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Seminars that took place in February 2016
NERA MedPrep & SMDEP Summer Program at Columbia University Information Session
Cindy Estevez, the program coordinator for the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at Columbia University Medical Center will discuss the NERA MedPrep Program. edPrep is a free, summer enrichment program targeting traditionally underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged New York City and New Jersey resident college freshmen and sophomores interested in attending medical school. MedPrep is a 3 year summer commitment designed to give students an opportunity to develop key skills and competencies important to success on the MCAT and in medical school. Accepted New York resident students begin the MedPrep program at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. The MedPrep Program is best suited for candidates without summer obligations as the program is full-time. Accepted students receive stipend support. There is no application. She will also discuss the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP), a free six-week program for freshman and sophomores who are underrepresented in medicine and dentistry and are interested in submitting an application for the March 1, 2016 deadline.
Clinical Research PhD and Master’s Program at Mount Sinai Icahn School Of Medicine Info Session
The Clinical Research PhD and Master’s Program foster the development of future leaders in patient oriented research. In these bench to beside clinical research programs, our students learn to be the next generation of investigators who realize their goals of translating discoveries into helping patients. In addition to earning a high paying position as a Clinical Research Associate, students have used this degree as a bridge to enter medical school. Join the information session and: • Learn how Clinical Research prepares you for leadership roles in translational science designed to translate knowledge into applications that impact human health in meaningful ways • Fulfilling career in clinical and translational medicine, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, government and NGO • Average salary for Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is $95,000* • MS and PhD in Clinical Research prepares one for leadership roles in translational science and medicine, the healthcare industry and related industries • Discuss career growth for MS and PhD graduates • Learn how a Clinical Research degree can lead to Medical School • Learn about the high salary ranges
The Commonwealth Medical College Admissions Presentation
Jillian Golaszewski will give an admission talk about The Commonwealth Medical College. The Commonwealth Medical College is an independent medical school located in northeast and north central Pennsylvania that offers a community-based model of medical education with four regional campuses - North, South, West, and Guthrie. Each of these campuses is an integral part of the College’s distributive model of medical education and provides students with early clinical experiences in diverse settings. TCMC offers a Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program and a Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) Program.
Free Exam I Review for General Chemistry II
PEIL Chemistry Tutoring will be hosting a free introductory review session to help students prepare for the upcoming exam in Chem 104. The review session will be held this Sunday, February 28th, from 1-4 pm.
PPAP 1000—How to Pursue Research Opportunities for Pre-Health Students