Announcement: New Major Track in Medical Anthropology-- Drop In Open House on Oct 16th

Barnard’s Department of Anthropology is pleased to announce that, as of the 2017-18 academic year, it will be offering a new major track in Medical Anthropology.  You’re invited to attend a drop-in information session sponsored by the Department on Monday October 16th from 3-4pm. Snack will be served.  For further information or questions please contact Prof. Sharp, Medical Anthropology advisor, at Lsharp@barnard.edu.  We look forward to seeing you soon.

Event: Graduate Health Discovery Fair at Adelphi University

Dear Health Advisor Colleagues and Pre-Health Career Students:

I would like to invite you to the Adelphi University Graduate Health Discovery Fair being held on Columbus Day, Monday, October 9th from 1-4 PM in the University Center. Attached is a list of the numerous health careers that will be represented including medical, dental, physical therapy and physician assistant programs among many others. There will also be several seminars that I trust will be of interest including Cardiovascular Perfusion; The Physician Assistant, Becoming a Research Associate and Everything (well Almost Everything) You Need to Know about the Application Process. 

Hopefully you will be able to attend. Please e-mail me indicating that you plan to attend and remember to include your name, your college, and your health career interest.

http://visit.adelphi.edu/travel-info/directions/    

http://events.adelphi.edu/au_event/graduate-health-discovery-fair/

 Bob Schwartz

Robert I. Schwartz, Ed.D.
Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships

 Nexus 147

Garden City, NY 11530
516 877-3140

rschwartz@adelphi.edu

Announcement: 2018 MCAT Information

News from AAMC:

The 2018 MCAT calendar and testing locations are now available online. Registration for the first half of the 2018 testing year (January – June) will open late October (dates to be announced).  Follow AAMC on Twitter @AAMC_MCAT for regular updates and announcements

AAMC is deeply committed to the needs of students with disadvantages. Though it doesn’t cover travel costs, the AAMC’s Fee Assistance Program covers the cost of MCAT practice materials, the Medical School Admission RequirementsTM, and up to 16 medical school applications. Additionally, it significantly reduces registration fees for the exam. Information about the Fee Assistance Program is available on the AAMC’s website.

Announcement: Science and Math Help Rooms Fall 2017

Biology 1500s Help Room - Starting September 24!

Day	Time	Location
Sunday	7:30-9 p.m.	530 Altschul
Monday	7:30-9 p.m.	530 Altschul
Wednesday	7:30-9 p.m.	530 Altschul

Math Help Rooms

The Math Help Room is open Mon. - Thurs. 10am -10pm and Fridays 10am-4pm.  Please click the room number for staffing and times:

 

333B Milbank Hall

406 Mathematics

  

Organic Chemistry Help Room

There will be NO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Help Room for Fall 2017.  We encourage you to contact the Peer-to-Peer Learning Program at peertopeer@barnard.edu for individual tutoring or see the professor during office hours. 

Physics Study Room

For students in all levels of Physics classes. Bring your homework; bring your questions; bring your ideas; bring your friends.

Day	Time	Location
Mondays	7-9 p.m.	514 Altschul
Wednesdays	7-9 p.m.	514 Altschul

 

Volunteer Opportunity: Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Weill Cornell

Volunteer IPF Coordinator

The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking volunteers to assist with coordination and monitoring of patients with lung disease.

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with an interest in healthcare to gain experience working with patients with interstitial lung disease, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment of patients into research registries and therapeutic clinical trials

• Assist with starting a Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group for patients

• Assist with supportive care of patients including arrangements for home oxygen

• Medication management and investigation and coordination of outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation programs

• Assist with coordination of grants submissions

• Assist with coordination of special events

Requirements

• Must present a professional appearance and a friendly manner

• Must be dependable and punctual

• Be courteous and personable when dealing with the patients

• Be self-directed, willing to take initiative, and detail-oriented

• Strong computer skills – will train on EPIC electronic medical record system

Time Commitment

4-8 hours/week flexible within the hours of 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.

Interested parties should send resumes and letter of interest to:

Samantha Bernard

Practice Manager

Weill Cornell Medical College

Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

425 East 61 Street, 4th Floor

New York, NY 10065

Sab2074@med.cornell.edu

Event: Pre-Health Panel Next Thursday!

Presented by the Office of the Dean for Health Professions Advising in collaboration with Dr. Lorraine Chrisomalis '83: Barnard Pre-Health Panel

Date: Thursday, September 28th

Time: 6-8pm

Location: Ella Weed Room (2nd Floor Milbank Hall)

Interested in health and medicine? If you are already on the pre-health track, or want to learn more about the multitude of options in the field of health, join us for an exciting panel discussion and networking opportunity featuring medical school students, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.  Learn about their experiences in navigating the world of health and medicine.  Hear their advice about exploring the fields of healthcare as an undergraduate student and beyond.  Find out how to get involved in the pre-health community on campus and seek advising and guidance from Dean Melinda Cohen, Dean for Health Professions Advising. All students are welcome to attend!

Refreshments will be served.

Announcement: Calling all Cycle 2018 Students! Save the Date for App Year Overview

Please RSVP for one night only.
The webinar is typically held for those not in the tristate area. Thank you!

Event: Transgender Vocab 101 for Pre-health Students! 9/22 @ 12:15PM

Event: Schools of Public Health Workshop Next Tue in Diana LL103 (with lunch!)

Greetings Scholars,

Please join us to speak with admissions representatives from Columbia School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins, Harvard and Yale about public health and how their graduate programs may align with your personal goals.

RSVP here

What: Schools of Public Health Workshop
When: Tuesday, September 19th, 2017, 12-1pm
Where: Diana Center, LL103

Lunch Provided. 

Event: Information Session for St. Luke's Medical Interpreting Program

Mount Sinai/St. Luke's Medical Interpreting Program Information Session

Wed., Sept. 20, 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Students are invited to meet with the Director of the Medical Interpreting Program at Mount Sinai/St. Luke's Hospital who will speak with interested premeds about the medical interpreting program, how it can enrich understanding of clinical health care, and how to get involved.

Given the limited capacity of the room, it is recommended that students register online to attend.