Summer Health Professions Education Program

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free summer program for students to explore their interests in medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health, and more. With the goal of increasing the acceptance rates of applicants that apply to health professions schools who come from underrepresented and marginalized communities, the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) National Program Office and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have decided to increase the participant stipend from $600 to $1000, beginning with the 2023 SHPEP cohort.

SHPEP is open to first-year and sophomore students who meet other eligibility criteria. The SHPEP National Program Office is proud to announce that it has just launched a newly designed website that genuinely speaks to all students interested in the health professions. For students who are not eligible for SHPEP, we recommend they check out the "For Students" section of the website, which includes pathway resources and other opportunities to gain research and clinical exposure.

The 2023 SHPEP application will open on November 1, 2022 - check back for the link!

Apply to Join Project Sunshine

Project Sunshine is an international non-profit that supports pediatric patients and their families through medical challenges with the power of play! This semester, the Barnard College & Columbia University Chapter is seeking General Body Members. Our General Body Members play such a large role in supporting the organization as a whole and our new hospital partner, Harlem Hospital. Many fun events and opportunities are coming up this semester! Please use this link to apply: https://forms.office.com/r/1Ne9cTmdxk

Questions? Contact barnard@projectsunshine.org. 

Apply to Join GYNECA

 Apply to GYNECA, The Columbia Undergraduate Journal of Gynecology and Women's Health.

We're a scientific journal that focuses on a significantly underrepresented, under-researched field of health.

We have everything from writing, scientific and revision editing, social media, outreach, layout, website development, and art. Learn more about each role in our application!

APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/Ht3ZWSuph3Kb3Lcu8 (Deadline- September 25th, 11:59pm.)

To learn more about us, check out our website: gynecajournalcu.org

Be on the lookout for our interest meeting this Thursday, Sept 22 @ 7:30pm via zoom to speak with our leadership and ask questions: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81991332597

Please contact us at GYNECA.columbia@gmail.com if you have any questions.

AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair October 12 & 13

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Virtual Medical School Fair enables aspiring applicants to connect with medical schools and admissions experts from around the U.S. and Canada. In addition, you can attend information sessions led by admissions officers, current medical students, and other experts. Registrants will also receive a 15% discount on a one-year or two-year MSAR subscription. This fall's fair will take place online on October 12 & 13, 2022. 

To view the list of participating schools, read FAQs, and register for the fair, click here. 

Job Opportunity: Pathology & Radiology Research Tech at MGH

 We are seeking a Research Technician to join our team at MGH in the Pathology and Radiology Departments. We are investigating the correlation of magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging (MRS/MRI) with histopathology to develop less-invasive diagnostic tools for many different types of diseases, including cancers and neurological disease such as Alzheimer’s. Additional projects include nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis of biofluid samples and mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) of tissue samples from patients and animal models. This position is perfect for a recent graduate looking to apply to medical or graduate school in 1 or 2 years.

The Research Technician will be an integral member of the team and make important contributions on a variety of research activities, including:

1) Collect tissue samples and conduct MRS/MRI analysis of ex vivo tissue samples

2) Conduct NMR analysis of urine and cell media samples

3) Perform histopathological analysis on analyzed tissue

4) Assist faculty with grant writing, grant reviews, and manuscript writing

5) Work with our biostatistician to perform data analysis

6) Process raw data to create analyzable spectra

7) Review pathology reports and medical records from subjects to correlate with pathological and radiological findings

8) Maintain regular communication with collaborators and work with them on sample collection, delivery, and analysis

9) Perform administrative duties such as ordering supplies, faxing, filing, IRB submission, and lab equipment maintenance scheduling

10) Assist visiting medical students with research and administrative processes

We are looking for an independent, self-motivated, and energetic individual looking to conduct stimulating research. The ideal person would possess excellent writing and grammar skills, a background in laboratory science, and a personable demeanor. The RT will learn about exciting new areas of research while playing an important role in these research projects. The ideal candidate will have a BA or BS; prior research experience is a plus but not required. We are happy to train the right person for the position. Salary is competitive.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Dr. Leo L. Cheng

617-724-6593

lcheng@mgh.harvard.edu

 

Public Health Fairs

Interested in learning more about careers in public health, or connecting with graduate programs? Attend a virtual This is Public Health (TIPH) fair this fall! For the detailed schedule and to register, visit This Is Public Health.

• Virtual TIPH Mini Fairs provide the opportunity to hear brief presentations from multiple institutions, and then interact with the admissions staff in breakout rooms. 
• September 7, 8, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
• October 18, 20, 25, 27
• November 17

 

• Career Eco Virtual TIPH Fairs allow time to ask questions with schools and programs in a chat-room format; some members may also present on video.
• September 13
• November 15
• January 10

Student Research Intern Position at NYU

The Section for Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Use within the Department of Population Health (DPH) at NYU Grossman School of Medicine is looking to hire a per diem student research intern. The student research intern will work on a federally funded study at Bellevue Hospital, as well as two pilot studies at NYU Langone, all focused on behavioral interventions and harm reduction strategies for smoking cessation. The position includes working on participant study recruitment, and post-recruitment tasks such as collecting follow-up surveys, saliva, and data management. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and enrollment – conduct participant screening and recruitment at Bellevue Hospital, conduct participant screening over the phone and/or in participant homes, conduct respiratory function tests for participants, place at-home air monitors in participant homes 
• Post-recruitment – administer research surveys and capture data in the study’s electronic data system, perform in-person/remote saliva tests, coordinate drop-off and pick-up for air monitors in participant homes
• Data management – collect patient information from electronic health record (EHR) and other data sources for the research project
• Project knowledge – demonstrate thorough knowledge of the research study and procedures, maintain high research ethics and remain up to date on institutional review board trainings

Qualifications:

Education and Training

• Must be enrolled in a degree program in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Health Communications, Health Science, Biology)
• Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook
• Familiar with Internet applications

Experience and Skills

• Ability to work with a team environment as well as independently
• Demonstrated ability to organize tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and commitment to continuous learning
• Experience with research studies involving human subjects

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to Olivia Wilker at olivia.wilker@nyulangone.org and Irina Melnic at Irina.melnic@nyulangone.org.

Submissions Open: New York Academy of Medicine Conference

 Advocacy in Medicine (AIM) is the only student-member directed workgroup at The New York Academy of Medicine. Composed of health professional students within the tri-state area, AIM's mission is to provide a space for humanistic, patient-centered, and progressive social justice advocacy within the medical sphere. In line with this mission, we aim to provide students with the appropriate skills and network to engage in advocacy work in a meaningful way.

AIM’s work includes hosting an annual conference, organized in partnership with the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, designed to provide skills to integrate advocacy and humanism into all areas of healthcare practice, bring together healthcare advocates and trainees from across the New York area, and create a sustainable student alliance to organize future healthcare professionals to bring about change.

This year's conference will be held virtually on October 10th and submission for abstracts is now open. The submission deadline is September 22nd. Submission instructions are available in the Call for Abstracts.

Questions? Reach out to aim@nyam.org.

Learn About MD/PhD and Biomedical PhD Programs

The AAMC Group on Research, Education, and Training (GREAT) Outreach Committee will host Virtual Q&A sessions focused on biomedical graduate and MD-PhD programs on Sept. 21, 5 p.m. and Oct. 13, 4 p.m. (All times in ET). 

Students will be able to connect with program directors at institutions from across the country to learn more about biomedical graduate and MD-PhD programs and careers. This is an opportunity for students to practice their networking skills before Fall conferences. Attendees can bring questions and concerns to these interactive sessions. 

We'll be covering these topics for discussion: 

• Writing strong personal statements
• Obtaining great letters of recommendation Letters
• What makes a school/program the best fit for YOU? 
• What is best for you – a direct path to graduate school or a gap year? Direct to grad school or gap years?
• Tips for acing your interview skills
• MD-PhD programs

Registration is now open at aamc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/....

CUEMS Recruitment for Fall 2022

Are you interested in joining CUEMS? CUEMS is a student-run, volunteer ambulance providing FREE emergency medical care to Columbia University and the greater Morningside Heights area.

CUEMS will hold membership and sponsorship information sessions on September 6th and 7th in Hamilton 517 at 8:15 pm. We are excited to see you all there! Doors close at 8:15 pm sharp, so be there early as latecomers will not be allowed entry. Attendance will be recorded and is mandatory.

What is membership? If you are a certified EMT and have a valid driver's license, then you are eligible to join CUEMS as a member of the corps! Come to either information session to learn more.

What is sponsorship? If you would like to join CUEMS, but are not yet certified as an EMT, we sponsor a select number of students to take an EMT certification class for free! Come to either information session to learn more.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Andre Balian at anb2192@columbia.edu.