Two weeks ago the NY Time's cover story in its Education Life section entitled: Pre-Med’s New Priorities: Heart and Soul and Social Science focused on the new MCAT and the newly approved AAMC premed requirements that students take coursework on the social determinants of health.
Check out some sample questions here: NY Times: The New MCAT Sample Questions
Monday, April 30, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
FREE MCAT PREP Session
We know how important your MCAT score is to you and that is why we are offering a FREE MCAT PREP Session with "Elite" Teacher David Elson at NYU coming up Tuesday, May 1st from 6-7:30pm at the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development (133 E. 13th St. 2nd Floor).
Many you may have heard about David's class from friends and professors
and this is a great way to get a sneak peek at the best MCAT teacher in
the country.To register for the event please RSVP to Elise.Falcicchio@kaplan.com with your name, email, and anticipated graduation year. To check out David's upcoming class schedules view the attachment.
Additionally enroll any MCAT course by April 30th you can take advantage of these two discounts:
Enroll now and get FREE access to nearly $1,500 of extra prep with our Physics Edge, Organic Edge, and Verbal Edge online courses! At the same time get up to $300 back on the cost of your MCAT course, for a total savings of up to $1,797!
Additionally enroll any MCAT course by April 30th you can take advantage of these two discounts:
These savings are only available through Monday, April 30th,
so enroll now to take advantage of one of the biggest MCAT offers of the year!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Excellent Funding Programs (E-Team grants & Biomedical competitions)
More Info: http://www.nyu.edu/about/university-initiatives/entrepreneurship/innovation-venture-fund.html
EMT Refresher at Kingsborough Community College
If you have any questions about the voucher or the cost for this class in general please email Jessica!
06-03-12 EMT Refresher at Kings Borough Comm College
SUNY College of Optometry Open House
When: Thursday May 31st, 2012, 9:30am-1:00pm
where: 33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY
Must RSVP with number of guests (limit of 2) no later than Tuesday, May 29th, 2012, by emailing admissions@sunyopt.edu.
You are cordially invited to the SUNY College of Optometry's Open House. This is the ideal opportunity for you to interact with students, faculty and staff, and to learn more about the profession of Optometry, our College, our admissions requirements, and the opportunities available to our graduates.
www.sunyopt.edu/admissions
where: 33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY
Must RSVP with number of guests (limit of 2) no later than Tuesday, May 29th, 2012, by emailing admissions@sunyopt.edu.
You are cordially invited to the SUNY College of Optometry's Open House. This is the ideal opportunity for you to interact with students, faculty and staff, and to learn more about the profession of Optometry, our College, our admissions requirements, and the opportunities available to our graduates.
www.sunyopt.edu/admissions
Clinical volunteer position
Dr.
Karen Kuo is looking for a volunteer to round with her
on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings to various
nursing homes located in Brooklyn and Harlem. Dr. Kuo
practices Internal Medicine and is also a Certified
Wound care specialist. This is a great experience for Pre-Medicine
students who are willing to volunteer on a weekly basis
for a couple of hours. If interested, please contact Dr.
Kuo at kmikuo@yahoo.com.
Ochsner Clinical School Information Session
Meet
William Pinsky, MD
Dean, Ochsner Clinical School
Executive Vice President, Chief Academic Officer
Ochsner Health System
When: Wednesday, April 25th from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm
Where:
Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus
113 West 60th Street
Room 309, Lowenstein
New York, NY
Please join us at Fordham University to learn about The University of Queensland School of Medicine Ochsner Clinical School. Dr. William Pinsky, Dean, Ochsner Clinical School, will talk about the UQ Ochsner school and answer questions.
For those of you unfamiliar with the school, this excellent option offers US students and Permanent Residents:
-Two Years in Brisbane, Australia; Two Years in New Orleans, LA
-The University of Queensland was ranked among the 50 Best Universities in Life Sciences and Biomedicine by "US News and World Report" in 2011
-Ochsner ranked among the top 5% of hospitals in the US for exceptional patient care for 2012 by "HealthGrades"
-US Federal Loans Available to Eligible Students
-Match Day Participation
-USMLE Prep
Please RSVP by sending an e-mail to aturnier@mededpath.org with the following information:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail Address:
Last College Attended:
Names of Guests:
For complete information about the UQ Ochsner School of Medicine please see our website: http://www.mededpath.org/ Minimum Qualifications to Apply: MCAT scores of 8, 8, M, 8, a minimum B average, as well as an earned B.A. or B.S. degree, or a more advanced degree. The entering class of 2011 had an average MCAT of 29 and an average GPA of 3.4.
Please feel free to e-mail or call (877.777.0155 x104) with any questions you may have in advance of the event.
Dean, Ochsner Clinical School
Executive Vice President, Chief Academic Officer
Ochsner Health System
When: Wednesday, April 25th from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm
Where:
Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus
113 West 60th Street
Room 309, Lowenstein
New York, NY
Please join us at Fordham University to learn about The University of Queensland School of Medicine Ochsner Clinical School. Dr. William Pinsky, Dean, Ochsner Clinical School, will talk about the UQ Ochsner school and answer questions.
For those of you unfamiliar with the school, this excellent option offers US students and Permanent Residents:
-Two Years in Brisbane, Australia; Two Years in New Orleans, LA
-The University of Queensland was ranked among the 50 Best Universities in Life Sciences and Biomedicine by "US News and World Report" in 2011
-Ochsner ranked among the top 5% of hospitals in the US for exceptional patient care for 2012 by "HealthGrades"
-US Federal Loans Available to Eligible Students
-Match Day Participation
-USMLE Prep
Please RSVP by sending an e-mail to aturnier@mededpath.org with the following information:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail Address:
Last College Attended:
Names of Guests:
For complete information about the UQ Ochsner School of Medicine please see our website: http://www.mededpath.org/ Minimum Qualifications to Apply: MCAT scores of 8, 8, M, 8, a minimum B average, as well as an earned B.A. or B.S. degree, or a more advanced degree. The entering class of 2011 had an average MCAT of 29 and an average GPA of 3.4.
Please feel free to e-mail or call (877.777.0155 x104) with any questions you may have in advance of the event.
Choosing the School That's Right for You
When: Tuesday, May 1 at 6 PM
Where: Jurow Hall, Silver Center
Exploring Health Careers: Student Perspective Series
The Preprofessional Advising Center invites all undergraduate prehealth students to an event designed for you to hear from current students and recent graduates of professional programs in a variety of health-related disciplines. We understand that some of the most trusted advice is peer-to-peer, and we are excited to present this element to you!
Speakers will talk about their educational background, the application process for their professional program, and current educational experience. Q&A and refreshments to follow!
Next Up:
Public Health, Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy, and Social Work student experience
TONIGHT, 7-8 PM
Heights Alumni Lounge, Silver Center First Floor
* Light refreshments provided *RSVP: prehealth@nyu.edu
Workshops Hosted by the ULC
Academic Skills Workshop – Finals Prep!
Finals are quickly approaching. Are you ready? Prepare for final exams and papers with the help of students who have been through it before! You’ll hear about ways to manage your time and effectively prioritize your study load from the ULC’s Academic Coaches and Learning Assistants. Our goal is to have you leave this workshop with your own study plan for finals in place.
This workshop will be offered twice; 60 – 75 minutes. NO RSVP required.
Monday, April 23, 5:00pm, WST SB-22
Tuesday, April 24, 2:00pm, WST SB-22
Writing a Final Paper: Analyzing the Text to Develop Your Thesis
Are you stuck on your final paper? Having a hard time developing a thesis or confused about analyzing the literature? This workshop is designed for students in literature-based courses (English, Texts & Ideas) who need to practice close reading skills to formally analyze a text to write a paper. You can apply the skills you learn to the text you’re working with in order to develop your own thesis to write your final paper.
This workshop will be offered four times. 45 minutes. CLICK TO RVSP
Monday, April 23, 12:30pm, ULC @ UHall
Tuesday, April 24, 12:30pm, ARC LL05
Wednesday, April 25, 5:00pm, ULC @ UHall
Thursday, April 26, 5:00pm, ULC @ ARC
Science Finals Study Slams
90 minutes. (No RSVP required, except for Bio Bits)
Gen Chem I – Week of 4/30 (during PT sessions)
Gen Chem II – Monday, May 7, 6:30pm, Silver 713
Organic Chem I – Tuesday, May 8, 6:30pm, Silver 206
Organic Chem II - (Prof. Jones’s sections) – Wednesday, May 9, TBD
Study Slams for May 4th Exam
Wednesday, May 2, 6:30pm, Silver 405
Tuesday, May 1, 12:30-1:45pm - Commuter Students
Organic Chem II (Prof. Braunschweig’s sections) – Wednesday, May 9. TBD
General Physics II – Tuesday, May 8, 6:30pm, Silver 401
Principles of Biology II – Bio Bits! 60 minutes. RSVP Now!
Diversity: Plants & Intro to Ecology
Final Review (Click of RVSP)
Monday, Apr 30, 6:30-7:30pm ARC LL-05
Monday, May 7, 5:30pm, 19 W. 4th Street, Rm 102
Wednesday, May 2, 5:00-6:00pm ARC LL-03
Wednesday, May 9, 5:00pm, TBD
Thursday, May 3, 6:30-7:30pm ARC LL-01
Thursday, May 10, 6:30pm, TBD
Also at the ULC...
Attend our walk-in hours for individualized, one-to-one tutoring and assistance in your classes. See our schedule here!
Check our website for our full list of workshops including Calculus, Economics, Languages and More!
Interested in working at the ULC? Click here for more details!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
MAPSS Event: TODAY!!!
The Minority Association of Pre-Med and Science Students Presents:
"On the Shoulders of Giants" is a meeting dedicated to welcoming back Utibe Essien, NYU MAPSS Alum and Third Year Student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Utibe will share the story of his path to medical school from freshman year at NYU to his fourth year at Albert Einstein. He'll speak on the resources, internships, shadowing opportunities, and strategies that helped him the most. He'll also speak on the role MAPSS (formerly the BSSO) played in his life while he was an Undergrad at NYU. As we set out to reinvigorate MAPSS in the future, Utibe will share his knowledge on what objectives we should hold on to and what new goals we should adopt. With his knowledge, everyone in attendance will undoubtedly go on to do GREAT THINGS. Be sure to attend!
Link to facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/126199220845445/?context=create
Title: On the Shoulders of Giants: A Student's Story of the Path to Medical School and All of the Important Stops on the Way
With Special Guest Speaker Utibe Essien, NYU Alumnus and Third Year Student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
With Special Guest Speaker Utibe Essien, NYU Alumnus and Third Year Student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Date: Monday, April 23
Time: 5 to 6:30pm
Location: Global Center Room GC269
"On the Shoulders of Giants" is a meeting dedicated to welcoming back Utibe Essien, NYU MAPSS Alum and Third Year Student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Utibe will share the story of his path to medical school from freshman year at NYU to his fourth year at Albert Einstein. He'll speak on the resources, internships, shadowing opportunities, and strategies that helped him the most. He'll also speak on the role MAPSS (formerly the BSSO) played in his life while he was an Undergrad at NYU. As we set out to reinvigorate MAPSS in the future, Utibe will share his knowledge on what objectives we should hold on to and what new goals we should adopt. With his knowledge, everyone in attendance will undoubtedly go on to do GREAT THINGS. Be sure to attend!
Link to facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/126199220845445/?context=create
Friday, April 20, 2012
NYU: Reaching Out program
The NYU: Reaching Out program seeks to expose students to higher education and empower them to become confident, college-bound young women. The program consists of monthly workshops--past workshop topics include "Identity," "Researching Our College Option," and "What is Beauty?: Self-Esteem." We have been connecting students to NYU faculty, students from different colleges and motivational speakers.
Interested?
We have a series of information sessions held at the Gallatin Student Lounge (Rm. 522). Stop by to hear more about our organization!
You can also reach us at nyu.reachingout@gmail.com for information on how to apply to become a mentor! Nyu Reaching Out
Interested?
We have a series of information sessions held at the Gallatin Student Lounge (Rm. 522). Stop by to hear more about our organization!
When:Wednesday, April 25 at 12pm
Friday, April 27 at 3pm You can also reach us at nyu.reachingout@gmail.com for information on how to apply to become a mentor! Nyu Reaching Out
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Monday and Tuesday Academic Skills Workshop – Finals Prep! sessions
Academic
Skills Workshop – Finals Prep!
Finals are quickly
approaching. Are you ready? Prepare for final exams and papers with the
help of students who have been through it before! You’ll hear about ways to manage your time
and effectively prioritize your study load from the ULC’s Academic Coaches and
Learning Assistants. Our goal is to have
you leave this workshop with your own study plan for finals in place.
This
workshop will be offered twice; 60 – 75 minutes. NO RSVP required.
- Monday, April 23, 5:00pm, WST SB-22
- Tuesday, April 24, 2:00pm, WST SB-22
Writing a
Final Paper: Analyzing the Text to Develop Your Thesis
Are you stuck on
your final paper? Having a hard time developing
a thesis or confused about analyzing the literature? This workshop is designed
for students in literature-based courses (English, Texts & Ideas) who need
to practice close reading skills to formally analyze a text to write a paper. You can apply the skills you learn to the
text you’re working with in order to develop your own thesis to write your
final paper.
This
workshop will be offered four times. 45 minutes.
- Monday, April 23, 12:30pm, ULC @ UHall
- Tuesday, April 24, 12:30pm, ARC LL05
- Wednesday, April 25, 5:00pm, ULC @ UHall
- Thursday, April 26, 5:00pm, ULC @ ARC
RVSP BY CLICKING THE LINKS ULC Spring 2012 Finals Calendar
Cisco Announces Two Internships in Systems Modeling for PhD Candidate or Postdoc
Deadline for applications is April 20th, 2012
Cisco is looking for a PhD student, or a student with a PhD + for a 12-week funded internship in systems modeling. At least one internship involved research inadaptive bit rate video flows on a constrained network.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Knowledge of systems modeling
* Background and experience with IP networks
* Experience or knowledge of IP video
* Self-starter who enjoys conducting independent research and investigatory work
* Experience modeling IP networks and/or IP video networksMust be returning to school in the fall. Students graduating this year are not eligibleThe position is in Atlanta, although other locations can be considered. This is a 12 week funded internship.Candidate must be legally entitled to work in the US : US citizens, US green card holders, students enrolled in a US university that can file for your internship visa, and US citizens who might be studying abroad but coming home for the summer
Please send your application, including resume and cover letter, by April 20th, 2012 to:
Join us for the Sci-Ed Expo and STEME Education Weekend May 3-5, 2012
3rd Annual Sci-Ed Innovators Expo & Symposium
When: Thursday, May 3
A middle and high school student science fair and keynote event, gathering students and teachers from more than 50 New York City public schools, as well as researchers, policy makers, leading educational, governmental, non-profit and corporate organizations, providing an opportunity to share innovative teaching methods for underserved schools.
Where:
Armory on the Hudson
216 Fort Washington Avenue
(Corner of West 168th Street, Off Broadway)
216 Fort Washington Avenue
(Corner of West 168th Street, Off Broadway)
3:30 p.m. - Sci-Ed Innovators Expo
6:00 p.m. - Symposium Keynote Event
Master of Ceremonies: Christopher Emdin, Ph.D., Columbia University
Guest Speaker: Ainissa G. Ramirez, Ph.D., Yale University
13th Annual Sharing Our Success STEME Education Conference
When: Friday, May 4 & Saturday, May 5
A two-day professional development conference organized in collaboration with the New York City Department of Education and Jane Goodall Institute's Roots & Shoots program featuring scientists presenting the latest developments in STEME fields, teachers sharing best practices in STEME classroom instruction, and students demonstrating STEME projects.
When: Friday, May 4
Where:
United Federation of Teachers Building
52 Broadway, 2nd Floor 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Professional Development Workshops, Speakers, and Student Science Project Demonstrations
When: Saturday, May 5
Where:
NYU Washington Square Campus
Silver Center, 31 Washington Place, 7th Floor 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Conversation with a Scientist: Dr. Ofer Tchernichovski, Biology Department, City College, CUNY
A discussion of his research into the genetics of bird songs and their relationship with human speech
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots Celebration of Service Learning
Register NOW
Admission is free.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
BRING LAPTOPS TO UPLOAD FREE STUDY MATERIALS!
THERE WILL BE FREE FOOD & A RAFFLE!!!
RSVP TODAY! (jessica.buckley@nyu.edu or tamika.coy@gmail.com)
RSVP TODAY! (jessica.buckley@nyu.edu or tamika.coy@gmail.com)
Pre-health Milestones Series: Learn from Our Mistakes
Presented by Jessica Buckley & Tamika Coy
2 Days, 2 Candid GAs, 4 Major Milestones on the Pre-med track…
Day 1:
I. Undergraduate Years
§ Major Pain in my…Choosing a Major
§ Pre-med Pre-requisite coursework
§ Extracurricular activities
II. Traditional & Non-Traditional Routes
§ Graduate School and Post-baccalaureate programs
§ Years after undergrad… Let’s make it count
Day 2:
III. The MDOGs – MCAT Breakdown
§ Test prep programs
§ Registration and FAP
§ Suggestions on how to study
§ What we did to get the grade
IV. Medical School Application
§ Committee Packet breakdown
§ Personal Statement advice
§ AMCAS
§ Quick note about secondaries (DO THEM ASAP!)
§ Medical School Interviews
Monday, April 16, 2012
One-Year Urban Education Fellowship
The Great Oaks Tutor Corps is a fellowship that matches recent college graduates with 5 middle school students at a startup charter school in Newark, New Jersey. Tutor Corps members provide students intensive daily tutoring and build relationships with students and their families to prepare students for college success.
Great Oaks is recruiting for the 2012-13 school year. Corps members are provided housing in Newark and a living allowance and commit to one year of service. More information is available at http://greatoakscharter.org/tutor-corps/about-the-corps/.
Tutor Corps Information Session:
Meet Current Tutors
Learn about the Corps Experience
Ask Questions
Great Oaks is recruiting for the 2012-13 school year. Corps members are provided housing in Newark and a living allowance and commit to one year of service. More information is available at http://greatoakscharter.org/tutor-corps/about-the-corps/.
Tutor Corps Information Session:
Meet Current Tutors
Learn about the Corps Experience
Ask Questions
When: Tuesday, April 17th, 5:30-6:30pm
Where: Jurow Lecture Hall, Silver Center for Arts and Sciences (100 Washington Square East, Room 101)
Where: Jurow Lecture Hall, Silver Center for Arts and Sciences (100 Washington Square East, Room 101)
Clinical Volunteer Opportunity at Einstein Community Health Outreach
Einstein Community Health Outreach (ECHO) is recruiting summer volunteers for 2012.
Located in the South Bronx, ECHO is the first student-organized clinic in the New York metropolitan area, serving patients from the five Boroughs and parts of Westchester County. Our mission is to provide free primary care for people who lack health insurance or cannot afford insurance and healthcare. Run by the medical students of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, ECHO provides routine medical exams, social services, and counseling, as well as referral services to physicians associated with the Institute for Urban Family Health (IUFH), Montefiore Hospital (Einstein affiliate), and Lincoln Hospital.
During the school year, ECHO is recruiting pre-medical and pre-health students on the administrative side. Your work includes patient registration, health education, translation, research, and clinical shadowing.
Our Saturdays begin when we meet at the clinic at 8:15. We open at 8:30 a.m. and register patients until noon. The day’s work is generally completed by 3 or 4 p.m. depending on the number of volunteers and the volume of patients.
If you are interested in volunteering at ECHO during Summer 2012, please complete the online application and complete the attached health forms. Your health forms MUST be completed and returned with your application in order to be considered (this includes a blood test/titer showing immunity to MMR and Varicella, a PPD test, and proof of tetanus immunization). You are not required to receive Hepatitis B vaccination or titers. In addition, please include a passport-sized photo with your application.
Please visit our website http://www.einstein.yu.edu/echo to learn more about us. If you have any questions, feel free to contact newton.phuong@med.einstein.yu.edu or email Arvind Badhey (arvdind.badhey@med.einstein.yu.edu), the Project Director.
Medical Assistant Needed for Dermatology Office
*Good opportunity for graduating seniors*
Leading NYC dermatology office seeks an exemplary medical assistant to join the practice part time starting immediately. This is an excellent opportunity for a pre-medical student or post baccalaureate student to gain experience in a high patient volume, multi-physician practice.
Must be a college graduate and MUST be able to work the following hours: Mondays 8:30am to approximately 6:30pm, Wednesdays 7:45am to approximately 6:00pm and Thursdays 8:00am until approximately 2:00pm
MUST also be able to start immediately and be willing to commit a minimum of one year to the practice. Some early mornings as well as some evening hours are involved. Interested candidates should email the following to w57dermatology@gmail.com:
1) CV
2) Cover letter as an attached word document
3) Three professional reference.
$13/hr compensation. Benefits are not available for this position.
*Training, which is a minimum of 2 weeks up to 1 month, is unpaid & is seen as a trial period
* If unable to work Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at the times specified above, please do NOT apply
Resumes not sent as an attachment in word format or not accompanied by a cover letter & references will not be opened. Please refrain from phone calls/emails inquiring about interviews. Only those who qualify will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your cooperation.
Free Practice MCAT and Test Review Session
FREE PRACTICE MCAT - SATURDAY APRIL 21st and 29th: Several Locations to choose from!
EXAMKRACKERS IS PLEASED TO OFFER A FREE MCAT PRACTICE TEST AND EXCLUSIVE TEST REVIEW SESSION
EXAMKRACKERS IS PLEASED TO OFFER A FREE MCAT PRACTICE TEST AND EXCLUSIVE TEST REVIEW SESSION
Examkrackers emphasizes testing as a crucial part of your preparation because this is what you need to really improve your score. On Saturday April 21st we are offering a free practice full length MCAT exam, followed by an informative and exciting review by one of our top instructors in your area.
Take advantage of more MCAT questions and even better, a chance to hear detailed explanations of the correct answer choices. Learn how to apply your science knowledge the way the MCAT tests for it..quickly, effectively and with confidence!
WHEN: Saturday, April 21st, 2012
WHERE: Queens NY area, Hofstra Area and Hunter College (Brookville Campus)
(room details to follow by email once registered)
TIME: 9am-5pm..There will be several breaks and time allotted for lunch
OR
WHEN: Sunday, April 29th, 2012WHERE: Columbia University Area
(room details to follow by email once registered)
TIME: 9am-5pm..There will be several breaks and time allotted for lunch
Email today to reserve your seat: freetest.MCAT@examkrackers.com
Seats are limited…register and reserve your space now!
Email the following to freetest.MCAT@examkrackers.com to reserve your spot
(you will receive a confirmation email once your space has been reserved):
Name
contact email
phone number
school location
date of free practice test
(Please include your location in the subject line of your email)
Study Slams at the ULC
Visit the University Learning Center!
Attend our General Physics II and Principles of Biology II study slams to brush up and review material before the big exam!
If you haven't done so already sign up for weekly Gen Physics PT, Bio PT and Bio Bits sessions!
STUDY SLAMS
General Physics II
NO RSVP REQUIRED!
Monday, April 16, 6:30-8:00pm - Silver 713
Principles of Biology II
NO RSVP REQUIRED!
Tuesday, April 17, 6:30-8:00pm - Meyer 122
*COMMUTER STUDENTS* - RSVP Below:
Principles of Biology II
Tuesday, April 17, 12:30-1:45pm
ARC LL05 - Academic Resource Center: Lower Level
http://www.nyu.edu/rsvp/event.php?e_id=4013
General Physics II
NOTICE NEW DATE AND LOCATION!
Wednesday, April 18, 12:30-1:45pm
ARC LL02 - Academic Resource Center: Lower Level
http://www.nyu.edu/rsvp/event.php?e_id=4011
Academic Skills Workshop – Finals Prep!
Finals are quickly approaching. Are you ready? Prepare for final exams and papers with the help of students who have been through it before! You’ll hear about ways to manage your time and effectively prioritize your study load from the ULC’s Academic Coaches and Learning Assistants. Our goal is to have you leave this workshop with your own study plan for finals in place.
This workshop will be offered twice; 60 – 75 minutes. NO RSVP required.
Monday, April 23, 5:00pm, WST SB-22
Tuesday, April 24, 2:00pm, WST SB-22
Also, stop by the ULC with your questions, just check our schedule to see our extensive hours and subjects!
Visit our website at www.nyu.edu/cas/ulc for the many academic opportunities and resources available.
We offer workshops, individual tutoring, study skills and more! We look forward to learning with you!
Check here for all of our upcoming Study Slams.
Attend our General Physics II and Principles of Biology II study slams to brush up and review material before the big exam!
If you haven't done so already sign up for weekly Gen Physics PT, Bio PT and Bio Bits sessions!
STUDY SLAMS
General Physics II
NO RSVP REQUIRED!
Monday, April 16, 6:30-8:00pm - Silver 713
Principles of Biology II
NO RSVP REQUIRED!
Tuesday, April 17, 6:30-8:00pm - Meyer 122
*COMMUTER STUDENTS* - RSVP Below:
Principles of Biology II
Tuesday, April 17, 12:30-1:45pm
ARC LL05 - Academic Resource Center: Lower Level
http://www.nyu.edu/rsvp/event.php?e_id=4013
General Physics II
NOTICE NEW DATE AND LOCATION!
Wednesday, April 18, 12:30-1:45pm
ARC LL02 - Academic Resource Center: Lower Level
http://www.nyu.edu/rsvp/event.php?e_id=4011
Academic Skills Workshop – Finals Prep!
Finals are quickly approaching. Are you ready? Prepare for final exams and papers with the help of students who have been through it before! You’ll hear about ways to manage your time and effectively prioritize your study load from the ULC’s Academic Coaches and Learning Assistants. Our goal is to have you leave this workshop with your own study plan for finals in place.
This workshop will be offered twice; 60 – 75 minutes. NO RSVP required.
Monday, April 23, 5:00pm, WST SB-22
Tuesday, April 24, 2:00pm, WST SB-22
Also, stop by the ULC with your questions, just check our schedule to see our extensive hours and subjects!
Visit our website at www.nyu.edu/cas/ulc for the many academic opportunities and resources available.
We offer workshops, individual tutoring, study skills and more! We look forward to learning with you!
Check here for all of our upcoming Study Slams.
Volunteer Opportunity @ Bellevue's Pediatric Clinic
Bilingual (Eng/Spa) Volunteers Needed!
We will be interviewing rising sophomore and junior bilingual students for The Health Education and Literacy for Parents (HELP) Project at Bellevue’s Pediatric Clinic. Training will begin at the end of the NYU semester for volunteers who can commit for the summer and fall. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. See attached flyer (Summer_Fall_2012_H.E.L.P.) for details and application.
Summer Fall 2012 H.E.L.P. Volunteers
Workshop for Prehealth Students in their Application Year
"Choosing the School That's Right for You"
WHEN: Tuesday, May 1 at 6 PM
WHERE: Jurow Hall, Silver Center
WHERE: Jurow Hall, Silver Center
The Preprofessional Advising Center invites all prehealth students in their application year to a presentation designed to highlight the selection factors and resources that will help you identify the professional schools that are the right match for you. If you're trying to narrow your list -- or are not sure where to start -- this program is for you!
Medical School Admissions Seminar
Presented by The Association of Korean American Medical Physicians (AKAM) and Korean American Medical Students Association (KAMSA)
WHEN: Saturday, April 21 at 4 PM
WHERE: Silver Center, Room 408
WHEN: Saturday, April 21 at 4 PM
WHERE: Silver Center, Room 408
Come get advice about applying to medical school from a panel of doctors who serve the Korean American community! Panelists will include MDs, DOs, and oversees medical graduates. Q/A to follow...
AKAM is an organization made up of all 1.5 or 2nd generation Korean American physicians who graduated from a US medical school. AKAM believes that Korean students face different pressures when applying to medical school than other minorities and has been holding an annual seminar for the past five years to provide real world advice for students that are interested.
**This program is co-sponsored by the Prehealth Advisory Board (PHAB)
Exploring Health Careers: Student Perspective Series
The Preprofessional Advising Center invites all undergraduate pre-health students to an event designed for you to hear from current students and recent graduates of professional programs in a variety of health-related disciplines. We understand that some of the most trusted advice is peer-to-peer, and we are excited to present this element to you!
Speakers will talk about their educational background, the application process for their professional program, and current educational experience. Q&A and refreshments to follow!
Next Up:
Public Health, Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy, and Social Work student experience
WHEN: April 23, 7-8 PM
WHERE: Heights Alumni Lounge, Silver Center First Floor
* Light refreshments provided *
RSVP: prehealth@nyu.edu
Speakers will talk about their educational background, the application process for their professional program, and current educational experience. Q&A and refreshments to follow!
Next Up:
Public Health, Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy, and Social Work student experience
WHEN: April 23, 7-8 PM
WHERE: Heights Alumni Lounge, Silver Center First Floor
* Light refreshments provided *
RSVP: prehealth@nyu.edu
Survive and Thrive Event hosted by the Prehealth Advisory Board
WHERE: Wasserman Presentation Room B
WHEN: Tuesday, April 17 @ 6:30
The Prehealth Advisory Board presents “Survive and Thrive,” a workshop led by your peers to help you succeed as a prehealth student at NYU. We’ll provide our experiences in navigating through research and volunteer opportunities, coping with stress, preparing for the MCAT, developing strategies for prehealth courses, and writing your AMCAS application. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from those who have been through it already!
Friday, April 13, 2012
In the new edition of his book “150 Best Jobs for Your Skills,” Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., says that STEM careers include “work that discovers, collects and analyzes information about the natural world; applies scientific research findings to problems in medicine, the life sciences, human behavior and the natural sciences; imagines and manipulates quantitative data; and applies technology to manufacturing, transportation and other economic activities.”
Here are the top five jobs for people interested in a STEM career:
1. Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
Top skills: communication, science, thought-processing
Annual earnings: $85,270
Percent growth: 15.1 (projected percent increase from 2008 to 2018)
Annual openings: 4,000
Top skills: communication, science, thought-processing
Annual earnings: $85,270
Percent growth: 15.1 (projected percent increase from 2008 to 2018)
Annual openings: 4,000
2. Computer network architects
Top skills: equipment use/maintenance, science, technology/programming
Annual earnings: $75,660
Percent growth: 53.4
Annual openings: 20,830
Top skills: equipment use/maintenance, science, technology/programming
Annual earnings: $75,660
Percent growth: 53.4
Annual openings: 20,830
3. Civil engineers
Top skills: management, mathematics, science
Annual earnings: $77,560
Percent growth: 24.3
Annual openings: 11,460
Top skills: management, mathematics, science
Annual earnings: $77,560
Percent growth: 24.3
Annual openings: 11,460
4. Medical scientists, except epidemiologists
Top skills: mathematics, science, thought-processing
Annual earnings: $76,700
Percent growth: 40.4
Annual openings: 6,620
Top skills: mathematics, science, thought-processing
Annual earnings: $76,700
Percent growth: 40.4
Annual openings: 6,620
5. Environmental engineers
Top skills: mathematics, science, thought-processing
Annual earnings: $78,740
Percent growth: 30.6
Annual openings: 2,790
Top skills: mathematics, science, thought-processing
Annual earnings: $78,740
Percent growth: 30.6
Annual openings: 2,790
Mexican Art Gallery
Join Mexico Lindo y Querido for our final event of the semester!
We are having a Mexican Art Gallery featuring talented artists
from the NYU and local New York community! Come enjoy the artwork as well as dinner with MLQ! We always love to meet more people, so invite your friends!
Interested in running for the MLQ E-Board next year?
Email mexico.lindoyquerido.club@nyu.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Research Position at Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center
Assist
in anxiety and psychophysiology studies. Responsibilities
include assisting the
Principal investigator with the operation of her
psychophysiology studies,
helping screen research participants and preparing reports.
BA in Psychology,
Biology, Pre-Med or Related Area. BS in Neuropsychology or
Psychophysiology experience preferred.
If interested, please send resume and cover letter to Elizabeth Chernyak at chernya@nyspi.columbia.edu.
**This is a great job for an individual seeking clinical research experience before going to medical or graduate school.
If interested, please send resume and cover letter to Elizabeth Chernyak at chernya@nyspi.columbia.edu.
**This is a great job for an individual seeking clinical research experience before going to medical or graduate school.
Student National Dental Association's Spring Impressions Program at Columbia University
I would like to extend an
invitation for this year’s Student National Dental
Association’s (SNDA) Spring Impressions Program to be
held at Columbia University College of Dental
Medicine. Enjoy an interactive day with an admissions
committee member and a panel of dental students. Make
sure you’re on the right path that will lead you
towards a career in dentistry.
Participants will be given the opportunity to use
dental instruments and materials in a lab setting.
This opportunity will allow you to gain insight into
the hands-on work available in the field of
dentistry. Go home with a stone cast that you poured
during the impressions program.
This year, the program
will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the
Columbia University Medical Center from the hours of
9:00am to 3:00pm. Please find the attached flyer with
details of the event and room location. To ensure a
seat during this event, you must fill out the
registration form by clicking on the link below:
*By
registering you are committing to attend.
Because of limited space, if at anytime you
can no longer attend please notify one of the
co-charis ASAP before the registration
deadline.
Spring 2012 Impressions Flyer
The DEADLINE for
registration will be April
16, 2012. (If you are
having difficulties with the registration form,
please send an email to jg3098@columbia.edu).
On behalf of the SNDA chapter at
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine,
we welcome your participation to this engaging
event.
Tour of Bellevue Emergency Department
NYU's Society of Students
Interested in Emergency Medicine has organized a tour
of the Bellevue Emergency Department.
When: April 13th, at 2 pm
Where: Bellevue Emergency Department
The tour will be provided by Dr. Chris McStay, Chief of Service of the Em Dept. at Bellevue. Students interested in attending should email universityems@gmail.com with the subject heading "Bellevue Emergency Dept Tour".
When: April 13th, at 2 pm
Where: Bellevue Emergency Department
The tour will be provided by Dr. Chris McStay, Chief of Service of the Em Dept. at Bellevue. Students interested in attending should email universityems@gmail.com with the subject heading "Bellevue Emergency Dept Tour".
Survive and Thrive Event, hosted by the Prehealth Advisory Board
The Prehealth Advisory Board presents “Survive and Thrive,” a workshop led by your peers to help you succeed as a prehealth student at NYU. We’ll provide our experiences in navigating through research and volunteer opportunities, coping with stress, preparing for the MCAT, developing strategies for prehealth courses, and writing your AMCAS application. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from those who have been through it already!
Where: Wasserman Presentation Room B
When: Tuesday, April 17 @ 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Join the Prehealth Advisory Board for the 2012-2013
The Preprofessional Advising Center is searching for new members to join the Prehealth Advisory Board for the 2012-2013 academic year. The Prehealth Advisory Board (PHAB) works closely with the Preprofessional Advising Center in the College of Arts and Science at New York University to build a community of support among the undergraduate prehealth population. Board members have unique opportunities to develop leadership and networking skills and participate in education and outreach activities aimed at prehealth undergraduates. Individualized advisement and participation in discussion meetings, activities, and interaction with the greater NYU community are featured activities of the board.
Members are expected to attend all meetings and events. Meetings are held biweekly at 3 PM on Fridays. Only students that can commit to attending meetings at this time should apply.
Applications should be submitted electronically to prehealth@nyu.edu and must be received by April 13 at 5 PM. PHAB Application (2012-2013)
Exploring Health Careers: Student Perspective Series
The Preprofessional Advising
Center invites all undergraduate pre-health students to an
event designed for you to hear from current students and
recent graduates of professional programs in a variety of
health-related disciplines. We understand that some of the
most trusted advice is peer-to-peer, and we are excited to
present this element to you!
Speakers will talk about their educational background, the application process for their professional program, and current educational experience. Q&A and refreshments to follow!
Next Up:
Public Health, Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy, and Social Work student experience
When: April 23, 7-8 PM
Where: Heights Alumni Lounge, Silver Center First Floor
* Light refreshments provided *
RSVP: prehealth@nyu.edu
Speakers will talk about their educational background, the application process for their professional program, and current educational experience. Q&A and refreshments to follow!
Next Up:
Public Health, Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy, and Social Work student experience
When: April 23, 7-8 PM
Where: Heights Alumni Lounge, Silver Center First Floor
* Light refreshments provided *
RSVP: prehealth@nyu.edu
CAREERS INSIDE THE ACADEMY: Faculty Positions, Research, and Other Academic Options
Master's level and PhD level students from the Science
disciplines: Gain a better understanding of the career
options available inside of academia.
NETWORK with students and Faculty
GAIN INSIGHT from a panel comprising distinguished NYU faculty members. Panelists will represent the following NYU departments: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Neural Science, Physics, Psychology.
When: Friday, April 13, 12pm-3pm
Where: The NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development
DISCUSS these paths with our panelists during a 30-minute round table breakout meeting and gain more detailed information about career options.
MODERATOR:
Daniel L. Stein, Dean of Science, Professor of Physics and Mathematics
SCHEDULED PANELISTS:
Jane Carlton, Professor of Biology
Kent Kirshenbaum, Associate Professor of Chemistry
Margaret Wright, Professor of Computer Science
Thomas Carew, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science, Professor of Neural Science
Kyle Cranmer, Assistant Professor of Physics
Lila Davachi, Associate Professor of Psychology
Space is limited, RSVP is required at: http://www.nyu.edu/
NETWORK with students and Faculty
GAIN INSIGHT from a panel comprising distinguished NYU faculty members. Panelists will represent the following NYU departments: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Neural Science, Physics, Psychology.
When: Friday, April 13, 12pm-3pm
Where: The NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development
DISCUSS these paths with our panelists during a 30-minute round table breakout meeting and gain more detailed information about career options.
MODERATOR:
Daniel L. Stein, Dean of Science, Professor of Physics and Mathematics
SCHEDULED PANELISTS:
Jane Carlton, Professor of Biology
Kent Kirshenbaum, Associate Professor of Chemistry
Margaret Wright, Professor of Computer Science
Thomas Carew, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science, Professor of Neural Science
Kyle Cranmer, Assistant Professor of Physics
Lila Davachi, Associate Professor of Psychology
Space is limited, RSVP is required at: http://www.nyu.edu/
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