Premedical Opportunities
Events
4/20/24 - CCNY Pre-Health Professions Fair
Event Date: Sat., April 20, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Great Hall (2nd Floor of Shepard Hall, City College of New York campus)
Please join the Program in Pre-Health at the City College of New York for our 11th Annual Health Professions Fair. This is a free event for students, in-person and on-campus.
The event will take place in the Great Hall, located on the 2nd Floor of Shepard Hall of the City College of New York campus. No high school students, parents or family members are permitted to attend. A confirmation email will be sent to students as we get closer to the date.
Agenda:
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Physician's Assistant Panel: How do I become a competitive applicant?
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pre-Dental Panel: How do I become a competitive applicant?
- 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pre-Med Panel: How do I become a competitive applicant?
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Fair
4/20/24 - Synapse National Brain Injury Conference
Event date: Sat., April 20, 12 - 5:30 p.m.
Interested in exploring careers in neuroscience, healthcare, and research?
Want to explore a variety of medical specialties and other careers that advance care for individuals with brain injury? Register today for Synapse National’s Future Leaders in Brain Injury Conference!
Future Leaders in Brain Injury is a free one-day virtual conference that provides opportunities for learners of all levels – from undergraduate to clinical students – to explore a variety of medical specialties and career paths focused on advancing the field of Brain Injury. Participants will hear from professionals in medicine, neuroscience, and rehabilitation specialties about their work and how the field of brain injury is growing. They will also engage in structured opportunities to network with professionals who can support them in achieving their career aspirations.
Synapse National, is an organization whose mission is to create social support networks for individuals with brain injury and to educate the next generation of leaders in the field of Brain Injury.
Participants who take both the pre- and post-conference surveys will be entered into a raffle to win a pair of AirPods Pro.
ATSU Virtual Info Session: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Location: Online
Students are invited to join AT Still University's virtual information sessions to learn more about the integrative curriculum, community, and student experience in their program. Admissions staff and student ambassadors will be available to answer questions live.
Event dates:
- Tues., April 23, 12 p.m. CST
- Tues., May 21, 12 p.m. CST
4/19/24 - Systems Biology Initiative: Biotech Summit
Event date: Fri., April 19, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Carleton Commons, Mudd Building, Columbia University (500 W 120th St)
The inaugural Biotech Summit, hosted by the Systems Biology Initiative, will be held April 19 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Carleton Lounge in Mudd Building at Columbia University.
The SBI Biotech Summit is a day-long event bringing together experts in biotechnology from all over the city. Speaker panels will include researchers, investors, engineers, and academics, representing organizations like Regeneron, Pfizer, and Flatiron Health and more. This event will include a networking section with invited speakers, a unique opportunity for those interested in biotech, pre-meds and people interested in a career in research, investing, and/or industry. There will also be a fast-pitch biotech competition judged by a panel of VCs and entrepreneurship professionals from organizations like Compound VC, Nucleate, and more with a chance to win cash prizes. Lunch will be provided by the Ban Ban shop and more!
Register
To register for the event, fill out the google form.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science - Med School 101 Series
Location: Online
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science invites you to attend their Med School 101 virtual events to learn more about the medical school application process and medical school experience. This spring they are offering several sessions covering various topics in March, April, and May to share valuable information and perspectives about medical school. To register, click on the event date.
Preparation for Medical School Admissions
Get the inside scoop from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science admissions recruiters on ways to prepare for your journey to medical school!
Event dates:
A Career in Medicine
Meet some of Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine’s own physician faculty to get behind-the-scenes stories of their career into medicine!
NYUGLISOM Admissions Info Session Webinars
Location: Online
Join the NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine to learn about their three-year accelerated program focused on primary care. Registration is required - to register, click on the event dates. For more information, visit the program website or email [email protected].
Event dates:
Programs and Positions
Association of Schools and colleges of Optometry/ASCO Eye Opener Session
The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry's (ASCO) Eye Opener Session is an opportunity for students to match and shadow practicing optometrists. Participants fill out an interest form and are matched with optometrists based on common interests. This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the field of optometry and to gain experience shadowing a practicing optometrist.
Apply
For more information, and to apply, please visit the program page.
5/10/24 - Northwest Native American Center of Excellence - Wy'east Medicine Pathway
The Northwest Native American Center of Excellence at Wy'east Medicine Pathway is a free 10-month post-baccalaureate health education Pathway for AI/AN learners who are passionate about becoming physicians. They recruit nationwide and their scholars receive a monthly stipend throughout the 10-month Pathway, which prepares them for the rigors of medical school and provides cultural support and membership.
Upon entry to Wy'east, scholars are conditionally accepted to their admitting medical school. Final acceptance is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the Pathway and meeting all final matriculation requirements of the admitting medical school.
The application opens on April 1, 2024. Applications are due May 10th.
For any further questions, please contact [email protected].
Additional Opportunities
Columbia Public Health Club: Connecting Generations Community Wellness Buddies
Are you interested in building connections with older adults? Connecting Generations (through Columbia Public Health Club) matches students with seniors at Harlem Wellness Center to build authentic intergenerational relationships. Once you’re matched with your buddy, you are free to choose what activities you want to participate in, including art-making, pen-pal exchanges, and social events. Hours are flexible and completely up to your and your partner!
Complete this form to be matched with a buddy, and for further questions please reach out to [email protected] or check @cupublichealthclub on Instagram.
Systems Biology Initiative: Biology Research Course Volunteer Opportunity
‘Glass Half Full or Empty’: Illuminating the Human Transcriptome is a biology lab course, allowing high school students to learn microbiology lab techniques while participating in a novel research project. Conceptual concepts included primer design, polymerase chain reaction, electrochemical cells, gel electrophoresis, and Sanger sequencing. Practical skills include pipetting, gel sample loading, and gel extraction utilizing spin column-based nucleic acid purification. The course has inspired over 50 high school students to pursue their scientific interests. Sessions will take place on nine Saturdays throughout February, March, and April in Mudd for 1.5 hours each.
The course is currently looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic about teaching, interested in the subject, and available for all three of the sessions. Volunteers will assist in ensuring comprehension of the biology content, guiding students through lab procedures, and building up confidence as they prepare to present their findings.
If interested, please fill out the volunteer form. For any further questions, contact [email protected].
Apply for the Emotional PPE Project Internship
Founded in 2020, The Emotional PPE Project has become a national leader in championing mental health for healthcare workers. They have served 2,400+ healthcare workers via their mental health directory. Additionally, they have raised national awareness of the issues healthcare workers face with stigma and barriers to care through media and publication in journals like JAMA.
As an organization, The Emotional PPE Project is currently in an exciting period of growth and re-branding to expand the scope of who they serve and how they reach healthcare workers. They are currently seeking an intern to help support the team.
Applicants who have marketing or research experience, are interested in learning through a fast-paced non-profit environment, and are passionate about healthcare/mental health are invited to apply!
Apply
If interested in applying, please submit a resume and brief statement of interest to [email protected].
Parkinson's Pals Volunteer and E-board
Parkinson's Pals is a student-run non-profit organization dedicated to destigmatizing Parkinson's disease and creating lasting friendships between people with Parkinson's and student volunteers.
Through this program, students and patients will be matched according to interests and meet around once a week to simply chat. The hope is that this reduces feelings of isolation experienced by many people with Parkinson’s while educating students on Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and its lived experiences. They've been able to partner with various PD organizations across New York and are hoping to hold group activities this coming Fall. It is a great way for pre-Health students to gain clinical experience and for students to help out the NYC community.
The program is currently recruiting more student volunteers as well as E-board positions.
The "Joel Schwab, MD On Being a Doctor" Lecture Series and Certificate Program
"Joel Schwab, MD On Being a Doctor" is a monthly lecture series featuring Bucksbaum Faculty Scholars from UChicago and around the US presenting on a selected aspect of effective clinical care. The goal of this series is to educate students on the importance of the interpersonal side of medicine and, particularly, the doctor -patient relationship. It is open to students from across the country.
The Bucksbaum Institute is adding a free certificate program to the lecture series. Students who register for a minimum of 4 lectures and complete all requirements at the end of the series will receive a certificate of completion, which can be added to resumes and health professional school applications. They will also be invited to a special May lecture featuring UChicago Pritzker School of Medicine Admissions Director, Emily Sharp-Kellar.
Students interested in individual lectures but not receiving the certificate are still welcome to register for their choice of lecture(s) via the Zoom links.
Volunteer for the Community of Volunteer Educators (COVE)
The Community of Volunteer Educators (COVE) is a volunteer-run public service organization providing free, virtual tutoring for students in NYC. COVE aims to expand access to equitable youth learning opportunities and strives to advance issues of economic, racial, and social justice within our communities. They are currently in the process of recruiting new volunteers, specifically volunteer tutors and instructional support admin. Their volunteer tutors support K-12 students in various subjects, including but not limited to algebra, history, and language arts. Instructional support admin work with tutors and provide pedagogical support. Classes accommodate both tutor and student availability, and are conducted via Zoom or Google Meet.
Students can join the team through their Tutor Sign-up form.
Visit their website to learn more.
Submit to GYNECA, Columbia Undergraduate Journal of Gynecology and Women's Health
GYNECA is an open-access, peer-reviewed publication supported by Columbia professors. Its mission is to help fill the knowledge gap on the role that sex and gender differences play in health and disease while promoting student research in the discourse on healthcare. They are currently accepting manuscripts relevant to women and gender minorities’ health research, which includes but is not limited to reproductive health, mental health, global health, family planning, breast/ovarian cancer, prenatal health, menstrual health, and medical sociology. They are interested in publishing preliminary, introductory, or supplementary research. This would not only be a great opportunity for students to get their work published, but also ensures that data/results of larger projects would NOT be compromised.
They are also currently looking for cover artists and general artists who would like to engage with reproductive health issues through a creative art approach.
Visit the journal's website to learn more and submit work.
C.A.R.E. Volunteer Program at Mount Sinai Queens
Volunteers in the Department of Emergency Medicine’s Care and Respect for Elders with Emergencies (C.A.R.E.) program assist the nursing staff and offer patient support by greeting older patients and engaging them in friendly conversation, helping improve the overall health, health care, and quality of life of elderly patients. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking direct patient contact.
Systems Biology Initiative Teaching Team - High School Synthetic Biology Workshops
Join the Systems Biology Initiative teaching team to get involved in teaching various student-led workshops on biology.
The Systems Biology Initiative teaches high school students the frontiers of research and foundations of synthetic biology, which can include biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, physiology, genetic engineering, and biomedical engineering.
Involvement in the teaching team can low-commitment or high-commitment with lower commitment options including writing a few PSet questions for the students or giving a 15-30 minute lecture as a guest speaker about your research or research/theory/technique(s). Higher commitment options include preparing slides and/or lesson plans and teaching for one hour or more.
A group of two to four instructors teaches each workshop session together, and teamwork and leadership are fostered. The group will design and review lessons together, to become better educators by learning from each other and studying the art of teaching together.
To join the team or for any questions, please reach out to [email protected].
Volunteer for the NY Presbyterian Hospital DOVE Program
The NY Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center Domestic and Other Violence Emergencies (DOVE) program is recruiting volunteers to assist survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in the emergency rooms of several NewYork Presbyterian hospitals (Columbia Medical Center, Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, and Lower Manhattan Hospital). Advocates volunteer their time and energy to ensure survivors' voices are heard, safety is assured, other immediate needs are met, and appropriate linkages to essential resources are established.
DOVE advocates are first-responders and can play a vital role and make a difference in the lives of survivors, family members, and friends in the immediate aftermath of the trauma.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum age of 21
- Strong commitment to supporting survivors of interpersonal violence
- Ability to reach the emergency room of their respective program within 60 minutes
- Complete a free 40-hour training course
- Comply with medical clearance standards
- Be on-call for at least two shifts per month
- Make a one-year commitment to the program
Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) Grad School Resources
The ASPPH hosts a variety of events and provides many resources to assist students considering a career in public health.
- Academic Program Finder 2022-2023
- Digital Viewbook
- Scholarship Database
- Book Club and Prior Book Club Discussions
- Archived Webinars
- ASPPH Member Events
The Clinical Excellence Podcast
The Clinical Excellence Podcast is a great way for pre-health students/applicants to begin to think about their own experiences in the clinic and how they may want to portray those in their application materials. Focusing on clinical interactions and all the concepts intertwined, each episode of this biweekly podcast features a different interview subject and topic related to clinical practitioners improving their relationships with patients. Their host, Director of Academic Programming at the Bucksbaum Institute and General Internist at UChicago Medicine, Dr. Adam Cifu discusses with his colleagues many aspects about their clinical interactions over their careers in these biweekly episodes. The first episode released on Sept 13th, and discusses some of the core competencies related to Physician Burnout.
Barnard Summer Session A Seminar: The Politics of Care
This Barnard Summer Session A seminar in Medical Anthropology is designed with pre-health students in mind, and is a great way to delve into social science- and humanities-oriented approaches to health, illness, and healing from a cross-cultural perspective. Students at all levels and majors are welcome!
THE POLITICS OF CARE
Prof. Lesley Sharp
PhD, Medical Anthropology
Class Description
What do we mean when we speak of “care”? How might we (re)imagine practices of care as political and moral projects? What promises, paradoxes, or failures surface amid entrenched inequalities? And what hopes, desires, and fears inform associated utopic and dystopic visions of daily survival? These questions will serve as a scaffolding of sorts for this course, and our primary goals are fourfold. First, we will begin by interrogating the meaning of “care” and its potential relevance as a political project in medical and other domains. Second, we will track care’s associated meanings and consequences across a range of contents, communities, and geographies of care. Third, we will remain alert to the temporal dimensions of care, as envisioned and experienced historically, in the here-and-now, and in the futuristic world of science fiction. Finally, we will consider the moral underpinnings of intra-human alongside interspecies care.
Enrollment limited to 10 students
Class meets M/W 9:00 am - 1:00 pm