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Thursday, August 27, 2009
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Global Health Fellowship in Haiti
Attention Seniors and recent grads
Hi! This is Katie O'Neill (Columbia College '08). I am spending this year as a 2009-2010 Medical Missionaries Post-Baccalaureate fellows in Thomassique, Haiti along with my fellowship partner, Kavita Vinekar
(Univeristy of Pennsylvania '09). We are just starting the selection process for next year's fellows and want to invite pre-medical and pre-health seniors and recent graduates of Columbia University to apply for this incredible opportunity.
The Medical Missionaries Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship in Global Health offers two recent college graduates the opportunity to gain experience in health care delivery in a developing country. Fellows spend a year in Thomassique, Haiti, working at St. Joseph's Clinic, built in 2006 by Medical Missionaries, a non-profit, non-religiously affiliated organization dedicated to providing health care to under-served communities worldwide regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. Information about the fellowship, as well our primary application, can be found at http://medmissionaries.org/id17.html. Also, please encourage applicants to visit our personal blog at http://thomassique.blogspot.com. The deadline for the primary application is September 27, 2009. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
Health Care reform Town Hall
HARLEM4: Single Payer Town Hall: Fri., Aug 28, 8PM
On Friday, HARLEM4 will be hosting a Town Hall on single payer health care reform. The speaker will be Ayana Jordan, PhD of Physicians For A National Health Program. Come and learn about why 86 House Representatives and 9/16 New York area representatives are behind this type of health care reform. There is no admissions fee so please come join us to discuss health care reform for America.
Location:
2479 Fredrick Douglass Blvd @ 133rd St
August 28th at 8PM
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
FW: intern opportunity
Short-term internship opportunities: Earth Institute Millennium Villages Project.
Interns will work with Dr. Patricia Mechael on compiling of a report(s) form one of her major studies.
Background Information on Study: In October 2007, the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) embarked on a new, critically important partnership with Ericsson to bring both basic and enhanced access to mobile phone infrastructure and technology including wireless Internet connectivity to the Millennium Villages. The integration of mobile telephony into the MVP aims to enhance the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), beginning with health, through improved communication and transfer of and access to information. In order to leverage technology to support the achievement of the MDGs-including those related to economic development through agriculture and small business development, education, and health; Ericsson has been working with local mobile service operators to improve and upgrade connectivity for communication and data transfer.
In 2009 MVP through the Earth Institute at Columbia University and Ericsson collaborated to conduct targeted research in four MVP sites (Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria). This research used a mixed methods approach combining quantitative analysis with complementary qualitative research To better understand trends in access to and utilization of information and communication technologies (ICT) as a baseline to assess the effects of network strengthening and strategic integration in the context of a rural village in low-income African countries. This research explored connectivity, usage, and perceptions about mobile telephony and related ICT and provides a platform for exploring changes over time. The purpose of this report is to provide results from the targeted study in an effort to facilitate future assessment of the impact of improved connectivity on poverty alleviation as well as on the achievement of the MDGs, serve as a contribution to the broader literature on ICT for development, and better inform policy and regulatory frameworks aiming to leverage technology to accelerate development.
As such, Dr. Patricia Mechael, the mHealth and Telemedicine advisor for the Millennium Villages Project is looking for two interns to work with her very closely for the next few months (up through December) on
the report; they would start immediately. Duties would include, but are not limited to, (1) coding of qualitative interviews in NVIVO8 (2) literature reviews on various aspects of ICT and the MDGs. While these would be unpaid positions, the students will have opportunities to co-author in the publications. Interested candidates should email pmechael@gmail.com (with a CV attached).
NEW COURSE IN PUBLIC HEALTH FOR UNDERGRADS: W3950- Social History of American Public Health
HEALTH FOR UNDERGRADS: W3950- Social History of American Public Health EXCITING NEWS!!!
NEW PUBLIC HEALTH COURSE BEING OFFERED FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. THIS SHOULD BE AN EXCELLENT COURSE FOR ANYONE CONSIDERING CAREERS IN HEALTH LAW.
The first undergraduate public health course at Columbia, a collaboration with the Mailman School of Public Health http://www.mailman.columbia.edu/experience/
W3950- Social History of American Public Health (call #49783)
Monday & Wednesday 4:10 PM- 5:25 PM
Location: 503 Hamilton Hall
Instructor: David K. Rosner, PhD http://www.mailmanschool.org/msphfacdir/profile.asp?uni=dr289
Ronald H. Lauterstein Professor of Sociomedical Sciences and Professor of History
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a historical understanding of the role public health has played in American history. The underlying assumptions are that disease, and the ways we define
disease, are simultaneously reflections of social and cultural values, as well as important factors in shaping those values. Also, it is maintained that the environments that we build determine the ways we
live and die. The dread infectious and acute diseases in the nineteenth century, the chronic, degenerative conditions of the twentieth and the new, vaguely understood conditions rooted in a changing chemical and
human-made environment are emblematic of the societies we created. The syllabus has been constructed to focus on a few particular themes and issues. The first part of the course will focus on the changing
demographics of Colonial and Early Republic America and the creation of the social and biological conditions necessary for the arrival of the nineteenth century epidemics of cholera, typhoid, yellow fever among
others.
The second part of the course will trace the changing urban and industrial infrastructure and their relationship to late nineteenth and early twentieth century concerns about tuberculosis, industrial illness
and chronic disease. The third part of the course will trace public health practice, and public health campaigns, and the ways that social attitudes towards the industrial worker, the immigrant, African
Americans, women and gays shaped the field. The last part of the course will look at the boundaries between public health and medical practice and raise questions about their shifting definitions. As topics
indicate, the course will emphasize that public health is intimately related to broader social, political, as well as scientific, changes overtaking the country and will incorporate a very broad range of subjects from changes in urban living and culture, through the transformation of the industrial work place.
Among the questions that will be addressed are: How does the health status of Americans reflect and shape our history? How do ideas about health reflect broader attitudes and values in American history and
culture? How does the American experience with pain, disability and disease affect our actions and lives? What are the responsibilities of the state and of the individual in preserving health? How have American
institutions -- from hospitals to unions to insurance companies – been shaped by changing longevity, experience with disability and death? These questions are central to this class. By focusing on recent works
on the interaction of health, politics, and ideas about gender, race, and class, the course will look at the ways social values are shaped by, and help shape, definitions of disease, ideas about prevention, and
social responsibility for care for those made dependent by illness.
Questions can be directed to:
Ian Lapp, PhD
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Education
Mailman School of Public Health
Columbia University
IL2011@columbia.edu
Allan Rosenfield Building
222 West 168th Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10032
212-305-1204
Friday, August 21, 2009
full-time job: research coordinator/technician Mount Sinai
Full-time Job Opportunities at Mount Sinai School of Medicine to begin in September
Research Coordinator: We are seeking motivated individuals to join an NIH-funded research lab at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Ongoing research involves cellular and molecular immunology in transplant medicine. The work includes cell culture, cell biology and molecular biology techniques, and immunological assays including flow cytometry, Elispot, and Luminex.
Qualifications: he ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science, have some basic biochemical/biological laboratory experience, and be comfortable working with human samples (mostly blood and urine). A student who has done any independent research or laboratory projects would have a definite edge. A minimum of 1-2yrs commitment is necessary.
If you are interested in either position, please send a cover letter & resume to: rajani.dinavahi@mssm.edu
Thanks,
Rajani Dinavahi, MD
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Free youth conference September 1
I'm a Columbia alum who is organizing a youth conference on Sept 1 at the Interchurch Center on Riverside Drive.
"New Media and Youth Action" is a free one day forum on youth social entrepreneurship, online community organizing and progressive issues such as health, environment/energy, global and local development and cultural diplomacy. It is hosted by Social Sauce and the Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility, and is co-sponsored by the American Medical Students Association and the International Women's Health Coalition.
The event site is http://www.sosauce.com/marketing/conference/index.php (which has all the event details, agenda, speaker bios, and participating organizations.
Thanks.
Sincerely
Ruhi Shamim
CC 09
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Prehlth Adv Columbia on TWITTER
Prehlth Adv Columbia wants to keep up with you on Twitter
To find out more about Twitter visit http://twitter.com/i/6da89a66c71df4c1fb46473fa56996d4f13ac1b9
Thanks, Preprofessional Advising Read more!Thursday, August 13, 2009
September 9th - Grand Rounds with Dr. Thomas Farley, the new NYC Health Commissioner
For information on upcoming lectures along with webcasts and podcasts of previous lectures, please visit http://www.mailman.hs.columbia.edu/grandrounds
GRAND ROUNDS ON THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Please join Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH, dean, for the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health lecture series that aims to inspire innovative approaches to transform the public's health-nationally and globally-setting our sights on leadership needs for the 21st century.
September 9, 2009
Healthscaping: Environmental Approaches to Preventing the Leading Causes of Death Thomas Farley, MD, MPH Commissioner, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Location: Alumni Auditorium (650 W. 168th Street)
Time: 4:00 to 5:30 pm
For information on upcoming lectures along with webcasts and podcasts of previous lectures, please visit http://www.mailman.hs.columbia.edu/grandrounds
medical assistant wanted
2ND ANNOUNCEMDNT
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 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 provided on site.
You may also be given the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of a web-based medical software program
* Keep up-to-date with industry news
* Assisting with customer support
* Establishing rapport and strong relationships with clients
* Analyzing company and industry data
* Assist in business development projects including B2B relationships
* Assist in drafting program improvements based on industry changes and customer requests
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
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Volunteer Interpreter Training
VOLUNTEER MEDICAL INTERPRETING TRAINING
As a medical interpreter you can make a difference!
The Language Services Department at St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital Center has developed a two day training program to enable participants to acquire basic interpretation skills in the medical setting. Trained volunteer interpreters assist providers to meet the health care needs of our culturally diverse patients. A trained medical interpreter contributes to better health outcomes, better communication between provider and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients, increased clinician and patient satisfaction, and reduced legal risks. This program meets the requirements of the New York Department of Health and
adheres to federal mandates and guidelines on cultural and linguistic appropriate health care.
The training will take place at St. Luke's Hospital on Saturday
September 26 and Saturday October 3, both days from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Enrollment deadline is September 23 and is open to all Columbia University students. Interested candidates should contact Vanessa Watts, VWatts@chpnet.org or Maria Carla Faccini, MFaccini@chpnet.org
Thank you,
Vanessa Watts
Coordinator
Language Services Department
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
1111 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10025
212-523-2187
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
WSU Radio Rounds
RADIO ROUNDS RETURNS AUGUST 9 FOR SECOND SEASON
Radio Rounds is the first-ever medical radio talk show produced entirely by medical students, and having completed a successful first season in the spring of 2009, the 'Rounds' crew is headed back to the airwaves this fall!
The second season of Radio Rounds premieres on Sunday August 9 at 12pm ET, and the live show can be accessed at the show's website, www.radiorounds.blogspot.com <http://www.radiorounds.blogspot.com/> . Radio Rounds is produced by medical students at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to airing live every Sunday from 12pm to 1pm ET, all shows are also available for free on iTunes. Podcasts of the initial eight episodes of Radio Rounds this past spring were downloaded over 5,000 times, as featured guests included nationally-renowned physicians such as Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen (creator of "The Healer's Art"), Dr. Amy Reed (vascular surgeon, Cincinnati), and Dr. Alvin Jackson (Director of the Ohio Department of Health).
Our special guest for the August 9 premiere will be Dr. Brian Cole, Head Team Physician of the Chicago Bulls and Professor of Orthopedics at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Cole was recently named the 2009 NBA Team Physician of the Year. Additional guests who will join us on various Sunday afternoons this fall include:
- Elissa Ely: Psychiatrist, NY Times Columnist, Former NPR Contributor
- Thomas Gill: Medical Director for the Boston Red Sox, Team Physician for the New England Patriots and Professor of Orthopedics at Harvard Medical School
- Tracy Kidder: Pulitzer Prize winning American author of Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure the World and his latest book Strength In What Remains
- Martin Makary: Chair of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Surgical Outcomes Research. Dr. Makary serves in leadership roles for the United Nations World Health Organization and is a regular medical guest on CNN.
- Stephen Bergman: Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and author of The House of God
- Gloria Wilder: Physician, President and CEO of Core Health
- Sandeep Jauhaur: Director of the Heart Failure Program at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He writes regularly for The New York Times and The New England Journal of Medicine and is the author of Intern: A Doctor's Initiation.
- Evan Lyon: Internist, Editor of the Journal of Health and Human Rights, Physician for 'Partners in Health' organization.
- Robert Marion: Professor of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gyneclogy at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York, Author of six published books, including The Intern Blues and Learning to Play God: The Coming of Age of a Young Doctor.
- Michael Collins: Practicing orthopedic surgeon in Illinois, Author of Blue Collar, Blue Scrubs and Hot Lights, Cold Steel
- Legislators in Washington, D.C. working on health care reform
Again, Radio Rounds returns August 9, and we hope that you will be able to listen on Sundays this fall! Contact us at radiorounds@gmail.com for suggestions and feedback!
Warmly,
Avash Kalra, Lakshman Swamy, Shamie Das, and Cole Budinsky
Radio Rounds
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Radio Rounds can be found at:
www.radiorounds.blogspot.com <http://www.radiorounds.blogspot.com/>
Email: RadioRounds@gmail.com
iTunes: Free podcasts of past episodes here <http://deimos.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/wright.edu.2049885723.02049885733> or search Radio Rounds
Facebook: search Radio Rounds
Twitter: RadioRounds
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Jacqui Neal
Director of Advising
Biology & Health Professions
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Biology appts: 937.775.4226
Pre-Med/Health appts: 937.775.4226
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bioadvising@wright.edu
Pre-Med Job Opportunity: Work in the Emergency Department as a Scribe!
Emergency Medicine Scribe Systems, LLC (EMSS) has started a scribe program in the Emergency Department at St. Vincen't Hospital in Manhattan. Our program is geared toward students who are interested in the healthcare field and looking to gain experience while working alongside Emergency physicians. Scribe duties include documenting a patient's medical record, including history and physical exam findings, lab and test results, procedures, diagnoses and discharge instructions. Our scribes are an integral part of the Emergency Department team, and work to improve physician efficiency, reduce wait times and improve billing capture.
We are looking for dependable, intelligent and hard-working students who are able to work approximately 20 hours per week with a 1-2 year commitment. This position allows students to gain incredible insight into working in the medical field, and we would like to start receiving applications right away! Thank you for your time, and I look forward to being in contact with you soon.
Best,
Christine McBeth
Scribe Manager, Recruitment Director
EMSS, www.emscribeystems.com
858.336.2858
Research Opportunities in Paris at the Institut Pasteur for Postdocs and Undergrads; Call for Applicants!
The Pasteur Foundation is happy to send this deadline reminder. These programs for postdocs and undergraduates enable US citizens to work at the Institut
Pasteur in Paris, France. We work by word-of-mouth to promote these programs, therefore your help is greatly appreciated. Powerpoint promotional slides are available by
request;please email: PasteurUS@aol.com
To stay in touch and for up-to-the minute deadline reminders, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Linked In (links below).
Our thanks for your help.
Yours,
Caitlin
Caitlin Hawke, Executive Director
Pasteur Foundation
420 Lexington Ave., Suite 1654,New York, NY 10170
Tel: 212.599.2050
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