MUSC DART Summer Research Fellowship - Apply Now!

The 2025 NIH-sponsored DART Summer Research Fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is a 10-week research training opportunity open to medical, graduate, and undergraduate students. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. DART trainees are matched with a research faculty mentor who will guide them on a research project. Students present at the Annual DART Summer Research Day at the end of the summer program. 

There is an in-person full-time option as well as a virtual part-time option for participating in the program. In-person fellows will receive a $5,000 stipend and virtual fellows will receive a $1,000 stipend that will be divided into three payments throughout the 10-week program.  

 

DART trainees benefit from: 

• Mentorship from experts in addiction research
• Experience in various types of research, including clinical trials, basic science studies, neuroimaging, brain stimulation, pharmacotherapy, co-occurring psychiatric conditions
• Training though didactic seminar series, the DART Journal Club, and professional development panels
• Working with faculty and near peer mentors, with opportunities to later serve as a near peer mentor
• Professional networking in research and the field of addiction 

The deadline to apply is February 1, 2025.

For more information, visit our website. 

To apply for the in-person or virtual program please click HERE.

For questions, contact Ms. Amanda De La Cruz, DART Summer Program Coordinator.

 

The DART Team

DART Program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is directed by Dr. SudieBack & Dr. Kathleen Brady and co-directed by Dr. Sarah Book, Dr. Kelly Barth, & Dr. Colleen Halliday. Hailey Britt is the Program Coordinator and Residents/FLEX Lead and Amanda De La Cruz is the Program Coordinator and Summer Lead. 

Visit our website

DART@musc.edu

Recharge and Thrive: Yale Recommended SKY Happiness Retreat | March 7-9

 

SKY Happiness Retreat

SKY Happiness Retreat is a nationally acclaimed 12-hour, self-development, and life-skills training program offered to thousands of students at more than 100 universities across the country, including Yale, Stanford, Purdue, and MIT.

Application Form ** Limited Spots Available **

Venue, Date, and Time

Three live sessions conducted by certified facilitators from the International Association for Human Values (IAHV)

March 7-9 | Rion & Grand Ballroom

March 7th (Fri) 5:45 PM - 9:45 PM March 8th (Sat) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM March 9th (Sun) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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3rd Annual Empower Conference: “Fueling Passion, Igniting Purpose”

Are you passionate about pursuing a career in medicine? Do you feel your voice deserves to be heard in the medical community? If so, Empower 2025 is here for you!

We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Empower Conference: “Fueling Passion, Igniting Purpose”—a free, virtual two-day event designed to support pre-medical students like you who are historically underrepresented in medicine.

Who’s Eligible?
Students must self-identify with at least one of the following categories to apply:

• Black, Hispanic/Latine, American Indian/Native American (including Alaskan or Hawaiian Native), and/or Pacific Islander
• LGBTQIA+
• First-generation, low-income

Eligible applicants include pre-medical college students, post-baccalaureate students, and students taking gap years.

How to Apply: https://www.hmsempower.org

• Early Bird Deadline: February 8, 2025
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and space is limited. Apply early to secure your spot!
• If selected, you’ll receive a confirmation email at least one week before the conference with registration details.

Apply now to join us and take your next step toward an empowering future.

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Best,
Chris

CHRISTOPHER ALBA
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2026
Empower Recruitment & Communications Co-Chair

Harvard Medical School
email: calba@hms.harvard.edu
pronouns: he/him/his

Clinical Research Coordinator Job Posting - MGH Boston Shoulder Institute

Position: Clinical Research Coordinator – Boston Shoulder Institute and the MGH Shoulder Service, at the Massachusetts General Hospital

Locations: Boston, MA; Waltham, MA

Position Type: Full-time, minimum one-year appointment

Boston Shoulder Institute:

The mission of the Boston Shoulder Institute is to provide regional, national, and international leadership in the advancement of care for problems affecting the shoulder. This mission is based on advancement of knowledge through research, improvement of care through education of physicians, and clinical management of all problems affecting the shoulder.

The Boston Shoulder Institute was formally organized in the spring of 1998. It is based at the Massachusetts General Hospital. The goal of the Boston Shoulder Institute is to be the preeminent shoulder center in the world.

 

Job Description:

This full-time position is best suited for recent college graduates interested in pursuing a career in

medicine. The applicant should have a strong academic record; must be creative, self-driven, and reliable; and must be motivated to learn. A background in statistics is useful but not necessary. The position offers the opportunity for education and hands-on learning in the medical field.

Research coordinators work closely with Dr. Jon J.P. Warner, Dr. Bassem Elhassan, Dr. Ryan Lohre, Dr. Evan O’Donnell, and Boston Shoulder Institute Fellows. A typical week may consist of 1-2 days in the OR, 1-2 days in clinic, and 1-2 days in the office. Surgical cases include total shoulder arthroplasty, reverse shoulder arthroplasty, rotator cuff repair, labral repair, and tendon transfers.

In addition, the research coordinator will help physicians both in the clinic and in the operating room. Research coordinators experience the clinical, operative, administrative and academic aspects of medicine. Research coordinators are integral parts of projects and may have the opportunity to be published authors in peer-reviewed orthopedics journals.

Furthermore, an aspect of the position may include working with Quality and Safety at MGH.

Questions about the job can be directed, via email, to the current research coordinator, Nicholas Wiley (nwiley@mgh.harvard.edu).

 

Responsibilities:

•       Supporting physicians with ongoing studies, projects, videos, papers, and presentations that are research, academic, or quality assurance related

•       Managing a large surgical database, including collecting patient and surgical data and coordinating patient follow-up

•       Recruiting patients and collecting data for research studies

•       Recording pre-operative and post-operative examinations, as well as various surgeries

•       Editing and assembling surgical videos using video software

•       Gathering references and images, editing and formatting research papers

•       Managing and updating the Boston Shoulder Institute website (www.bosshin.com)

•       Drafting Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols for research studies and working with the IRB directly

•       Understanding and implementing research protocols

•       Involvement in all parts of the clinical research process

 

Application Timeline:

Application Available: 1/22/25

Application Materials Due: 3/1/25

Interview: Late March (TBD)

Start Date: May – June

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript, and letter of recommendation to Nicholas Wiley (nwiley@mgh.harvard.edu). Please request your recommender to email your letter directly to Nick.

Note:

·       We will be reviewing applications as they are received. A car/means of transportation is required to travel between work sites.

Columbia Occupational Therapy Spring 2025 Info Sessions & Class Visits

 

The Columbia University Programs in Occupational Therapy offer an entry level Masters Program as well as an accelerated MS/OTD program for our students and a part time online Post-Professional OTD program for working occupational therapists.   Students who are interested in learning more about our entry level program can attend one of our virtual information sessions or sign up to sit in on an in person class on campus in New York City.   Sign up for a 1:1 meeting with an admissions officer to answer any questions you have about the program. Online Information Sessions Click on each date to RSVP to an information session with our admissions office.  All times are EST. January 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM February 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM March 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM April 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM May 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM June 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM Sit in on a Class Sign up to sit in on selected in person classes this spring and experience being a CUOT student.  Sign up here. Sign up for office hours with an admissions officer If the provided times don’t work for you, please reach out to otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu and we’re happy to work with you to schedule something. If you have a group of students who would like to request a private information session, please reach out to otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu.  We’d be happy to speak to you! Email Columbia OT Admissions

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NYUGSOM Virtual Undergrad Campus Visit - 2/10

We at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine are excited to invite you to a virtual campus visit (Southeast region) with Dean Rivera on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM EST. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our programs, campus culture, and admissions process, as well as to ask any questions you may have about pursuing your medical education at NYU Grossman.

Event Details:

• Date: February 10, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
• Platform: Zoom
• Registration Link (registration required): Register Here

This event will provide valuable insights into our curriculum, student life, and the resources we offer to support your success throughout medical school. You will also have the chance to hear from our admissions team and ask any questions you may have.

We hope to see your students there!

All the best,

Lexi Smith-Taylor

Senior Program Coordinator

NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Office of Admissions & Financial Aid