Apply for Dermatology Clinical Asst/Scribe Position

Family Dermatology of Albemarle is presently looking to hire female students who are considering a bridge year (June 2019 - July 2020) prior to enrollment in a health professional school.

The dermatology assistant/scribe would be responsible for bringing patients back from the waiting room, taking an initial history of the medical problems to be discussed, generating prescriptions to be sent electronically, helping with surgical procedures, and providing medical education to patients regarding dermatological conditions and treatment. This individual does not need to have any prior dermatology or surgical knowledge. All knowledge/training is provided on the job. This is a paid position. 

This position would be of great benefit to an individual wanting to take a bridge year, yet simultaneously obtain outstanding hands-on experience applicable to furthering their medical career aspirations. After working with the practice for a year, the individual would be comfortable seeing live patients, taking succinct medical histories, assisting with surgical procedures, interfacing with electronic medical records, and well-versed in dermatological diseases and treatments.

Requirements for application
Applicants must be graduating and/or available for full time work beginning June 2019 through July 2020. If interested, submit a resume, current GPA, and MCAT scores (only if taken) to Dr. Brett Krasner at brettkrasner@yahoo.com. A decision will be made in coming months.

For more information
Family Dermatology of Albemarle 

Note from Dr. Brett Krasner:
"I am a dermatologist in private practice in Charlottesville. My office is located on Pantops. This will be our eighth year offering this Bridge Year opportunity. Over the years we have had great success working with new UVA graduates in teaching them valuable hands on medical skills."

NIH Neuroimaging Post-Bac Fellowship Program

The Advanced MRI Section in the Intramural Research Program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD is seeking postbaccalaureate fellow candidates. The fellow will assist with everything from subject scheduling to data collection and analysis for an all-night EEG-fMRI sleep study. Candidates must be willing and able to work night shifts. The start date is flexible.

Requirements for application

• College graduates who received their bachelor's degree less than three years or master's degree less than six months prior to the date that they begin the program or students who have been accepted into graduate or professional school and have written permission to pursue one year of biomedical research at the NIH.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Candidates must intend to apply to graduate or professional school during their tenure at NIH.
• Candidates must be willing and able to work night shifts.

 Apply

Send your CV to Dante Picchioni, Ph.D. at dante.picchioni@nih.gov

For more information 

NIH Intramural Research Training Award

Laboratory Information

Medical Technician Position: Charlottesville Eye Associates

Charlottesville Eye Associates is a busy ophthalmology practice with an opening for a full-time (8AM - 5PM) entry level medical technician. On-the-job training will be provided. Seeking responsible and motivated individuals who desire to work in the healthcare field. Strong communication and computer skills required.

To apply
Send a resume to Dawn Wright, Office Manager of Charlottesville Eye Associates at imanager97@gmail.com.

Paid Summer & Yearly Dental Internships

Virginia Oral, Facial, and Implant Surgery is seeking personable and talented students interested in dental or medical school who would like to gain hands on experience in a surgical setting.

Dr. Gocke is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who has been practicing in McLean, VA since 2007. His practice sees patients for wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, facial trauma, corrective jaw surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, and non-invasive rejuvenation procedures. The practice also provides full anesthesia services.

This opportunity can be tailored to full-time or part-time. It can also be a summer or yearly position. Pay is commensurate with experience.

To apply
Contact Dr. M. Timothy Gocke, DDS at tim.gocke@gmail.com. 

UNC Institute for Trauma Recovery: Research Bridge Year Opportunity

The University of North Carolina's Institute for Trauma Recovery is seeking highly talented baccalaureate or master's degree holders with an outstanding academic record and passion for research, to apply for a one year research funding opportunity sponsored by the federal government.

The goal of the Institute for Trauma Recovery is to advance understanding of the biological processes mediating recovery after trauma, and to use the latest scientific technology to develop individually tailored interventions that promote rapid recovery and prevent chronic symptom development. A primary responsibility of this individual will be to assist in the coordination of an ongoing large-scale prospective longitudinal study of sexual assault survivors. This may involve many skills and tasks, including

• Conducting telephone surveys with participants
• Tracking and monitoring participants through the studies
• Training remote sites in study procedures
• Maintaining daily/weekly communication with recruiting sites
• Completing mock patients
• Training new data collectors at recruiting sites

Other responsibilities will include working closely with a multidisciplinary research team to advance all studies in the research program. The duration of the program will be one year.

Eligibility

• Individuals with disabilities 
• Individuals from the following racial and ethnic groups, which have been shown to be underrepresented in biomedical research:
• African Americans
• Hispanic Americans
• Native Americans
• Alaskan Natives
• Hawaiian Natives
• Natives of the US Pacific Islands

• Demonstrated interest in and wish to pursue research training in health-related sciences such as biology, psychology, or neuroscience while applying for admission to graduate or medical school. 
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills 

To apply
Interested individuals should send their CV and a personal statement (500 words maximum), describing their background and reason for interest in applying for the position to katharine_ricks@med.unc.edu.

Information regarding the research group can be found here.
To learn more about this funding opportunity, and for eligibility details, please visit:

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-16-288.html 

Sentara Northern Virginia Emergency Dept Scribe Opportunity

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Emergency Department in Woodbridge, VA is currently interviewing qualified applicants to join their team starting in Summer 2018.

Required commitment

• 2 shifts / week for a part-time position
• 4 shifts / week for a full-time position
• At least one year
  *We do not offer summer-only positions at this time and are unable to hire anyone who has not graduated given the extensive training process associated with the role.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is a recent graduate or graduating senior who will be taking one - two bridge year(s) before entering medical school, PA school, or other related healthcare field programs.  
• Flexibility. The scribe position requires a lot of flexibility as scribes work days / nights / weekends / holidays. Sometimes, shifts may change at the last minute, and our scribes need to accommodate the schedule of our providers.

To Apply

• Review the Scribe Job Description outlining the responsibilities of a medical scribe at this facility. 
• Send a resume and brief statement of interest for review to snvscribeprogram@gmail.com 

If you will not be graduating this summer, please reach out when you will be graduating as this program has openings each year. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask by contacting the email address above. 

Co-Lead Medical Scribes:
Nirav Patel and Andrew McCullen

2018-19 Bridge Year Opportunity - Dermatology Clinical Assistant

I am a dermatologist in private practice in Charlottesville. My office is located on Pantops. This will be our seventh year offering this bridge year opportunity. Over the years we have had great success working with new UVA graduates in teaching them valuable hands on medical skills.

We are presently seeking to hire students considering a year off from their studies prior to enrollment in medical school or physician assistant school. We are in need of a dermatology clinical assistant / scribe who would:

• Bring patients back from the waiting room
• Take an initial history of the medical problems to be discussed
• Generate prescriptions to be electronically sent
• Help with surgical procedures
• Provide medical education regarding dermatological conditions and treatment

This individual does not have to have any dermatology or surgical knowledge. We will teach all that is needed. This is a paid position.

This position will qualify as excellent experience for a medical school / PA school application. After working with us for a year, the individual will be comfortable seeing live patients, taking succinct medical histories, assisting with surgical procedures, interfacing with electronic medical records, and well versed in dermatological diseases and treatments.

We will be making our decision in the coming months. Interested applicants should submit a resume, current GPA, and MCAT scores (if taken) to my email address as soon as possible:

brettkrasner@yahoo.com

Unite for Sight Global Health Opportunities

GLOBAL IMPACT CORPS
Immersive Healthcare Delivery Experience in Ghana, Honduras, and India
Participate in a hands-on, immersive, and unique global health experience for weeks or months in any of the above locations. Students and professionals support and assist local doctors as the local doctors provide care in villages, slums, and refugee camps to those who are otherwise unable to access or afford care. During the past decade, Unite For Sight has worked with local partners to provide care to 2.5 million patients, including more than 100,000 sight-restoring surgeries. Unite for Sight's program offers extensive learning opportunities for those interested in any aspect of public health, medicine, international development, and social entrepreneurship. Participants support and learn from the talented local doctors who are social entrepreneurs addressing complex global health issues.
Details and application instructions 

GLOBAL HEALTH LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP
Unpaid internship in New Haven, Connecticut
The Global Health Leadership Internship provides outstanding undergraduate, public health, medical, and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, with an opportunity to engage in high impact frontline global health delivery programs. This internship has a minimum of full-time 4 week commitment, but at least an 8-12 week commitment is preferable. A minimum of a 6 week commitment is required during the summer months. The internship opportunity is available year-round. In this position, the Intern will work closely with Unite For Sight's Core Management Team on global health programming. Interns work from the New Haven, CT office that overlooks the Yale campus.
Details and application instructions

Skin & Laser Surgery Center Patient Care Coordinator position

The Skin & Laser Surgery Center in Northern Virginia is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator.
Areas of medicine in this facility include dermatology and dermatologic and laser surgery.
This paid position involves:

• Scribing for electronic medical records
• Assisting with medical and outpatient procedures
• Patient education
• Administrative tasks such as patient phone calls, etc. 

Center staff aim to mentor future physicians or healthcare practitioners (PA, NP, etc.) and provide a learning opportunity for college graduates interested in a growth or bridge year experience. 

Office locations: Mclean and Woodbridge, Virginia
*Position requires access to a car for transportation

Possible position timeframe(s): 

• Immediate start: December 2017 graduate
• 14 months: first week of June -- July the following year (Spring '18 graduate) or
• 26 months: in the case a graduate would like to work an additional year prior to applying to their health professional program of choice 

For more information about the position and instructions to apply
Contact Dr. Amir Bajoghli at 703.244.6377 

MedServe Fellowship Info Session - Monday, 1/22

Med-Serve is a 2-year fellowship connecting pre-health students with
community-leading, innovative primary care practices. 

UVA Information Session 

Monday, 1/22

8:00 - 9:00 PM 

New Cabell Hall 058

Already applying and have last minute questions? 

Sign up for a 1-on-1 Office Hour by contacting medservestaff@gmail.com

Learn more at www.med-serve.org

Application deadline: February 15, 2018

Project Horseshoe Farm Fellowship - 2/10 deadline

Project Horseshoe Farm (HSF), founded in 2007, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Greensboro, Alabama that offers service and support programs to improve the health and quality of life of adults and children in the community.

HSF also offers unique education and leadership development opportunities for current undergraduates, recent college graduates, medical students, and health professions students.

HSF Bridge Year Fellowship: a 13-month program for recent graduates beginning in June and ending in July of the following year.

Internships: open to current undergraduates in summer, fall, winter, and spring

Interested in healthcare, educator, or community service?
Apply now!

Want more information about the program? Schedule a phone or Skype conversation with Laura Bickford (lbickfo@g.clemson.edu), Project Horsehoe Farm Fellow 2017-18.

Application deadline: February 10th, 2018 at 11:59pm CST 

Neuroscience Research Technician Recruitment Program

The Neuroscience Institute at NYU Langone Health seeks to provide the opportunity for talented graduates to gain valuable research experience. Neuroscientists at NYU are members for a stimulating, collegial community, equipped with state-of-the-art resources in the heart of Manhattan. Our research technicians conduct cutting-edge research with leading scientists, gaining valuable preparation for graduate training.

Labs at the Neuroscience Institute and across NYU are seeking research technicians starting Summer 2018. Research areas include:

• Genetics
• Molecular biology
• Cognition and behavior
• Developmental biology
• Physiology
• Neurodegeneration
• Systems neuroscience
• Compuational neuroscience

To apply, upload a single PDF containing a one page statement of purpose, your CV, and contact information for two references at neuroscience.med.nyu.edu/tech 

MedServe Bridge Year Program Application & Office Hours

MedServe is a 2-year, full-time, post-college community service fellowship in rural and other underserved community primary care sites located across North Carolina. Learn more >>

The early decision application cycle has ended, but the regular application is open!
Deadline: February 15, 2018

Office Hours
Jan 1 - February 15th 
Applicants can speak directly with a MedServe representative for questions concerning the program and application process.  Sign up here!

Bridge Year Story: Dana Lueker, UVA '17

When did you graduate from UVA and what did you study? 
I graduated in May 2017. I majored in Global Public Health and took all the necessary pre-medical classes.

What made you decide to engage in a bridge year and how are you spending your time? 
I knew I did not want to go straight into medical school after finishing undergrad. After 4 very busy years at UVA, I knew I needed a break from academics, and I also wanted to get more "real world" experience. I did not have any real clinical experience during undergrad and I wanted to make sure medicine is really what I want to commit to. MedServe is actually a 2-year program, which will allow me time to really become part of a community and develop my role. This also gives me a bit of a break between graduating and starting my applications. Right now, I'm starting to research where I might apply, but I'm mostly working and enjoying some free time.

How did you learn about this opportunity? 
I first heard about MedServe through an email from the UVA Career Center. As I read more about the program, I realized it sounded like a perfect fit for me so I applied.

What does your experience consist of? Can you describe a typical day? 
I work at Harvest Family Health Center, which is in a rural area in eastern North Carolina, just outside of Rocky Mount. At the clinic I mainly work as a medical assistant. I bring patients back and take vitals and history. The patient population at Harvest is very diverse and I end up using Spanish pretty frequently. One great thing about MedServe is that our roles are somewhat flexible -- we can do whatever the clinic needs. I've only been at Harvest a few months now, and I am currently getting more involved with the existing outreach program for migrant farmworkers.

What distinguished this opportunity from other options you might have pursued? 
Honestly, everything. While there were other options that interested me, they didn't line up with my career goals in the same way. What first caught my attention was MedServe's focus on primary care and community health. I am very interested in this aspect of healthcare, but I didn't find other opportunities with that as the focus or that contained both clinical and community roles. MedServe also has a great support structure. There are other Fellows, and even though we are all across the state, it's great to have a people going through a similar experience, especially if you are new to the area. The program also includes check-in's, reflective assignments, and group summits, which are all to help us learn from and make the most of our experiences.

What was involved in the application process? 
The application process took place during the spring semester of fourth year. First, I completed an application that included several essays and submitted letters of recommendation. I was invited to interview, via Skype, with the program staff in early March. During the initial interview, we were asked about which sites were most interested in. The sites then interviewed their top candidates. I was originally wait-listed after the initial interview, but was called for another Skype interview, this time with the clinic manager and doctor at my site.

In what ways is this experience preparing you for your next step?
This experience has given me exposure to primary care in a rural setting that I wouldn't have gotten otherwise. The clinic where I work also serves a large Spanish-speaking population; my Spanish skills and fluency have improved, which will definitely be useful in the future. I think having this experience will allow me to apply to medical school with a clearer idea of what areas I might want to go into, and also understanding the reality of healthcare. It's one thing to learn about an issue in class or hear it in the news; it's another to actually see it at work.

Would you recommend this opportunity to other UVA students? 
Definitely! Although I've only been part of MedServe for a few months, I"m so glad I am part of it. The MedServe sites are all extremely different, which provides opportunities in primary healthcare that can align with your specific interests, whatever they are.

Is there anything else you'd like to share? 
Don't panic if you haven't found what seems like the perfect opportunity yet. I was definitely stressed about what I was doing after graduation during the spring of fourth year, but I just kept looking and eventually everything came together. This is also no one "right" path to get where you want to be.

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Interested in learning more about the MedServe program or applying for your bridge year experience? Applications are due this year by October 28th!

Learn more!

MedServe 2-Year Service Learning Fellowship

MedServe is a 2-year, full-time, post-college community service fellowship in rural and other underserved community primary care medicine located in sites across North Carolina. Do you want to understand how to combine a career in medicine with public or community service? Would you like to see what it's like to be part of a medical team committed to community improvement? MedServe host clinics, operating in low-resource settings, that have gone above and beyond to provide innovative models and extensive service to their communities. Your fellowship with them will give you a front-row seat to the best of primary care medicine.

At MedServe, we believe you can't really learn about the U.S. healthcare system by just shadowing doctors. You need to be part of a healthcare team. We also believe you can plan an active role in a clinic, no matter your experience level.

Responsibilities:
You will perform two jobs at a host clinic: a clinical role that allows you to work closely with a rock-star primary care doctor and a community role that allows you to see how primary care issues can be address outside the walls of a clinic, by getting to know patients as people and understanding local healthcare systems. Clinical roles include medical assistant, medical scribe, and medical interpreting roles. Our class of 19 fellows sees around 1,000 patients per week. Community roles include community health worker, health coach, and quality improvement project manager. Fellows in the past have worked on projects ranging from conduction healthcare outreach for the homeless to educating rural public schools on careers in healthcare.

Learn more at med-serve.org 

View Handshake posting

Apply by: October 28th, 2017

Bridge Year Opportunity: Charlottesville Dermatology Medical Assistant

Charlottesville Dermatology is a privately owned physician specialty practice in Charlottesville, VA providing outpatient medical and cosmetic care for people experiencing skin problems. The practice has three physician providers and employees one Physician Assistant. A team of 17 employees support the clinical and administrative needs of the practice.

Medical Assistant / Medical Scribe: Ideal Opportunity for the transitional student wishing to further their work experience prior to medical school or PA school. Very busy dermatology office. Work experience to include patient management, electronic medical records, medical record documentation, coding and billing, patient evaluation, customer service, minor in office surgical assistance. Ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, excellent communication and organizational skills, strong computer skills and keen interest in physician practice. Send cover letter with resume to kteasley@cvillederm.com

Qualifications:
Minimum 3.1 GPA
Schools Years: 3rd, 4th

University of Pennsylvania Post-Baccalaureate Program Info Session - 9/19

The University of Pennsylvania Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Programs provide flexible and dynamic courses, research experiences, and clinical opportunities for students preparing for their careers as health professionals.

Programs include:

• Core Studies: Foundational academics for students with a limited science background
• Specialized Studies: Tailored coursework for students who possess a significant background in the sciences

Many students don't fit neatly into the typical sets of courses in either track, and Penn works with them to craft a full profile of classes needed for a successful medical, dental, veterinary, physician assistant, or nursing school application.

To learn more, attend a virtual information session: 

September 19th

5 - 6 PM 

Register

2018-19 Bridge Year Opportunity: Dermatology Clinical Assistant

I am a dermatologist in private practice in Charlottesville. My office is located on Pantops. This will be our seventh year offering this bridge year opportunity. Over the years we have had great success working with new UVA graduates in teaching them valuable hands on medical skills.

We are presently seeking to hire students considering a year off from their studies prior to enrollment in medical school or physician assistant school. We are in need of a dermatology clinical assistant / scribe who would:

• Bring patients back from the waiting room
• Take an initial history of the medical problems to be discussed
• Generate prescriptions to be electronically sent
• Help with surgical procedures
• Provide medical education regarding dermatological conditions and treatment

This individual does not have to have any dermatology or surgical knowledge. We will teach all that is needed. This is a paid position.

This position will qualify as excellent experience for a medical school / PA school application. After working with us for a year, the individual will be comfortable seeing live patients, taking succinct medical histories, assisting with surgical procedures, interfacing with electronic medical records, and well versed in dermatological diseases and treatments.

We will be making our decision in the coming months. Interested applicants should submit a resume, current GPA, and MCAT scores (if taken) to my email address as soon as possible:

brettkrasner@yahoo.com

UVA Medical Scribe Program Fall 2017 Applications

Applications for the Fall 2017 hiring round are now open. Search keyword "scribe" on Handshake to access the application. Email uvascribe@gmail.com for more information.

Applications are due Sunday, August 27th at 11:55 PM

UVA Clinical Research Assistant Positions Available

We are a team of UVA medical students, neurology residents, and faculty in neurology and biomedical engineering working on a project aiming to develop algorithms to automate detection of neurologic deficits in patients with stroke. We have a few positions available for students interested in helping with various aspects of clinical research.

Clinical research assistant
This is a volunteer position that allows you to work directly with patients. As a clinical research assistant, you will be primarily responsible for data collection from patients and controls. Training will be provided on various aspects of clinical work such as interviewing and performing screens. Opportunities to work towards publications / grant writing are also possible. Several positions available. Time commitment can vary but we would like students that can commit at least 4-6 hours per week.

Research coordinator
This is a paid position that allows you to help manage a project as well as work directly with patients. As a research coordinator you will help manage the daily operations of a large scale research project, participate in data collection/processing, grant writing, and have the opportunity to work towards publications. We are seeking at least a 6-month commitment (longer if desired) and availability primarily Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM with a flexible schedule to accommodate classes or other commitments.

If interested, please contact Omar Uribe at coding.stroke@email.virginia.edu with a copy of your resume and a brief statement highlighting relevant experience, if applicable.