February 19th

Please join the Premedical Association and the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program at the Columbia University Medical School Fair where more than 30 medical schools are expected to gather to speak with more than 400 prospective students from Columbia University and Barnard College, as well as Postbac Premed students from City College of New York, Hunter College, New York University, and Yeshiva University.

Please view the schedule and registration information below:

Medical School Admissions Deans Panel

Friday, February 19, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Register at: https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/showEventMore.rdo

Lerner Hall Roone Arledge Cinema 

Panelists will discuss the application process and answer questions about applying to medical school. The panel is open only to Columbia University and Barnard College students.

Panelists:

Dr. George F. Heinrich

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Ms. Leila Amiri

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Dr. Koong-Nah Chung

Washington University School of Medicine

Dr. Steven Gay

University of Michigan Medical School

Ms. Deborah Benvenger

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

The MCAT: Getting to Know the Exam

Friday, February 19, 2016

1:10 PM - 2:10 PM
Lerner Hall Roone Arledge Cinema 
Register at: https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/showEventMore.rdo;jsessionid=7CE1216E946753088543946877279FDC 

A representative of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) will conduct an information session on the MCAT, the standardized medical college admissions test.

The representative will discuss content and format, testing policies, resources for studying, scoring, and what to expect on test day. This is an essential introduction to a key part of every medical school application. Questions will be welcomed.

Bioethics: For Multiple Mini-Interviews and Beyond

Friday, February 19, 2016

2:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Lerner Hall Roone Arledge Cinema 

Register at: https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/showEventMore.rdo

This panel of core faculty members in the Columbia University Masters of Bioethics Program will provide an overview of key bioethics principles, concepts, and approaches to problems crucial for premedical students.

This presentation can be extremely helpful for students who will be participating in multiple mini-interviews as part of medical school interviews and for those working as medical students and as physicians. Increasingly, health care trainees and providers confront a wide range of dilemmas in making decisions – including when to start or terminate various treatments at the end-of-life, what genetic tests to order for patients, whether to screen embryos for certain mutations or traits, and what to say to parents who don’t want to vaccinate their children. The panelists will explore with attendees ways to think about and address these bioethics dilemmas.

Osteopathic Medicine and the 2016 AACOMAS Application

Friday, February 19, 2016

2:20 PM - 3:20 PM

Lerner Hall Roone Arledge Cinema 
Register at: https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/showEventMore.rdo 

This presentation will provide aspiring physicians the information they need apply to the nations’ 31 osteopathic medical schools and their four branch campuses as well as a demonstration of osteopathic manipulation treatment by Dr. Christopher Kyriakides, D.O.

It will also provide an overall insider’s perspective on the growth rate over the past eight years and current data and trends in the osteopathic profession. Additionally, the 2016 American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOMAS) application will be showcased. Students will be able ask questions while getting an insider’s presentation on important application areas.

Funding Your Future: Paying for Medical School

Friday, February 19, 2016

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Lerner Hall Roone Arledge Cinema 
Register at: https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/showEventMore.rdo

Students are invited to attend a presentation given by a representative from the Association of American Medical Colleges's (AAMC) Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools (FIRST) program.

Attend this workshop to learn about financing options available to pay for medical school, tips to budget and manage your money and maintain a good credit score, and resources available from the AAMC FIRST program and how they can help you.

SUNY Downstate Med Center Summer Research Program: Applications Due March 1st!

The Undergraduate Summer Research Program is designed for undergraduate students who have historically been underrepresented in biomedical and health professions. Students will conduct research under the direction of a faculty member. Assignments will be made based upon availability of research opportunities and according to the mutual interests of the faculty sponsors and student participants. Oral presentations are made at the conclusion of the summer. The program is open to all qualified sophomores and juniors, but it is preferred that students show strong academic promise and come from a background that has in the past denied them opportunities in field of biomedical research.

For more information, click HERE.

Glide Year Job Opportunity: Perelman Emergency Department Medical Staff Facilitator

NYU Langone Medical Center’s Perelman Emergency Department (ED) is looking for two
exceptional individuals who can flourish in the busy environment of a Manhattan Emergency
Department. Working in close relationship with ED physicians, nurses, residents, and physician
assistants in the Emergency Department you will provide enhanced communication between the
Emergency Department Medical Staff, ED patients, and referring physicians. This is a one - y ear
full-time position and an ideal opportunity for gap-year students seeking to enter medical school.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

 Provide outgoing communication from the ED to the medical staff physician about the status of
their patients who have visited the ED
 Collect process improvement project information from patients and staff
 Work on projects/publications aimed at improving ED patient care
 Contact patients after their ED stay and assess and/or assist with the continuity of their
medical care
 Assist providers with discharge planning
 Set up follow-up appointments for patients being discharged from the ED
 Work with the ED attending, resident, and nursing staff to develop enhanced modes of
communications with patients and the private medical staff
 Assist with projects and other duties as assigned by the NYU Langone Emergency Department
Leadership team

Required skills: Additional Information:
- Outstanding communication skills - 1 year position
- Flexibility and adaptability - 40 hours/week (full-time)
- Proactivity and self-starter mentality - Bachelor’s degree by May 2016
- Ability to multi-task - ideal for gap-year students seeking
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel admission to medical school
- Problem solving skills
- Positive attitude

This is an opportunity for someone interested in medicine to experience real world emergency
medicine and work closely with ED staff and patients in a learning environment.

Anticipated start date in late May or early June 2016.
Please email CV/resumé and a letter of interest to:
emjobposts@nyumc.org

Considering being a Pre-Health student at Barnard? Come to an Overview Session!

Are you considering a career in the health profession? Do you have questions about being a pre-health student at Barnard and want to learn more? Are you interested in learning about the resources and advising support our office provides? Whether you are a first year or a senior, it's never too late to start exploring the health professions.

We invite you to come to a Pre-Health Overview Session to learn about what it means to be a pre-health student at Barnard College. These small group sessions will serve to provide you with an overview of:

• Academic Preparation 
• Gaining Meaningful Experience 
• Letters of Recommendation
• Committee Letter of Evaluation
• Resources and more!

Upcoming Sessions:
Thursday, February 18th: 3:00-4:00pm
Thursday, February 25th: 3:00-4:00pm
Wednesday, March 3rd: 4:30-5:30pm (session filled) 
Thursday, March 10th: 4:00-5:00pm
All sessions will take place in the Deans Office Conference Room, Milbank 105 (check in at the front desk)

Pre-Health Overview Sessions will be held throughout the year. To sign up for a session, please click here. These sessions are intended to serve as your "first" pre-health advising appointment. We ask that you attend an overview session prior to scheduling an individual advising appointment with Dean Cohen, Associate Dean for Pre-Health Professions Advising.

In the meantime, please continue to check out our pre-health blog for upcoming events, opportunities, and important announcements.

We look forward to supporting you on your path to pursuing a career in the health professions!

Summer Residential Teaching Assistant Position with ASEP!

The Collegiate and Pre-Collegiate programs are looking to hire students for it's 5 week summer program, as Residential Teaching Assistants for Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics (Statistics, Calculus & Pre Calculus). Our Residential Teaching Assistants receive a stipend, housing and meals for the duration of the program, including training. 

Residential Teaching Assistant - The Residential Teaching Assistant serves as an academic assistant as well as a community builder, leader and role model. The Residential TA models respect for diverse backgrounds, opinions and beliefs. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Attend all training and program planning sessions, including all‑day and evening sessions.
• All training sessions are mandatory and are scheduled throughout the week of Monday, June 27th — Friday, July 1st.
• Assist with Opening and Closing of the residence hall for the entire day and evening on Tuesday, July 5th, Thursday, August 4th, and Friday, August 5th.
• Complete evaluations and administrative details after the program.
• Attend staff meetings each week.
• Other duties as assigned.

To apply please go to https://barnard.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_7OnyNc4X1st2G33. 

Applications are due Friday, February 19th at 11:59pm.

Announcing: A visit with University of Michigan Medical School Dr. Steven Gay, Assistant Dean for Admissions Carol Teener, Director of Admissions

Thursday, February 18th and Friday, February 19th       

          

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, February 18th 

1 pm

401 Lerner Hall

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about the University of Michigan Medical School  But Were Afraid to Ask

Speakers: 

Dr. Steven Gay, Asst Dean for Admissions

Carol Teener, Director of Admissions

University of Michigan Medical School 

Come learn from the insiders.  This is your opportunity to ask questions both about University of Michigan and medical school admissions in general.  You will hear about Michigan's  brand new curriculum and many other highlights of their program. This should prove to be a very informative afternoon.  All students are welcome.   

Please RSVP: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional/health/events.php

Thursday, February 18th 

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm   

Individual One-on-One Appointments

403 Lerner Hall 

This is your opportunity to meet one on one  to ask your individual questions.  These appointments are limited and will be assigned on a first come first served basis.  We will try to make this opportunity open to all but will give preference to those who are about to embark on the application process (2017 applicants). We will also make efforts to distribute slots evenly between CC/SEAS, Barnard and GS.  Students interested in meeting one on one should also plan to attend the afternoon session so that they may learn some basic information regarding the U of M School of Medicine .

If you are interested in scheduling a one-on-one appointment please email preprofessional@columbia.edu with the following information:

Name

School

Email

Graduation Year

Year applying to medical school

Time availability between 2:30 and 5 on Thursday February 18th

Friday February 19th 

1:00 - 4:30 pm 

Roone Arledge Auditorium

Columbia Medical School Fair

If you are busy on Thursday but still want to chat with Dean Gay or Ms. Teener - please come their table at the Medical School Fair on Friday afternoon.  

Sign up for Relay for Life

Hi Everyone! This year, Barnard Network of Pre-Medical Students will be participating in Relay for Life for the second time.  Relay for Life is an amazing fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, and this year, it’s happening all day on Columbia’s Low Steps on April 9th.  There will be many other teams present, with activities at each of their booths.  This year, we plan on having a booth at Relay for Life that will include getting henna tattoos and selling treats!  Our goal for fundraising this year is $500 and we hope that we can reach that goal.  All proceeds will go towards the American Cancer Society.  As pre-health students, most, if not all of you, know someone who has been affected by cancer.  It’s important that we contribute to fundraising efforts as this will greatly benefit everyone who has been affected by cancer.

If you would like to become more involved, please sign up for our team “Barnard Network of Pre-Medical Students” at this website:  http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY16EA?pg=entry&fr_id=72914.  Registration fee to sign up for a team right now is $10, but this $10 will be put to good use by the American Cancer Society.  If you sign up to be on our team, you do not necessarily have to come to Relay for Life; your signing up is already great support for us.  But we’d love to see all your faces at our booth on April 9th!  If you choose to not sign up, you can still come to our booth and get a henna tattoo or purchase a treat.  One thing to keep in mind: registration fees will increase as we approach the date of Relay for Life.  So while the fee is $10 right now, it may go up later.

We thank you all for your support and we look forward to seeing all your faces at Relay for Life!  If you have any questions, please contact our Relay for Life Team Captain, Vivian Mao (vam2134@barnard.edu).

Best,

Barnard Network of Pre-Medical Students

Apply to be a Peer Tutor

The Barnard Dean of Studies (DOS) Office and the Academic Success and Enrichment Program (ASEP) are seeking Barnard sophomores, juniors, or seniors to serve as tutors in our Peer-to-Peer Learning programs.  DOS and ASEP Peer Tutors are paid $15/hour, for an average of two to four hours per week, to meet individually or in small groups (no more than three students) with fellow students who have requested a tutor for support in a particular class.  Tutors are also paid for approximately one hour per month of training/in-service.

Subjects where tutors are most in demand include:  Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, and Foreign Language, but other subjects may also be needed depending on student requests, so you are encouraged to apply even if the subject you want to tutor does not appear on this list.

Qualifications:

- Successful completion of the Barnard course(s) (or equivalent) for which you are applying to tutor

- Empathy, patience, clarity, and kindness

- Commitment to academic integrity

- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status

- Experience as a peer tutor preferred but not required

To apply to be a Peer-to-Peer Learning Tutor:

1.  Apply at NACElink ID#21762

2.  Fill out this form.

3.  Make an appointment for an interview.  You may meet with either Rebecca Grabiner, First-Year Class Dean & Dean for Academic Assistance or Elida Martinez-Gaynor, Associate Director of Collegiate Programs.

Questions? Email peertopeer@barnard.edu  

Pre-Health Overview Sessions

Are you considering a career in the health profession? Do you have questions about being a pre-health student and want to learn more? Interested in learning about the resources and advising support our office provides? Whether you are a first year or a senior, it's never too late to start exploring the health professions.

Come to a Pre-Health Overview Session to learn about what it means to be pre-health at Barnard College. These small group sessions will serve to provide you with an overview of:

• Academic Preparation 
• Gaining Clinical, Research and Community Service Experience 
• Letters of Recommendation and Evaluation
• Resources and more!

Upcoming Sessions:
February 18th: 12:00-1:00pm
February 25th: 3:00-4:00pm
March 2nd: 4:30-5:30pm
All sessions will take place in the Deans Office Conference Room, Milbank 105 (check in at the front desk)

Pre-Health Overview Sessions will be held throughout the year. To sign up for a session, please click here. These sessions are intended to serve as your "first" pre-health advising appointment. We ask that you attend an overview session prior to scheduling an individual advising appointment with Dean Cohen, Associate Dean for Pre-Health Professions Advising.

In the meantime, don't forget to check out this blog frequently for upcoming events, opportunities, and important announcements.

We look forward to supporting you on your path to pursuing a career in the health professions!

Graduate Health Opportunities Fair March 31st

       Participants by Health Area: