Mentor-In-Residence: Yasmin Khakoo, Child Neurology Director at MSKCC

Are you interested in meeting with Yasmin Khakoo, Child Neurology Director and Attending Pediatric Neurologist/Neuro-oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, on Friday, November 22nd? If so, register for the event and you will be redirected to the site where you can schedule a 30-minute appointment. The Mentor-in-Residence program provides students with an opportunity to learn more about the industry, gain insights about possible career paths, and ask questions only an industry-expert can answer. For more information about Yasmin, please click the below link to reference her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmin-khakoo-851773a3/ Please note you may be meeting with up to two other students at the same time and the appointment will be held in the Beyond Barnard office. Space is limited and scheduling is on a first come, first serve basis. 

If you have any questions about the Mentor-in-Residence program, please email ahammel@barnard.edu.

Columbia Synapse Event 11/8/19

Columbia University Synapse hosts experts in neuroscience and medicine whose research focuses on the science and treatment of brain injury and recovery. In a panel-style discussion, Dr. Steven G. Kernie, Dr. Lauren Oberlin, and Dr. James M. Noble share their research and clinical experiences related to brain injury and, specifically, to concussions. They address the brain’s remarkable ability to repair itself and how this can be facilitated by interventional measures.

Please RSVP here: http://bit.ly/2J9GZsj.

EMT Course - Yeshiva University Spring 2020

This spring 2020, the Yeshiva University EMS club is organizing an emergency medical technician (EMT) program for undergraduate students. This semester we will be having two course options! 

Course 1: (Accelerated Course)

15 Sundays, from 10 am - 6 pm 

8 hours each session

Start Date: January 26th

Location: YU midtown campus located at 245 Lexington Avenue

Course 2: (Regular Course)

24 Sundays, from 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm

5 hour each session

Start Date: Either Beginning of December or January 26th.

Location: YU uptown campus located at 500 W 185th street

The cost of the course is $1,500. (If finances are an issue, there are many volunteer ambulance/fire organizations that will pay for your course in return for becoming an active member! Seek out your local agencies for more details. In addition, the NYS Department of Health can issue a ~700$ voucher through a NY volunteer ambulance/fire organization to help pay for the course!)

Minimum age is 17 by the state exam.

With previous courses run in the past, we have found the accelerated course to be in high demand. However, there are many students that either have class or other obligations on Sunday mornings which would unfortunately prevent them from enrolling in our program. Therefore, we have decided to adapt our program to meet the needs of both types of students.

There will be no classes on Jewish holidays.

Please sign up if you are interested and want more information. 

This is the sign-up link: 

https://forms.gle/hFhQNRgmJcUcY94XA

For further details, please contact LearnEMT@gmail.com , philip.meyer@mail.yu.edu or 

Neiditch@mail.yu.edu

The Veterinary Medical Profession: A Panel Discussion

On Friday, November 22, 6:00 PM, students are invited to join panelists working in different areas of veterinary medicine for a discussion of how they chose and followed their varied career paths. The event will open with a presentation of the requirements and processes for applying to veterinary school led by Jennifer Mailey, Director of Admissions at Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine. This event will take place at Hamilton Hall, Room 602.

Questions? Email gspostbac@columbia.edu.

To register, click here.

Health Professions Week 2019

Health Professions Week 2019 is approaching! From November 16 - 21, prehealth students are invited to take part in a series of virtual events to increase their knowledge of over 20 different health professions. The week will feature:

• HPW HealthTalks - A series of short and motivational career presentations made by professionals from a variety of industries. As you're watching, join the discussion in YouTube comments or Twitter using #HPW2019.
• Digital Treasure Hunt - Get ready to browse, read and click your way through our digital treasure hunt. Find career clues that lead you to discover your future career.
• Self-Care - Join the HPW2019 crew for a discussion about balancing your life with your career. As you're watching, join the discussion in YouTube comments or on Twitter using #HPW2019.
• Building Relationships - Doing it all for the 'gram. Instagram, that is... we're dropping content on Tuesday that will help you learn about shadowing a health professional and other ways to research careers. Follow HPW on Instagram to participate.
• Financial Literacy - Think you know the best ways to pay for school? Take the HPW Quiz and see how you score. With help from Sallie Mae, attendees will also receive access to several resources about paying for a health professions education. 
• Virtual Fair - Join 21 health professions at this live, six-hour (3:00 - 9:00 PM ET, 11/21/19) event where attendees can engage with current health professions students, professionals, practitioners and representatives of the participating organizations. 

To participate, register now!

Medical Student Panel & Financial Aid Event Next Week

During Beyond Barnard's annual Graduate & Professional School Week (October 21-25), we'll host two events specifically geared toward pre-medical students. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend:

A Day in the Life of a Medical Student
Monday, October 21 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Beyond Barnard Library
RSVP Here

Join us for a panel discussion of the stages of medical education, featuring first, second, and fourth year medical students who are also Barnard alumnae! Panelists will discuss their paths to medicine as well as lessons they have learned as they've embarked on medical school curricula. Currently confirmed panelists include:

Alexi Geevarghese '15, New York University School of Medicine
Jessica Lu '17, Weill Cornell Medical College
Alexandra Pass '17, New York University School of Medicine
Molly Schneider '17, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financing Your Medical Education
Wednesday, October 23 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Milbank 328
RSVP Here

Join Beyond Barnard for a webcast with Anthony Sozzo, Director of Student Financial Planning and Student Activities / School of Medicine Associate Dean for Student Affairs at New York Medical College. Learn about applying for financial aid for medical education, understanding loans and scholarships, budgeting and financial planning during and after medical school, as well as options for loan repayment. All premedical students are strongly encouraged to attend this event, whether you are preparing for application in 2020 or a future cycle!

Science Resume Writing Workshop with Beyond Barnard

Barnard's Network of Premedical Students and the Barnard Chemical Society, in conjunction with Beyond Barnard, will host a science resume writing workshop on October 17, 2019, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, in Altschul 530. Prehealth and science students are encouraged to attend to learn more about crafting your resume!

After the event, or if you cannot attend, please remember that you can always meet with a Peer Career Advisor (PCA) for resume assistance and tips. PCAs are available for walk-ins (no appointment necessary!) at Beyond Barnard (Elliott Hall, 2nd floor) on weekdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Neuroscience Mentoring Opportunity

Current and prospective Neuroscience majors, please see the announcement below for a peer mentoring opportunity!

-----

If you are a Neuroscience major or if you are thinking about becoming a Neuroscience major, look into this low commitment program(NeuroConnects). It will allow current Neuroscience majors to mentor freshmen or sophomores on the Neuroscience major. Additionally, if you are interested in the field of neuroscience, feel free to join to learn more about the major here at Barnard. We have a lot of fun things planned for the upcoming semester. The flier is included below. The deadline for the application is on November 3rd. Feel free to contact Kania at kr2694@barnard.edu if you have any questions. Looking forward to meeting you all.

Mailman 4+1 Program Overview - October 30

Looking to learn more about the 4+1 pathways in public health? Please join Beyond Barnard for an Overview Session on Wednesday, October 30th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Milstein Center LL001! RSVP here.

MCAT Registration Begins October 16

Registration for the January-June MCAT exam dates will open on October 16, 2019.  Registration to select test dates for July-September will open in February 2020.

Students will have the ability to begin their registration process in advance of selecting their test date and location. Beginning now, students are able to complete the necessary background and biographical information and agree to the terms. The option to select a date and location will not be available until registration officially opens on October 16.

Starting the registration process early will allow you more time to enter your personal information, read important MCAT policies and forms, and accept terms before searching for a test date and location on October 16.  Completing personal information and terms in advance does not give students priority in selecting their test date and location.

Follow @AAMC_MCAT for updates and announcements. For additional information about registration, visit the AAMC website.