full-time job:Brain Trauma Foundation

Attn: Recent Alumni:

Full-time position- available immediately

This is a full-time research assistant position at The Brain Trauma Foundation in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medical Center.  You would be working as a member of a research team on various studies investigating diagnostic methods for evaluating concussion and attention-related disorders.  Participants in our studies undergo a battery of cognitive tests and receive an MRI scan.


Your responsibilities would include:
*      Recruiting and scheduling research subjects
*      Enrolling and screening research subjects

*      Working with various hospitals and clinics to increase patient enrollment

*      Maintaining a subject database
*      Grant writing

We are looking for someone who:

*      Is organized
*      Has excellent interpersonal skills
*      Is proficient in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel

*      Basic skills in general programming is a plus but not expected

The Brain Trauma Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to improving the outcome of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients worldwide through research and education. For more information, visit www.braintrauma.org.

 

If you feel that you may be a good candidate for this position or would like more information, please contact Kevin Coppersmith at kcoppersmith@braintrauma.org with your cover letter and resume.

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Summer opportunity: Research in Paris

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CALL FOR APPLICANTS

 

 

UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER INTERNSHIPS IN PARIS

 

Conduct research at the Institut Pasteur this summer!

 

Application deadline is Friday, December 17, 2010.

 

These 10-week internships at the Institut Pasteur, one of the world’s leading private, nonprofit centers for infectious disease research, offer hands-on laboratory experience to undergraduates contemplating a scientific career.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Living allowance is $400 per week. See our website for information and downloads.  summer 2011 application is now online! please check website for further information.

 

Application and deadline information for the Undergraduate Internship Program may be found under “Program Watch” on our homepage:

 

http://www.pasteurfoundation.org/

 

For up-to-the-minute notifications, follow us!

 

           

http://twitter.com/PasteurUS

           

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To schedule an appointment:  CLICK HERE

 

MEGAN M. RIGNEY

Assistant Dean

Preprofessional Advising

Center for Student Advising

Columbia College / The Fu Foundation School of  Engineering and Applied Science

403 Lerner Hall

2920 Broadway

New York, NY 10027

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For Appts: (212) 854-6378

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Engineering Faculty working on health/medical issues

Dear Premed Engineers –

 

Are you interested in health and medicine and engineering?  Check out what some of your SEAS faculty are doing in the field.  Click below to read about some of the exciting and ground breaking work that is being done by our faculty.  

 

Using Ultrasound to Slow Down Alzheimer’s

Engineering Professor Studies the Biomechanics of the Cervix

A Handheld Device that can Diagnose Illness and Save Lives

Brain Boost for Information Overload

 

 

To schedule an appointment:  CLICK HERE

 

MEGAN M. RIGNEY

Assistant Dean

Preprofessional Advising

Center for Student Advising

Columbia College / The Fu Foundation School of  Engineering and Applied Science

403 Lerner Hall

2920 Broadway

New York, NY 10027

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The Job Search for Seniors Presentation

 

 

The Job Search for Seniors

Date:	November 4th, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 p.m.
Location:	Center for Career Education East Campus Lower Level Conference Room
Contact:	For further information regarding this event, please contact Patricia Woods by sending email to pew2101@columbia.edu or by calling 212-854-5609.

Are you a senior and feeling anxious about what to do after graduation?  Come to this informative and interactive workshop where we will explore the tools and techniques to secure your first job out of college!

SIGN-UP NOW!

Casual attire.
Registration suggested in advance, but not required.
Resume required? No.
Eligibility: This event is open to all graduating students at Columbia University from the following schools: Columbia College, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Continuing Education, School of General Studies, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of the Arts and Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.

 

 

Patricia E. Woods

Assistant Director

Undergraduate Career Development

Center for Career Education

Columbia University

East Campus, Lower Level

Phone: (212) 854-5346

Fax: (212) 854-5640

pew2101@columbia.edu      

www.careereducation.columbia.edu

 

 

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Event: TONIGHT Dental Students Panel

 

Dental Students Panel

Lerner West Ramp Lounge

6:30-8pm

 

Come listen, learn, and network with dental students from Columbia Dental School!

Pizza will be served.

 

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Deadline approaching for CCE Spring Internship Programs - Apply today!

 

Premeds –

There are some really fantastic opportunities offered through these programs.  Looking for ways to diversify your resume and learn a lot – consider applying for one of these CCE sponsored internships.  Deadlines are coming up so don’t delay!

 

The Center for Career Education is excited to offer over 70 spring internships as part of the Columbia Communities In Action program (CCIA), Columbia Arts Experience (CAE), and Virtual Internship Program (VIP).

 

Where can I work?

Whether you’re interested in building your business skills, exercising your creativity, applying your research and writing skills, learning how non-profits work, working for a global project or any combination of the above, through the internships programs offered by Columbia University’s Center for Career Education, your semester could include making industry contacts and building transferable skills, all the while fine-tuning your career goals. From the New York City Ballet to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to SuperKidsNutrition, you can intern in the arts and entertainment industry, in civic engagement and public service, and you can even intern remotely! Check out the full list of positions and companies.

 

What does interning through this program offer me that I can’t get elsewhere? 

Program benefits include becoming part of a community dedicated to your professional and personal development. You’ll take part in pre-program training, post-program reflections, and have access to a host of resources in between. You’ll cultivate relationships and skills that you can carry with you to your next opportunity.  Additionally, internships include stipends.

 

You make a good case. How do I apply?

The deadline for applying is November 7^th.

 

Application materials must be submitted through LionSHARE, and include a program application form, resume, cover letter, and transcript. You can apply to up to 3 internships per program. All current undergraduates at Columbia College, General Studies, and from the School for Engineering and Applied Sciences are eligible to apply. For more details, visit us online and attend an information session.

 

Guess it’s time to update my resume.

If you’d like help on your resume, conducting industry research, or brushing up on your interview skills, you can visit us at CCE for a walk-in appointment Monday–Friday from 1-4PM, or you can call us at (212) 854-5609.

 

 

 

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spring internships: Columbia Communities in Action

Attn: Premeds – There are some very interesting internships available through Columbia Communities in Action for the Spring semester, some related to health and medicine – definitely check it out. Information session coming up October 28^th.  Mark your calendars!

Columbia Communities In Action Internship Program (CCIA)

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Program Overview

The Columbia Communities in Action (CCIA) program provides students with a New York-based internship in the field of civic engagement and not-for-profit. Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference.

Columbia Communities in Action, sponsored by the Office of Civic Action and Engagement (OCAE) and the Center for Career Education (CCE), began in 2008 as a new way to engage students in the community while developing key transferable skills. With the support of career counseling professionals, students are able to identify and develop personal and professional goals. As part of the program, participants take part in networking events, training workshops and educational programming designed to help explore career opportunities in civic engagement throughout the Spring semester.

The CCIA students intern with a not-for-profit organization that will allow them to simultaneously build skills and gain experience while contributing to a cause they feel passionate about. Students work in a variety of different roles from research to project management to fundraising and development. The possibilities to utilize and apply skills are endless in this field. To get a better understanding of the variety of opportunities available through this program, please read the CCIA Student Experiences section below.

The following are a small sampling of industry areas in which students interned during the 2010 Program:

Immigrant Rights	Women's Health	Urban/Community Improvement
Legal Advocacy	Public policy	Environmental Issues
Corporate Responsibility	Education	Faith based/Spiritual organizations

Program Features

The CCIA program is a combination of internship experience at a not-for-profit organization, peer connections with other CCIA interns and career development and support with career counseling professionals. Program features include the following: 

• Pre-program training that includes program overview, self assessment exercises, and goal setting workshops with the support of a career counseling professional.
• Twelve-week internship for 10-20 hours per week during the Spring semester. 
• Mid-semester breakfast with other interns to discuss and debrief on internship experiences.
• One-on-one career counseling appointments throughout the ten weeks to support and enhance the internship experience.
• End of Program Reflection Session that includes evaluation of the internship experience, goal attainment analysis, resume workshop and interview coaching. 
• Networking events, fairs and workshops in the field of non-profit and civic engagement.

Program Benefits

Upon completion of the CCIA program, students will have gained a richer understanding of civic engagement and the not-for-profit industry. Students will have learned about the wide variety of roles involved in not-for-profit and had several opportunities to network with individuals currently working in the field.  Additionally, students will have acquired professional skills such as research, effective communication, problem solving, time management and project management. With the support of a career counseling professional, students will also be able to articulate their experience through goal setting exercises, understanding transferable skills they have gained and reflecting upon their internship experience appropriately.

Opportunities

To view all CCIA spring internships, click here.

Student Experiences

2010 CCIA Interns
CCIA intern Mark Dato learned the ins and outs of corporate responsibility as a corporate services intern for New York Cares. Read about how Mark converted his internship into a full time position with one of the city's most well recognized non-profit organizations.	CCIA Intern Lizzie Lee got hands on experience working on immigration issues with the Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Read about Lizzie's internship experience here.	CCIA Intern Samiha Rahman combined her passion for hip-hop and education as a Global Youth Media and Arts Program intern for Brooklyn based World Savvy. Learn more about Samiha's informative internship experience here.
2009 CCIA Interns
CCIA intern Alexandra Fairweather sharpened her skills with website development and documentary films after an opportunity to work at the Women's City Club of New York. Alexandra used her skills to make a change for something she truly valued: the environment. Check out Alexandra's impressive webpage and mini-documentaries.	CCIA intern Ivette Sanchez had a remarkable experience that changed her career path completely. Read Ivette's story to find out how her internship with National Latina Institute gave her valuable personal, professional and career insight.	CCIA intern Beck Pryor decided to try her hand at something outside of her major with Community Enterprise Solutions and found herself packing her bags and heading out of the country after graduation. Read Beck's profile and blog to learn where she landed.

Information Sessions

Learn more about how you can be a Columbia Communities in Action Intern by attending an information session in the fall:
Friday, October 8, 2010, 12:00-1:00 PM, CCE Conference Room
Thursday, October 28, 2010 5:00-6:00 PM, CCE Conference Room

Apply Now

Eligibility
Application Process

Program Contacts

If you have questions about this program, please feel free to contact:

Katherine Jo
Associate Director of Experiential Education and Student Enterprises, Center for Career Education
kkj2102@columbia.edu

Peter Cerneka
Associate Director, Office of Civic Action and Engagement (OCAE)
pc2371@columbia.edu

 

 

To schedule an appointment:  CLICK HERE

 

MEGAN M. RIGNEY

Assistant Dean

Preprofessional Advising

Center for Student Advising

Columbia College / The Fu Foundation School of  Engineering and Applied Science

403 Lerner Hall

2920 Broadway

New York, NY 10027

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For Appts: (212) 854-6378

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full-time job: to begin in June 2011 t North Shore University Hospital

Full-time Job (to begin June 2011)

Clinical Research

Emergency Department

North Shore University Hospital

 

We are currently recruiting premedical students either in their senior year or recently graduated and are taking at least one year off prior to attending medical or graduate school. Academic Associates receive full benefits, a competitive stipend, and work closely with experienced researchers and faculty in the emergency department. 

 

An Academic Associate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Aiding with developing new study protocols, IRB submissions, grant proposals, and a wide array of professional scholarly activities
• Overseeing the daily goings on of multiple research studies such as chart reviews, survey administration, data collection, data entry, patient identification and literature searches.
• Developing studies’ presentations and writing abstract submissions and manuscripts – for which they are frequently coauthors
• Serving on important departmental committees such as the Department of Emergency Medicine Research Committee
• Facilitating the coordination of special activities such as departmental symposia and Continuing Medical Education (CME) conferences
• Recruiting, training and managing a team of twelve to twenty-five volunteer research interns throughout the fall and spring semester, and close to sixty volunteer research interns during the summer, and
• Organizing educational activities for the research interns

 

Proficiency with software applications such as Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word is highly recommended among applicants.  Strong ambition, motivation, the ability to multitask, as well as interpersonal and leadership skills are absolutely necessary for these positions.

 

If you would like to further explore this opportunity, please feel free to visit our website, which will be updated in the near future, at http://nsuhed.com/academic-associates-programs.html.  We are currently accepting applications for the 2011-12 academic year and urge interested students to submit their cover letter, résumé, list of references, and unofficial transcript as soon as possible.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me (ktenner@nshs.edu) or Alvin Lomibao (alomibao@nshs.edu) via e-mail or by calling 516-562-1501.

 

 

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Attend MEDICAL CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTOND.C. with Charles Drew--Sat. NOV 6th

Pre-Meds,

As promised, Charles Drew plans to bring new and exciting things to you
this year that YOU as a pre-med can benefit from.

Come Join Charles Drew as we attend the *Minority Student Medical Career
Awareness Workshops and Recruitment Fair* *hosted by the Association of
American Medical Colleges (AAMC)*. This year the fair will be in the
Omno
Shoreham Hotel in *Washington, D.C*.*on Saturday November 6th from
11:30am-6:30pm.*

It takes about 4 hours to travel to and from Washington D.C.

This is a great opportunity to get off campus for the day! You will have
the
opportunity to network with other pre-meds, medical students, pre-health
advisors, school administrators and medical schools.

The day will include the opportunity to *meet* diversity affairs and
admissions officers *from **medical schools and other health
professional
schools all over the **U.S*. It is never too early to start networking,
learn about medical schools, and get your name out there.

Also:

? listen to panel discussions on admissions, financial assistance, and
the
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

? learn about and explore AspiringDocs.org and smdep.org

? participate in hands-on medical and health activities and more

*****All attendees are required to register online at
www.aamc.org/medicalcareerfair by *Friday, Oct. 29, 2010*. This is a
FREE
EVENT!!*****

*NOTE: You must pay for transportation*.

If you are interested, please *send an email to cucharlesdrew@gmail.com*
as
quickly as possible with your Name, email address/uni, school and year,
major as well as a brief thing on why you would like to attend this
trip.
For the sake of being able to travel as a group effectively, *This is on
a
first come, first serve basis. Only 20 spots.*

If you are selected, you will receive a private email on information on
how
to purchase your bus ticket as well as other pertinent info. This is a
great
opportunity not to be missed!
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Event: Ethics Lunch Seminar Series

 

Columbia University Center for Bioethics
cordially invites you to

The Gold Foundation

Ethics for Lunch Seminar Series:

Misattributed Paternity:

What is to be done when testing for a liver donor discloses

that the person selected is not the child's biologic father?

Kenneth Prager, MD
Professor of Clinical Medicine and
Chair of the New York-Presbyterian Hospital Ethics Committee

 Tuesday, November 30, 2010
12:00 noon – 1:30 pm

Amphitheater, 1^st Floor
Physicians and Surgeons Building
Columbia University Medical Center
630 West 168^th Street
(Between Broadway and Fort Washington Avenue)
New York, NY 10032

 

Lunch will be provided thanks to the generosity of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation.

The event is free and all are encouraged to attend.

 To ensure lunch, please RSVP by Tuesday, November 23^rdat 5pm, or for more information,
contact Sydney Kinnear at 212-342-0452 or by email sk2842@columbia.edu

    For future events, visit our Web site: http://bioethicscolumbia.org

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Unite for Site opportunity

Global Impact Corps

http://www.uniteforsight.org/volunteer-abroad

Unite For Sight's Global Impact Corps is an immersive global health experience for students and for professionals.  All volunteers participating in Unite For Sight's international programs are Global Impact Fellows. 

What do Global Impact Fellows do?  Global Impact Fellows support and learn from the partner clinics' talented medical professionals who are social entrepreneurs addressing complex global health issues. Through hands-on, structured training, Global Impact Fellows gain a comprehensive understanding about best practices in global health and social entrepreneurship.  Global Impact Fellows gain skills and are nurtured to become new leaders in global health, and they receive a Certificate in Global Health & Program Delivery.  

Global Impact Fellows participate daily with local doctors to eliminate patient barriers to care and to facilitate comprehensive year-round eye care for patients living in extreme poverty.  They assist with patient education, visual acuity screening, patient intake, distributing the glasses and medication prescribed by the local eye doctors, and other important support tasks.  They also have the opportunity to observe the surgeries provided by the local doctors. Additionally, Global Impact Fellows may participate in the Global Impact Lab, an optional program for those interested in pursuing global health research. For example, current Global Impact Fellows are pursuing research studies about medication management, the use of visual resources for patient education, traditional medicine practices, and patient barriers to care.

What do Global Impact Fellows say?

"The three weeks I spent volunteering with Unite For Sight as a Global Impact Fellow in Ghana were some of the most interesting and rewarding of my life, combining the opportunity to learn about life in Ghana, a country new to me, experience the challenges of improving global health and do concrete, useful work to help others... I had such a positive experience with Unite For Sight this past summer and...I hope to be able to spread the word about the amazing work Unite For Sight does by telling people about my experience as a Global Impact Fellow in Tamale."--Sophie Brigstocke, Williams College Student, Global Impact Fellow in Ghana

"I gained a vast basin of knowledge not only about eye health, but also on the healthcare infrastructure, patient interactions, and management systems of the developing world. Reading about health issues in the news or in class became stark reality during my summer in Dhenkanal, and I now aim to reinvigorate my efforts to study and contribute to the field of international health. Over the course of my career, I hope that I can one day return to India as a doctor and remedy the health inequalities that remain ever-present on a global scale," Pallavi Basu, Cornell University Student, Global Impact Fellow in India

See more volunteer accounts at http://www.uniteforsight.org/volunteer-abroad/volunteer-accounts

Locations of Year-Round Eye Care Delivery:
(volunteer for 7 days, 15 days, 20 days, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 10 weeks, or more)

• Accra and Kumasi Regions, Ghana
• Northern and Ashanti Regions, Ghana
• Tegucigalpa, Honduras
• Patna, India
• Dhenkanal, India

Complete details online at http://www.uniteforsight.org/volunteer-abroad

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full-time job: Hospital for Special Surgery

Full-time Job

Hospital for Special Surgery

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Code/Title: Clinical Studies Assistant I

Salary range:                 35K – 45K

 

This is a description of a staff job at Hospital for Special Surgery

 

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

 

SUMMARY:

Performs data collection/entry and participates in data analysis for studies within HSS.  Studies will include retrospective trials, outcomes trials, non-interventional trials and low risk interventional trials. 

 

The clinical studies assistant is part of a research team, compliant with all regulatory, institutional and departmental requirements. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Clinical and Regulatory responsibilities:

 

1. Performs informed consent on low risk studies (requires appropriate training).     

 

2. Collect data from medical charts/records, perform observational measurements for low risk studies, collection of clinical data from patients, and perform duties as put forth in the protocol.

 

3. Under supervision, performs IRB submissions for initial approvals, re-approvals, amendments, etc…

 

4. Compiles and assists in analyzing data in preparation for a presentation, sponsor/regulatory agency, publication, etc… with the assistance of project investigator 

 

5. Assists the Principal Investigator in departmental audits as well as external audits performed by representatives of the sponsor for each clinical research project.  Works closely with HSS internal monitor for guidance on these activities.

 

6. Collaborates with the research team and research administration, as needed, to ensure that research subjects are treated in accordance with all mandated requirements.  Ensures that standards regarding subject registration, protocol specific tests, and required documentation are adhered to.  Reports deviations as appropriate and resolves issues when possible.  Escalates issues to supervisor as needed.

 

7. Responsible for the handling, packaging, and shipping of dangerous goods under supervision and in compliance with State and Federal regulations.  These specimens may include tissue, blood, dry ice, and chemicals.  Certification in these procedures is required in accordance with the Federal Regulations.  Knowledge of good clinical practice for the handling of specimens and blood may be required.

 

8. Maintains and enhances professional growth through participation in seminars, professional affiliations, and internal training sessions to keep abreast of trends in the field of research data management.

 

A qualified candidate has the ability to communicate in an effective manner with management, clinical staff, external sponsors and patients at HSS.  They may be asked to conduct procedures in the operating room including but not limited to blood processing, video, nerve conduction testing, photographs, applying devices and sensory testing. 

 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Training:       0-2 years experience in clinical research

Bachelor’s degree or working towards

Scientific background

 

Experience:                   Not required

Proficient use of computers and software

Knowledge of Orthopaedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus. 

 

To Apply                      Email resume/CV and official transcript to MaisonetA@HSS.edu

 

To schedule an appointment:  CLICK HERE

 

MEGAN M. RIGNEY

Assistant Dean

Preprofessional Advising

Center for Student Advising

Columbia College / The Fu Foundation School of  Engineering and Applied Science

403 Lerner Hall

2920 Broadway

New York, NY 10027

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Direct Line: (212) 854-8819

For Appts: (212) 854-6378

Fax (212) 854-0042

http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional 

http://columbia-prehealth.blogspot.com

http://columbia-prelaw.blogspot.com

 

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