Online/Hybrid EMT-B Certification Course - Fall 2021

 15 Sunday Fall Online EMT-B Course

By popular demand, we are in the process of organizing another online State-approved EMT course: 15-Sunday course during Fall 2021. Getting the medical skills and clinical exposure will look great on any pre-health resume! In addition, 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*
Fall 2021 - 15 Sunday Course (NEW):
8/22-1/28 (Zoom sessions 10-2pm)
In-person sessions will be on 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21. Practical State Exam 11/28  

Summer 2021 - July Course (Almost Full):

7/5-7/23 (Zoom sessions 10-2pm)
In-person sessions will be on July 19-22. Practical State Exam 7/23

Summer 2021 - August Course (Almost Full):

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 or 509 5th Ave*

*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/6hshDzbyi6Pab1dCA

Should you have any questions, please contact neiditch@mail.yu.edu or LearnEMT@gmail.com

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Endocrine System (Part 2)

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 Endocrine System for the MCAT (Part 2), and will take place Friday May 21 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.

Volunteer Opportunity: Columbia Global Brigades

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 accepting applications for the 2021-2022  Executive Board. Those who are interested in applying must complete this interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTZZ1X4vpiu3RuqK2BihH7-0WrB4JcrkvR40wJzIN7xDHtLA/viewform by Sunday, on May 16th by 11:59pm. 

Job Opportunity: Study Coordinator, Hospital for Special Surgery

Job Description 

Study Coordinator 

The Laboratory of Dr. Park-Min (website: parkminlab.com) is seeking a part-time/full time study coordinator for the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. The study  coordinator will assist with the execution of clinical research trials and will be responsible  for the collection, compilation, and documentation of research data, ensuring  compliance and accurate adherence to research protocols and the overall practice of  clinical trials. The study coordinator will process samples and analyze data. These  positions provide opportunities to develop independent projects and obtain training and  experience relevant for graduate, dental, or medical school. Positions are available  beginning May 2021. 

Responsibilities: 

• Coordination of research projects under faculty supervision 

• Screening patients for eligibility in clinical trials; recruiting and enrolling eligible  patients in studies; reviewing patient history and recording appropriate pre-study  laboratory data; obtaining laboratory blood work from patients and arranging  other necessary testing; processing, storing, and shipping specimens; assisting in  informed consent of patients in clinical trials; following up with study patients. 

Minimum job requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 

• Good communication skills 

• Proficient use of technology (e.g., Microsoft Office) 

Applications, including a cover letter and curriculum vitae, should be submitted via email  to: 

Kyung-Hyun Park-Min, PhD 

Assistant Professor 

Department of Medicine 

Weill Medical College of Cornell University 

Assistant Scientist 

Arthritis and Tissue Degeneration Program 

Hospital for Special Surgery 

535 E70th Street, New York 

Research S building 805 

NY10021USA 

Phone: (212) 774-7631 

Email:parkminlab@gmail.com 

Event: Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo

AACOM invites you to meet with representatives from up to 37 medical schools from the comfort of your home on June 8, 2021 at our free Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo.

• Watch live presentations and meet with medical school admissions representatives, faculty, and current students via online chat rooms
• Learn more about applying to medical school, the interview process, and life as a medical student
• Meet with AACOM representatives, med school admissions teams, current residents, and more
• Explore which medical school is right for you – zero travel required

Register here

Event: Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Impressions Program

Hello! 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 Destroyer Books and a DAT Bootcamp Subscription discount.

This year, the program will be held on Saturday, May 22th 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/1FAIpQLSeWiC8Bkeu4LOlk35D_7Ealx78UqnbA5dtoHK6f1lDoal449Q/viewform

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Endocrine System (Part 1)

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 Endocrine System for the MCAT (Part 1), and will take place Friday May 14 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.

Extended Deadline: Gerald E. Thomson Undergraduate Pre-medical Program

Commonly referred to as GET-UPP, the Gerald E. Thomson Undergraduate Pre-medical Program is a free pre-med mentorship program designed to supplement students’ academic trajectory as they pursue medical school admission. The program provides participants with opportunities to network with professionals in medical education and healthcare through mentorship sessions, lectures with clinical faculty, virtual shadowing activities, and medical school admissions representatives. The GET-UPP Program serves up to 50 pre-medical students from Columbia College, Barnard College, and undergraduate programs at the City Universities of New York.

Program activities for the 2021-2022 academic year will commence in late September. All 2020-2021 program activities have been hosted remotely and the program will continue in an all-virtual format until in-person activity is deemed feasible by university guidance.

Next Steps

• Review the application instructions, eligibility guidelines, and program overview here.

• Attend our Virtual Information Session for prospective students on Fri, March 26, at 4:30pm.

• Apply for admission by Sunday, May 23rd, at 11:59pm Eastern.

If you have any other questions about the program, please reach out to Deya Luna at dl2714@cumc.columbia.edu. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Job Opportunity: Rendr group

Led by highly successful physician executives with a mission to improve health care quality for underserved populations, Rendr is a primary care driven multi-specialty medical group serving approximately 90,000 patients through its 28 locations in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.

They are currently hiring for 3 positions: 

Medical Assistant

Medical Scribe

Medical Office Receptionist

Info Sessions: Georgetown's Special Master's Programs

Georgetown's Special Master's Program (SMP) for pre-medical students and the MS in Pharmacology program for pre-health and pre-PhD students have extended their application deadlines until July 1st, with admissions continuing on a rolling basis.

The SMP is designed for pre-medical students who need to improve their academics before (re-)applying to medical school.  SMP students take classes alongside the M1s at Georgetown's School of Medicine and are graded directly against them. MCAT is required for admission; minimum 505, average 510.  Average GPA is 3.2.  See our Physiology programs in comparison.

The MS in Pharmacology is headed by the director of GUSOM's pharmacology curriculum for M1s and M2s and is designed for strong science students interested in pursuing medical, dental, or pharmacy school, PhD programs in the biomedical sciences, or careers in biomedical research, biotech, or consulting.  Students can engage in a full year of lab research under the mentorship of a faculty member or choose from a variety of elective courses across the biomedical departments at Georgetown to tailor the degree to their interests.  MCAT/GRE is not required.  Average GPA is 3.5.

Info Sessions:

The next MS in Pharmacology Info Session is this Friday, May 7th - RSVP here.

The next SMP Info Session is next Tuesday, May 11th - RSVP here.