Event: NYU GLISOM Prospective Applicant Webinar

Learn about NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine's innovative three-year accelerated medical education program focused on training the next generation of primary care physicians.

Learn about our school’s primary care mission that offers an innovative three-year accelerated curriculum, a directed-pathway to residency in primary care disciplines at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, and full-tuition scholarships for all students, regardless of need or merit.

Speaker Robin Camhi Baum, MS Associate Dean, Admissions and Financial Aid

For more information visit medli.nyu.edu or email medli.admissions@nyulangone.org

Registration 
Monday, March 23rd 12-1 pm 

Tuesday, April 14th 4-5pm

Event: AAMC Designing Your Premed Journey

Join the AAMC for Designing Your Premed Journey, an upcoming free webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 1:30 p.m. ET. This session is ideal for students beginning their premed path or preparing to apply to medical school and will cover key AAMC tools and resources including the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), AAMC Pathway Program Resources, AAMC Fee Assistance Program, the MCAT, the PREview exam, Medical School Admissions Requirements™ (MSAR^®), AMCAS, and the Financial Information, Resources, Services & Tools (FIRST) Program. The session will conclude with a live Q&A.

NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine Student Admissions Webinars - April 7th and April 24th

NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine is hosting Admissions Webinars for students focused on learning about our primary care-focused medical education program that offers an innovative three-year accelerated curriculum, a directed-pathway to residency in primary care disciplines at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, and full-tuition scholarships for all students.

 

Register here. Please direct any inquiries to medli.admissions@nyulangone.org.

 

Rutgers NJMS Admissions Seminar - Thursday, March 27th @ 4pm

 This session will be a great opportunity to learn more about Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), including all aspects of the application process, interview tips, curriculum, clinical and research opportunities, student life and support services, etc.

Registration can be completed by visiting: https://njms.rutgers.edu/admissions/admissionsSeminar.php

Rutgers NJMS Admissions Seminar - Wednesday, February 26th @ 4pm

This session will be a great opportunity to learn more about Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), including all aspects of the application process, interview tips, curriculum, clinical and research opportunities, student life and support services, etc.

Registration can be completed by visiting: https://njms.rutgers.edu/admissions/admissionsSeminar.php

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 22^nd.

 

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.

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Virtual Admissions Seminar May 9

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School will host a Virtual Admissions Seminar Thursday, May 9^th at 4:00pm. The session will be a great opportunity to learn more about Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), including all aspects of our application process, interview tips, curriculum, clinical and research opportunities, student life and support services, etc.

Visit njms.rutgers.edu/admissions/admissionsSeminar.php to register. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact The Office of Admissions at (973) 972-4631.

Event: Virtual Admissions Seminar, Rutgers NJ Medical School

This session will be a great opportunity to learn more about Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), including all aspects of our application process, interview tips, curriculum, clinical and research opportunities, student life and support services, etc. 

April 4, 2024 at 4pm
Register here

National Public Health Week Events 4/4 - 4/7

The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health will offer a series of webinars for National Public Health Week. Descriptions are below, and registration and details for each event can be found on thisispublichealth.org/event/...

 

Monday, 4/4 – 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET
Applying to Schools and Programs of Public Health

Interested in pursuing a graduate degree in public health? Join us to learn about the resources available to you to find your fit, the process for applying, and tips to strengthen your application. The presentation will include time for Q&A.

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Tuesday, 4/5 – 4:00 – 5:00 pm ET
The Public Health Life

Public health is a field with a variety of entry points and career paths. So what is it like to be practicing in the profession? Join us as we chat with alumni This Is Public Health Ambassadors to hear about their path to public health, their current role, and their career goals. The panel will include a Q&A portion from the audience, so bring all your questions about what it's like to work in public health!

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Wednesday, 4/6 – 4:00 – 5:00 pm ET
Opportunities to Explore Public Health

Having the opportunity to gain exposure to a career field is invaluable experience – not just for your resume or graduate school application, but to help you gain clarity in your interests. This webinar will feature four opportunities to gain that experience as an undergraduate or recent alumni. Hear from CDC CUPS, Health Career Connection, Public Health Associate Program (CDC PHAP) and Summer Health Professions Education Program. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions during the session. 

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Thursday, 4/7 – 4:00 – 5:00 pm ET
Public Health Careers: How Do You Want to Make Your Impact?
If you're unsure what a public health career looks like, or if it might be the path for you, you don't want to miss this webinar. Join the authors of 101+ Careers in Public Health, Beth Seltzer and Heather Krasna, as they discuss the field of public health and the types of opportunities available within the field. Bring all of your questions about practicing public health!

Programs in Occupational Therapy Info Session, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

 Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons - Programs in Occupational Therapy Info Session

Friday, April 1, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Zoom
*Register by clicking the above link. The Zoom link to attend will be provided to registered attendees on the day of the meeting in a reminder email.

Occupational therapy helps people across the lifespan resume or maintain participation in the activities that are important to them, including their daily life activities, jobs, leisure and social activities, getting around, and caring for themselves.  Occupation therapists treat the whole person and have training in both physical and behavioral health.

Programs in Occupational Therapy at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons are proud to be one of the oldest yet exceptionally progressive programs to prepare occupational therapists as superior clinicians, administrators, educators, and researchers.  Their nationally distinguished faculty mentors students on both the masters and doctoral levels to meet the challenges of our complex health care systems.

Please join us for this informative session where a representative of the program will discuss it in more detail and answer questions.

Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Please notify the office in advance if you require closed captioning, sign-language interpretation or any other disability accommodations. Alternatively, Disability Services can be reached at 212.854.2388 and disability@columbia.edu.

AAMC Financial Assistance Resources and Webinars

 

2022 AAMC Fee Assistance Program Webinar Recording

A recording of the AAMC Fee Assistance Program webinar held on Feb. 22 is now available in the Premed Webinars section of our website. This 60-minute webinar covered the 2022 Fee Assistance Program benefits, new eligibility requirements, the application process, and Q&A.

FIRST Webinar - Paying for Medical School (on March 15 at 7 p.m. ET).

Have your students asked any of the following questions?

How much will it cost to apply to medical school, and will I be able to afford it? How do you apply for financial aid? How much financial aid will I be eligible for and what kind of aid is available? What should I ask the medical school’s financial aid office before I start medical school? Will I be able to repay my loans and how long will it take to pay them off? Are there any programs that forgive student loan debt or help me repay my loans?

If so, make sure they register for the Paying for Medical School Webinar on Tuesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. ET so they can get the answer to these questions and many more. Registrants will receive a confirmation email with details on how to access the webinar. Space is limited, so please register by March 14.

Event: NJMS Virtual Admissions Information Sessions

Our first two sessions will focus on our Early Decision process. As the only “real” Early Decision process in the country, NJMS will begin interviewing applicants the last week in June and Acceptance decisions will begin on July 7, 2022. These sessions will help you understand the ED process in addition to the regular application process. Register for one of the sessions at: NJMS Virtual Admissions Information Sessions

 

Our Virtual Admissions Information Sessions will outline topics such as:

• The Application Process
• Applying Early Decision
• The AMCAS Application

• Coursework/GPA: How this information is reviewed by the admissions committee
• The MCAT: How it is used by the admissions committee
• Personal Statement/Listing of Activities: Key points and elements to include
• Letters of Recommendation: Proper protocol
• Research/Extracurricular/Leadership Activities: How to convey experience, leadership ability and interest in medicine
• The Interview: Tips on how to prepare; The role of an interview in the admission process
• Growth/Gap Year(s): How to use this time

 

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact The Office of Admissions at: njmsadmiss@njms.rutgers.edu.

Event: SNDA Spring Impressions Program with Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

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). Zoom instructions as well as the link will be given when we are closer to the event.

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

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVYPJWR-V6piQpI_0ryEHSRqTOQ1teEgIfDFINq7JrnfIn1g/viewform?usp=sf_link

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Evolution

 It's a weekly live webinar about a high yield MCAT topic. It's short, sweet, and packed with valuable insight into both the topic at hand and how it's tested on the MCAT. While we are in the process of developing these materials, we are offering the webinar for free. Consider yourself a pilot student for a future Cambridge Coaching MCAT course, or textbook, or self-study platform (only the future can tell). All we ask in exchange is that you keep coming, participate in Q & A, share your feedback, and let friends know about this resource. This webinar's topic will be Evolution, and will take place Friday February 18 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar 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

Dial in: +1-646-558-8656

Webinar ID: 931 4760 4812

 

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

Dial in: +1-646-558-8656

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

Click Here to Register

 

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 

Click Here to Register

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Translational Motion

It's a weekly live webinar about a high yield MCAT topic. It's short, sweet, and packed with valuable insight into both the topic at hand and how it's tested on the MCAT. While we are in the process of developing these materials, we are offering the webinar for free. Consider yourself a pilot student for a future Cambridge Coaching MCAT course, or textbook, or self-study platform (only the future can tell). All we ask in exchange is that you keep coming, participate in Q & A, share your feedback, and let friends know about this resource. This webinar's topic will be Translational Motion, and will take place Friday February 4 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.

Registration Open: Columbia Virtual Medical School Fair

Registration is now open for the 2022 virtual Columbia Medical School Fair. We very much look forward to bringing information about some of the top medical schools in the US to students wherever they may be. 

A total of seven events will take place between 11am and 1pm ET on the following dates. These weekend sessions will allow students to learn about a total of 24 top institutions and to hear from specialists on topics of importance in the school selection process.

Sat, February 5th, 2022 - Welcome Event and School Fit Panel Discussion

Sat, February 12th, 2022 - Information Sessions from Five (5) Medical Schools

Sat, February 19th, 2022 - Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) School Panel

Sat, February 26th, 2022 - Information Sessions from Five (5) Medical Schools

Sat, March 5th, 2022 - Information Sessions from Five (5) Medical Schools

Sat, March 26th, 2022 - Information Sessions from Five (5) Medical Schools

Sat, April 2nd, 2022 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Medical Education Panel and Fair Close

Info Sessions: Georgetown Special Masters Program in Physiology (SMP)

 The Georgetown Special Masters Program in Physiology (SMP) will begin hosting monthly virtual Postbacc Webinars.

We'll discuss, in general, the different types of post bacc programs that exist, what kind of pre-health student is a good fit for each and lastly what programs Georgetown has to offer.  

Dates, times and links to RSVP can always be found here: https://smp.georgetown.edu/how-to-apply/prospective-student-events/

Event: New York Medical College - Medical Student for a Day

The New York Medical College chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is proud to present a unique opportunity for students to gain more knowledge on the field of medicine through our annual “Medical Student for a Day” program.

We pride our organization’s mission of academic excellence and community service, and one of our major goals is to provide support and opportunities to present and future underrepresented medical students. Through our programs, we want to encourage and inspire students to be brilliant, unique, competent, knowledgeable, and diverse contributors to the medical field.

 

"Medical Student for a Day” is a unique opportunity to experience the life of a medical student. Unlike in previous years, this upcoming Med Student for a Day event will be done virtually through Zoom. The program will be held on Wednesday, February 9th from 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM. The tentative schedule for the day entails talks with our very own deans on professionalism, a successful med school application, and success in medical school. In addition to this, you will get the opportunity to learn about the day-to-day life of first through fourth year medical students. You will also get to engage in a panel session with our very own medical students. It will be a day where you get a firsthand look at the medical student perspective, especially in a post-COVID world.

 

If you are interested in participating in this program, please complete the following short and concise application ASAP. The deadline for the application is Monday, January 31st 2022 at 11:59PM.

 

Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdr-zOU0ET0qQUn87eRU7z-YLxilPG-MN7jVZOlWjckUKszZw/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at snmanymc@gmail.com or Kara Rickford at krickfor@student.nymc.edu

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Aerobic Respiration

 It's a weekly live webinar about a high yield MCAT topic. It's short, sweet, and packed with valuable insight into both the topic at hand and how it's tested on the MCAT. While we are in the process of developing these materials, we are offering the webinar for free. Consider yourself a pilot student for a future Cambridge Coaching MCAT course, or textbook, or self-study platform (only the future can tell). All we ask in exchange is that you keep coming, participate in Q & A, share your feedback, and let friends know about this resource. This webinar's topic will be Aerobic Respiration, and will take place Friday January 21 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.