Eat crepes! Give back to the community!

Eat crepes! Give back to the community! Stop by Health Leads NYU's fundraiser at Crepeaway!

As the holidays roll around the corner, NYU's Health Leads volunteers work diligently to help low-income families achieve what they need. Volunteers partner with providers in urban clinics to connect low-income patients with the basic resources — such as food, housing, and heating assistance — that they need to be healthy.

By taking a study break between 8 and 9pm on Friday, 30% of Crepeaway's profits will go to Health Leads to help them serve more low-income families!

Bring some friends, meet our volunteers, and hear about our stories!

Check us out on FB: http://www.facebook.com/events/239413552792227/?notif_t=event_invite
Get more information: http://www.healthleadsusa.org/

Need an On-Campus Job? Come to this info session!

Committee Packet Workshop!!

Research Opportunity: Summer Research Program for Undergraduates at Columbia Univeristy!

Biostatistics Enrichment Summer Training (BEST) Diversity Program at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health

BEST is a rigorous eight-week program that is focused on expanding and diversifying the behavioral and biomedical sciences’ workforce by introducing undergraduates from underrepresented populations to biostatistics and cardiovascular and pulmonary disease research.

Students are currently being recruited for the 2012 program (May 29-July 20) and have extended the application deadline.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2012!

Qualified applicants must:

• Be enrolled and have completed at least one year of undergraduate work at an accredited school or university OR be enrolled at a community or junior college, completing at least 3 courses per academic term.
• Have completed at least 1 semester of college calculus
• Be U.S. citizens or non-citizen nationals of the U.S. OR lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

For more information about the program and the online application, students can visit the following website:
http://www.mailman.columbia.edu/academic-departments/biostatistics/best-diversity-program

SAVE THE DATE: CPR Course @ NYU OP

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

This course is a detailed, comprehensive,
life support course designed to develop and hone CPR skills and techniques of using an automated external defibrillator (AED). This course teaches the participant how to recognize an emergency, how to stabilize and maintain stability of an emergency scene, how to perform a full initial assessment on a patient, how to perform rescue breathing, CPR, conscious choking, unconscious choking, and use an AED. Care for adults, children, and infants are taught and emphasized equally.

In addition, the use of more advanced medical equipment is taught in this course, certifying participants to use or assist in the usage of face shields, resuscitation masks, and bag-valve masks in responding to an emergency. If participants do not work in a healthcare setting, they will be fully trained in assisting emergency medical responders in using the above mentioned equipment upon arrival of advanced medical care.

Vital skills such as pulse check are taught only in this CPR course, and respiratory emergencies are emphasized along with cardiac emergencies.

• January 17^th OR 18^th. Open to first 50 students. Cost is $25
• 3 sessions, 4 manikin stations at each session, 4 students per station
• Course Length: 5.5 hours for every 16 students
  

Volunteer/Research Position Available Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center

Title of Study: Identifying Genetic Abnormalities Underlying Structural Problems with Connective Tissue

 

Sponsoring Department: The Genetic Department at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center

Study Description:  We are looking for students to recruit patients and their families to our study involving connective tissue abnormalities. Connective tissue disorders are seen in multiple genetic syndromes including Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Marfan syndrome, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. However, there are multiple children who have joint laxity or are hypermobile.  There have been multiple reports which suggest that structural connective tissue abnormalities are seen in a wide range of disorders (simple joint laxity to overt disease).

                Our study aims to look at children with overt disease and simple joint laxity when compared to a control population. We will be doing targeted exome sequencing looking at specific genes known to cause joint laxity (for example collagen).

Volunteer Responsibilities: We are looking for volunteers to speak to families seen within the Montefiore Medical Center (either at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore  or at the Pediatric Outpatient Department of the Comprehensive Family Care Center) to recruit patients to our study. Volunteer responsibilities would include talking to the patient and their family, gathering information (ethnic background), and administering a questionnaire (5 questions) to see if the child or family member is hypermobile. This is a non-paying position.

Location:  Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) outpatient subspecialty clinics

              : Comprehensive Family Care Center (CFCC) in the Pediatric out-patient clinic

Intended start date: ASAP

Duration: Applicant can choose a minimum of 2 shifts a week. The applicant should be able to make this commitment for at least 6 months (it may be possible to change shifts if your schedule changes. Morning shifts are from 8:30am to 12pm. Afternoon shifts are from 12:30pm to 5pm. Clinics run from Monday through Friday.

If you're interested in applying, contact Elaine Pereira, MD at elaine.m.pereira@gmail.com

Research Position at VA Medical Center

Our multidisciplinary research team has positions available for spring interns. We are looking for highly responsible, organized students who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine, psychology, public health, or clinical research.

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The individual would be responsible for assisting in recruitment and data management in ongoing externally funded research studies evaluating different behavioral approaches to improve cardiovascular risk factor control. The intern would also participate in organization of study materials, administrative

duties, and literature searches. The individual will have opportunities to aid in patient recruitment and to observe patient interviews. As part of the position, the intern will be involved in academic deliberations involving a multidisciplinary group that includes individuals with expertise in medicine, psychology, epidemiology, statistics, health education, economics, etc. The interns are able to join in conducting the research, and in preparing for presentation and publication. As such, the intern can expect to be named as coauthors on any material to which they make a substantial contribution. For example, at the NYU Department of Medicine Research Day in May 2011, two of last year’s interns presented abstracts at the meeting. They have also been coauthors of abstracts at large national meetings.

ELIGIBILITY 

The applicant should have a GPA of 3.3 or higher, and must be a sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate in college or a post- baccalaureate student, and should be pursuing a psychology major, nutrition major, pre-med concentration, or something of a similar nature. Research or clinical experience and completion of a Research Methods or Statistics course are preferred, but not necessary. The position requires that the applicant be available for at least 10 hours a week during business hours, negotiable depending on their availability and our need. Interns are also highly encouraged to continue into the summer or fall. The position, which is an unpaid position at the VA Medical Center, would start in January. This is an excellent research opportunity for students planning on applying to medical school or graduate programs in psychology. In the past, we have hired interns who are graduating seniors as paid full-time research assistants upon graduation, and we anticipate having several open positions in May.

 

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Jennifer Friedberg, Ph.D. (jennifer.friedberg@nyumc.org) and Sundar Natarajan, M.D. (sundar.natarajan@nyumc.org).

Volunteer Positions: Genetics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Volunteer positions in Genetics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine available starting this January through the spring semester.

We are looking for highly responsible, organized pre-health students who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine or clinical research. The individual would be responsible for assisting in data management in ongoing clinical trials, natural history studies, and other research focused on urea cycle disorders and other rare inborn errors of metabolism. There are opportunities to participate in study visits, assist with IRB submissions, attend case conferences and grand rounds, and shadow physicians in the medical genetics metabolic clinic (pediatric and adult). 

ELIGIBILITY 
The applicant must be a sophomore, junior,  senior, or post-baccalaureate student. Research experience, patient experience, and/or completion of biochemistry courses and research methods courses are preferred. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The position requires that the applicant be available for at least 10 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, for the duration of the spring semester, with possible opportunities to continue through the summer. This is an unpaid position. Our offices are located at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine on the Upper East Side of Manhattan (99^th St and Madison Ave). This is an excellent research opportunity for students planning on applying to medical school, PA programs, nursing school, or MPH programs. 

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Nina Schrager (nina.schrager@mssm.edu).

SPEND YOUR SUMMER CLIMBING UP!

We would like to introduce you to The CLIMB UP (Undergraduate Program) for Summer Research at the University at Buffalo for Summer 2012.

The goals of CLIMB UP are to:

1.    Introduce you to research in the biosciences

2.    Facilitate your understanding of recent advances in the biosciences

3.    Mentor you towards graduate careers in the discipline of your choice

4.    Guide you through novel and exciting research projects and mentored by faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows through the summer and beyond.

5.    HAVE FUN in Buffalo during the Summer!

What Is CLIMB UP?

The CLIMB (Collaborative Learning and Integrated Mentoring in the Biosciences) Program at UB has created The CLIMB UP for Summer Research, an outstanding summer research experience for undergraduate students to excel in biomedical research and explore graduate career opportunities. Now entering its 4th summer, the overall goal is to introduce you to research in the biosciences, to facilitate understanding of recent advances in drug discovery and related disciplines, and to mentor you towards graduate careers. As a CLIMB UP Fellow, you will be guided through novel and exciting research projects and mentored by faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows through the summer and beyond. You will spend 8-10 weeks (early June-late July) in the laboratory of your research mentor, whom you will be paired with based on your research interests. We will train you in various areas necessary to safely and efficiently perform your research and related activities.

What Areas of Research Does CLIMB UP Offer?

The CLIMB UP for Summer Research offers many diverse research opportunities in the areas of biomedical sciences. Research faculty are associated with the Departments of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Neuroscience, Microbiology and Immunology, Physiology and Biophysics,  Psychology, and Structural Biology, at the University of Buffalo and with various UB graduate programs. These faculty members have diverse research interests encompassing virtually all aspects of modern biological, neuroscience, and biomedical science.  

What’s On the Agenda?

CLIMB UP will keep you busy during your summer in Buffalo, with a fun and worthwhile program, including:

• Individualized Lab Rotations
• Introduction to Lab Skills training course
• Weekly Lunchtime Workshop: Identifying Targets for Drug Discovery in the 21st Century
• Visits to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
• Tips on fellowship/scholarship opportunities
• Workshop on career options
• Research presentations
• The “Buffalo Wing Social”
• Field Trips to Niagara Falls and other Western New York attractions!!
• Lasting friendships and mentoring relationships

Who Is Eligible for CLIMB UP?

The CLIMB UP for Summer Research trains highly qualified undergraduate students interested in the biomedical sciences, and in particular pharmacology and toxicology, pharmaceutical sciences, and neuroscience.  We are looking for students interested in pursuing PhD degrees and research careers. Students enrolled in the program are entering their sophomore, junior, or senior years in undergraduate programs in colleges and universities nationwide. Women, persons from underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Students must be US citizens or Permanent Residents to be eligible for funding.

How Do I Apply?

Applications for Summer 2012 are due by February 15, 2012.

Applicants for The CLIMB UP for Summer Research are required to submit:

• ONLINE APPLICATION FORM (click here)
• Personal statement describing your interest in research and career goals (in online application, or you may also email this part to climb@buffalo.edu)
• Please forward a copy of your most recent CV or resume to climb@buffalo.edu.
• Official grade transcripts sent to the mailing address:

The CLIMB UP for Summer Research
Liz Marshall
University at Buffalo
102 Farber Hall
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214

• Two (2) letters of recommendation e-mailed directly to the program at climb@buffalo.edu. Please tell your referees to include in the subject line: your last name followed by a colon, and the words "CLIMB UP rec" (example, Smith:CLIMB UP rec)

For further information, please visit us online at OR- “Like” CLIMB UP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/CLIMBUPatUB

KAPLAN is Coming to NYU OP!

What: GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, and DAT information sessions

Where: 18 Washington Pl. ARC LL01, LL02, LL03, LL04, LL05

When: Friday, November 18, 2011, 4:00PM-5:30PM

Please RSVP with Tamika (tsc243@nyu.edu) or Jessica (jessica.buckely@nyu.edu) by Wednesday, November 16^th and indicate which class you would like to attend.

Preprofessional Advising Presents: Brown Bag Lunch Series

Einstein Open House--RSVP NOW!!!

Albert Einstein College of Medicine Annual Diversity Open House | Sunday, November 20th | Starts at 11:00am | 1300 Morris Park Ave., Bronx, NY 10461

Instructions: 

1. Click on link to download the above registration form.
2. Print and fill out.
3. Fax form to Office of Diversity Enhancement.

***IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A FAX MACHINE PLEASE BRING COMPLETED FORM IN TO OFFICE AND WE WILL FAX IT FOR YOU***

• Note: The RSVP deadline has passed. If you are interested in attending it is imperative you register as soon as possible. 
• Questions: email jessica.buckley@nyu.edu or tamika.coy@gmail.com

Naturopathic Medicine Informational Forum

The Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges Presents

Naturopathic Medicine Informational Forum
* * New York, New York * *

Satisfy Your Passion for Medicine.
Make Meaningful Connections with Patients.
Become a Naturopathic Physician.

November 12, 2011

9:45 am - 1:30 pm

SLC Centers 

352 7th Ave, 16th Fl.

New York, NY 10011

NYU Impression Program

The program this year is intended for underrepresented college freshman and sophomores who have an interest in health sciences and would like to know more about dentistry as a profession. Participants will have the opportunity to meet current students, guest speakers and the admissions director. There will also be hands on activities, where students will learn how to take impressions and make stone models of teeth

****Interested students can apply by visiting www.nyusnda.org****

If you have any questions, feel free to contact either Alma Correia at ac3041@nyu.edu or Edly Destine at edly.destine@gmail.com 

Mentoring in Medicine ED-Clincial Exposure Program!

MENTORING IN MEDICINE
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
CLINICAL EXPOSURE AND MENTORING PROGRAM

Are you interested in...

A. VOLUNTEERING IN A BUSY URBAN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

B. SHADOWING A BOARD CERTIFIED EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

C. CONDUCTING CLINICAL RESEARCH

D. PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

If you answered yes to any of the above, you'll want to participate in the Albert Einstein College of Medicine ED Clinical Exposure and Mentoring Program in partnership with the Mentoring in Medicine (MIM) Program!

Eligibility:

1. African-American, Hispanic or Native American

2. College (Freshman through Senior) and Premedical Post Baccalaureate Student

3. Students intending to reapply to medical school after one unsuccessful application

How to apply:

Step One: Complete a health form in order to get volunteer clearance.

Step Two: Take your NYS picture ID and non laminated social security card, US work authorization documents (VISA, Passport) to Montefiore Medical Center. Please make sure to get or have documentation of all the necessary vaccinations.

Step Three: Complete the application packet.

Candidates must be medically and administratively cleared before beginning the program. It is recommended that you complete the first three steps by June 1 in order to complete the program during the summer.

The application process takes an average of fifteen to twenty business days during the academic year and twenty five to thirty business days during the summer months.

You should begin the process immediately.

If you are interested in participating in the program, email tsc243@nyu.edu or jessica.buckley@nyu.edu to get your health from, application and a list of free clinics.

For more information visit: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/admissions/page.aspx?ID=3088

NORTHEAST MEDICAL SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS DEANS PANEL - Tomorrow!!

CAS Preprofessional Advising Presents...

NORTHEAST MEDICAL SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS DEANS PANEL

Wednesday, November 2nd

Starts @ 6:00 PM

Hemmerdinger Hall, Silver Center, 1st floor

HEar about area medical school programs,

ask your questions and meet the Deans!

PANEL PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE:

New York University School of Medicine

Mt. Sinai School of Medicine

UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School

UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson MEdical School

Stony Brook University School of Medicine

Weill Cornell Medical College

No RSVP Required

Reception Refreshments Follow