Monday, August 16, 2021

Job Opportunity: Research Technician B, CUMC Shin Lab

-Job type: Full time support Staff (Technician B): Union
-Regular/Temporary: Regular
-Salary: $47,613 plus about 30% fringe. 

Position Summary
The Division of Digestive and Liver Disease in the Department of Medicine seeks a Technician B to
support the laboratory research efforts. Duties include preparing solutions, setting up and calibrating
equipment and carrying out fully planned experiments, collecting samples and keeping records of
results. The major techniques that the qualified individual will be asked to perform include PCR, cell
culture, DNA isolation and immunoblotting. Depending on experience, the technician will handle mice
and will be responsible for genotyping/breeding mice.
The individual will be expected to follow protocols carefully under the supervision of the PI. The
individual will be responsible for assuring compliance with animal study protocols and safety regulations.
They will also perform other duties necessary to the functioning of the laboratory, such as ordering and
maintaining laboratory supplies. Depending on the commitment, they will have co-author papers
published from the laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science or equivalent in education, training and
experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with animal models, genotyping, histology, and microscopy is preferred.
Candidates who have a plan for attending a graduate school are preferred.

2-year minimum commitment
Start date approximately September 2021

This position will require you to work in-person at the Columbia University Medical Center, New York
Interested applicants can send a resume to Ji-Yeon Shin, Ph.D.
js3444@ cumc.columbia.edu

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Event: ASPPH Exploring and Applying to Grad School in Public Health

 Curious about graduate education and careers in public health? 

Join Tracie Seward, Senior Director for Outreach & Recruitment at the Association for Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), to review career and education opportunities in public health, the application process, and resources to help you find your fit. There will also be ample Q&A time, so bring all of your questions about public health! More information and registration available here. 

Monday, August 9, 2021

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Amino Acids

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 Amino Acids, and will take place Friday August 13 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.

Monday, August 2, 2021

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Oxidation and Formal Change

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 Oxidation and Formal Change, and will take place Friday August 6 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.

Monday, July 26, 2021

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Circulatory System for the MCAT, 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 Circulatory System for the MCAT, Part 2, and will take place Friday July 30 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.

Monday, July 19, 2021

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Circulatory System for the MCAT, 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 Circulatory System for the MCAT, Part 1, and will take place Friday July 23 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.

Monday, July 12, 2021

Event: Columbia Masters of Bioethics Program Panel

The Columbia Masters of Bioethics Program is pleased to invite you to the following free events:

RACE AND BIOETHICS: AMPLYFING DIVERSE VOICES 

Monday July 19 , 6:30-8 pm EST 

How can bioethicists and others better address and reduce racism that unfortunately persists in health care and other areas in the United States and many other countries? 

With Harriet Washington (Columbia University, and author, Medical Apartheid), Keisha Ray, PhD (Univ. of Texas Health/McGovern Medical School), Joanne Suarez, MBE (Founder and Director, LatinXBioethics) 

RSVP HERE 

 


Fall EMT-B and Phlebotomy/EKG Certification Courses

Course # 1: Accelerated Online/Hybrid Phlebotomy/EKG Course

Organization: Yeshiva University EMS Club

Department: NYS Department of Health and National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Website: https://forms.gle/MS6TWkb7Nvecdh9n7

Hours per week: 40 hours.

Desired Start Date: August 2, 2021

Desired End Date: August 20, 2021

Location: Online / Midtown 29th street 8th ave, New York

Course Fee: $700 + $117 for the NHA exam per course

Description: 

*Classes will be mostly online with two in-person sessions for skills*

*Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the dates and place are subject to change


Qualifications: Must have a High School diploma or GED.

Application Instructions: Please fill out this form to apply:

https://forms.gle/MS6TWkb7Nvecdh9n7



Course # 2: Accelerated Online/Hybrid EMT-B Course

Organization: Yeshiva University EMS Club

Department: NYS Department of Health and National Registry EMT (NREMT) recognized 

Website: https://forms.gle/6hshDzbyi6Pab1dCA

Hours per week: 40 hours.

Desired Start Date: August 22, 2021

Desired End Date: November 28, 2021

Location: Online / 509 5th ave, New York, NY-10017

Course Fee: $1500 + $28 for State Exam (if not from NY, extra charge of $98 for the NREMT exam)

Description: 

Dates: 15 sundays during Fall 2021

*Classes will be mostly online with four in-person sessions for skills*

*Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the dates and place are subject to change


Fall 2021 - Semi-Intensive Course:  

  • Location will be at Midtown Manhattan campus located at 245 Lexington Ave or 433 Broadway NYC* *Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the dates and place are subject to change
  • Upon successful completion of the course, you'll get an EMT-B license from the NYS-DOH and BLS (CPR) by the AHA. You will also be eligible to take the national online NREMT exam after successful completion of this course in order to become nationally certified and practice in your home state.

Qualifications: Must be 17 years old. No need to be a resident or have a driver's license.

Application Instructions:


Please fill out this form if you are interested:
https://forms.gle/6hshDzbyi6Pab1dCA

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Sociological Theories 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 Sociological Theories for the MCAT, and will take place Friday July 16 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.