Latinx Medical Mentorship Opportunity

The Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) has just launched a National Mentorship Program to connect Latinx pre-medical students with medical student mentors for 1 on 1 mentorship.

To sign up as a mentor/mentee, or to see more information, click the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePMCRQrTwx1KwErjGohci65e7GILz0seHSf0zYsIT0Kvfkfg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Questions? Please email Mentoring@lmsa.net

Virtual Graduate School Fair This Friday

Beyond Barnard is hosting a graduate school fair this Friday, October 14th, 12:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern. 

Attendees can sign up for group sessions and/or individual chats with a wide range of grad schools, including:

• MD and DO (Meharry Medical College, Penn State, Alabama COM, University of New England COM)
• Public Health (Columbia, Johns Hopkins, Emory)
• Postbacc and master's (Drexel, Eastern Virginia Medical School)
• Pharmacy (Fairleigh Dickinson)
• Podiatric medicine (New York College of Podiatric Medicine)

Register here, or reach out to beyondbarnard@barnard.edu with questions. 

Preparing to Apply to Professional Programs in Summer 2023?

If you are planning to apply to medical or dental school in summer 2023, it's time to start thinking about your application process! 

To help you begin, Dr. Dye will host a Committee Process Overview on Monday, October 24, 5:30 - 6:30 PM. In this virtual session, you'll assess your readiness to apply to professional programs and learn about the timeline and components of Barnard's Committee application process. All prospective summer 2023 applicants to medical and dental programs are required to attend the presentation or view the recording. 

RSVP to attend. 

Note: if you are already on our mailing list to receive messages about the Committee process, you will have received an email with information about this and other upcoming events today, October 10, 2022. If you did not receive this message but are planning to apply to medical or dental school in summer 2023, reach out to us at prehealthadvising@barnard.edu to be added to our list. 

Career Insights: Gender in Healthcare

Career Insights is a speaker and panel series that introduces Barnard students to professionals from a broad range of fields and backgrounds. Guest speakers, most often Barnard alumnae, will hold informal chats or participate in panel presentations based on their industries and experiences. In this edition of Career Insights, you'll hear from alumnae whose careers in clinical or public health intersect with issues of gender. If you're interested in exploring careers in healthcare, particularly in sectors that will allow your work to focus on gender-related topics, we invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Eastern (via Zoom)! Panelist include: Joya Banerjee ‘04; CARE, Lead Advisor, Gender-Based Violence Natasha Camille ‘16; Psychotherapist in Private Practice Sabina Neem '00; Psychotherapist in Private Practice
 Remi Sowemimo-Coker '08; Montefiore Health System, Child & Adolescent Psychologist 

RSVP to attend.

A Day in the Life of a Med Student

What is it really like to attend medical school? Join Beyond Barnard on Wednesday, October 19 at 6:00 PM for a virtual panel discussion featuring alums currently attending medical schools across the United States. We'll discuss admissions, experiences in medical education, planning for residency, and more.

Panelists will include:

• Kate Corry-Saavedra '16, fourth-year MD student at UCLA
• Jiani Liang '19, second-year MD student at New York Medical College
• Nora McNamara-Bordewick '20, first-year MD/PhD student at the University of Washington
• Nicki Mohammadi '19, first-year MD student at George Washington University SOM
• Natalie Pino '18, second-year MD student at University of Pittsburgh SOM
• Joanly Sanchez '19, second-year MD student at Lewis Katz SOM at Temple University
• Ashna Shome '18, fourth-year MD student at Rutgers NJMS
• Azeezat Siyanbola '19, first-year MD student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Jefferson University

RSVP to attend. 

Distrust and Disparities in Healthcare: Unraveling the Complexity

Join Columbia's Bioethics Program for a fascinating discussion with Katrina Armstrong, MD, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) and Dean of the Faculties of Health Sciences and the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

The discussion will focus on the topic of Distrust and Disparities in Healthcare: Unraveling the Complexity and will take place from 4:00 - 5:30 PM Eastern on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. 

The event will be hybrid with the option of attending either online or in person at Faculty Club. A reception will be held onsite at Faculty Club immediately following the discussion.

Register here. Questions? Contact Athina Fontenot at af3018@columbia.edu.

Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Associate, University of Rochester

The University of Rochester’s Center for Health + Technology (CHeT) is hiring. CHeT's research is focused on using digital technologies to improve care for neurological disorders. They are looking to hire additional research associates to join our team, either for an immediate start (for recent alumni) or for a start date in June/July of 2023 (for current seniors).

We are seeking a motivated individual interested in joining a team that is transforming healthcare through novel applications of technology to neurological diseases. We are looking for a self-starter with an interest in technology, writing, patient interaction, and healthcare/clinical trial management. Successful applicants will demonstrate adaptability, a diverse skill set, and an aptitude for independent and team endeavors alike. This position is ideal for candidates looking for a ~2 year clinical research experience before entering graduate or professional school (MD, PhD, DDS, MBA, etc). This position includes clinic and office responsibilities and requires the candidate to be in Rochester or willing to relocate to Rochester. 

 

Position responsibilities may include:

• Conduct in-clinic technology-related research visits (using smartphone apps and wearable sensors) and form meaningful relationships with participants. Studies and projects include: www.urudallcenter.org ; www.watchpdstudy.org
• Perform virtual visits and assessments with participants nationwide to accelerate clinical trials and help transform research methods. Studies and projects include: www.urudallcenter.org ; www.athomepd.org
• Draft research protocols, coordinate recruitment, enrollment, and evaluation of participants
• Draft and edit manuscripts, becoming a published author in leading peer-reviewed journals (our work has been published in journals including Nature, JAMA, NEJM, and Cell)
• Present abstracts at national and international research conferences

Position benefits include:

• Gain exposure to patients in clinical settings and through support networks
• Develop close relationships with the participants for whom you coordinate care
• Help transform how care is delivered to patients with chronic conditions
• Collaborate with leaders from academic institutions, biotechnology companies, and nonprofit organizations
• Work closely with national leaders in Parkinson and Huntington disease care and research
• Flexible, hybrid work schedule

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of research, clinical care, coordination, and/or technology experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two-year commitment preferred. Immediate start date (but applications for June/July 2023 also accepted for those currently in their final year of school). The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants may apply for this position by emailing a resume and cover letter to apply@chet.rochester.edu. Additionally, applicants may contact Phil Yang at phil.yang@chet.rochester.edu or (585)-867-0792 if they have any questions.

Job Opportunity: Medical Assistant at Dermatology Practice

Upper West Side Dermatology (227 West End Ave) seeks a part-time medical assistant. The ideal candidate will be able to start by October and will commit to a two-year tenure with the practice. The hourly rate for the position is to be determined. 

Duties include, but are not limited to: Patient intake, charting and updating electronic medical records, assisting during medical procedures such as biopsies, surgeries, laser treatments, following up with patients on surgical procedures, prescription inquiries, biopsy results, various administrative tasks 

  

Qualifications: Experience preferred but not necessary.  Must be able to work three full days on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 - 6:00pm with a two-year commitment.  

   

Application Instructions: Please email cover letter and resume if you meet the qualifications above.   

To apply or for questions, contact Karla Gonzalez, Office Manager, at kgonzalez@uwsdermatology.com 

Paid Internship Opportunity: Teaching in NYC Schools

Mentoring in Medicine is a continuity program working with students from elementary school through career, dedicated to turning dreamers into health professionals. They have several fast-approaching K-12 programming opportunities for college students to be trained and placed at one of their program sites, delivering health and science curriculum to students. They are recruiting college students who have completed at least one year of college-level biology. These are paid positions (rate: $20/hour). If you are interested in applying for the program, please complete the application in the link: https://tinyurl.com/mimteach

Questions? Reach out to noahlee@medicalmentor.org

Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant for Direct Primary Care Medical Practice

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for welcoming and providing incredible customer service to our patients, taking charge of extremely detailed and confidential administrative tasks, and assisting the doctor with the multifaceted challenges of the healthcare industry.

We are the first Direct Primary Care micropractice in NYC. The core value of our practice is the primacy of the doctor-patient relationship. You will work closely with the doctor in this small, friendly, human-centered medical practice. We specialize in HIV prevention & treatment and Gay Men’s health. The doctor has previously volunteered with Doctors Without Borders, and has teaching appointments at Columbia and NYU Medical schools. Dr. Vitt has been named a Top Doctor in NYC for the past 7 years in a row.

We are interested in hiring a graduating senior or recent college graduate who will be taking a gap year prior to attending/applying to medical school or other healthcare/mental health graduate school programs.

Full-time hours Monday through Friday. This is not a part-time position or a remote position.

Target start date is June 1, 2023. The applicant will commit for approximately one year.

Please email a resume and cover letter to us at office@drvitt.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information about the practice, please visit www.drvitt.com

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Provide incredible customer service to every patient
• Greet and welcome patients to the office
• Maintain absolute patient confidentiality and discretion in accordance with professional expectations as well as HIPAA policy
• Manage patient scheduling, onboard new patients, and manage new patient inquiries
• Handle payments accurately and responsibly
• Enter patient information and scan, update, and file medical records accurately
• Communicate with patients, pharmacies, laboratories and other offices under doctor’s guidance
• Assist patients with coordination of care and navigation of the healthcare bureaucracy
• Coordinate laboratory specimens for send-out
• Help maintain a clean, courteous, and professional working environment
• Organize and maintain supplies
• Assist with appropriate clinical matters when necessary
• Assist with website content and possibly small research/writing projects
• Possibly assist with phlebotomy (blood-drawing)

Qualifications

• Interest in Gay Men’s Health and HIV Treatment and Prevention
• Interest in the healthcare/mental health professions (e.g. pre-med, post-bacc, pre-nursing, pre-PA, pre-therapist/psychology/social work, etc.)
• Recent undergraduate degree in any field
• Friendly and can-do attitude with patients and coworkers, and a great sense of humor
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, a flexible and adaptable team player, and the ability to work in a continuously evolving environment
• Computer/IT proficiency
• Follow COVID-19 infection control precautions
• Be immunized against standard communicable diseases (including but not limited to COVID-19 and Influenza) before starting the job

Benefits

• Opportunity to put your idealism into action by helping a historically medically underserved community
• Opportunity to gain exposure to the healthcare profession & for pre-health mentoring
• Friendly and kind office environment
• Pay rate of $20 per hour or more, depending on candidate experience
• Paid time off
• Beautiful and historic Greenwich Village location
• Opportunity to study (MCAT/etc.) or work on professional school applications in the case of occasional downtime