Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Clinical Volunteer Opportunity: Pediatric Endocrinology at CUIMC

We wish to advise you that we have a volunteer position available immediately for Seniors, Post-Baccalaureate Students, and recent Graduates, in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology. The volunteer will provide assistance on multiple ongoing clinical research protocols. Significant duties will include keeping records of test project results, conducting online literature research, and assisting with manuscript/grant proposal preparation.

Volunteers may have the opportunity to observe in the Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic and attend weekly clinical rounds in addition to their volunteer time. Volunteers must be willing to commit to 8 hours a week. Hours can be split across two days. 

 

Please note, this is a non-compensable volunteer opportunity.

 

Qualifications:

Volunteers should have or be enrolled in coursework in chemistry, biology, physics or a related science or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

 

The applicant must demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate, an ability to perform work in a neat and orderly manner, and an ability to learn and adapt to new techniques.

 

Proficiency with computer operations and software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

 

 

To apply:

Please email you cover letter and resume to seo8@cumc.columbia.edu and as6509@cumc.columbia.edu

 

 

*Disclaimer: Any acceptance for this role will first need to be approved by Human Resources.*

Monday, November 13, 2023

University of Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

The University of Michigan Samuel & Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center (Frankel CVC) is pleased to announce the 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program.  This 10-week fellowship will be held May 28, 2024 through August 2, 2024. 

Each accepted fellow will be matched based on their interests, to a laboratory led by a Frankel CVC faculty member. This collection of laboratories is involved in internationally recognized research in topics such as atherosclerosis, genetic cardiomyopathies, blood clotting disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, vascular biology, and heart failure.  Fellows will be paid bi-weekly at a rate of $15/hour for ten weeks of full-time (40 hours/week) work.  The program includes weekly scientific seminars and coffee hours, social events, and a two-day research symposium when fellows will present their research to their peers, FCVC faculty, and staff.

 

The 2024 application opens today, Monday, November 13, 2023. To access the application and learn more about the program, visit our website at https://tinyurl.com/fcvcsurf.  For questions, please email fcvc-surf@med.umich.edu.

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Financial Wellness for Medical School and Beyond - Webinar Nov. 17th

It is important for students to have a strong financial foundation to ensure they borrow wisely and manage their finances while in medical school. Premed students have access to the AAMC Financial Wellness program by registering for a free account. For students to learn more about how to best utilize the program, the FIRST program team will host a webinar and demo on Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. ET. All are welcome to attend. Register for the webinar today!

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Alumnae Panel Event: A Day in the Life of a Med Student

Join us for a panel discussion of the stages of medical education, featuring Barnard alumnae who are currently in medical school! Panelists will discuss their paths to medicine as well as lessons they have learned as they've embarked on medical school curricula.

Panelists will include: Lily Brouwer '18, second-year student at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Finola Goudy '18, fourth-year student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Jefferson University Clarety Kaseke '19, second-year student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Iasha Khan '20, second-year student at Harvard Medical School Grace Nickel '19, second-year student at Harvard Medical School Sabine Shaughnessey 17, fourth-year student at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Monday, November 14 at 6pm. RSVP via Handshake

Friday, November 3, 2023

Paid Summer Research Opportunity: PrIMER

Apply now to PrIMER (Program to Inspire Minority and Underserved Undergraduates in Environmental Health Research). This is an exciting, paid opportunity for undergraduate students at local NYC schools to conduct research at (on site) at Columbia University starting in Summer 2024. 

The priority application deadline for this program is February 1st and application details are available at this link. Additional information is available below:

 


Questions? Reach out to Nina Kulacki njk2128@cumc.columbia.edu.

Volunteer Opportunity – Columbia University Irving Medical Center

 Description:

We wish to advise you that we have a volunteer position available immediately for Seniors, Post-Baccalaureate Students, and recent Graduates, in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology. The volunteer will provide assistance on multiple ongoing clinical research protocols. Significant duties will include keeping records of test project results, conducting online literature research, and assisting with manuscript/grant proposal preparation.

 

Volunteers may have the opportunity to observe in the Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic and attend weekly clinical rounds in addition to their volunteer time. Volunteers must be willing to commit to 8 hours a week. Hours can be split across two days. 

 

Please note, this is a non-compensable volunteer opportunity.

 

Qualifications:

Volunteers should have or be enrolled in coursework in chemistry, biology, physics or a related science or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

 

The applicant must demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate, an ability to perform work in a neat and orderly manner, and an ability to learn and adapt to new techniques.

 

Proficiency with computer operations and software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

 

 

To apply:

Please email your cover letter and resume to the investigator, Dr. Sharon Oberfield, MD, at seo8@cumc.columbia.edu


Wednesday, November 1, 2023

LIU Vet Event with CCNY

Please join CCNY Pre-Health as we welcome Dr. Laurie Roberson, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Dr. Gillian Angliss, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs with Long Island University's College of Veterinary Medicine!


They will both be on hand to discuss LIU Vet and becoming a competitive applicant to vet school.  This event will not be recorded.  The presentation will be virtual (via zoom).  
 

Date:     Thursday, November 9, 2023

Time:     12:30 - 2:00 PM

Zoom Info will be sent the morning of November 9.  Please RSVP for this event by completing the following google form:

https://forms.gle/f88zkuKADBh888U79

 

Questions:  please call CCNY Pre-Health at 212-650-6622 or email us at bsmith@ccny.cuny.edu.​

SHPEP Application Open

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 offer a stipend of $1000 for participation. 

SHPEP is open to first-year and sophomore students who meet other eligibility criteriaVisit the SHPEP National Program Office website to learn more. 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 SHPEP application for summer 2024 is open now and due February 5, 2024 - visit the website to apply and check out the application resources to help you along the way. 

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Cornell Vet Virtual Presentation Oct. 26

Please join CCNY Pre-Health as we welcome Ms. Jennifer Mailey, M.Ed., Director of Admissions, Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine.

She will be on hand to discuss Cornell Vet and becoming a competitive applicant to vet school.  

This event will not be recorded and you must have your cameras on for the presentation.

The presentation will be virtual (via zoom).  

Date:     THIS Thursday, October 26, 2023

Time:     12:30 - 1:30 PM


Please RSVP for this event by completing the following google form:

https://forms.gle/WLR8E5PVa8CttdUh8

 

Questions:  please call CCNY Pre-Health at 212-650-6622 or email us at bsmith@ccny.cuny.edu.​


Friday, October 20, 2023

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Virtual Visit Week October 23-27

Interested in a graduate degree in public health? Join Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's Prospective Student Virtual Visit Week. Virtual sessions offered throughout the week will allow prospective students the chance to connect with staff and faculty across various departments and programs, engage with the Admissions and Financial Aid Offices, learn about student life and support services, and meet with current students! Registrants will be able to attend all events throughout the week of October 23-27. Click here to register!

Please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Office with any questions at admissions@hsph.harvard.edu.