The Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE) is offering an immersive, online 9-week summer immersion in data science and vulnerable populations for undergraduate and early graduate students, with a focus on precision medicine in Asian health. This program leverages the unique aspects of Stanford’s research, technology, and medical infrastructure to train Scholars to become precision medicine researchers. You can find more information about this dynamic program on the Stanford CARE Scholars website.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Webinar: Steps to Success with the SHPEP Application
Webinar: Steps to Success with the SHPEP Application
November 9 | 6 p.m. ETJoin Antonio Mancuso and Stephanie Vink from the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) National Program Office for a 60-minute session focused on the free educational opportunities SHPEP offers and tips for completing an application. Attendees will also gain insight into the SHPEP experience from Austin Rios, who serves as an SHPEP Ambassador. Registration is now open!
Job Opportunity: Full-time Research Assistant, DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project, BU School of Medicine
We are seeking a talented individual to serve as Clinical Research Assistant for the Boston
University (BU) Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center at the National Coordinating
Center for the DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project. The DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project is an NIH-funded, 7-year, multi-center, multidisciplinary, longitudinal clinical research study of CTE. The
primary goals of the project are to: develop methods of diagnosing the neurodegenerative
disease, CTE, during life, refine and validate diagnostic criteria for the clinical diagnosis of CTE,
and investigate genetic and head impact exposure risk factors for CTE. The National
Coordinating Center is located within the BU CTE Center at BU School of Medicine. All baseline
evaluations (on former NFL players, former collegiate football players, and men with no
contact sport or military history) are complete, with follow-up evaluations being conducted
remotely.
University (BU) Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center at the National Coordinating
Center for the DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project. The DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project is an NIH-funded, 7-year, multi-center, multidisciplinary, longitudinal clinical research study of CTE. The
primary goals of the project are to: develop methods of diagnosing the neurodegenerative
disease, CTE, during life, refine and validate diagnostic criteria for the clinical diagnosis of CTE,
and investigate genetic and head impact exposure risk factors for CTE. The National
Coordinating Center is located within the BU CTE Center at BU School of Medicine. All baseline
evaluations (on former NFL players, former collegiate football players, and men with no
contact sport or military history) are complete, with follow-up evaluations being conducted
remotely.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate and conduct remote study evaluations, including consenting and determining decisional capacity
• Administration and scoring of telephone- and video-based neuropsychological tests and other assessments
• Schedule in-home phlebotomy appointments and shipping of blood samples
• Screen study participants ahead of remote evaluations
• Support study team by aiding with participant evaluations, data collection, and data management
Qualifications
• Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent) in Psychology/Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Sports Medicine, Pre-Med track, or related field
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills
• Proven excellence as a team player
• Previous experience in a clinical research setting is preferred
• Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent) in Psychology/Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Sports Medicine, Pre-Med track, or related field
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills
• Proven excellence as a team player
• Previous experience in a clinical research setting is preferred
2-year Minimum Commitment
Team member will have exposure to a wide range of study procedures and there is potential for authorship on publications.
To Apply
Email a cover letter and resume to:
The DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project Administrative Coordinator, Kaleb Batten, kobatten@bu.edu
Email a cover letter and resume to:
The DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project Administrative Coordinator, Kaleb Batten, kobatten@bu.edu
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Monday, October 11, 2021
Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Lipids
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 Lipids for the MCAT, and will take place Friday October 15 at 1pm EST.
Register for this week's webinar here.
Friday, October 8, 2021
Event: SHPEP Webinar for Careers in Physical Therapy
Explore Careers in Physical Therapy
Webinar: Oct. 14, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Join the Summer Health Professions Education Program National Program Office and the American Physical Therapy Association for a webinar focused on supporting students who are interested in the health professions.
Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants help people to maximize their quality of life. They work with people of all ages and abilities in a variety of settings. They help people rehabilitate from devastating injuries, manage chronic conditions, avoid surgery and prescription drugs, and create healthy habits. Register for this webinar full of valuable tips and insights designed to help you understand and explore the career options open to you as you consider joining the next generation of PTs and PTAs by pursuing a career in physical therapy!
Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants help people to maximize their quality of life. They work with people of all ages and abilities in a variety of settings. They help people rehabilitate from devastating injuries, manage chronic conditions, avoid surgery and prescription drugs, and create healthy habits. Register for this webinar full of valuable tips and insights designed to help you understand and explore the career options open to you as you consider joining the next generation of PTs and PTAs by pursuing a career in physical therapy!
This event is open for anyone to attend! Be sure to get this webinar on your calendar and share this message with anyone interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.
SHPEP webinars are always recorded and posted on the SHPEP YouTube channel within a week of the live session. Please subscribe to our channel to receive important and timely information regarding SHPEP and the health professions.
SHPEP webinars are always recorded and posted on the SHPEP YouTube channel within a week of the live session. Please subscribe to our channel to receive important and timely information regarding SHPEP and the health professions.
Service Year Opportunity: Casa de Esperanza
Want to make a difference in the lives of young children?
Casa de Esperanza seeks applicants for the Hands of Hope Service Year Program, an ideal gap year opportunity for pre-med/pre-health students. Casa de Esperanza provides residential foster care to children ages birth through six who are in crisis due to abuse, neglect or the effects of HIV. For a complete description visit: https://www.casahope.org/
For more information, please contact Darean Talmadge 713-529-0639 dtalmadge@casahope.org
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Upcoming Event: A Day in the Life of a Med Student
Join Beyond Barnard for a panel discussion of the stages of medical education, featuring Barnard alumnae who are currently in medical school on Wednesday, October 20, 6:00 - 7:00 PM! Panelists will discuss their paths to medicine as well as lessons they have learned as they've embarked on medical school curricula.
Currently confirmed panelists include:Michelle Clark '13 (Rutgers RWJ '24) Christina Costeas '18 (UPenn Perelman '22) Yonina Frim '17 (Harvard '22) Olivia Korostoff-Larsson '19 (NYU Grossman '25) Sophia Liu '20 (Einstein '24) Grace Shadid '16 (SUNY Downstate '25)
Monday, October 4, 2021
Winter Break 15-Day Accelerated Hybrid EMT-B Certification Course
Position Title: Winter 15-Day Accelerated Hybrid EMT-B Course
Organization: Yeshiva University EMS Club
Department: NYS Department of Health and National Registry EMT (NREMT) recognized
Website: https://forms.gle/
Hours per week: 40 hours.
Desired Start Date: December 20, 2021, or January 10, 2022
Desired End Date: January 06, 2022, or January 27, 2022
Location: Online / 245 Lexington Ave, New York, NY-10016
Course Fee: $1500 + $28 for State Exam (if not from NY, extra charge of $98 for the NREMT exam)
Description:
Tentative Dates: Winter Break 2022
*Classes will be mostly online with four in-person sessions for skills*
Winter 2022 - Y#24 Course:
- 12-20-1/06 (Zoom sessions 10am-2pm)
- In-person sessions will be on January 2-5 with PPE and social distancing. Practical State Exam will be on 1/06
- Syllabus: https://docs.google.
com/spreadsheets/d/ 1vzSixqKsqxUVmUcd4VCrVL1u5WjbZ e5pB_wFYfrFriM/edit?usp= sharing
- 1/10-1/27 (Zoom sessions 10am-2pm)
- In-person sessions will be on January 23-26 with PPE and social distancing. Practical State Exam will be on 1/27
- Syllabus: https://docs.google.
com/spreadsheets/d/ 1cmYG83leGoIlufxYHpWBkysbjKEzp vxkJewxDKmRqWY/edit?usp= sharing - Location will be at the YU midtown Manhattan campus located at 245 Lexington Avenue, or 509 5th Ave, NY 10017* *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/
For any questions or concerns, please reach out to:
Email Neiditch@mail.yu.edu or LearnEMT@gmail.com
Event: Veterinary Medical Profession, Virtual Panel Discussion
Columbia's annual panel discussion on the veterinary profession will take place on 10/21 at 7 pm. Students are invited to join panelists working in different areas of veterinary medicine for a discussion of how they chose and followed their various career paths. Also, part of the evening is a presentation by Jennifer Mailey at Cornell’s veterinary school on veterinary school admissions. The event will be virtual this year. Students can register here: https://events.columbia.edu/
Events: SUNY Optometry
Greetings from SUNY Optometry! We are happy to announce a number of application and engagement opportunities for students to connect with us and learn more about our program and optometry this fall:
- OptomCAS Fee Waivers - with the 2021-22 application cycle in full swing, our inaugural OptomCAS application fee waiver program aims to minimize potential financial barriers in the application process so that all candidates who wish to apply can.
- Dates: rolling throughout Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, and Feb
- Learn more/Apply Here
- Deadline to apply: 2/20/2022
- Find it! - these virtual sessions aim to cultivate an intimate, open-style discussion among prospective applicants and various members of our community, showcasing different elements of the student experience they can find here at SUNY Optometry. Each session will cover a different topic and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share thoughts with members of our campus community.
- Topic: Admissions open house
Discussion Led By: Admissions Representatives
Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Time: 12pm-1pm (Eastern Standard Time) - Topic: A vibrant campus in the heart of Manhattan
Discussion Led By: Admissions and Current Students
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Time: 12pm-1pm (Eastern Standard Time) - Register Here
- CSTEP Winter Internship - For eligible NYS residents, SUNY Optometry's CSTEP Internship program is a great opportunities for pre-health students to get hands on experience and explore one potential health profession, while getting professional development opportunities as well through our workshops and activities. The attached flyer shares more information the program and eligible candidates may apply to participate in both programs simultaneously.
- Dates: 1/3/2022 - 1/14/2022
- Apply Here
- Deadline to apply: 11/12/2021
Any questions should be directed to our General Admissions email at admissions@sunyopt.edu.
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