Friday, January 23, 2026

Job Opportunity: Dermatology Medical Assistant

Job Description
We are a warm, boutique dermatology office dedicated to delivering exceptional, personalized
medical care, along with skincare and aesthetic services. Our goal is to help patients look and
feel their best through evidence-based medical and cosmetic dermatology in an unrushed,
tranquil setting. Ideal start in May 2026.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our close-knit team. The ideal candidate is
detail-oriented, professional, and comfortable assisting in both medical and cosmetic
dermatology procedures. This role combines clinical excellence with attentive patient service.

Key Responsibilities
• Greet and prepare patients for dermatologic exams and procedures
• Assist the doctor during medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatments
• Clean and prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain supplies
• Educate patients on post-procedure care and skincare routines
• Support front-desk tasks as needed (scheduling, check-in/out, calls)
• Maintain a calm, welcoming presence and uphold high aesthetic and cleanliness standards

 Qualifications
• Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) a plus but not necessary
• 1+ year of dermatology or aesthetics experience strongly preferred
• Certification in phlebotomy services a plus
• Ideal for candidate who is looking to pursue medical, nursing, dental, or PA school
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional, polished demeanor aligned with a boutique clinical setting

Why join us?
• Collaborative, supportive team culture
• Beautiful, modern office environment
• Opportunities for growth in medical and cosmetic dermatology
• Consistent daytime schedule — no weekends or late evenings
• Employee discounts on skincare and aesthetic treatments

Why Work Here?
Warm, collaborative work environment, ideal for someone looking to go into medicine, nursing,
health care studies

Please submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for our boutique
dermatology team to:
drburris@kbdermatology.com
Subject: Medical Assistant Application

• $20 to $25 Hourly
• Part-Time

The Washington University School of Medicine Pediatric Student Research Program

 The Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, offers a Pediatric Student Research Program (PRSP), open to current full-time undergraduate (MUST be 18.).

Under the direction of three Washington University clinician-researchers, Ashley Steed, MD, PhD and Cliff Luke, PhD, PSRP was created with the purpose of introducing research to young investigators and to further their existing interest in research. The program includes seminars and mentored research experience during the eight-week scenario, June 8th, 2026 through July 31st, 2026. Selected participants work alongside experienced researchers. Opportunities range from bench to clinical to community-based research. Students participate in lab meetings to gain insight into the infrastructure of the research operation and to witness the collaborative process of sharing techniques, new endeavors, and successful investigative outcomes.

Applications are accepted from November 15th to January 31st.

Additional application and program information can be found on the PSRP Website https://pediatricstudentresearch.wustl.edu/.  Questions may be directed to Laurie Klein at psrp@kids.wustl.edu.

Friday, January 16, 2026

2026 Columbia University Medical School Fair

The 2026 Medical School Fair will be held in Lerner Hall on Columbia’s Morningside Heights Campus from 1-4 pm where pre-health students from all different universities in the city will have the chance to meet and engage directly with deans and representatives from medical school and other pre-health program committees. This year there will be nearly 50 MD, DO, Dental, and Physician’s Assistant programs participating in our event. There will also be MCAT prep tables, as well as various Masters programs in health fields such as Public Health and Nutrition.

Students must register to attend the event and can do so at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/columbia-universitys-2026-medical-school-fair-tickets-1980500946645?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl


Prior to the fair from 11 am - 12 pm will be a panel consisting of 5 deans of medical schools that is open to CUID holders only, aimed at demystifying the application process and allowing students some time for Q&A.


Please reach out to medicalschoolfair@columbia.edu for any questions.

Job Opportunity: Medical Assistant, Washington Square Dermatology

 Medical Assistant for Washington Square Dermatology
We are a busy dermatology practice in Greenwich Village in search of friendly, adaptable, dedicated, compassionate, and mature applicants for a full-time Medical Assistant position!
**Pre-Medical Students and Post Baccalaureate students are strongly encouraged to apply**
Our medical assistants are typically post-bac or gap year students that work with us for one, but preferably two years prior to going to medical or physician assistant school, as it is a wonderful opportunity to get direct patient care experience.

The focus of the practice is medical and cosmetic dermatology. Patients always come first, and our goal is to provide a pleasant and efficient experience from the moment they step into the office until the moment they leave. Our staff works to provide a positive experience and we are looking for someone to contribute to the team. 

Medical Assistants act as a liaison between the patient and the provider, and maximize the provider's time with the patient. They perform both clinical and administrative tasks to support the work of office provider.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Electronic Chart Management
-Maintain daily schedule and limit patient wait time
-Serve as a liaison between providers and patients to provide proper information regarding diagnoses and treatment
-Assist providers in exam rooms (collect medical complaints and history, prepare for procedures and surgeries, assist with dressing and suture removal)
-Provide and relay accurate instructions and assistance to patients in regards to any inquires or medical conditions.
-Order supplies and stock exam rooms as needed
-Communicate with pharmacies and other medical professionals
-Assist with Front Desk Receptionist duties (checking patients in and out, verifying insurances, scheduling appointments)

Expected pay
20–30 USD per hour

Friday, January 9, 2026

City College Health Professions Fair

Please join the Program in Pre-Health at the City College of New York for our Annual Health Professions Fair. This is a FREE event for students. 

Date:     Friday, February 6, 2026
Time:     9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Please pre-register for this event by completing the attached form:
The event will take place in the Great Hall, located on the 2nd Floor of Shepard Hall of the City College of New York campus.
If you have questions, you may contact premedical@ccny.cuny.edu or 212-650-6622.  
the following schools have confirmed their attendance:  
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
CUNY School of Medicine - MS in Physician Assistant Studies
Yale School of Medicine
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
University of Rochester School of Medicine
University of Michigan Medical School
SUNY Stony Book University School of Dental Medicine
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Marist University - MS in Physician Assistant Studies
Tufts University Physician Assistant Program
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Physician's Assistant Program
Yale University Physician Associate Program
New York College of Podiatric Medicine

....and more to come!

Thursday, January 8, 2026

St. Francis Hospital Clinical Scholars Program

The Clinical Scholars Program aims to provide three paid research internships to recent college graduates who plan to pursue an advanced clinical degree in medicine (MD or DO) or biomedical research (PhD or dual-degree). Scholars selected for the program are paired with mentors who are active clinical/research physicians, epidemiologists, research coordinators, and other staff as part of a comprehensive research and clinical education curriculum. This full time, paid position focuses on research activities in cardiovascular medicine at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center along with significant opportunities for clinical shadowing. Scholars will learn from and collaborate with our research teams with opportunities to contribute to scientific publications, and attend national scientific meetings.

 

More information about the Clinical Scholars Program and the application can be found on this webpage (due February 1, 2026). 


NYU Langone PrMEIR Scholars Summer Intensive Program

Summer scholars in NYU Langone’s Program for Medical Education Innovations and Research (PrMEIR) take part in an eight-week research-focused course. The program is open to students in college through graduate school. Participants take part in a series of weekly workshops over the course of a summer that provides a window into career paths in the healthcare industry. 

Participants are expected to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week to the program, which includes attending mandatory Monday meetings, a weekly team meeting, and at least one professional development workshop.

Each participant is assigned to a team that works together to develop and complete a final project. More information about each team is available on the program website.

How to Apply
Review the PrMEIR Scholars Summer Intensive Program (PSSIP) application and submit it with the following required materials:
  • resume or CV
  • personal statement that outlines your background and future aspirations, as well as your interest in the program
  • one letter of recommendation
  • a writing sample
Please send all application materials in a single email to Abigail Henderson, research data associate, at Abigail.Henderson@NYULangone.org with the subject line “PrMEIR Summer Scholar Application.” Ms. Henderson can also provide information about other volunteer opportunities available in PrMEIR upon request.

National Undergraduate Research Conference at Brown University 2026

The second annual National Undergraduate Research Conference at Brown University is scheduled for April 4th, 2026. Organizers are inviting projects from any STEM field, such as but not limited to those in biology, chemistry, physics, public health, engineering, clinical research, behavioral sciences, and computational applications. 

The conference will be hosted on Brown University's campus, bringing together 200 talented students from across the nation. This conference will serve as an opportunity to secure yourself a conference poster or oral presentation to demonstrate your research excellence. This year's keynote will feature Dr. Harvey Alter, the 2020 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine. Abstracts will be reviewed on a rolling basis with limited spots available (200 poster presentations and 20-30 oral presentations).

The early application deadline is January 21st, 2026 and the regular application deadline is February 21st, 2026.

The full application can be found at the official conference website: http://www.nationalresearchconferenceatbrown.org. If you have any questions, email ivyprehealth@brown.edu



Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Summer Research Opportunity: M-SURE

Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Experience - Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases

The Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology is pleased to host 18 undergraduate students for a 12-week program of summer research related to diabetes and metabolic diseases. Domestic and foreign students currently enrolled at a degree granting university or college are eligible to apply, with preference given to those undergraduates interested in a career in diabetes-related research. Funding is from the
NIH, Caswell Diabetes Institute, Taubman Institute, and the Michigan Nutrition and Obesity Research Center.

Each student will be matched, based on their interests and background, to a basic or clinical laboratory involved in nationally recognized research related to diabetes and diabetes-related complications such as insulin signaling and insulin resistance, adipocyte biology, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and neuronal control of food intake and energy expenditure.

There will be a research forum in which fellows will present their work, as well as a noon lecture series and research seminars.

The M-SURE program pays $7200 (pre-tax) for 12 weeks of fellowship. Further details and application materials are available from the fellowship link within the departmental website:

The deadline for applications is February 1st, 2026. Program runs from May 26 to August 15th.

Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Assistant, Weill Cornell Medicine

Clinical Research Assistant
Jill Roberts Center for IBD, Weill Cornell Medicine

We are looking for a dynamic, meticulous, and enthusiastic person to work as a clinical research assistant in active clinical practice treating inflammatory bowel disease.

Job Overview:
• Full-time position with 2-year commitment (preferred) 

• Coordinate multiple clinical research studies, including: 
Phase III clinical trials, Longitudinal follow-up studies, Patient registries 

• Work closely with multiple physicians, primarily in Gastroenterology 

• Opportunity for daily shadowing in outpatient clinics, as well as regular 
learning opportunities (lectures, case conferences, grand rounds, etc.)

Salary Range: $22.11 to $28.79

Job responsibilities: 

• Protocol development 

• IRB submission and maintenance 

• Medical chart review 

• Data acquisition and analysis 

• Biological sample collection with basic laboratory processing and sample storage

• Manuscript preparation 

• Facilitate study enrollment and outpatient follow-up visits 

• Daily interaction with physicians, nurses, patients, and families 

Preferred qualifications: 

• One year research and/or clinical experience preferred but not required 

• Strong interpersonal skills, writing/communication skills, and attention to detail 

• Self-starter who takes initiative when appropriate and works well in teams with multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse backgrounds 


Interested applicants please send your resume to: 

Randy Longman, ral2006@med.cornell.edu