Attn: First Year Students
Mt. Sinai Humanities and Medicine Early Selection Info session - TOMORROW!!
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EDT
516 Hamilton Hall
Come learn more about the Humanities in Medicine Program Early Selection Program@ Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
The Humanities and Medicine Program at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine provides a unique path to medical school that offers maximum flexibility in the undergraduate years for students to explore their interests in humanities and social sciences. The program assures highly motivated undergraduates admission to Mount Sinai School of Medicine upon successful completion of program requirements and graduation from their undergraduate program. MCATs are neither required nor permitted to be taken. Students apply to this program in the first semester of their sophomore year.
Presenter: Mary Rifkin, Director, Humanities and Medicine Program, Mt.
Sinai School of Medicine
For more information visit http://www.mssm.edu/theschool/eap.shtml.
For further information regarding this event, please contact Monica Avitsur by sending email to ma2685@columbia.edu .
Register for this Event
Monday, March 30, 2009
Attn First years: Mt. Sinai Humanities and Medicine Early Selection
Interested in summer EMT-B course?
Dear students,
We are trying to gauge interests for the summer EMT-B course. With the new course provider, we are not sure at this point if we will be holding
one. Partly depends on how many people are interested in taking it.
Courses are usually reserved for Columbia full-time students and employees, and with an application process we sponsor everyone. The
specifics- how long the classes will last and which days of the week they will be held- all are TBD. You need to attend all the sessions if you want to take the certificate exam. Please email me back ASAP if you are interested.
Have a nice weekend.
--
Yoo-Na Kim
Columbia University
email: yk2317@columbia.edu
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summer opportunity: counselor for asthma camp in NYC
SEASONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY-HARLEM HOSPITAL CENTER,
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION (ALA) AND
NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Summer Program Associate: A unique opportunity to help NYC children with asthma, ages 8-11, learn asthma self-management skills, the benefits of exercise and how to make healthy food choices.
Major Responsibilities:
* Organize free and innovative activities in parks and
playgrounds and pools for children with asthma, including games, arts and crafts, sports and special events.
* Integrate play activities into asthma education program
curriculum developed by the ALA that emphasizes the impact and importance of physical activity and healthy nutrition.
* Communicate with the parents of participating children as
needed reporting on child's progress or difficulties during the course of the program.
* Demonstration and use of the material supplied for the hands
on learning activities and games.
* Ensure the safety of the children within the recreation center
facilities and pool area. Reporting any potential hazards to the recreation center management.
* Uphold discipline and prevent disturbances within the
recreational area.
* Maintain accurate records for all participating children,
including dissemination and collection of evaluation tools.
* Participation in training sessions led by Parks Dept, ALA and
Harlem Hospital staff.
* Communicating with the ALA staff and medical director with
information about attendance, weekly curriculum/activity scheduling and/or any medical issues that arise during the course of the day.
* Attend weekly debriefing and evaluation meetings.
Qualification Requirements:
1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent,
and either:
a) Two summer seasons, or six months, of experience as an
instructor, counselor, or coach in an organized recreational program; or
b) Completion of sixty credits toward a baccalaureate degree in an
accredited colleges; or
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above.
3. Must be at least 18 years old.
4. BLS Certification a plus.
Pay and Time commitment:
Counselors will work from July 6- 31st and get paid $2000 stipend.
Hiring for several positions.
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full-time job: Patient Care assistant MSSM
Title: Patient Care Assistant
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
World Trade Center Monitoring and Treatment Program
Opening: 1 Full-Time Appointment
Date Available: 4/2009
Weekly Hours: 37.5 (full time with benefits)
Qualifications: (1) required: BA/BS, excellent writing
skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Access, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint), interest and ability to learn other computer programs, excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability to changing administrative demands are essential; (2) desirable: healthcare/medical office experience or interest. Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Brief Description: candidate will provide two lines of support:
(1) assist an academic physician in patient care related activities, including (but not limited to) preparing charts for physicians, spirometry testing, maintaining patient records, gathering necessary billing documents, and scheduling appointments for patients;(2) occasionally (about 20% of the time) clinical research assistantship, including clinical data extraction from charts and entry, tracking of diagnostic test reports, basic queries and reports, bibliographic searches and a weekly seminar scheduling.
If interested, please contact Rafael E. de la Hoz, MD, by electronic mail (Rafael.delaHoz@mssm.edu) for instructions on filing an application electronically.
I would add that my present assistant, Deborah Bloch, a Columbia graduate, has offered to provide information to prospective candidates if contacted by electronic mail (Deborah.Bloch@mssm.edu).
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Georgetown Summer Program Announcement
The Georgetown Summer Medical Institute (GSMI), a program of the Georgetown School of Medicine, will be offering medical school courses, seminars and workshops for premedical (rising juniors and seniors), post-bacc, graduate and medical students this summer. For undergraduate and post-bacc premedical students, this is a unique opportunity to experience the medical school environment, get to know medical school faculty, and get an in depth education in an actual medical school course. A flyer is attached to this email.
Our courses include:
- Gross Anatomy (with cadaveric dissection)
- Medical Biochemistry
- Medical Histology
- Human Physiology
Students may enroll for one of the above courses only. In addition, students who want to learn more about the medical profession and the application process are encouraged to enroll for two seminar series:
- Physician and Society Seminars
- Medical Admissions Workshops
This is the fifth year of this program. If you or your students have questions, you may address them to me (myersa@georgetown.edu) or visit our website:
http://gsmi.georgetown.edu
Thanks and best wishes,
Adam Myers
Adam Myers, Ph.D.
Director, GSMI, GUSOM
Associate Dean for Graduate Education, GUMC
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Science Journalism Career Panel Tonight! Free Pizza!
Science Journalism Career Panel
Would you like to Publish your Research one day?
Are you an aspiring Science Journalist?
Do you want to learn more about the scientific publication, editorial, and reviewing process at the professional level?
Or want to know more about possible Internship Opportunities in the publication industry?
Then come join us for an interactive panel discussion with professionals from some of the nation's Premier Scientific Journals and Publications!!
There will be Freelance writers and Editors from Nature, Scientific American, and New York Times!
Free Pizza and Drinks!!!
This Friday, March 27th
6-8pm in Fairchild Building, Room 700
Hosted by Columbia Biological Society and Columbia Science Review
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George Yufei Tang
Columbia University, Columbia College Class of 2009
5982 Lerner Hall | New York, NY 10027
(212) 920-9675 | ygt1@columbia.edu
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Tonight! University of Michigan School of Medicine Visit/ Robert Ruiz, Director of Admissions
Announcing: A visit with Robert Ruiz, Director of Admission University of Michigan School of Medicine
WHEN: Thursday
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, March 26
6 pm
516 Hamilton
Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Medical School and Medical School Admission But Were Afraid to Ask
WHO: Robert Ruiz, Director of Admission
University of Michigan School of Medicine
Come learn from an insider. This is your opportunity to ask questions both about University of Michigan and medical school admissions in general. This should prove to be a very informative evening. All
students are welcome.
Please RSVP:
http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional/health/events.php
Predental Event at Columbia College of Dentistry
Attn: Predental students --
Don't miss this great program at the Columbia College of Dentistry
Greetings from Columbia University Student National Dental Association!
The Spring Impressions Program will be held Saturday, April 25th, 9am to
2pm. This year, we will have a workshop from Kaplan on DAT prep and you
could win a free DAT prep course! You will also find out how to get
your entire dental education paid in full. Our prosthodontics
professor, Dr. Zimnick will give a lecture about dentistry followed by a
member of the admissions committee to answer all of your questions. The
day will end in the lab where you will get a brief lecture from Dr.
Zimnick and the chance to make impressions of model teeth and do the
operative dentistry workshop that will also be set up in the pre-clinic.
We would be delighted to have you join us for our Spring Impressions
Program as it is the most exciting event of the year! Please register
early as we will grant participation on a first come first serve basis.
The registration form is attached. You MUST fill out your information on
the registration form and fill out the form in its entirety. You will
not receive confirmation unless the form is filled out and attached to
your reply.
Reply to cdmsnda@gmail.com
Please attach the registration form to the email and put Spring
Impressions Registration in the subject line.
Best,
Impressions Committee
Saturday, April 25th, 2008 9:00am - 2:00 pm
P & S Room A7: 650 West 168th St.
Subway: Take A or 1/9 to 168th& Broadway
Subway: Take A or 1/9 to 168th& Broadway
Registration Information:
Name, Email, school, Year, meal preference, Ethnicity
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Universal Health Care Debate
Dear Friends:
The Benjamin Rush Society would like to invite you and your organization to a debate on one of the most contentious issues of our time: Should universal health care be the responsibility of the Federal Government?
The debate takes place at Columbia University on April 7 (see details
below) and features Sally Pipes, President of the Pacific Research Institute, Dr. Brian Day, past president of the Canadian Medical Association, Dr. Oliver Fein of Cornell University, and Theodore Marmor of the Yale School of Management.
The Benjamin Rush Society is comprised of medical doctors, residents, fellows, medical students, and policy advocates who believe that the profession of medicine calls its practitioners to serve their patients, rather than the government. Through a series of debates in medical schools around the country, it seeks to challenge the current orthodoxy that government control is the ultimate and inevitable solution to the problems of our healt! h care system. The Benjamin Rush Society hopes to re-define the terms of the health care debate from one that is focused on government-provided health care to one in which free-markets, competition, and greater patient and doctor control are given serious consideration.
Please join us for this important issue.
Sincerely,
Adam Frey
Policy Fellow and Marketing Associate
Pacific Research Institute
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Benjamin Rush Society Event - The Debate: Universal Health Care Should Be the Responsibility of the Federal Government
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Columbia University Alumni Auditorium
650 W 168th Street
New York, New York
Registration Fee: None | Register at www.pacificresearch.org
For more information contact Cindy Chin at (415) 955-6110 or cchin@pacificresearch.org
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About PRI
For 30 years, the Pacific Research Institute (PRI) has championed freedom, opportunity, and individual responsibility through free-market policy solutions. PRI is a non-profit, non-partisan organization. For more information please visit our web site at www.pacificresearch.org
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SAVE THE DATE! Narrative Medicine Rounds April 1, 2009
Narrative Medicine Rounds
Wednesday April 1, 2009
5:00-7:00 pm
Faculty Club, 446 P&S Building,
630 W. 168th Street
(Between Broadway & Fort Washington Ave.) NY, NY
Julie Salamon
Reads from her book
HOSPITAL: Man, Woman, Birth, Death, Infinity, Plus Red Tape, Bad Behavior, Money, God and Diversity on Steroids.
Hospital grounds the science and emotion of medical drama in the financial realities of operating a huge, overburdened private institution. Drawing on her skills as interviewer, observer, and social critic, Salamon reveals the internal and external political machinations that exist between doctors and staff as well as between hospital and community. This is the dynamic universe of small and large concerns and personalities that determine the nature of our care.
?Full of emotion and drama,? ?ambitious,? ?absorbing,? ?funny,?
?sobering.? (NY Times)
?A fascinating portrait of a Brooklyn, N.Y. hospital? much more than white coats and beeping consoles?it?s 21st century America in a microcosm.? (Salon)
Rounds begin at 5:00 followed by refreshments.
Free and open to the public.
Brought to you by the Program in Narrative Medicine with the generous help of MBS Vox/Commonhealth.
College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University 630 WEST 168TH STREET ? PH 9-EAST, ROOM 105 ? NEW YORK, NY10032
PHONE: 212-305-4975 ? FAX: 212-305-9349 ?
www.narrativemedicine.org
Find out more about our M.S. in Narrative Medicine beginning in fall ?09!
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Part-time Job Opportunity
Employer: Union Settlement Association
Job Description
Classification Title: Recruiter/Surveyor - Multiple Positions Open
Compensation: Part time (10-20 hrs/week) without benefits - $10/hr; On call/ As Needed Basis; A flexible schedule is necessary, as some early evening/ weekend hours are required.
Essential Job Functions: Looking for motivated self - starters to recruit and survey adults in East Harlem for several federally funded research projects aimed at addressing and eliminating health disparities related to diabetes. The recruiters/surveyors will work closely with project staff on tasks and responsibilities which may
include: administering surveys/conducting interviews; collecting data on a computerized tool or paper survey; data entry; transporting project equipment as needed; collecting heights, weights, and other biological data; and corresponding with study participants to schedule appointments; set up and clean up of project area.
Educational & Professional Skills: Some college required; BA/BS preferred. The Recruiter/ Surveyor must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be highly attentive to detail and very organized. Previous experience conducting surveys strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and basic computer skills (Word, Word Perfect, Excel) with capacity to conduct research-related tasks required. Ability to work with a diverse population is essential. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.
Contact: Please send your resume via email to:
EHPDP@unionsett.org
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Summer opportunity: Multidisciplinary REU Program in Computational Mathematics and Nonlinear Dynamics
Multidisciplinary REU Program in Computational Mathematics and Nonlinear Dynamics
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at George Mason University will host a multidisciplinary undergraduate research program in computational mathematics and nonlinear dynamics of biological, bio-inspired and engineering systems. This nine-week program program will expose eight qualified mathematics undergraduate students and a K-12 teacher to advanced topics in mathematics, problem-solving techniques and multidisciplinary applications. Selected problems range from Reconstruction of Protein networks and Aneurysm mechanics to Modeling of Micro Air Vehicles, Neuronal field models, Porous substrates and Materials engineering applications. The overall goal of this program is to encourage students and teachers to learn by discovery and enhance their understanding of the multidisciplinary role of mathematics in engineering, science and medicine. The metro region of Washington, DC is a particularly fertile area for research and work opportunities, including consulting, teaching and government.
Applicants must be undergraduate students who will be completing their junior year by June 2009. Financial support for students include a stipend of $3,375, free on-campus housing and meals, and a travel allowance up to $550. Students with a strong background in advanced calculus, linear algebra and differential equations are eligible to apply. Women and underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. Please note that under NSF rules, only U.S. Citizens and permanent residents are eligible to receive stipends and support for housing and travel costs.
The deadline for receiving all the application material is *April 10,
2009* and accepted applicants will be notified immediately. For more details on the program and application details, go to the program
website:
http://math.gmu.edu/reu/
For additional information, please contact us via email at:
reu@math.gmu.edu
or via phone (703) 993-9787 or (703) 993-9688
Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer and Dr. Maria Emelianenko REU Program Coordinators
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Funding for Summer Internships
Funding for Summer Internships - Center for Career Education Resources
(4/6)
Are you considering taking an unpaid or low-paying internship this summer? The Center for Career Education (CCE) wants to help make your internship a possibility and has resources for you to find funding and lessen the financial burden of an unpaid/low-paying internship.
Funding for Summer Internships Presentation April 6, 12:00 p.m.
Center for Career Education, Conference Room Taking an unpaid or low-paying internship in a field you love doesn't have to break the bank. Join CCE staff and the Fellowships Office for an informative session on how you can engage in an unpaid internship experience through a variety of funding opportunities. At this session, you will learn about how to find and apply for funding for unpaid opportunities, and about other strategies to make ends meet. The Summer Interns Living and Learning Program (SILLP) and the Parent and Alumni Internship Fund (PAIF) Program will also be discussed. The Fellowships Office will join us to share helpful tips and resources. Register for this presentation at: www.careereducation.columbia.edu/events
Fund an unpaid summer internship through the CC Parent Alumni Internship Fund The Center for Career Education is pleased to announce the Parent Alumni Internship Fund (PAIF) for summer 2009. PAIF is designed to encourage Columbia College students to accept a quality internship that will foster their career exploration and build upon their academic studies, while alleviating some of the financial burden associated with unpaid internships. Award amounts will range from $1,000 to $3,000. Current sophomores and juniors at CC who receive grant-based financial aid and have secured an unpaid internship are eligible to apply. Preference is given to applicants with public service internships, but we encourage all eligible students with unpaid internships to apply. For more information about PAIF and how to apply, go to:
http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/howtointernship/alumni.
Apply by April 17, 2009
Campus Housing in New York - Summer Interns Living and Learning Program Are you interested in interning in NYC this summer, living in the dorms for a discounted rate, and sharing and learning about other internship experiences and industries with 30 other students? If your answer is yes, join us and apply for the Summer Interns Living and Learning Program (SILLP)! For more information on SILLP and how to apply, go to:
http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/howtointernship/sillp.
Apply by April 17, 2009
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full-time job: Neuroimaging Coordinator position at Georgetown University Department of Neurology
This just in from one of our alums --
The job was a great opportunity for me during my gap year, and my boss was extremely supportive of my career goals, allowing me to pursue individual research interests, writing additional letters of recommendation to schools, and being really accommodating of interviews.
The position and the things I learned also provided great talking points for med school interviews-ranging from basic science topics to ethical questions about clinical research/trials.
In any case, I hope you'll send this out to the pre-med listserv-my boss hired two CC'08 grads last year and is really happy with us!
The position:
The Research Assistant will work directly under Dr. Chelsea Kidwell, Medical Director of the Georgetown University Stroke Center, and will support her in everyday research activities which center on neuroimaging and stroke clinical trials. The job involves an active role in the coordination of a multi-site acute stroke clinical trial (MR and Recanalization of Stroke Clots Using Embolectomy), assisting in clinical and neuroimaging data collection and analysis, and assisting in grant submission, manuscript preparation, and protocol revisions. The research assistant will interact primarily with study investigators and affiliated members of the GU Stroke Center and participating study sites. Additionally, the incumbent will work closely with members from the Institutional Review Board and Office of Research/Regulatory Affairs to maintain protocol compliance and federal assurances.
The incumbent must be available to start full time in the second week of May, 2009.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV to Margy McCullough-Hicks, CC'08 at mm883@georgetown.edu.
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Monday, March 23, 2009
summer opportunity: Comm intern International Mecial Corps
*Schedule ID:695*
Job Title:Communications Intern- International Medical Corps
Employer Name: Columbia University Internship California
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*Job Location:Los Angeles
*Number of Openings:1Days/hours:
Wage/Salary: *Employment Start Date :06/15/2009Employment End
Date:09/08/2009
*Job Description:
International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, IMC is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide.
By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, IMC rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
http://www.imcworldwide.org
- Assist department in developing internal and external communications materials.
- Assist in production of written materials including brochures/pamphlets/fliers
- Assist with production and maintenance of website content, including stories, photos and video
- Assist with social networking websites
- Assist in production of monthly eNewsletter.
- Assist in compiling and tracking media contacts
- Assist with photo and video archiving, updating SharePoint software system
- Assist with other outreach, communications and development projects
This internship is offered through the Columbia University Internships in California (CU In) program. To learn more about CU In, go to
http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/cce-internship/cuin
Application Instructions (In Addition to Applying via LionSHARE):This position is part of the Columbia University Internships (CU In):
California program.
There are five (5) required components to the application:
1. CU In application form
http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/CUIn-application-form
The following documents must be submitted through LionSHARE for each position of interest:
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter
4. Transcript (can be unofficial, downloaded from SSOL) 5. Financial Support Application (can be downloaded at http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/cce-internship/cuin/app
lication-process)
Submit your completed applications via LionSHARE by March 25, 2009.
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CUAMSA Trivia Bowl
[CUAMSA] Win iTunes Gift Certificates at "Grand Rounds" Trivia Bowl, this TUESDAY 3/24 @ 10pm! (Lerner Satow Room)
Put on your game faces, because CUAMSA will be hosting its first ever medical trivia bowl event this Tuesday March 24 at 10pm in Lerner Hall's Satow Room (5th floor)! Teams will square off for iTunes Gift Certificates, as well as bragging rights. And best of all: admission is free. So come, play a fun game for an hour, hang out with some old friends (or make new ones), learn some new things, and get a chance at taking home a pretty sweet prize. What's not to like?
The event is open to everyone and, once again, admission is free, so bring all your friends! We'll see you there!
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TOMORROW NIGHT - MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE VISIT
REMINDER - DON'T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR FROM DEAN OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AT MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Visit
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EDT
413 Kent Hall
Please join us for an evening with Dr. David Muller, MD Associate Professor and Dean of Medical Education at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine.
Dr. Muller will provide an overview of the School of Medicine, its history, curriculum and programs. This is a unique opportunity especially for those getting ready to apply - please don't miss out.
David Muller, M.D., received his B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and his M.D. from New York University School of Medicine. He completed his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, where he spent an additional as Chief Resident.
Upon completing his training Dr. Muller co-founded and directed the Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program. Visiting Doctors is now the largest academic physician home visiting program in the country. In May
2005 Dr. Muller was appointed Dean for Medical Education. His recent honors include the Department of Medicine's Ruth Abramson Humanism in Medicine Award in 2005, induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2004, and the Casita Maria Community Builder Award in 2002. Dr.
Muller is Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Education and is a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine.
For further information regarding this event, please contact Monica Avitsur by sending email to ma2685@columbia.edu .
Register for this Event
Global Health Corps
Global Health Corps (GHC)
GHC connects outstanding young leaders with organizations working on the front lines to promote global health equity. GHC works with partner organizations to identify an area of their operations that stands to benefit from a fellowship team. We then match those projects with young people who have relevant skills, providing tremendous value to the organizations and field experience for that GHC fellow.
Fellowships focus on everything from digitizing health records to community health work, supply chain logistics to data analysis.
I'm writing to let you know that we've made an official call for applications. If you know anyone who is interested in public health and may want to apply to our fellowship program, please let them know about us!
I'm including a flier and our application below. Since fellowships vary, we welcome applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. If potential applicants have any questions, they can reach out to me at charlie@ghcorps.org or info@ghcorps.org.
Unfortunately the deadline of April 6th is fast approaching, so we wanted to send out last minute emails to our friends and family to make sure we get as many applicants as possible.
We'd appreciate your help!
Thanks,
-Charlie
Interested in joining the movement for Global Health equity?
Apply NOW to
Global Health Corps
Application deadline for American Fellows is April 6th, and for Rwandan/Malawian/Burundian/Tanzanian fellows is May 1st
-Work with Clinton HIV/AIDS
Initiative, Partners In Health,
the Nuclear Threat Initiative,
and other leading health
organizations
-Participate in a paid
yearlong fellowship in
Tanzania, Burundi, Malawi,
Rwanda, or the United
States
-Use YOUR skills -- fellows
with a background in
engineering, finance,
technology, education, and
other fields are NEEDED
http://ghcorps.org
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full-time job: research technician CUMC Cancer Center
Entry Level Research Technician
A molecular biology research lab within Columbia University Medical Center's Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center has an opening for an entry-level research technician. Previous research experience in a molecular biology laboratory is preferred.
Students with a passion for science and an interest in gaining valuable experience in a research laboratory setting should apply to: Cory Abate-Shen, Ph. D., Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1130 St. Nicholas Ave. Room 217A, New York, New York 10032;
cabateshen@columbia.edu.
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full-time job: research assistant job posting
Research Assistant, Molecular Biology of HIV
New York University School of Medicine
A research assistant position to work on the molecular biology of HIV-1 is offered at an established laboratory at the New York University School of Medicine. Studies will investigate the role of cellular restriction factors and their interaction with regulatory proteins of HIV-1.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Tissue culture, preparation and analysis of samples for flow cytometry, western blotting, cell sorting and molecular biology, cloning of DNA into plasmid vectors, RNA and DNA preparation and immunostaining. Responsibilities will also include lab management and organization.
REQUIREMENTS: College graduate with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences and one year of laboratory experience. A minimum commitment of two years is required.
TRAINING AND SKILLS: Knowledge of cell biology and molecular biology; experience in tissue culture. Must be detail-oriented, organized, able to multi-task, take initiative. Must be proficient in MS Office, databases (Filemaker) and software aiding laboratory organization.
Email cover letter, CV and contact information for three references to:
nalp3@mac.com
* Compensation: Commensurate with experience
* Please, no phone calls about this job.
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Careers in Healthcare: Beyond the MD
Careers in Healthcare: Beyond the MD
Tuesday, March 31st from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Broadway Residence Hall, 14th Floor Lounge, 556 West 114th Street at Broadway
The Center for Career Education, Division of Student Affairs, Columbia College Alumni Affairs and Development, and Engineering Development and Alumni Relations are partnering to bring alumni and students together to network and share information about careers in healthcare. The panelists represent career paths in pharmaceuticals, mental health, physical therapy, consulting and more. A question and answer session will be followed by a reception. The panelists are:
Laurel Daniels Abbruzzese, CC '91, P&S-PT '94, TC '00, TC '04 Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor, Clinical Physical Therapy in Columbia's Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy
Michael Friedman, CC'64, GSAS '70
Director, Center for Policy, Advocacy, and Education, The Mental Health Association of New York City
Laura Happersett SEAS '98
Medical Physicist, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Jacob Kupietzky, CC '99, SIPA '00
President, Healthcare Transfromation, LLC
George Solomon, SEAS '69
Chief Operating Officer, ThePharmaNetwork, LLC
Moderated by:
Sudhin Shah, SEAS '05, M.S. - PhD Candidate in Neuroscience at Cornell University
For further information regarding this event, please contact Niamh O'Brien at no2109@columbia.edu or 212-854-6384.
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University of Michigan School of Medicine Visit - NEXT Week
Announcing: A two day visit with Robert Ruiz, Director of Admission University of Michigan School of Medicine
WHEN: Thursday and Friday, March 26-27, 2009
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, March 26
6 pm
516 Hamilton
Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Medical School and Medical School Admission But Were Afraid to Ask
WHO: Robert Ruiz, Director of Admission
University of Michigan School of Medicine
Come learn from an insider. This is your opportunity to ask questions both about University of Michigan and medical school admissions in general. This should prove to be a very informative evening. All
students are welcome.
Please RSVP:
http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional/health/events.php
Friday, March 27
9 am - 1 pm
101 Carman Hall
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full-time/part-time job: Medical Assistant Cardiology
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Medical Assistant
Dr. Kim is a cardiologist and every year he has been successfully sending Medical Assistants to Medical Schools. Cornell Medical Students rotate thru this clinic-communicating and working with a variety of medical students. Great environment for someone trying to gain experience in the medical field and/or pursuing an eventual Medical Degree.
Seeking full-timeand/or part-time administrative Medical Assistants for a cardiology practice located in Kew Gardens, NY. Duties include setting up patients for medical procedures, transcribing medical notes, answering phones,scheduling appointments, data entry, medical billing and other miscellaneous tasks. No experience necessary: training will be provided.
Candidates fluent in Spanish, Korean, or Chinese preferred, but not required. All candidates should indicate any foreign language proficiency in theirresume.
BA/BS. Well-organized, sharp, & delightful individual who can interact well with patients. Must have good time management capabilities and be able to multi-task. A strong science background is preferred. Recent college grads and Pre-medical students are recommended to apply.
Please forward resumes to chestpaindiagnosticcenter@gmail.com
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full-time job: Research Technician CUMC
Research Technician Position Opening at Columbia University Medical Center, Department of Pathology and Cell Biology
The focus of the work is to develop new disease models for Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease using stem cell technology. The successful applicant will have experience with cell and/or molecular biology techniques.
Preferable would be experience in stem cell technology, confocal imaging, and other imaging techniques, as well as PCR technology. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience as above or equivalent in education and training. The applicant should have the ability to work independently under minimal supervision, knowledge of basic chemical and biology techniques, ability to research the literature and present experimental data, to use statistics, to follow safety regulations, and to train others.
This is an excellent opportunity for applicants who would be interested ultimately in applying to a graduate or medical school program.
Please email CV and application to:
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Asa Abeliovich, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Taub Institute for the Aging Brain
Departments of Pathology and Cell Biology and Neurology
Columbia University
P& S 15-403
630 W. 168th St.
NY, NY 10032
Tel (212) 305-1150
Fax (212) 305-5498
email aa900@columbia.edu
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Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Visit
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Visit
________________________________
March 24, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EDT
413 Kent
Please join us for an evening with Dr. David Muller, MD Associate Professor and Dean of Medical Education at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine.
Dr. Muller will provide an overview of the School of Medicine, its history, curriculum and programs. This is a unique opportunity especially for those getting ready to apply - please don't miss out.
For further information regarding this event, please contact Monica Avitsur by sending email to ma2685@columbia.edu .
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Fulbright Info Session
FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, March 12th 3-4pm at 202 Hamilton Hall Core Conference Room
Learn about various Fulbright Scholarship opportunities for post graduation. Dean Pippenger and Ms. Roach will share information about the Fulbright Research Grants and Teaching Assistantships. Gain insight into the application process and if these possibilities are the right fit for you. For more information, please contact the Fellowship Programs Office at Carman Hall 105.
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summer opportunity Environmental Science Teaching interns
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TEACHING INTERNS
Deadline: Friday, March 20th
Columbia Secondary School for Math, Science, and Engineering (CSS-MSE) is a new public middle school, currently serving 6th and 7th graders from the Harlem community. In June, CSS-MSE ends its core courses and students participate in a month of experiential learning based around particular scientific topics. Students explore their topic from a variety of perspectives and through many disciplines. Students and teachers work closely together to investigate the topic at hand, go on field trips throughout New York City, and, in some cases, take part in overnight camping field experiences and trips. This year, topics include "Water," "Energy," "Ecology," and "Architecture," among others. CSS-MSE seeks interns interested in working on curriculum development and implementation for our June semesters. Interns should be interested in teaching, have some previous experience in working with students, and have an enthusiasm for science education. Outdoor skills and lifeguard certification are a plus, but not necessary. Internship runs June 1-29, 2009. Please contact Meredith at meredithhill@columbiasecondary.org for more information.
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Open House Gtown Biomedical Master's Programs
Open House
Georgetown University Medical Center
Biomedical Master's Programs
* Date: Friday, April 3, 2009
* Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (subject to change)
* Location: Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC
To register for this event, please use our online enrollment form
.
This all-day program is offered to qualified* persons who have applied, or are interested in applying, to a biomedical master's program at Georgetown University. The purpose of the Open House is to provide interested applicants and prospective applicants with the opportunity to receive detailed information about available biomedical master's programs, tour the facilities, and meet faculty and staff, as well as current and former biomedical master's students.
*Interested individuals must meet the minimum requirements for admission to graduate study at Georgetown University (3.0 undergraduate GPA).
NOTE: This event is not intended for individuals who have already been accepted to a master's program and have confirmed their intention to matriculate at Georgetown University this Fall; separate orientation programs will be held for all incoming students. However, individuals who have been extended an offer of admission, and are still in the process of deciding whether or not to accept the offer, are welcome to attend this event for the purpose of learning more about Georgetown University to aid in their decision making process.
The event will include:
* An overview of Georgetown University's biomedical master's
degree programs
* An opportunity to meet with program directors, program
representatives, and current students
* An opportunity to attend selected classes and seminars
* Tour of the Georgetown University campus
Complementary Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
Space is limited, so please respond immediately
to secure your place for this event.
For those interested in private lodging, hotel accomodations are available (at the individual's own expense) at the following locations:
* Leavey Conference Center
the GU campus)
* Georgetown Holiday Inn
* Georgetown Inn
* Key Bridge Marriott
PLEASE NOTE: Washington, DC's annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be taking place March 28th-April 12th, and draws large crowds to the area.
If you plan to book a hotel room for the Open House, we encourage you to contact area hotels as soon as possible!
To register for this event, please use our online enrollment form
Program Represented at the Open House
(click on links for furhter information)
* Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
* Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases
* Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy
* Biomedical Technology & Management
* Biostatistics
* Biotechnology
* Complementary & Alternative Medicine Program
Physiology)
* Health Physics
* Microbiology & Immunology
(regular program)
* Pharmacology
* Special Master's Program
Physiology)
(tailored to college graduates who wish to strengthen their credentials for application to U.S. medical schools)
* Tumor Biology
NOTE: This Open House is for Biomedical Master's (M.S.) programs only; Doctoral (Ph.D.) programs will not be covered at this Open House.
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full-time job: research assistant job posting
Research Assistant, Molecular Biology of HIV
New York University School of Medicine
A research assistant position to work on the molecular biology of HIV-1 is offered at an established laboratory at the New York University School of Medicine. Studies will investigate the role of cellular restriction factors and their interaction with regulatory proteins of HIV-1.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Tissue culture, preparation and analysis of samples for flow cytometry, western blotting, cell sorting and molecular biology, cloning of DNA into plasmid vectors, RNA and DNA preparation and immunostaining. Responsibilities will also include lab management and organization.
REQUIREMENTS: College graduate with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences and one year of laboratory experience. A minimum commitment of two years is required.
TRAINING AND SKILLS: Knowledge of cell biology and molecular biology; experience in tissue culture. Must be detail-oriented, organized, able to multi-task, take initiative. Must be proficient in MS Office, databases (Filemaker) and software aiding laboratory organization.
Email cover letter, CV and contact information for three references to:
nalp3@mac.com
* Compensation: Commensurate with experience
* Please, no phone calls about this job.
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CUGB Leadership Opportunities!
*******Leadership Opportunity: CUGB BOARD POSITIONS OPEN********
CU Global Brigades is NOW ACCEPTING applications to become part of our 2009-2010 Executive Board!
Take this chance to get closely involved with this quickly growing Columbia student group, as we expand our annual service brigade and develop our leadership strategy! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and to work intensively on planning a successful medical and public health brigade to Honduras next January. The Executive Board works cooperatively to solidify our relationship with rural communities in Honduras, and to maintain a visible presence on campus, bringing in an educational initiative about international healthcare and public service.
We are reading ALL APPLICATIONS-no previous experience with CUGB needed!
We are eager to work with students from a wide range of disciplines, and with a wide range of skills. This is a unique opportunity for ANYONE who is interested in medicine, public health, public service, Central America, international development, and the Spanish language. We encourage all interested students to apply, as we kick-start a year of fundraising, professional recruitment, and planning for yet another exciting brigade next year.
Honduras is one of the poorest countries in Latin America, with about 70% of the population living in poverty. Disease and malnutrition are the leading causes of death in children under the age of five, and education, healthcare, and clean water are luxuries. CU Global Brigades works alongside an international non-profit organization Global Brigades, Inc. to provide immediate medical relief in the form of mobile health clinics, as well as long-term sustainable relief in the form of education, public health projects, and the formation of intimate relationships with a number of rural communities.
The application is due by midnight on MONDAY, MARCH 23rd. Please email completed applications to columbiagb@gmail.com.
Visit www.globalbrigades.org/project/medical/ and www.globalbrigades.org/project/public-health/ for more details about our specific projects, and email us at columbiagb@gmail.com with any questions and concerns.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
FW: Spring 2009 Seminars and Events at The Center for the Study of Science and Religion
Spring 2009 Seminars and Events
For more information visit www.columbia.edu/cu/cssr For video of previous CSSR Events, visit our Archive
WNYC HOSTS: SCIENCE IN THE MEDIA, A PANEL DISCUSSION
Panelists:
Ellen Horne (Executive Producer, WNYC's Radio Lab) Ellis Rubinstein (President, New York Academy of Sciences) Joseph Bonner (Director of Communications and Public Affairs, The Rockefeller University) Adrienne Klein (Co-Director of Science and the Arts, The Graduate Center at CUNY) Bruce McEwen (Alfred E. Mirsky Professor, Harold and Margaret Milliken Hatch Labratory of Neuroendocrinology, The Rockefeller University) Moderated by Robert Pollack (Director, Center for the Study of Science and Religion) Wednesday, March 11th, 7:00-9:00pm, New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W. 64th Street.
(Light dinner refreshments will be served.)
BUILDING THE MECHANICAL: THE CONFLICTS AND CONVERGENCE OF ART, SCIENCE AND RELIGION Lecture/Performance (more info about the play
Tuesday, April 7th, 6:00pm, Davis Auditirium, Columbia University (Map
COMMON GROUND: SCIENCE AND RELIGION IN DIALOGUE FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
The Fourth Fetzer Institute at the Center for the Study of Science and Religion Symposium on the Science of Spiritual Questions.
Please visit www.columbia.edu/cu/cssr/symposiumIV.html
Sunday and Monday, May 3rd (3:00-6:30pm) and 4th (10:00am-6:30pm), Low Library Rotunda, Columbia University (Map
All seminars and events are free and open to the public. For directions and more information visit http://www.columbia/edu/cu/cssr
The CSSR Seminar Series is supported by Portales Partners, LLC.
CSSR events are supported by funds from Portales Partners LLC., The Fetzer Institute, Metanexus, The Ford Foundation, The Earth Institute, and Friends of the CSSR.
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Center for the Study of Science & Religion The Earth Institute at Columbia University
Phone: 212.854.1673 Fax: 212.865.8246
E-mail: cssr@columbia.edu
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MD/PhD Panel Discussion
REMINDER: TONIGHT!
Have you been thinking about the option of MD/PhD? Do you like research, but are unsure if this route is right for you? Do you want to learn more about what makes a competitive candidate? Come hear from the experts.
MD/PhD Panel Discussion
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March 10, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
332 Uris
Please join us for an interesting panel discussion with program directors from Medical Scientist Training Programs (MD/PhD) from
Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
NYU School of Medicine
Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Our panelists will be speaking about preparing for a career as a physician-scientist. They will address common questions, including - why choose MD/PhD? Who is a competitive applicant for combined degree programs and how should students choose programs and schools that are the right fit.
For further information regarding this event, please contact Monica Avitsur by sending email to ma2685@columbia.edu .
Register for this Event
CSR Call for submissions and applications
It is my great pleasure to announce that the Columbia Science Review is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 Executive and Editorial Board as well as Staff Members to write, edit, review and design the upcoming issue!
The Columbia Science Review (CSR) is a peer-edited, peer-reviewed, full-color science publication that mainly features the work and research of undergraduate students at Columbia. The Review, printed and distributed every semester, seeks to provide a forum for the exchange and discussion of scientific knowledge and technology among undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty members from all disciplines. We truly believe that science should be, and can be, accessible to all while maintaining the highest level of quality and scientific accuracy. Accordingly, we accept a diversity of articles from the sciences and have a strong focus on our editorial and reviewing process to ensure the readability and integrity of each article. Check out the sneak preview of our latest issue, which will be disturbed on campus later this month!
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/csr/issues/CSRSPRING09.pdf
Apply now to become part of CSR!
Interested in getting published? Then WRITE an article for our upcoming issue!! Visit our website for more details and to submit your short article idea proposal by Sunday, March 8th at 11:59PM.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/csr/publications.shtml
Interested in EDITING or REVIEWING articles written by other Columbia students? Editors will edit articles for style, grammar and readability, while reviewers will check for scientific accuracy and clarity. Previous experience is a plus but not necessary. Fill out the short application online by midnight this Sunday, March 8th!
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/csr/
Interested in DESIGNING the layout of the articles and putting together the final version of the publication to print? Or do you really enjoy PHOTOGRAPHY and want to contribute high-resolution images to accompany the articles? Previous experience is a plus but not necessary; training is available. Contact our current Design Editor if you're interested!
ycl2103@columbia.edu
Interested in serving on the 2009-2010 EXECUTIVE or EDITORIAL BOARD?
Participate in managing and editing one of the premier undergraduate scientific publications on campus and contribute to fostering the scientific information exchange at Columbia! Previous experience with scientific writing, editing and/or reviewing required. Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday, March 8th. Check out our website for information on available positions and how to apply.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/csr/
Please contact us with any questions you may have:
csr-eboard@columbia.edu.
Sincerely,
Niccola Perez, President
Columbia Science Review
nnp2105@columbia.edu
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full-time job opportunities:research assistant NYU Child Study Center
Research Assistant Positions -
NYU Child Study Center, Institute for
Pediatric Neuroscience
F. Xavier Castellanos, M.D.
Michael Milham, M.D., PhD.
Applications are currently being invited for multiple 2-year research assistantship positions available at the NYU Child Study Center starting in the summer of 2009. The Institute for Pediatric Neuroscience makes use of innovative fMRI imaging approaches to examine the neural correlates of pediatric psychiatric illnesses, such as ADHD, autism, anxiety and depression. Our lab is a collaborative environment where research assistants have the opportunity to gain excellent clinical and research experience, with the potential for publication. Salary is competitive and benefits include health and dental.
We are recruiting for multiple new positions, with responsibilities including coordinating studies, recruiting participants, MRI scanning, data-analysis, database management, cognitive testing, and maintaining IRB compliance. Applicants should have a B.A. or B.S. in neuroscience, biology, psychology, computer sciences, engineering or other related scientific fields. The ideal candidates will have prior research experience, strong interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work as a member of a team as well as independently. Technical skills are a plus, but not required.
The position will start this summer (2009). For more information, please contact Michael Milham, MD, PhD, at milham01@med.nyu.edu, and Dylan Gee at dylan.gee@nyumc.org. Please attach a resume or CV, including the names of 3 references, to your inquiry.
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CUAMSA Study Break
[CUAMSA] Recharge your batteries at CUAMSA's Red Bull + Coffee Study Break! (Tues. 3/10 @ 10pm, Lerner Ramp)
Take a break from all your midterm studying and settle in for the long haul with free Red Bull and coffee, courtesy of CUAMSA, this Tuesday 3/10 at 10pm on Lerner Ramp.
Come for the caffeine, stay for the company... then promptly scurry back to your room to learn all that material for Dr. Mowshowitz's exam.
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full-time job: research technician CUMC Cancer Center
Entry Level Research Technician
A molecular biology research lab within Columbia University Medical Center's Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center has an opening for an entry-level research technician. Previous research experience in a molecular biology laboratory is preferred.
Students with a passion for science and an interest in gaining valuable experience in a research laboratory setting should apply to: Cory Abate-Shen, Ph. D., Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1130 St. Nicholas Ave. Room 217A, New York, New York 10032; cabateshen@columbia.edu.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
CDM SNDA Spring Impressions Program
Greetings from Columbia University Student National Dental Association!
The Spring Impressions Program will be held Saturday, April 25th, 9am to 2pm. This year, we will have a workshop from Kaplan on DAT prep and you could win a free DAT prep course! You will also find out how to get your entire dental education paid in full. Our prosthodontics professor, Dr. Zimnick will give a lecture about dentistry followed by a member of the admissions committee to answer all of your questions. The day will end in the lab where you will get a brief lecture from Dr.
Zimnick and the chance to make impressions of model teeth and do the operative dentistry workshop that will also be set up in the pre-clinic.
We would be delighted to have you join us for our Spring Impressions
Program as it is the most exciting event of the year! Please register
early as we will grant participation on a first come first serve basis.
The registration form is attached. You MUST fill out your information on the registration form and fill out the form in its entirety. You will not receive confirmation unless the form is filled out and attached to your reply.
Reply to cdmsnda@gmail.com
Please attach the registration form to the email and put Spring Impressions Registration in the subject line.
Best,
Impressions Committee
Saturday, April 25th, 2008 9:00am - 2:00 pm
P & S Room A7: 650 West 168th St.
Subway: Take A or 1/9 to 168th& Broadway
Subway: Take A or 1/9 to 168th& Broadway
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BCUPHS G-body meeting
The Barnard-Columbia Public Health Society will be holding an ELECTIONS INFORMATION SESSION on Monday March 30th where you can learn more about the open positions, talk with the current board members, learn how to get involved with events planning, and pick up an application. If you would like to apply for a position on the 2009-2010 BCUPHS Executive Board, you MUST attend this meeting.
Where: 609 Hamilton
When: Monday March 30th at 8:30 PM
--
Amy Huang
Columbia University - Columbia College '011 ah2485@columbia.edu
"So long as you can sweeten another's pain, life is not in vain." - Helen Keller
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Thursday, March 5, 2009
MD/PhD Panel Discussion
Have you been thinking about the option of MD/PhD? Do you like research, but are unsure if this route is right for you? Do you want to learn more about what makes a competitive candidate? Come hear from the experts.
MD/PhD Panel Discussion
________________________________
March 10, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
332 Uris
Please join us for an interesting panel discussion with program directors from Medical Scientist Training Programs (MD/PhD) from
Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
NYU School of Medicine
Stonybrook University School of Medicint
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Our panelists will be speaking about preparing for a career as a physician-scientist. They will address common questions, including - why choose MD/PhD? Who is a competitive applicant for combined degree programs and how should students choose programs and schools that are the right fit.
For further information regarding this event, please contact Monica Avitsur by sending email to ma2685@columbia.edu .
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AMSA Women in Medicine event
Discussion with Dr. Toran-Allerand
3/4 TODAY@ 8pm, 303 Hamilton
CUAMSA's Women in Medicine Comittee will host Dr. Dominique Toran-Allerand, Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology in Obstetrics and Gynecology of CUMC, on Wednesday (03/04) at 8PM in 303 Hamilton for an informal discussion about her research, what doing research is like, and how you can get involved in research. Dr. Toran-Allerand is a renowned researcher in her field, accredited with discovering that estrogen stimulates the growth of axons and dendrites.
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U Chicago Medical School Visit - TONIGHT
TONIGHT!!!
Don't miss the opportunity to meet and talk with a real live admissions director!
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Visit
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TONIGHT March 04, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST
413 Kent
Key Ingredients of a Successful Medical School Applicant - Beyond the Numbers -- Joni Krapec, Director of Admission and Outreach University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
You all know that medical school admission is competitive. Good grades and good test scores are a given, but what about the other components?
What are the other things that medical schools are evaluating and what evidence do they look for when assessing non-numeric qualities.
Our guest speaker, Joni Krapec, Director of Admission at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine will spend some time talking to you about some of the key ingredients of successful medical school applicants. Don't rely on your friends to tell you the do's and don'ts.
Get your information from an expert - someone on the inside making these decisions.
Along the way....you're also sure to learn more about the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine.
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Summer Opprortunity: Research Associates Program:
Research Associates (RAs) are college students and post-bacs recruited by the Department of Emergency Medicine at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT as part of our clinical research team. This summer, RAs will enroll subjects in a study on compliance with colon-rectal cancer screening recommendations among patients and visitors in the emergency department.
Based on the results of prior studies by RAs, RAs will also be asking questions about primary care practitioner visits, Pap tests, mammograms, Prostate Specific Antigen tests, digital rectal exams and tobacco cessation.
With both the research and service protocols, we estimate that each RA will have direct interactions with well over 100 patients and visitors during the summer semester.
Numerous additional clinical and research opportunities are available to summer RAs.
Housing options can be made at local college campuses.
Applications for the two sessions of the summer semester of the RA Program are now open.
* Session One - Saturday, 30 May through Sunday, 16 August
* Session Two - Saturday, 20 June through Sunday, 6 September
Eighty-four (84) RA positions are available for the summer sessions.
Students interested in joining the RA Program for the summer semester,
2009 have two good reasons to submit their application materials ASAP
1. Applicants are accepted according to the date their application materials are received
- applications received after the first 84 acceptances will be placed on a wait list
2. New RAs choose the weekly four-hour shift they serve over the eleven weeks of the
semester according to the date application materials are received.
Early birds get the pick of the best shifts!
Our new website, www.RAProgram.org
Please note the change in our website domain from .com to .org reflecting our pending designation as a non-profit, educational research organization as a 501c3.
We look forward to workng with your students and graduates on exciting clinical research activities this summer.
All the best.
Keith
Keith Bradley, MD
Mentoring for Medicine
Director, Research Associates Program
www.RAProgram.com
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Columbia Neuroscience Society Event
Saturday March 7, 2009
Lerner Hall, Satow Room - 1 pm - 3pm
Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be one of the most difficult times in an individual's life, physically, mentally and emotionally.
Hear how individuals and the therapists who treat them deal with the consequences of TBI and manage to overcome incredible odds.
This panel discussion is presented by the Columbia Neuroscience Society in conjunction with the Charles Maddock Foundation. Read about Charles Maddock's incredible story at http://www.charlesmaddockfoundation.org/story.html.
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MCAT Registration for June - September Testing
The AAMC announces :
We expect to open registration for the June through September administrations of the MCAT exam this Thursday, March 5. Our Web site will be updated soon with this information. We regret we are unable to announce a specific opening time, however, once registration is open, we will update the Web page accordingly.
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full-time job opportunity: Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
Full-time Job Opportunity to begin Summer 2009
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences
Clinical Research Coordinator
Type: Full-Time Entry-Level with excellent benefits package
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required. The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as the position involves extensive interaction with patients, researchers, physicians, and clinical staff. He/she should be capable of performing both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating the ability to multi-task and take initiative. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for data collection and entry.
Job Description:
The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will be employed by the Comprehensive Gaucher Disease Treatment Center in the Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The CRC will assist in a research protocol that looks at the natural history of Type I Gaucher Disease with response to enzyme replacement therapy.
He/she will be responsible for consenting patients into studies and comparing clinical findings and entering patient data in the Gaucher Registry, an international database. Additionally, the CRC will arrange yearly evaluations for patients with Gaucher disease and coordinate infusions for those patients on enzyme replacement therapy. The CRC will interact directly with patients, nurses and physicians on a day to day basis. He/she will also be in close communication with insurance companies to obtain pre-authorization for all medical procedures, as well as with pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies to manage proper medication delivery. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for updating and maintaining clinical charts, as well as assisting the physician prepare consultation letters to referring doctors. He/she will work with a team to organize the annual Gaucher patient support group meeting, assist in clinical research, and help prepare posters and presentations as needed. The position also requires training in Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, HIPAA and human subject research. The Clinical Research Coordinator is also encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities offered at this academic medicine institution by participating in clinical case conferences and attending weekly seminars. The experience to be gained from this "hands-on" program is invaluable for anyone pursuing a career in medicine.
How to Apply:
Send Cover Letter and Resume to Laura.Smukler@mssm.edu
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Another Full-time job opportunity: Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
Clinical Research Coordinator Position available in the Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City.
This entry level position involves coordination related to 2 rare
genetic disorders: Fabry and Porphyria disease. This opportunity
provides exposure to both medical research and clinical care. The clinical research coordinator is responsible for the administration of 4
research protocols. In connection with these projects, he/she
coordinates care for bi-weekly enzyme replacement therapy patients, assists in the recruitment and screening of patients, consents patients, assures adherence to protocol guidelines, monitors data and safety, and prepares all correspondence with and applications to the Institutional Review Board and General Clinical Research Center. This coordinator also is responsible for coordinating all aspects of patient clinical evaluations and ancillary appointments.
Ideally, the candidate should be available to begin work by mid-May, 2009.
Mount Sinai Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position offers excellent benefits and generous paid time off.
Please submit cover letter and resume via e-mail to:
Rochelle Pakier, MBA
Clinical Administrator
Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
rochelle.pakier@mssm.edu
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TONIGHT - Demystifying Med School Curricula
Reminder - TONIGHT - Don't miss this great event
Demystifying Medical School Curricula
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March 02, 2009 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm EST
702 Hamilton
Demystifying Medical School Curricula -- What will I Learn and How Can I Be Best Prepared? Herbert Chase, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Department of Nephrology, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons
Please join Herbert Chase, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine for a talk on medical school curricula. With over 25 years of experience in medical education, Dr. Chase will share his insights and provide recommendations for how premedical students can best prepare for the educational environment at medical school.
All medical school programs focus on three distinct but interrelated domains of medical practice: biomedical science, clinical skills, and medical decision-making. Basic and clinical science courses prepare students to practice "scientific medicine," where diagnosis and therapy are informed by a genuine understanding of human health and disease at a molecular level. Skill-building sessions provide opportunities for students to master history taking and the physical examination.
In-patient and outpatient experiences enable students to integrate their scientific knowledge with their clinical skills and become proficient and effective clinical decision-makers.
Given these three goals, of mastering medical science, clinical skills and medical decision-making, there are tried and true undergraduate experiences which best prepare students for medical school and maximize the chances that their experience will be successful and enriching.
This talk will discuss the typical medical school curriculum and highlight the experiences and skills required to take full advantage of the experience.
For further information regarding this event, please contact Monica Avitsur by sending email to ma2685@columbia.edu .
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Attn: Seniors Not For Profit And Public Service Career Fair
2009 Not-For-Profit and Public Service Career Fair
Date:
March 06, 2009 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm EST
Location:
Columbia University
Morningside Campus
Alfred Lerner Hall
Contact:
For further information regarding this event, please contact Center For Career Education by sending email to careereducation@columbia.edu .
Info:
Click Here to Visit Website.
You are invited to participate in the annual Not-for-Profit Career Fair at Columbia University, to be held on March 6, 2009.
The event is hosted by:
Barnard College
Columbia University Center for Career Education Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs Columbia University School of Social Work Teachers College, Columbia University
The fair will be held from 11am - 4 pm at Columbia University's Alfred Lerner Hall Auditorium, at 115th Street and Broadway.
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All Ivy Environmental and Sustainable Development Career Fair
As a result of last year's successful All Ivy Environmental and Sustainable Development Career Fair, the eight Ivy League schools have teamed up again this year to provide representatives from public agencies, consulting firms, nonprofit organizations and business and industry an opportunity to connect with top undergraduate and graduate students. This event will provide a forum for employers and students to discuss careers, internships, graduate and full time opportunities in:
environmental science * civil, biological, environmental, mechanical, chemical, and agricultural engineering * ecology, ecosystems, and biodiversity * forest science and management * industrial environmental management * environmental policy, economics, and law * urban ecology * city, regional and environmental planning and design * watershed science, policy, and management * community development * natural resources * biological sciences * international development * plant and agricultural sciences * earth and atmospheric sciences
http://www.earth.columbia.edu/education/ivy_career_fair/?id=home
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CUSmile Meeting
CUSmile General Body Meeting!!
Wednesday March 4, 2008
9:00 PM
315 Hamilton
We will be discussing:
- Spring semester events (Fundraisers, Annual 5K walk/Run)
- E-board positions for next year (ALL positions are open!)
Refreshments will be served!
WHAT IS CUsmile?
CUsmile is a branch of an international organization called Operation Smile. Operation Smile puts together missions to underdeveloped countries during which doctors, nurses, and others volunteer to assist and perform surgeries on children with facial tumors, cleft lip, cleft palate, and many other conditions. Here at Columbia, our two main objectives are (1) to raise money to contribute to these missions and
(2) to raise awareness and education about these conditions on campus.
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Rathi Srinivas
Columbia University, Class of 2009
Chemical Engineering
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JHU School of Nursing Reception in NYC
Here is the beginning of my post. And here is the rest of it.
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