Title: Weill Cornell Medical College’s Research Associate Program Information Session

Description: Billie Johnsson will discuss Weill Cornell Medical College’s Research Associate Program. The Weill Cornell Medical College’s Research Associate Program (RAP) exposes college and post-baccalaureate students to research activities within the emergency department setting, specifically at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine (NYP/WCM). Program participants work in the Emergency Department between 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 7 days a week, to recruit patients for participation in research studies. The Research Associate Program is a research program that occurs in a clinical setting. The program is designed to involve Research Associates in many elements of the performance of research while providing opportunities for observing clinical practice in the NYP/WCM emergency department and for extended interaction with clinical providers and patients. The program provides educational and practical experiences that increase knowledge about research methodology and clinical care and may enhance participant’s application to medical or graduate school.

Title: From BA to MD: A Talk by Dr. Abigail Benudis

Description: Join the Psychology Club for a talk with Dr. Abigail Benudis. Dr, Benudis is a Resident Psychiatrist with an interest in the intersection of medicine and psychiatry, working with under-served populations, and quality improvement in the medical arena. Completed Bachelor of Arts in Community Health and Spanish in May 2011 at Tufts University and MD, MPH coursework in May 2017 at Tufts University School of Medicine. Substantial experience in promoting health within minority populations, including direct service clinical work, health education event planning, and medical Spanish/English translation work.