Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program

The Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program is designed to give 25 premedical students meaningful insights into the field of medicine, with a focus on conditions that greatly affect the health of traditionally underserved populations. This program is open to current college juniors and seniors.

By engaging in laboratory or clinical research, under the supervision of a faculty member, the T-SRF participants learn how to investigate a specific research question. Participants are thereby provided with a research training experience allowing them to acquire investigative techniques that can be later applied as they pursue their medical education. The didactic curriculum has several themes. There is content delivery around common public health issues including healthcare for the under and uninsured; healthcare disparities; research basics; a financial aid presentation and practical advice from medical students on the medical school application process and preparing for the MCAT. In addition to these, participants engage with a wide variety of physicians in career panel discussions including primary care, pediatrics, neurology, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, radiology, emergency medicine, and internal medicine. The highlight of the curriculum is a panel discussion populated by diversity and admissions deans from NY medical schools addressing the question “What are medical schools looking for?” 

The application to the summer program is now open and the deadline to apply is February 1st, 2024. If you have any questions, please email tsrf@med.cornell.edu. Thank you.

 

T-SRF Website: https://bit.ly/T-SRF

Summer Research Opportunity: University of Miami Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

The University of Miami Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) 2024 application is open and available here.

There will be a public information session on December 20^th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. ET. RSVP here.

SURF is designed for students interested in pursuing a research career, PhD, or MD-PhD in biomedical sciences. This NCI-funded 10-week fellowship provides 30 students from across the country with hands-on innovative research, mentoring, and professional development on our campuses in Miami, Florida. 

 

The SURF program includes the following:

 

• Competitive stipend
• On-campus housing for the duration of the program
• Transportation to and from Miami for non-local residents
• Mentored lab research, presentation experience, and award opportunities
• Full schedule of career development sessions and networking events
• Weekend excursions around Miami

Women, underrepresented minorities, and disadvantaged students are strongly encouraged to apply.  If you have any questions, please reach out to surf@miami.edu.

2024 Summer Internship with Columbia University Global Mental Health Programs

 

NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program

 NIH UGSP Scholarship Overview:

• A dedicated program for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.
• Scholarships of up to $20,000 per academic year to cover tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living costs.
• Scholarships can be renewed for up to 4 consecutive years.
• For every year of scholarship funding, students commit to two NIH service obligations, which provide unparalleled research training and experience at NIH.

 

NIH UGSP Informational Webinars:

 

1. Date: Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm ET

2. Date: Tuesday, January 9th, 2024

Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm ET

 

Important Application Dates:

 

Applications Open: January 2024

Application Deadline: March 29^th, 2024, at noon E.T.

For a comprehensive overview, eligibility criteria, and other details, please visit the NIH UGSP Official Website.

 

Virtual Info Sessions: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth will host monthly virtual information sessions about their MD program beginning in December. Students and members of the diversity office will join when they are available to help field questions, in addition to the admissions team. 

All sessions will be 7PM-8PM Eastern. Below are the dates and registration links. Questions? Email Geisel.Admissions@Dartmouth.edu. 

Monday Dec 11, 2023 : https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a3hYWzsOSzmEXs2dWxShBg

Tuesday, January 16, 2024: https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4k8EQUX9SV6rrde9uFpRGw

Wednesday, February 7, 2024: https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2_PvbLncTq2BR7n6H95SdQ

Monday, March 18, 2024: https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FfFc0OT0Tq2GAB18Ny7P_w

Tuesday, April 16, 2024: https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TDtubAvDT1avi_Fkn7_MAg

Wednesday, May 15, 2024: https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kLEFuU2HQwGKIhDBjVoU0A

Volunteer Event with Columbia Doctors Without Borders

Columbia's Doctors Without Borders Student Chapter is having a bone marrow and blood stem cell donor registration event with the non-profit Be The Match on 11/30 and 12/1 between 11 AM and 5 PM at the Lerner Hall ramp tables. Attendees can learn more about Be The Match or join the registry at the event. 

Volunteers are needed to help table and add potential donors to the registry.

Sign up for 1-hour shifts here: BTM Volunteer Sign Up Sheet (11/30 and 12/1) 

After signing up, please complete the volunteer trainings before your scheduled day to volunteer. Further information is provided on the sign-up sheet. 

Please come stop by to register as a donor, or to volunteer with us! Free insomnia cookies will be provided!

If you have any questions, please contact Katherine Ahn (ksa2147@barnard.edu)

Accelerated EMT-B Course Winter Break

 Title: Accelerated Hybrid/Online EMT-B Course

Organization: Yeshiva University EMS Club/AuraPrep

Department: NYS Department of Health and National Registry EMT (NREMT) recognized 

Website: https://forms.gle/6hshDzbyi6Pab1dCA

Hours per week: 40 hours.

Desired Start Date: December 26, 2023

Desired End Date: January 12, 2024

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: 

*Classes will be mostly online with five in-person sessions for skills*

Winter Break Intensive Course (Y#37):

• 12/26 - 1/5  (Zoom sessions 10am-2pm)
• In-person sessions will be from 1/7 -1/11. Practical State Exam 1/12.
  
• Location will be at the YU midtown Manhattan campus located at 245 Lexington Avenue, or at our satellite location on Broadway*
• *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 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/6hshDzbyi6Pab1dCA

Flyer: https://forms.gle/6hshDzbyi6Pab1dCA

For any questions or concerns, please reach out to:

Email Swietsch@mail.yu.edu or LearnEMT@gmail.com

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.*

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.

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!