CUMC 14th Annual Steve Miller Medical Education Day

 You're invited to attend the 14th Annual Steve Miller Medical Education Day at Columbia University Medical Center on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, featuring keynote lecture: 

“Migrant Health: Addressing Present Challenges for the Pediatric Population”
Alan Shapiro, MD, FAAP
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Executive Director and Co-founder, Terra Firma

Click here for more and to register. 

WCM Regional Pre-Medical Conference - Dec. 2

 Weill Cornell Medicine invites you to their annual virtual Pre-Medical Conference on Saturday, December 2, 2023, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The conference is open to high school and college students interested in the health professions, and is sponsored by WCM's Office of Student Diversity and Students for Equal Opportunity in Medicine.

The day will begin at 9:00 AM with a keynote speaker and panel discussion, and from 11:00 - 2:00 students will be able to attend breakout sessions, workshops, and panel discussions. Interested in attending? Register here by November 17th. Questions? Contact studentdiversity@med.cornell.edu. 

NYU Clinical Volunteer Programs in Emergency Medicine

Looking for clinical opportunities in spring and summer 2024? Consider applying to volunteer programs at NYU like Project Healthcare and PAVERS. 

Project Healthcare is an intensive summer volunteer program that allows participants to rotate through clinical areas of the Bellevue Hospital emergency departments and are paired with a resident mentor. PAVERS is a patient advocacy volunteer program that allows students to learn about medicine through observation in the emergency department during the academic year. 

The Spring 2024 PAVERS application will open on October 1^st, 2023, while the Summer 2024 application for Project Healthcare will open on November 1^st, 2023. Check the links for more info and application deadlines!

Interested students are also welcome to attend NYU Langone’s Community Board Health Fair. This fair will be held at NYU Langone’s Manhattan Campus on October 14^th, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and staff members for PAVERS and Project Healthcare will be on hand to answer questions. 

UPDATED 10/11/23: The Community Board Health Fair has been cancelled, but students who have questions about Bellevue volunteer programs may email Dahlia Luongo dahlia.luongo@nyulangone.org.

You can also reach out to BellevueProjectHealthCare@nyulangone.org or Bellevuepavers@nyulangone.org with questions. 

Be Part of PULSE: Physicians Unite to Lead Student Experiences

PULSE is a national non-profit organization dedicated to breaking down barriers to medical education for premed students. We believe in the power of mentorship, connecting aspiring medical professionals with experienced physicians. Our mission is to empower students from all walks of life, including first-generation college students, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ identifying students, and those from underserved areas or other marginalized groups.

The Opportunity:

Premed students will be matched with a physician mentor in their field of interest. The mentorship program offers flexible scheduling, allowing students to connect with their mentor virtually or in-person. Over the course of 3-4 months, students will have at least 3 facilitated sessions to learn about their mentor’s career journey and discuss relevant topics.

Apply Now:

The application for our Fall 2023 cycle is open until October 23rd. If you have any questions or need more information, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Application: https://forms.gle/C77qhMSnXBgEQrGfA 

Website: https://www.pulse-program.org 

Email: pulse.programinfo@gmail.com 

Addressing Health Inequality in Your Career - Panel Discussion

Social and economic inequities shape access to and experiences of healthcare, resulting in stark health disparities in our society that are predicted to increase as our population becomes more diverse and income inequality rises. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in particular, questions on the sources and meaning of these inequities have taken a central place in our public discourse, and confronting health disparities remains an important component of careers in healthcare. In this panel, Barnard graduates in both clinical and non-clinical roles will discuss the ways in which they have shaped their careers to address health inequities from a variety of perspectives. Attendees are invited to learn from panelists' experiences and to consider ways in which their own future careers may address these pressing issues.

Panelists include:

• Grace Wright, MD - Founder & President, Association of Women in Rheumatology
• Alexandra Ingber, MPH - Director of Clinical Integration, Mount Sinai Health System
• Ivy Vega, MS, OTR/L - Occupational Therapist, NYP/Columbia University Medical Center
• Cynthia Cabral, PhD - Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice

This event is a part of the 2023 Opportunities Conference. For more information about the full day's schedule, please head to http://barnard.edu/beyond-barnard/opportunities-conference

 

Pre-Health Mentorship Cohort Opportunity with Barnard Alums

Are you considering graduate or professional school related to your interests in health? Beyond Barnard is partnering with alums in health professions programs to provide specialized mentorship for current students. Our alum ambassadors are currently in medical, public health, and clinical psychology graduate programs, and you can apply to be part of a bespoke small group cohort to learn about their professional paths during the 2023-2024 academic year. Cohorts will meet 3 to 4 times over the fall and spring semesters to discuss how best to explore, prepare for, and apply to health-related graduate/professional school and what the experience has been like for an alum who is currently on that path. 

Apply to be part of a Pre-Health Graduate/Professional School Ambassador Cohort by 11:59pm on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Email Laura Maltz lmaltz@barnard.edu with any questions.

MD program at Sidney Kimmel Medical College Info Session

Students interested in applying to the MD program at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Jefferson University in Philadelphia are invited to attend an info session this fall. Dates are:

Saturday, October 7 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Saturday, December 16 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Sessions will feature presentations from the Director of Admissions Bonnie Emilius and Dean of Admissions Dr. Alisa LoSasso about applying to SKMC, a student panel on life as an SKMC student, and a virtual tour of the facilities. More information can be found by following this link: 

https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/skmc/admissions/open-house.html

 

If you are interested in attending an information session, you can request to RSVP by emailing skmc.infosessions@jefferson.edu. 

GYNECA Fall 2023 E-Board and Committee Applications

Are you interested in gender-minority healthcare? Apply to GYNECA, The Columbia Undergraduate Journal of Gynecology and Women's Health. We are currently looking for a Lead Website Developer, a Head of Layout, and an Art Director. We are also looking for committee members for the Journalism, Art, Social Media, Website, Layout, Scientific Editing, Revision Editing, and Outreach committees. 

APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/86tMiY7ivdNsCCaLA (Deadline: September 15th, 11:59 pm.)
To learn more about us, check out our website: gynecajournalcu.org

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

Project Sunshine Member Application Open

 Interested in working with children in a healthcare setting and developing leadership through service? Project Sunshine is currently recruiting members for their 2023-2024 general body.

The application can be found here. Questions? Reach out to Jeanette Luna (jml2390@barnard.edu) or Jessica Aragon (jva2109@barnard.edu) for more information.

Register for Nursing School Virtual Fair

 The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is excited to announce the Discover Nursing School Virtual Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 3! 

Register to attend the free Discover Nursing School Virtual Fair taking place Tuesday, October 3, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with a growing list of nursing schools on the same day to find the right program for you!

Speak with deans, faculty, admissions reps, and current students to answer your questions from the ease of your laptop! RSVP for this live, FREE, online event today and let programs know you are interested!

At the Discover Nursing School Virtual Fair, you will be able to:

• Learn about all degrees! (e.g., 2nd degree, associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs)
• Gain insight on writing personal statements and completing your application
• Discover what makes nursing one of the top health professions
• Explore which nursing school is the right fit for you
• Hear from faculty about their areas of research
• Get tips from current nursing students
• Ask questions about the nursing profession, admission requirements, prerequisites, and elements of a robust application! 

This event is hosted by NursingCAS and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. AACN encourages all prospective students to register and attend!

Questions? Send an email to the NursingCAS Team or events@careereco.com.