part-time research assistant: NYS Psych Institute

Part-Time Research Assistant Needed - New York State Psychiatric Institute/Columbia University (Health Sciences Campus), Psychiatry Department

 

Job Summary:

 

Part-time research assistant needed to assist with studies involving anxiety disorders. Responsibilities included, but are not limited to, recruiting and screening subjects, data entry, collecting research data,

and preparing blood kits.

 

 

Qualifications:

BA/BS in Psychology, Biology, Neuropsychology, Pre-Med or Related Area. Psychophysiology experience is preferred.

 

Hours:  The hours will be 9:30-5:30 two days a week

 

 Please send resume and cover letter to Julianna Stevens at stevens@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu or fax to 212-543-6609.

 

This job is ideal for an individual seeking research experience before beginning medical or graduate school

 

 

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full-time job: research technician Mount Sinai School of Medicine

A cancer research laboratory in the Department of Oncological Sciences at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine is seeking a full time technician with a background in cell culture and molecular biology.  The job

description includes general lab responsibilities as well an independent research project.  A commitment of at least one year makes this position ideally suited for an applicant with an interest in attending graduate

school in the future.  The focus of the laboratory is the study of the tumor suppressor p53 and its role in cancer therapy.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.  Contact Dr. James J.

Manfredi, Ph.D. with a Curriculum Vitae and a list of references: mailto:james.manfredi@mssm.edu

 

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full-time job; research coodinator Mt. Sinai

I am seeking a full-time research coordinator for a clinical research study on living kidney donation. No experience is necessary, but applicant must be proficient in Spanish and able to commit at least 1 year to the position. Anyone interested should email their resume or CV

to me at elizabeth.ommen@mssm.edu

 

 

Thanks very much,

 

Elizabeth Ommen, MD

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Division of Nephrology

Box 1243

(212)241-3549

elizabeth.ommen@mssm.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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medical assistants needed full and part-time

 

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-time and/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 their resume.

 

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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an interesting article

 

 

I saw this on newyorker.com and thought you'd like to see it.  This is an interesting article by Atul Gawande in this week's New Yorker.  Check it out.

Click here: http://www.newyorker.com/services/referral?messageKey=cdc5ab386f26d4d8bdb113d99f059ee5

 

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full-time Job: Clinical Research Associate SUNY Downstate

Clinical Research Associate in the Division of GI at SUNY Downstate  to start in August 2009.

 

To apply: send resume and cover letters via email to sonya.tat@downstate.edu

 

Applications are invited for consideration to the following position

 

Department: Medicine

 

Budget Title: Clinical Research Associate I

 

Salary Range: (Based Upon Experience) $35,000 - $45,000

 

 

Descriptive Title: Clinical Research Associate I

 

FT perm 37.5 hrs per wk Mon - Fri Vacancy

 

09/18

Description of Duties:

Experience with sponsor-supported clinical research and IRB clinical trials and HIPPA regulations preferred The position will be responsible for the collection and maintenance of data for research purposes as well as clinical outcome data. Individual will assist with the development of research protocols and will perform duties within the clinical ultrasound procedure laboratory and ERCP procedure area. Must be a self-motivated individual who can be independent and work on projects with multiple deadlines, unknown parameters, and inter-disciplinary impact. Coordinate GI Division's clinical /endoscopic research program by collecting and maintaining research and outcome data; creating electronic databases; developing research protocols; and performing clinical ultrasound duties; working in animal lab. Coordinate and maintain prospective research log books of each EUS and ERCP performed

and possibly additional procedures in future. Coordinate clinical drug trials sponsored by outside agencies. Develop new research protocols including study design. Maintain EUS research databases by collecting and analyzing data regarding tumor staging, surgical findings, and clinical follow-up including survival data on all EUS cases. Independently function in the ultrasound laboratory on EUS related projects, which may involve handling human or animal tissue for analysis and work the small animals. Assist with the organization of divisional CME courses, EUS workshops/courses which will be given periodically. Assist with the preparation of research abstracts fir presentation at GI and EUS-specific national meetings. Work collaboratively with physicians to collect clinical data for EUS programs. Direct patient care interaction. Prepare IRB applications for protocols. Perform other

related duties incidental to the work described herein

 

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Required. Must have excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Must have typing skills and basic computer skills of Word and Excel.

 

Persons interested should mail their resume and a letter of introduction to:

Dr.   Frank Gress

450 Clarkson Avenue

Box  1196

Brooklyn, NY 11203

 

Additional Information: Open Until Filled. Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: 12/08/09

 

 

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summer opportunity: pediatrics

Opening in Doctor's office: Dr. Sonia Gidwani, a pediatrician located in NYC, is seeking a summer intern two nights a week from 3-7 on Wednesdays and Thursdays.  This would be a great experience for a pre-medical student. For more information, please contact Dr. Sonia

Gidwani at soniagid@hotmail.com.

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SAVE THE DATE! Oliver Sacks at Narrative Medicine Rounds June 3

OLIVER SACKS
at
NARRATIVE MEDICINE ROUNDS

Wednesday June 3, 2009
5:00-7:00 pm

**new rounds location**
*Hammer Health Sciences Center Room 401*
*701 W. 168th Street*
*(Corner of 168th and Fort Washington Ave.) NY, NY*

HALLUCINATIONS
**
Neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks, author of Awakenings, The Man Who
Mistook His Wife for a Hat, A Leg to Stand On, and Musicophilia, gives
the final Narrative Medicine Rounds for 2008-2009. Dubbed the poet
laureate of medicine by the New York Times, Dr. Sacks will speak on
the topic of his next book: hallucinations and the life of the visual
brain.

"In general [the subject of my work] appears to be illness or injury,
but my subject as a physician is really survival and resilience." ---
Dr. Oliver Sacks

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
2009! Read more!