Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Hello future health professionals,

Happy spring! In this time of renewal and new beginnings, don't forget to turn to your GW resources for guidance. Please reach out if you are need of assistance with course planning and applications. 

Best,

GW Pre-Health Advising

Medical Spanish Workshop

April 3rd at 6PM (USC 301)

Global Brigades and Milken Por La Salud

Led by Ana González, a medical Spanish instructor

Provide insights on how to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients to facilitate health care delivery. This event will count as a PE requirement (for Milken students) and will be offering yummy, free food. 

Fundamentals of Culinary Medicine

Summer 2024 Course Offering

CULI 1810

Fundamentals of Culinary Medicine will teach students the practical skills to realistically
apply nutrition concepts to impact their own life and those around them though great
tasting food that happens to be good for them. This course provides a comprehensive
overview of nutrition and application of nutrition principles through culinary medicine.
The course includes hands-on cooking classes, didactic lectures, guest speakers and
field trips. Topics covered include basic nutrition concepts, evaluating research, recipe
development and modification, food security and barriers to healthy eating, inflammation and an anti-inflammatory diet, food allergies and intolerances, and food policy.

Medical Assistant/ Endoscopy Technician

Gastro Health Reston | Northern Virginia

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR FUTURE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:

Currently seeking alumni or fourth year students looking for a gap year (or longer) hands-on opportunity in a clinical setting. We are offering positions as medical assistants in our medical office and endoscopy technicians in our endoscopy suites. Medical assistant’s role include patient intake, triaging, rounding patients in rooms, taking vitals, prior authorizations, and medication refills. Endoscopy technicians assist physicians during colonoscopies and endoscopies via positioning patients, clipping polyps, taking biopsies, and assisting with various administrative work flows. This is
a great learning opportunity for students on the pre-Med or pre-PA path that would like have hands on experience, gain patient experience hours, and have dedicated mentorship from our providers.

If interested, please email pasmith@gastrohealth.com with your resume and transcript.

Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery

CLINICAL GAP-YEAR PROGRAM 2024 in Georgetown, Washington, DC

Dr. Michael Somenek and Dr. Troy Pittman, board-certified plastic surgeons

Get the most out of your gap-year with this incredibly unique and educational experience working alongside DC’s top plastic surgeons! Previous successful candidates in this program have gone on to the top medical schools, PA schools and nursing programs.

Requirements for Position:
Not applying to professional school in the current 2024 cycle (gap year 2024-2025)
One-year commitment from time of start date, late spring 2024
College graduate or graduating in summer of 2024

Advantages of the Program:
Perform direct patient care, develop hands-on clinical skills (blood draws, iv’s), start developing historian and assessment skills, opportunity to assist in FDA clinical trials, with potential for publication. Observe in the operating room during a wide range of operations, including both body and facial surgeries.

Job Description:
Assist Dr. Somenek and Dr. Pittman in all patient care responsibilities. Intake of patient’s medical history and reasons for visit, which range from surgical consultation to in-office procedures (lasers, excisions) and injectables (botox, fillers). Manage flow of patients and scribe during visit, using an Electric Medical Record (EMR) for documentation. Have an understanding of medications and their indications, respond to
patient’s medical questions and instruct on post-procedure care. Perform suture removals, post procedure patient check-ins, assist with hotel post op visits, assist in minor procedures. This is an opportunity to explore the field of Cosmetic Surgery in a very unique and exclusive way, that can help you develop skills to further your career in the medical field. Scrub-in For A Day – is surgery for you? Find out when you scrub into a surgery in our fully accredited surgical suite! Observe a variety of operations, learn about surgical instruments and equipment, OR protocol, general anesthesia and more.
The S+P Suture Workshop – learn how to throw a stitch from the best in the biz! Hands-on suture lab to practice your sewing skills

Administrative details:
Competitive compensation
Medical Benefits upon hire (if eligible)
In-office stipend for procedures and treatments
Paid parking

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to sherrie@spmeddc.com.

The Maryland Pediatric Group, LLC - Summer Medical Administrative Assistant position

The Maryland Pediatric Group is working to fill a Medical Administrative Assistant position for the Summer to join their practice in Lutherville Timonium, MD. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply. Full-time and part-time options available.

Great opportunity for anyone looking for summer employment in a Baltimore area pediatric office.

Full-time and part-time options available

Flexible scheduling

On the job training provided

Rising Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors encouraged to apply
The position is in Baltimore, MD.

University of Maryland Medical Center - Residential Counselor position

The University of Maryland Medical Center is working to fill a Residential Counselor position for their psychiatry/neurology practice in Baltimore, MD. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position.

Work directly with patients

Hone counseling and communication skills

No medical assistant certificate needed

Full-time (flexible days) 

Weekend hours available

The position is in Baltimore, MD.

WatchEmSprout Pediatrics - Medical Assistant Position

WatchEmSprout Pediatrics is working with CapYear to fill a Medical Assistant position to join their NP-owned pediatric practice in Baltimore. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position. 

Work directly with patients

Collaborative work environment

On the job training provided

No medical assistant certificate needed

Full-time position Monday - Friday ($17-18/hr)

The position is in Baltimore, MD.

The Maryland Pediatric Group -  Medical Assistant Position

The Maryland Pediatric Group is working to fill a Medical Assistant position. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position. Must be able to start right away or by April 29th at the latest.

The Maryland Pediatric Group has been caring for infants, children, adolescents and young adults in the Baltimore area for over fifty-five years.

Work directly with patients

Practice has successfully supported pre-health students in the past

On the job training provided

No medical assistant certificate needed

Full-time position (Must be able to work a minimum of 4 full day shifts a week)

The position is Lutherville Timonium, MD.

Black and Kletz Allergy -  Medical Assistant

Black and Kletz Allergy is working to fill multiple medical assistant positions in the Washington DC and Tysons Corner, VA. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply. These are full-time positions that require travel to the 2 locations. (Different days for each location).  

Being a college graduate is a plus with this practice

Assist physicians with examinations

Learn and perform multiple allergy testing methods

Medical assistant certification not required

Being a fast learner and detail oriented is a must

$22-$25 / hr

Positions cover 2 offices - Washington DC and Tysons Corner, VA

Chickahominy Family Practice - Medical Assistant

Chickahominy Family Practice is working to fill a Medical Assistant position to work with their team of 8 providers. They are an established family practice located in New Kent County, just a short drive east of downtown Richmond.

No medical assistant certificate is required.

Why is this a great opportunity for pre-health grads:

Offers on-the-job training 

Gain healthcare experience prior to applying to nursing, PA, or medical schools

Practice direct patient care

Prepare examination rooms

Starting at $17 - $20/ hr based on experience
This is a full-time position (Monday – Friday) in Richmond, VA

Administrative Patient Care Assistant position

LifeBridge Health is working to fill a new Administrative Patient Care Assistant position in their neuro department in Baltimore, MD.

No medical assistant certificate is required.

Why is this a great opportunity for pre-health grads:

Has successfully worked with CapYear candidates in the past

Assist with setting up procedure rooms

Rooming patients

Assists health care provider during examination and procedures.

Starting at $17.00 - $18.00 / hr based on experience

This is a full-time position (Monday – Friday) in Baltimore, MD

Chesapeake Urology - Gap Year Medical Assistant Position

Chesapeake Urology is working to fill a medical assistant position in Bethesda, MD. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply.

No medical assistant certificate is required.

Active direct patient care experience

Working directly with physicians

Job Shadowing/Mentorship

Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees

This is a full-time position (Monday - Friday) for Bethesda, MD

MedStar Health - Medical Assistant position

MedStar Health is working with CapYear to fill a Medical Assistant position at the Center for Digestive Disease in Franklin Square. This is a full-time position (M - F) in Baltimore, MD

No certifications required.

Why is this a great opportunity for pre-health grads:

1 year grace period to acquire CMA or RMA certification

Work alongside nationally recognized specialists

Assist with examination and education of patients

Assist with multiple clinical procedures such as staple/suture removal, injections and phlebotomy as needed

Performs a variety of patient and laboratory tests, such as Point of Care Testing, tuberculosis skin testing, electrocardiography, pulmonary function tests, and vision and hearing testing

Stone Ridge Family Medicine - Medical Assistant

Stone Ridge Family Medicine is working to fill a Medical Assistant position in Sterling, VA. This is a full-time Monday - Friday position.

No certifications required. Medical background or clinical experience preferred.

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates:

Assist physician in exam rooms to perform outpatient surgeries and procedures.

Measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature

Provides on-the-job training

Pay starting at $21/hr depending on experience

Friday work is preferred, but optional

Virginia Obstetrics and Gynecology - Medical Assistant

Virginia Obstetrics and Gynecology is working with CapYear to fill a Medical Assistant position in Leesburg, VA. This is a full-time Monday - Friday position.

No experience or certifications required.

Why this is a great position for pre-health graduates:

Assist the providers in the examination of patients

Assist the doctors in office surgical procedures

Provides on-the-job training

Have a question? Reach out to us today.