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Special Opportunities/Internships
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Mentoring in Medicine Emergency Department Clinical Exposure and Mentoring Program (EDCEMP)
Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY
FREE internship program targeted toward students who are under-represented in medicine or socioeconomically disadvantaged.
Application due Thursday, May 16th 2013.
Emergency Department Clinical Exposure and Mentoring Program (EDCEMP) is an uniquely designed program began in November 2002. It was developed to offer underrepresented minority premedical students insight into the field of medicine as a career. The curriculum was created to fit into the schedule of busy students who are working and / or taking classes. The program gives the students an opportunity to interact with patients and staff members in the Emergency Department at the Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY through guided volunteering and by the Emergency Department Team, attend seminars on study and test taking strategies and more.
Applicant Eligibility :
• Overall GPA above 2.7
• Interested in pursuing a medical career or other health professional career
• Enrolled in or recent graduate of an undergraduate/ post-baccalaureate program/ graduate institution
• Or currently applying/ reapplying to medical school or other health professional school
EDCEMP Program Requirements:
• 40-hours minimum Emergency Dept. Volunteering shift
• 24-hours minimum Shadowing in the Emergency Dept.
• 24-hours minimum of the Community Health Ambassador Program (CHAMP)
• Pre-Health Advising Session
APPLY TODAY!!! DOWNLOAD THE EDCEMP APPLICATION AVAILABLE NOW!!! (https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6u8fpHApGiybG1vUk1zU0Fsb1k/edit)
***Please download the application, type your information, and email back to [log in to unmask] with Subject Line: EDCEMP Application Summer 2013. [NOTE: Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.]
You will need to have completed and attached the following items:
1. Complete all information requested in Sections 1-11.
2. One-page Personal Statement.
3. Three (3) Recommendation Reference Contacts
4. Press Release Electronic Signature
5. Your Current Photo
DEADLINE: Thursday, May 16th 2013 11:59 PM
Please contact Mrs. Joanne Perrineau, Program Coordinator, at (718) 920-6626 for further questions or concerns.
7th annual UNLV Dental student Simulation Course
May 31-June 1, and June 14-15 are the planned dates for this two day hands on, highly interactive course which allows pre-dental students to get a firsthand view into what it is like to be a dental student at UNLV School of Dental Medicine.
Registration begins April 9th for in-state students, and April 16th for out-of-State students
VOLUNTEER RESEARCH ASSISTANT NEEDED IN DEPT. OF PEDIATRICS AT NYU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
(Application attached)
Bilingual (fluent in both English and Spanish) research assistant needed to assist physician with research projects taking place at NYU School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital Center Department of Pediatrics and/or Woodhull Hospital.
Projects involve looking at the impact of parent literacy on children’s health, with areas of focus including parent understanding of medication instructions/prevention of medication errors, and childhood obesity prevention.
The research assistant would help with multiple aspects of the research projects, including:
Data collection
- Enrollment of families
- Performing parent interviews and administration of assessments
Maintenance of research data
- Scoring of questionnaires and assessments
- Data entry
Administrative support
- Preparation of materials for assessments
- Ordering/organizing study materials, including incentives for participation and office supplies
REQUIREMENTS
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Prior research experience (preferred)
This position also provides a unique opportunity to become involved in research projects with the potential to collaborate on scholarly abstracts / publications.
If interested, email Ms. Cruzatte at [log in to unmask] with a copy of your most recent resume/CV and the Volunteer Application.
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
641 Lexington Avenue, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10022
The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences offers an opportunity to gain research experience in the psychological and behavioral issues experienced by those affected by cancer. Non-Employee (NE) Research Affiliates can gain valuable experience in patient interviewing, survey data collection, data entry, and conducting literature reviews. NE Research affiliates work with research staff and Principal Investigators alike on grants from concept to funding, as well as assist with ongoing research projects.
We encourage students to become involved in this great opportunity as much as they can. This placement provides an excellent opportunity for research career development, no matter what one’s ultimate goal is. Faculty interests include cancer screening, cancer survivorship, psychotherapy process and outcome research, neurocognitive research, palliative care, physician-patient communication, quality of life, risk perception and cancer communication, and pain and substance dependence. Many research projects target urban, medically underserved populations.
Good time management, organizational and communication skills are essential. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, SPSS, and library search engine tools is required. The benefits are vast, and reach beyond advancing your career or grad school application. NE Research Affiliates will become valuable members of a research team and have the opportunity to gain real-life experience, attend lectures by experts in the field. Applicants must be able to volunteer 10-15 hours per week (split between 2 days) for a minimum of approximately 1 year.
To Apply:
Please e-mail a letter of interest and a CV/Resume to:
Tatiana Starr, MA
Clinical Research Coordinator
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Please include your availability (and confirm that you are able to volunteer for approximately one year.
Please Note: We receive a high volume of applications. Please be sure to include all requested elements (cover letter, CV/resume, availability, and one year confirmation) to avoid any delays in review of your application.
The University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
Online Summer Courses for Pre-Veterinary Students
Offering a few exciting online courses in the upcoming Summer and Fall semesters that are specifically geared towards students interested in Veterinary Medicine
Summer classes (2013)
The Dog is an online course (3 credits) specifically designed for undergraduate students interested in learning more about dogs, especially those planning careers in Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Technical Programs. For more information about the class or enrollment, contact Dr. Patrick Larkin ([log in to unmask]). **this class will also be taught in the Fall semester
Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues is an online course (3 credits) designed to introduce students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the natural history, anatomy, physiology, behavior and common health issues of aquatic species: whales and dolphins, seals and sea lions, manatees, sea turtles, crocodilians, fish and invertebrates. For more information about the class or enrollment, contact Jeffrey Hendel ([log in to unmask]).
Manatee Health and Conservation is an online course (3 credits) that will provide students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) with a detailed overview of manatee natural history, health assessment, and research findings as well as explore conservation issues. For more information about the class or enrollment, contact Jeffrey Hendel ([log in to unmask]).
Fall class (2013)
Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues is an online course (3 credits) designed to introduce students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the controversial issues surrounding aquatic animal species ranging from invertebrates to marine mammals, with an emphasis on marine mammals, but also including sea turtles, fisheries, and marine ecosystems. For more information about the class or enrollment, contact Jeffrey Hendel ([log in to unmask]).
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