Columbia Medical School Fair

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.

Biomedical Research Opportunities for Graduating Seniors

 Dear Seniors:
 

A member of  the Rockefeller University recruiting team will be coming to Barnard to conduct interviews for Biomedical Research Assistant Positions on Wednesday, February 17, 2016.  This is an excellent opportunity for those seniors interested in taking 1-2 years off before attending medical and graduate programs.  As a Research Assistant, these students will be given the chance to further their curiosity about science to find out firsthand what research is all about.    

Please find a more detailed job description below. 

Applications must be made directly through Barnard NACElink, and the deadline to do so is Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 11:59pm.

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Rockefeller University is hiring students for 1-2 year biomedical Research Assistant positions to work closely with senior scientists and participate in challenging, complex, cutting-edge research projects.

Research Assistants will learn an immense amount of information about science and discovery.  The learning curve will be steep and the work hours long (on occasion), but it will all be worth it.  The techniques will be complex and numerous and diverse, spanning the whole spectrum of translational research from molecular/cellular/genetic/chemical/bioinformatics to in vitro to in vivo.  Your research will take advantage of the latest technologies and techniques, you will be an integral part of the lab, participate in journal clubs and lab meetings, and attend scientific lectures/talks/seminars.  The unspoken luxuries also include our intimate community, extreme preside (number of Nobel prizes and laureates on-campus), incredible funding and core facilities, and the perks – our Faculty Club, river view, and living in NYC!   

After a two year period, research assistants go on to the top Ph.D., M.D. and MD/Ph.D. programs, while some choose to continue on as a third year researcher to learn more.

Bachelor's in science required. Will consider Master’s degree. We offer all the great benefits you would expect plus a generous tuition reimbursement program. 

Our Culture:

*incredible haven for some of the best science in the world.

*scientific oasis

*inspiring, collaborative atmosphere.

*strong social and environmental consciousness.

*intellectually curious academic environment.

*14-acre campus setting in NYC.

Follow your passion for excellence in science and join our researchers in the pursuit of science for the benefit of humanity.

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

Medical School Fair
1:00pm-4:30pm
Roone Arledge Auditorium of Lerner Hall. 
No RSVP is required to attend. All students welcome. 

Dean's Panel 

10:00am-11:30am
Roone Arledge Cinema, Lerner Hall
Registration Required. All students welcome.

Event Description
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

Pre-Health Office Hours This Thursday!

Thursday, January 28th from 12:00-2:00pm

Dean of Studies Office (Milbank 105)

Please feel free to stop by with any questions you have! 

If you would like to schedule an appointment (walk-in sessions are intended for quick 5-min questions), please click here. 

Hope to see you soon! 

Mount Sinai St. Luke's Medical Interpreter Training course

We are pleased to announce the Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital Language Services Winter 2016 Medical Interpreting Training.

MEDICAL INTERPRETING TRAINING

As a medical interpreter you can make a difference!

The Language Services Department at Mount Sinai St. Luke's has developed a two day training program to enable participants  to acquire basic interpretation skills in the medical setting. Trained volunteer interpreters assist providers to meet the health care needs of our culturally diverse patients.

A trained medical interpreter contributes to better health outcomes, better communication between provider and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients, increased clinician and patient satisfaction, and reduced legal risks. This

program meets the requirements of the New York Department of Health and adheres to federal mandates and guidelines on cultural and linguistic appropriate health care.

The training will take place at Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital on Saturday February 6 and Saturday February 13 both days are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Enrollment deadline is Wednesday,

January 27.

Interested candidates should contact Maribel Fiol at mfiol@chpnet.org.

Summer College Intensive Program (SCIP)

The New York Methodist Hospital Department of Educational and Volunteer Resources is currently recruiting college students for our dynamic Summer College Intensive Program (SCIP)

For eight to ten weeks, from mid-June through the end of August, SCIP offers a combination of 12 hours per week of direct service to patients, additional opportunities for service in ancillary programs, lectures by physicians and other health care professionals, a variety of shadowing experiences, and reading and writing assignments. Please visit the SCIP website for more details! 

Who should Apply:
We are looking for committed and well-rounded college students, preferably completing sophomore or junior year, in pre-health career and nursing programs who are interested in an intense hospital experience that will enrich both their current education and their professional future. 

How to Apply:
This is a highly competitive program, and we have a limited number of positions available. The application is currently open and will close February 1 at noon. Please visit the SCIP page for a link to the application.

Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge every applicant. Only those selected for an interview will receive an email response. Students will be notified by mid-April if they have been accepted to the program.

*Please note: Students must have NYC accommodations to participate. 
For more information or questions, contact the Department of Educational and Volunteer Resources at 718.780.5397 ext. 101. 

Summer Research Institute Information Session

An information session for students interested in doing scientific research with Barnard faculty members next summer will be held on Friday, January 29, from 12-1pm in the James Room.  This will be an opportunity for students to learn about faculty research and the upcoming 2016 Summer Research Institute, how to locate a mentor and secure a summer position.  Representatives from each department will speak briefly about their selection procedures.  Refreshments will be served

Columbia's Postbacc Medical Association's Annual Medical Fair

Columbia's Postbacc Medical Association's annual medical school fair will be held on Friday, February 19 in Alfred Lerner Hall on Columbia University’s Morningside Campus. The fair will take place from 1-4:30 p.m. in the Roone Arledge Auditorium of Lerner Hall. No RSVP is required to attend. All students welcome. 

There will be a panel of deans and directors of admissions in the morning from 10:00am-11:30am, and break-out sessions in the afternoon devoted, this year, to MCAT 2015, Financing a medical education, Bioethics, and Osteopathic Medicine (4 in all). The panel and the break-out sessions require sign-up in advance. Sign-ups coming soon! 

For more information, click here. 

REMINDER!

Dear Cycle 2016 Applicants,

We hope you all had a lovely and restful holiday break! As the deadline for all first-time applicants to submit their Pre-Health Portfolio quickly approaches, we would like to inform you of two Walk-In Sessions that we will offer. If you have any questions regarding your portfolio, feel free to stop by any of the two sessions listed below. Please note the sessions are only for portfolio related questions, and you may bring any materials you wish to discuss. 

If you have not yet filled out the Declaration of Intent Form please click here. 

As a friendly reminder, all first-time applicants must complete and upload a Pre-Health Portfolio by January 25th, 2016.

Pre-Health Portfolio Walk-In Sessions:
Tuesday, January 19 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm, 105 Milbank Hall

Thursday, January 21 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm, 105 Milbank Hall