Thursday, October 31, 2024

Summer Research Opportunity: Fred Hutch Cancer Center SURP

 About the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

The SURP is an intensive, 9-week internship designed to provide research experience and mentorship for rising-senior undergraduate students who are interested in biomedical research. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will:

  • Complete an independent research project;
  • Attend weekly research seminars;
  • Participate in professional development workshops designed to facilitate the preparation of competitive applications for graduate/medical school; and
  • Present their findings at a competitive poster session.

The program will run from Monday, June 16 – Friday, August 152025An online application for the 2025 SURP is now available on the SURP website.

 

The application deadline is midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Friday, January 10, 2025. Letters of recommendation for up to two references are due by midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Friday, January 17, 2025. 

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Medical Career Design Fellowship

The Orthopedic Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) funds a select number of Medical Career Design (MCD) Fellowships to allow recent college graduates the opportunity to explore many aspects of a medical career — research, clinical practice, education, advocacy and leadership. A minimum 2-year commitment is required. Successful MCD Fellow applicant will be completing a BA/BS degree. We will accepting applications on a rolling basis until March 1. However, earlier applications are welcome and fellowship spots will be offered to the candidates on rolling basis. Click here to learn more


Monday, October 28, 2024

Summer Research Opportunity: Harvard Amgen Scholars Program

Apply to the Harvard Amgen Scholars Program! 

The Harvard Amgen Scholars Program invites current sophomores, current juniors and non-graduating seniors interested in biotechnology and biomedical sciences to apply by Feb. 1.  The program, which will run early June through mid-August, is a 9.5-10-week residential program for students interested in doing biotechnology and biomedical science research and in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD. Students will work on research projects in Harvard laboratories and will participate in pre-professional development workshops and lectures. Students will have the opportunity to explore Cambridge, Boston and the surrounding areas through social activities with cohort members. Harvard Amgen Scholars receive free housing and meals at Harvard University’s Cambridge campus, a stipend and receive support toward travel to/from Boston. Amgen Scholars attend the Amgen Scholars North American Conference at University of California, Los Angeles, with travel, lodging and meals at this conference fully paid. At the conference, students will participate in networking activities and lectures with other Amgen Scholars from host institutions and meet Amgen scientists and Amgen Scholars program alumni. 


Applications are due February 1st, 2025, 11:59PM ET.  Interested students should thoroughly review the program eligibility requirements, the application process and other information by visiting: https://uraf.harvard.edu/amgen-scholars or register for one of our information sessions: November 18 or December 5 (The same information is presented at each webinar.) 


 

Monday, October 21, 2024

Summer Cancer Research Opportunity - Apply by February 1

Interested students are invited to apply for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's NIH/NCI-funded (5 R25CA023944-40) Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program for summer 2025. The program offers a unique opportunity for pre-doctoral students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, and pharmacy to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. Students participate in basic or clinical oncology research, core lecture series designed specifically for them, as well as research and clinical conferences. All participants make a PowerPoint presentation on their research project and submit a report on their research project written in the style of a journal in which their faculty mentor publishes.

All POE program applicants must already have research experience and be full time students at the time they apply. Applications from students with strong interest in cancer research (especially those interested in careers in cancer research) are highly encouraged. Applicants must be United States citizens, non-citizen nationals, or possess a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States. All must be in at least their college sophomore year of college at the time they apply. POE medical students spend a minimum of 10 weeks in the program. The minimum tenure requirement for all others is 11 weeks. All POE applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.40 (on a 4.0 scale) in math and science (biology, chemistry, and physics) and at least a 3.40 overall. Program participants will receive a $600/week subsistence allowanceFully furnished group housing will be provided at no cost for non-local participants.

The POE home page contains links to the program application. The deadline for receipt of all 2025 application materials is February 1, 2025. Early application and submission of materials is highly recommended.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Weill Cornell Medicine Annual Regional Pre-Medical Conference

The Students for Equal Opportunity in Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine will be hosting its Annual Regional Pre-Medical Conference on Saturday, December 7th. The conference will be held via Zoom and the deadline to register is Friday, November 22nd.

 

The flyer has the registration link embedded in the QR Code. If you have any questions, please let us know at studentdiversity@med.cornell.edu.




Monday, October 7, 2024

LMSA PLUS Mixer - October 9

 Barnard/Columbia's chapter of LMSA PLUS invites interested students to a mixer on October 9, 2024 (Lerner Hall 302, 6:00 PM). Learn about LMSA PLUS, meet peers, and enjoy snacks!



Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Campus Opportunity: Barnard Alliance for Healthcare and Humanitarian Aid

 Barnard Alliance for Healthcare and Humanitarian Aid aims to unite the BC/CU community through service, offering students opportunities to address healthcare issues through fundraising. We organize semester-long fundraisers to support charities that provide healthcare aid during crises, both domestically and internationally.


Timeline of BAHHA’s accomplishments over the course of the past few years:

  • 2020: founded to raise awareness on healthcare inequalities during the pandemic thru educational posts on social media and fundraising efforts for the Association to Benefit Children, which provided medical relief during the pandemic

  • 2021: fundraised for the UNHCR to support vaccine roll-out, medical supply distribution, and increasing WASH

  • 2022: fundraised for the International Rescue Committee to provide relief to refugees at the Polish border. Fundraised for Feed the Children.

  • 2023: fundraised for Turkish Philanthropy Funds (providing relief to those affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquake). 


Multiple committee positions are still open! Apply by October 6. 




Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Virtual Fair: AAMC Medical Schools

The Association of American Medical Colleges will offer its annual Virtual Medical School Fair on October 16 and 17, 2024. Attendees can connect with admissions officers and AAMC experts to receive information and resources on applying to medical school. On Oct. 16, there will be live information and Q&A sessions, and on Oct. 17, the exhibit hall will open to connect medical schools, student groups, and associations with aspiring applicants. 

Visit the event website to access the full agenda and register. Registration is free, and all registered users will receive a discount code for 15% off a Medical School Admission Requirements™ (MSAR®) subscription.

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Job Opportunity: Clinical Administrative Assistant

Clinical Administrative Assistant for Direct Primary Care Medical Practice (HIV Prevention & Treatment and Gay Men’s Health) in Greenwich Village, NYC

The Clinical Administrative Assistant is responsible for welcoming and providing incredible customer service to our patients, taking charge of extremely detailed and confidential administrative tasks, and assisting the doctor with the multifaceted challenges of the healthcare industry.

We are the first Direct Primary Care micropractice in NYC. The core value of our practice is the primacy of the doctor-patient relationship. You will work closely with the doctor in this small, friendly,
human-centered medical practice. We specialize in HIV prevention & treatment and Gay Men’s health.

We are interested in hiring a graduating senior or recent college graduate who will be taking a gap year prior to attending/applying to medical school or other healthcare/mental health graduate school programs.

Full-time hours Monday through Friday. This is not a part-time position.

Target start date is June 1, 2025. The applicant will commit for approximately one year.

Please email a resume and cover letter to us at office@drvitt.com

Apply right away if interested. The process is extremely competitive.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For more information about the practice, please visit www.drvitt.com

Essential Functions/Responsibilities
● Provide incredible customer service to every patient
● Greet and welcome patients to the office
● Maintain absolute patient confidentiality and discretion in accordance with professional expectations as well as HIPAA policy
● Answer phone calls, emails, questions, etc. in a prompt and polite manner
● Manage patient scheduling, onboard new patients, and manage new patient inquiries
● Handle payments accurately and responsibly
● Enter patient information and scan, update, and file medical records accurately
● Communicate with patients, pharmacies, laboratories and other offices under doctor’s guidance
● Assist patients with coordination of care and navigation of the healthcare bureaucracy
● Coordinate laboratory specimens for send-out
● Help maintain a clean, courteous, and professional working environment
● Organize and maintain supplies
● Assist with appropriate clinical matters when necessary
● Assist with website content and possibly small research/writing projects
● Possibly assist with phlebotomy (blood-drawing)

Qualifications
● Interest in Gay Men’s Health and HIV Treatment and Prevention
● Interest in the healthcare/mental health professions (e.g. pre-med, post-bacc, pre-nursing, pre-PA, pre-therapist/psychology/social work, etc.)
● Recent undergraduate degree in any field
● Friendly and can-do attitude with patients and coworkers, and a great sense of humor
● Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
● Detail-oriented, a flexible and adaptable team player, and the ability to work in a continuously evolving environment
● Computer/IT proficiency
● Follow infection control precautions
● Be immunized against standard communicable diseases before starting the job

Benefits
● Opportunity to put your idealism into action by helping a historically medically underserved community
● Resume-building opportunity to gain exposure to the healthcare profession
● Opportunity for pre-health mentoring
● Friendly and kind office environment
● Pay rate of $21 per hour or more, depending on candidate experience
● Paid time off
● Beautiful and historic Greenwich Village location
● Opportunity to study (MCAT/etc.) or work on professional school applications in the case of occasional downtime

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to, and do not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry,
citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Job Opportunity: Neurology Administrative Assistant

David S Younger MD PC is hiring 2 Administrative Assistants for his solo neurology practice at NYU. Successful candidates will be pre-health interested in hands-on experience in office practice. Training available to learn appointment and billing system, calling insurance companies, assisting with simple medical procedures, and opportunities for guided clinical research. Position is part-time, with compensation between $20-30/hr. 

Apply via Handshake or write to Dr. David S Younger through his office website contact page: https://www.davidsyounger.com/contact-dr-david-s-younger.