Announcement: Summer opportunities database now available!

Summer is a wonderful time to engage in meaningful experiences that provide an opportunity for growth and exploration!

Click the link below to find selected programs tailored to pre-health students! 

These programs include clinical, research, and volunteer experiences. 

Check back weekly, as we will be updating the database often. 

Please note many deadlines are ongoing, and deadlines and requirements are subject to change. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at prehealthadvising@barnard.edu 

Link to Google Sheet: Pre-Health Opportunities Database

Opportunity: MCAT & GMAT Free Prep Weeks start Saturday

Please review the following opportunity from Kaplan Test Prep. 

https://www.kaptest.com/grad/free-resources/free-events#ao

Globemed at Columbia: Spring Recruitment due Sunday 1/28

GlobeMed at Columbia is accepting applications for Spring 201

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GlobeMed is a national, university-based nonprofit

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with over 60 chapters

founded on the belief that students can be agents to increase and promote health and justice for all. We believe the most effective way to advance global health equity is to develop long-term partnerships with existing grassroots organizations that understand and serve their communities. Columbia's GlobeMed chapter works closely with GWED-G, a grassroots nonprofit in Gulu, Uganda, to design and implement an HIV/AIDS and maternal health project each year. During the school year we collaborate, fundraise and raise awareness about global health issues. In the summer, five of our members intern in Gulu to evaluate and improve our project. GlobeMed provides incredible leadership opportunities and practical experience for anyone interested in global health, social justice, nonprofits, human rights, healthcare, development work, marketing and design, communications, 

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business and event management.

Keep an eye out on our Facebook page (

https://www.facebook.com/GlobeMedatColumbia/

) for posts regarding our upcoming information session! 

Applications for Spring 2018 can be found here (https://goo.gl/forms/UnzgjjwOZ1hfl9e52) and are due Sunday 1/28 by 11:59PM EST. 

Research Opportunity for Alums: Within the Northwell Health System

Hello, I am a Visiting Scholar in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research which is part of the Northwell Health System located in Manhasset, NY.  We are looking to expand our program and bring on new and recent college graduates who are interested in clinical research, biostatistics, informatics and/or research administration. Visiting Scholars provide project management support while working closely with experienced clinicians, researchers, and administrative staff. Participation provides a unique opportunity for Visiting Scholars to interact with medical school faculty and staff in a high-acuity healthcare environment while developing mentor-mentee relationships to help them prepare for a career in medicine. 

Please contact Justin Underwood at junderwood@northwell.edu for more information!

Opportunity: Winthrop- LIDA Doula Project (Click flyer to zoom)

Opportunity: Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) Application DUE 2/15

ABOUT SHPEP

SHPEP is a national program funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with direction and technical assistance provided by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).

Mission

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions. SHPEP’s goal is to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of students underrepresented in the health professions and prepare them for a successful application and matriculation to health professions schools. These students include, but are not limited to, individuals who identify as African American/Black, American Indian and Alaska Native and Hispanic/Latino, and who are from communities of socioeconomic and educational disadvantage. SHPEP, formerly known as the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP), expanded in 2016 to include a broader array of health professions.

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Eligibility Requirements

All students who meet the Summer Health Professions Education Program eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a college freshman or sophomore at the time of application.
• Have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.5.
• Be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or an individual granted deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• Not have previously participated in the program.

Other factors for consideration include that a student:

• Identifies with a group that is racially/ethnically underrepresented in the health professions;
• Comes from an economically or educationally disadvantaged background; and/or
• Has demonstrated an interest in issues affecting underserved populations.
• Submits a compelling personal statement and a strong letter of recommendation.

Submit Application Materials

Applications will only be reviewed by designated program sites once the National Program Office processes the following materials in accordance with the admissions guidelines:

1. The online SHPEP application, which includes one essay prompt (Personal Statement Guidelines). An AAMC account is required to access the application. Register for an AAMC account if you do not already have one.
2. One official transcript from every U.S., U.S. Territorial, or Canadian post-secondary institution attended sent directly by the institution’s registrar’s office. Please review the Transcript Requirements section for more information.
3. One letter of recommendation from a qualified reference. Please review the Recommendation Requirements section for more information.

You can use the optional Application Checklist to ensure that you have completed all of the required steps to apply to SHPEP.

Happy 2018, Welcome Back and Spring Pre-Health Overview Sessions!

We hope everyone had a rejuvenating and restful break! 

Happy and Healthy 2018 to all!

A new semester means new Pre-Health Overview Sessions!

Thursday 1/18 in Diana 308 at 12noon-1:30pm

Friday 2/2 in 105 Milbank at 12noon-1:30pm

Tuesday 2/13 in 105 Milbank at 3pm-4pm

Please RSVP in your AdviseStream calendars

Learn more about Pre-Health Overview Sessions and Making an AdviseStream account

Employment Opportunity at Emergency Medical Associates (EMA)

Good Morning,

I am reaching out with the aim to inform aspiring Healthcare Professionals of the opportunities Emergency Medical Associates (EMA) has to offer. Our Clinical Information Manager (CIM) / Medical Scribe position is a great way to gain clinical experience with patient exposure. We have full-time, part-time and per diem positions available for current students and alumni throughout New Jersey and New York. 

Those that are interested are encouraged to visit our website and apply at www.ema.net/cims.  I am also available to answer questions by phone/email.

Thank you,

Brittany Chierico
Recruiter - Clinical Information Managers

Brittany.Chierico@emcare.com

Opportunity: Apply Jan 8th for Ben-Gurion Global Health Scholarship

Event: FlexMed Facebook Live Chat with current FlexMed students!

We are hosting a FlexMed Facebook Live Chat tomorrow, December 19^th at 12pm EST to provide prospective students the opportunity to hear from FlexMed accepted students so they can answer questions about the program, their experience after acceptance, etc. Students can view tomorrow’s livechat by following the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/IcahnMountSinai