New prehealth students (or students who are new to prehealth studies) are welcome to join in our next Prehealth Overview, this Friday, January 15 at 10:30AM Eastern time. Overview sessions discuss academic preparation, portfolio development, letters of recommendation, Barnard’s Committee process, and advising resources. They are intended to provide space, in a small-group setting, for questions about the prehealth experience. To RSVP, click here! All prehealth students should attend an overview session prior to scheduling an individual advising appointment.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Summer Programs at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
See below for information on two summer programs offered by the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine:
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program.
The SURF program provides a wide variety of summer research opportunities for undergraduate students interested in careers in medicine or biomedical research. Participants in this program work on various research topics under the guidance of an HCOM Biomedical Science or Social Medicine faculty member. The goal is to expose students to the challenges, excitement and satisfaction of research. Given the COVID pandemic, SURF will be conducted in a safe, yet impactful, virtual format.
The SURF program is 7 weeks in length and includes a living allowance, and the potential for a guaranteed interview for the entering class at the medical school. Detailed information, eligibility requirements, and application materials can be obtained by going to the SURF web site at https://www.ohio.edu/
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Summer Scholars Program.
The Summer Scholars program is a tremendous academic experience for underrepresented, or educationally or economically disadvantaged students to grow personally and be challenged professionally. The program replicates what will be experienced in the first year of medical school at OU-HCOM. Courses, taught by OU-HCOM faculty, and current medical students, include subject matter in gross anatomy, histology, immunology, biochemistry, integrated biomedical sciences, an introduction to the flipped classroom pedagogy and the HCOM curriculum. In addition, there will be workshops dealing with the admission process, learning strategies, time management and many other experiences relevant to the medical school experience. Given the COVID pandemic, Summer Scholars will be conducted in a safe, impactful, virtual format. We had great success with this format last year and look forward to the 2021 program.
The Summer Scholars Program is five weeks in length and includes a living allowance, and the potential for a guaranteed interview for the entering class at the medical school. Detailed information, eligibility requirements, and application materials can be obtained by going to the Summer Scholars web site at https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/
Monday, January 11, 2021
Summer EMT Training Courses with Yeshiva University
This Summer of 2021, the Yeshiva University EMS club is organizing an emergency medical technician (EMT) program for undergraduate students. Due to the recent COVID-19 crisis, the need for EMTs during this time is paramount.
Tentative Dates:
*Classes will be mostly online with four in-person sessions for skills*
Summer 2021 - June Course:
5/31-6/17 (Zoom sessions 10-2pm)
In-person sessions will be on June 13-16. Practical State Exam 6/17
Summer 2021 - July Course:
7/5-7/22 (Zoom sessions 10-2pm)
In-person sessions will be on July 18-21. Practical State Exam 7/22
Summer 2021 - August Course:
8/2-8/19 (Zoom sessions 10-2pm)
In-person sessions will be on August 15-18. Practical State Exam 8/19
*Location will be at the YU midtown campus located at 245 Lexington Avenue*
*Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, location, dates, and times for these courses are subject to change*
Price: $1,500 + State Exam fee of $28
MINIMUM AGE IS 17 BY THE STATE EXAM
Upon successful completion of the course, you'll get an EMT license by the NYS-DOH and BLS (CPR) by the AHA.
You will also be eligible to take the national EMT online NREMT exam after completing this course.
Please fill out this form if you are interested.
https://forms.gle/
Should you have any questions, please contact neiditch@mail.yu.edu or LearnEMT@gmail.com
Research Opportunity: University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
The University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center (FCVC) plans to offer a 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) for the summer of 2021. The 2021 FCVC SURF program is expected to run between June and August, but exact program dates and format will be forthcoming.
Program Description
Each student will be matched, based on their interests, to a laboratory that is led by a FCVC faculty member. This collection of laboratories is involved in internationally recognized research in topics such as atherosclerosis, genetic cardiomyopathies, blood clotting disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, vascular biology, and heart failure. The stipend will be $4,000 for ten weeks of full-time work, typically starting the Tuesday after Memorial Day and ending the first week of August (exact program dates pending). The program includes scientific seminars, social events, and a two-day research symposium where fellows present their research to their peers and FCVC faculty and staff.
The application link closes January 31, 2021 at 11:59pm EST. Visit our website for the application link: https://tinyurl.com/fcvcsurf.
For questions, please reach out to fcvc-surf@med.umich.edu.
CUEMS Info Sessions
Columbia University Emergency Medical Service (CUEMS aka CAVA) is accepting new members this Spring 2021! If you are an EMT looking to join CUEMS, please attend one of the two information sessions that will be held on Tuesday, 1/19, and Wednesday, 1/20, at 7 pm EST.
Visit the CUEMS Facebook page for the most updated information. Please fill out this form (also found on our Facebook page) to receive the Zoom link for the event.
Friday, January 8, 2021
Volunteer Opportunity: Global Brigades, CU Chapter
Global Brigades is a student-led sustainable organization, whose goal is to empower the underserved communities around the world. The students volunteer abroad to help improve the quality of life and the environment with the holistic approach. Global Brigades have different chapters like Medical, Dental, Public Health, Environmental, Water, Microfinance, and Business Brigades. In the past years, Columbia University chapter have helped development in Honduras, Panama and Ghana. We also volunteer in our local community, Harlem, helping conduct blood pressure at the health fairs and empower community members to take care fo their health!
The Columbia University's Global Brigades chapter is exciting to announce a tele-medical brigades during March 8th- March 13th in rural communities of Honduras. Those who are interested in the telebridages must complete this interest form:https://docs.google.com/
Job Opportunity: Biomedical Research Assistant, Rockefeller University
As a Rockefeller research assistant, you will:
- Conduct cutting-edge biomedical research
- Interact with senior scientists who are committed to your mentorship
- Learn advanced lab techniques and build strong analytical skills
- Present your work at lab meetings, journal clubs, and conferences
- Attend a rich program of scientific meetings, lectures, and special events
- Be a more confident, directed, and competitive applicant for graduate/medical school
- Enjoy excellent compensation and benefits, including tuition reimbursement and free MCAT/GRE prep courses
When you apply, we learn about your goals, educational background, research experience, and scientific interests to find you a position you'll thrive in.
Requirements: Bachelor's in science and a passion for research required. Will consider a Master's degree. Previous laboratory experience preferred.
Follow your passion for excellence in science and join our researchers in the pursuit of science for the benefit of humanity. Join us!
Apply via Handshake.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Atomic Decay for the MCAT
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 Atomic Decay for the MCAT, and will take place Friday January 8 at 1pm EST.
Register for this week's webinar here.
Monday, January 4, 2021
Job Opportunity: Research Assistant, Center for OCD and Related Disorders
The Center for OCD and Related Disorders, directed by Dr. Blair Simpson, is seeking a full-time and a part-time Research Assistant. The Center for OCD and Related Disorders is part of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University Medical Center. The mission of our center is to improve the lives of individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related problems, by advancing our understanding of and the treatment for these disorders. This position is ideal for someone interested in translating science into new treatments for patients with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders and who is considering applying to either medical or graduate school. Because of the training involved in this position, a two-year commitment is requested. The estimated date of hire is Summer (June - August) 2021.
Research Assistants will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring clinical trials and biological research. The position will involve working on teams with both clinicians and scientists and will expose one to a wide range of research, while also providing in-depth experience with clinical populations. Duties may include patient recruitment and scheduling, patient screening, data collection and management, neurocognitive testing, brain imaging procedures, collecting, and processing biological samples, IRB procedures, grant applications, and/or manuscript preparation.
Applicants should please send a cover letter and CV to OCDTeam@nyspi.columbia.edu.
For more information about our research and working at our lab, visit us at columbiapsychiatry.org/ocd.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
UPenn American Physician Scientists Association Conference - Jan 9-10
The University of Pennsylvania chapter of the American Physician Scientists Association (APSA) is virtually hosting a Northeast Regional Conference on Saturday-Sunday, January 9-10, 2021, and we would love to have you join us. If you are interested in human/veterinary medicine, research, or both, this is for you!
The conference will feature five physician scientist leaders who have started their own therapeutics companies, developed innovative intraoperative imaging for cancer, and changed the landscape of healthcare in America. Also, participate in interactive breakout sessions with directors of MD/PhD and DVM/PhD programs, industry leaders, public health experts, and more! Our lineup of speakers celebrates the dynamics of diversity in physician scientist training, and they will share with you how they sculpted their careers based on their unique interests and overcame adversity.
Registration is free! Please see our website for more information and to RSVP. We also invite you to submit abstracts by Friday, December 18th, and will award poster prizes at the conference. If you have questions, feel free to email us at pennapsa@gmail.com or use the contact form on our website.
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